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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
The Algona Advance notes Reed & Glarke with F Reed as editor and lists subscription terms with rates for one year and six months, indicating its 1901 post office filing and second class status.
A historic NYC political clash pits Tammany Hall led by Murphy against Brooklyn boss McLaughlin and reformers led by Mayor Low. Fusionists faced double candidates Grout and Farnes, then swapped in replacements after split factions and intra-party battles. The piece portrays a deep, escalating scramble with 90,000 Brooklyn Democrats backing Low, amid rival subgroups, a rare metropolis upheaval.
Mrs Russell Sage argues the home is vanishing as women seek freedom from household care through hotel life and club life. She warns overexertion on Sundays, excess entertaining, and servant reliance erode moral training for children, noting schools and colleges fail to teach manners and mothers’ guidance remains essential.
The Advance and Emmetsburg Democrat echo calls for end to Christian infighting and religious persecutions. They urge pastors of all creeds to pursue morality over sectarian feuding, noting only a small share of district residents belong to multiple creeds and urging progress through unity.
A column reflects on religious unity under fire from critics, condemns violent church clashes as unchristian, and notes J. H. Tillman's acquittal in Lexington while labeling him a cowardly murderer. It also discusses local political rumors, the Emmet County Magazine launch, signed submissions, and election chatter with colorful calls to action and rural campaign humor.
The Langford family faces a district court case in Nor est City over the body of John Allen who died November 11, 1896. Eleanor Langford sues for possession claiming the body was abused by exposure to rats, with one foot eaten, and seeks damages around 10000 dollars. The embalming company previously took custody by family consent to display the corpse as an advertisement.
Estherville Vindicator notes a likely political regime change in Dickinson County as current figures face future embarrassment for their actions while prominent politicians are on the bolt. The piece hints at a backlash against current leaders when voters reset power.
In a cheeky remark attributed to the New York Press, a woman insists that affection should be spoken with the regularity of a milkman’s delivery or she will doubt its sincerity. The quip notes a woman’s indignation at being coerced into kisses without genuine desire.
The Hagle Grove Gazette questions the meaning of a Jackson Democrat and criticizes a gubernatorial candidate who calls for ending the last vestige of protection. It contrasts Jacksonian Republicans and old Hickory era Democrats, suggesting such a figure would cause a commotion in Washington if back in the White House.
A West Bend Journal item recalls a humorous portrait of a local figure, detailing quirks such as smoking a cob pipe in state parlors, greeting visitors by first name, and carrying two revolvers. The piece notes a dueling threat, old newspaper lore on the term blizzard, and credits Bates and Davey in describing storms in the Northern Vindicator era.
A Racine resident sings to light her fire and a scandalous phrase recurs. Mount Morris Illinois notes the sale of mill machinery and creamery closure as Wesley Iowa struggles with schoolhouse usage and a dwindling church presence. Elmore Eye comments on crowded factions without clear cause, urging specifics.
A Sioux City Tribune notice reports a man who aided in capturing Jefferson Davis will receive a $1600 reward. The sudden payout surprised observers. The article notes many claimants would line up from the Mississippi to the Atlantic to share credit.
County readers may subscribe to The Advance with discounted bundles. New subscribers can get The Advance plus Iowa State Register or Des Moines Capital at the price of The Advance alone. Options include The Advance with Des Moines Daily News for 2.25 or with Sioux City Daily Tribune for 2.75. Delinquent subscribers can join by paying all arrears in cash. The offer excludes noncash orders and promotes cash payments. Local ads follow for coal, cisterns, and secondhand stoves.
GEO sets forth several farms for sale 50 to 100 miles from Kansas City in Allen County Kansas and nearby areas. Listings detail 160 acre tracts near Tismore Elsmore Moran and other towns with apple orchards, meadows, fences, wells and one half wheat, prices ranging from 30 to 35 dollars per acre. Each parcel notes oil and gas leases or mortgages and favorable packing-house markets in Kansas City.
Real estate listing describes farm tracts Nos 8 through 14 near LaTour Gunn City and Sioux City Iowa with 80 to 180 acres each. Properties feature large houses barns outbuildings wells running water timber groves fruit orchards hog pasture and fenced or cross fenced land. Prices range from 35 to 55 and a mortgage of 2000 at 5 percent due in four years is noted for several entries. For more information contact Geo C Call Sioux City Iowa.
An OCR read of a rural grocer advertisement lists several canned goods and prices. Items include Climax Golden Pumpkin 10¢ for 3lb, Climax Baked Beans, Faultless corn 2 for 25¢, Monarch Peas 2 for 25¢, Zenith Pears 2 for 60¢, Derby Brand Peaches 20¢ or 2 for 36¢, plus Appricata Plums. Also advertised Tone Bros and Frick Kaupke Spices, whole line of soaps, sugar at 17 pounds for 1.00, eggs 18¢, butter 18¢, and other household essentials.
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