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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1902

Page

3

Grandfather’s Sin Ties Lovers in Torn Family Plot

Robert Horton and Virginia Wright pursue love despite the feud between their families rooted in an infamous grandfather Edward Shorncliffe. Horace Wright, wary of alliance, battles fortune and betrayal as a Wall Street crash and family legacy threaten happiness. Horton’s persistence wins wary consent, and Wright speaks final forgiveness before death.

Rob Edward Shorncliffe Robert Horton Virginia Wright Monterey Beach Virginia Tiebert Horton Wan New York Robert Fortron Blyvifather Riaurandfather Intel Biorace Wright el Fonte Wrisht and Torton Horton Edward Thornelife Edward Thortclffe Diosa Gwen Yar Kerton Wigut Mimeric Lie Truley Tye Wall Street Morace Wright Hunt & Clark Lorace Wright Holland House

Rector Orders Early Collection Before Sermon

In Philadelphia Press text the rector suggests taking up the collection before the sermon, with a vestryman agreeing. The rector jokes about preaching on economy, signaling a light church moment.

Philadelphia Lr. Grimes

Oulda Didn't See That American Visitor

Mme De la Rameo known as Oulda boasted of talent but an American visitor sought to meet her. A maid announced the caller and Oulda refused saying Americans stay away. The guest departed insulted while the two women remained friendly afterward. The episode hints at a reading of The Private Life of the Sultan.

Oulda Chicago Chronicle Mme. de la’ Rameo Gulda Rooshya Hurlin Martin Dooley United States America Huron Alvins Czar Oldher Regatien Alonzo Hiven Legation Jersey City I Rugatova Knealin Passure Cedar Rapids Beatland Ambassadore Panayaia Canal Stars and Shripes Mark Tonjerroh Manny Dargan Lord Gimlets Dargon Flo Anny Ambas Sadore Timnnissy Auicker Rayportner Wall Street Constantinople Copenhagen Bedad Ireland Mr. Hitnegsy Dooley John

Mr Dooley on Our Representatives Abroad

A humorous monologue on ambassadors contrasting old era duties with modern cable and newspaper diplomacy. Mr Dooley argues ambassadorships are now performed by quicker media and finance, while citing Irish American wit, political figures, and a satire of court life, including a royal palace, a panama canal, and press correspondents.

Tessie the Gum-Chewer at the Picnic on Malin Street

A whimsical tale opens with Tessie a Gum-Chewer who irons a white dress and journeys with the Ladies Auxiliary to a Horse-Shoers Union picnic. Chauncey Chauncey tries courting her aboard a boat while Tessie deflects, plots, and fears social embarrassment as a Various unnamed suitors circle her, ending with a comic tale about a dog and a butcher.

Tessie Florge Shoers' Union Wess Harry Nix Malin Street Bertha Clay Hublit Jessie Basil Armytage Loraine Basil Brilliantine Esa Ladies’ Auxiliary Horse-Shoers’ Union

Record of the Past Kidney Pills Cure Many Says Samuel J. Taylor

The advertisement proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney issues from backache to diabetes and urges public testimony. Samuel J. Taylor, a Goshen resident, claims a lifelong kidney ailment ended after using the pills from 1902 onward, asserting a permanent cure and no need for further treatment. A trial offer is available by mail from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, price 50 cents per box.

Boun Samuel J. Taylor South Goshen Tui Jacob Mann Dosa Conan Doan Mr. Taylor U. S Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Most Arduous of Journeys Through Siberia Fail to Impress

New York Press criticizes Harry de Windt for producing little practical value from his extensive Siberian trek. The explorer, 43, has traveled across Russia, Persia, India, Behring Strait near death, and across 110 degrees of longitude, yet the piece questions the significance of his nearly eighteen thousand mile last journey and his dream of a Paris to New York railway.

de Windt New York Livingstone Stanley du Chailly Bechwatka Samuel Baker Belzoni Cook Kane Fremont Hall Speke Manneville Hayes Mungo Park Orton Buckhardt Catlin Cameron Galton Robinson Coney Island Harry de Windt Siberia Paris Kernea Turkey Bulgaria Pekin Calala Great Desert Gobi Russia India Persia Belachistan Lakhwin Japan Java Australia Pall Mall Gazette London Xpress

Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Local Resident

Mr J Whitehead forwards a publication letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports severe kidney trouble, long in chair with pain, and states his condition improved after seven to eight months of use. He claims the remedy provided more help than any prior medicines and urges others with similar suffering to seek it.

Horace Wright New York Ehrech Specuadors Wright San Wranesses Morenel Dodd

Remembers the Kindness

A Philadelphia Press note recalls a man who prides himself on never forgetting a kindness. He says he never forgets a favor done to him and makes sure others remember it as well.

Philadelphia Press

Curious Exchange Notes Bing Stranger’s Quiet Purchase

A dialogue fragment depicts a curious remark about Bing’s behavior. One questions what he has been doing, another notes he refrains from talk and has bought an out-of-town residence and avoids mentioning any need to sleep under blankets.

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