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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
6
An old column explains backache caused by strain and a stiff spine as common. It notes that ten minutes of vigorous rubbing with St Jacobs Oil on the affected area can relieve the trouble and prevent future episodes, offering a simple remedial routine.
A collection of light anecdotes and wry observations on marriage health food and social foibles. Jokes range from hay fever woes and domestic dynamics to grocers tricks and party hosting after a shopping trip. The tone reflects playful social commentary and dated humor.
Mrs. J. B. Flanigan of Carmi suffered dropsy for fifteen years and could not wear shoes. After using six Dodd's Kidney Pills purchased from J J Dale's drug store, she improved dramatically and was restored to health. Mr. Flanigan and Mrs. Wanigan praised the remedy and pharmacist for recommending it.
A collage from New York Clipper and Chicago Record-Herald notes a Byron melodrama's delayed third act causing critics to wonder if cuts occurred. The clippings include humorous verse, product plugs, a weathered anecdote, and literary quips from diverse papers dated around January 1900.
The sermon argues against forebodings and borrowing trouble, urging trust in God’s care. It compares life’s storms to natural laws, cites examples from Thomas Chalmers and Payson, and stresses gratitude for present blessings while handling daily burdens. The speaker warns that fear undermines duty and declares God provides for needs day by day.
A reminiscence tells how Tommy Lipton fled Glasgow for America after dreaming of a yacht, earned a fortune through hard work and global ventures, and returned to found Lipton stores. It notes his vast holdings from Ceylon tea to London candy rooms and a famed Ginger cake, ending with a day of generosity during the queen’s jubilee when 360000 Londoners dined at his expense.
Metropolitan Street Railway crews recount a new conductor halting a trolley car after discovering nine passengers but only eight fares. The inspector’s quick count led to the car being stopped and a demand for volunteers to alight. In California, a young girl at Yucca mine prospers by washing desert sands, earning six to seven dollars daily and matching adult miners in pick handling.
A Ledger Monthly piece extols long daily sleep as essential for thin women, recommending nine to ten hours, daytime naps, and dark quiet rooms after meals. It warns against artificial sleep, cites onions as a harmless soporific, and suggests plain foods like raw oats with salt to aid sleep.
Chicago Tribune reports Professor Charton M. Lewis of Yale, famed for English literature, agrees with Triggs on Longfellow’s rank, praises Poe as a true genius, and lauds Riley as America s greatest living poet. He notes national creative rise aligns with political strength and foresees a future era where a single figure may rival Shakespeare. He also comments hymns and poetry, calling most hymn lyrics doggerel but praising Lead Kindly Light.
Ex senator J N Camden of West Virginia sells vast Fairmont coal lands to Fairmont Coal company for 15 million dollars. Cash paid 500 thousand with annual 300 thousand installments to Camden or heirs. Company backed by J Pierpont Morgan, controls 6 WW acres, 37 plants, 400 miners houses, 6 000 cars, payroll over 250 thousand monthly.
Bishop A Grant of Indianapolis writes that he uses Peruna for catarrh and commends the remedy to others. Prominent clergy endorse Peruna saying it helps prevent entarrh of open organs and diarrheal debility tied to sedentary life of public speakers. The Bishop’s letter is cited among notable clergy commendations.
Public testimonials from pastors support Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy. Rev E G Smith and Rev A S Vaughn describe rapid improvements after using Peruna, urging others to seek Hartman’s free medical advice in Columbus Ohio.
A New York Telegraph tale follows Anne and Jerry as he returns home from the city. He recounts learning the ropes of speculation on Wall Street with cotton and wheat bets. He describes losing 60 cents and notes sellers often lose small sums daily while staying calm.
A fragmented page notes sports and leisure hints urging use of St Jacobs Oil for sprains in various activities from bat to gun. It references light sprains and sleep disruption, then shifts to jokes about reporters and a string of ad snippets for products for households and cosmetics.
In the Shiraga Tribune dialogue, a man with a flashy necktie questions the feasibility of a prize fight between Sparwell and another fighter. The counterpart, wearing ragged jaw, concedes Chey will not permit the bout, halting plans.
A conversational clipping captures a man joking with a lawn mower operator about payment. The mower says he gets nothing, the speaker calls him a fool for owning the mace and being unable to leave the scene, reflecting a faltering sense of value.
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