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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
2
B F Reed editor notes newspaper entry at Algona Iowa dated September 13 1906 with republication of the Republican ticket and postal details from 1901 as background indicating publication context in this issue.
The piece lauds Billy Bryan for candor in outlining his presidential platform at Madison Square Garden but critiques his proposals. It questions his stance on arbitration and labor law, mocks his eight hour day idea, warns about his anti-trust views, and argues against government by injunction while noting the impracticality of eradicating trusts and plutocracy.
The discussion criticizes rapid tariff changes and national ownership of railroads, arguing for measured revisions aligned with industrial conditions. It notes Republican preference for gradual tariff updates and questions funding and graft risks from vast federal road management. Bryan is expected to stay home amid these debates.
The article lauds the shift to purebred stock sparked by the grasshopper era, noting earlier poor stock and the move to thoroughbreds. It credits Asa C. Call for shipping shorthorns and J. B. Jones for inspiring the push to breed top cattle, transforming local farming.
Gentle reader recalls old days of farmers bringing families to town in lumber wagons. Poverty faded gradually as new wealth arrived. This week the town fairs display a magnificent array of vehicles, drawing favorable comments from visitors.
Adolph an Austrian artisan and Anna an aristocrat share a dangerous affair with Alfred an ambassador entangled. Anna rejects Alfred yet admires Adolph while Alfred's aggressive courtship escalates to threats of abduction. The trio's conflict triggers arrests, adjournments, and legal actions as Adolph and Anna flee Austria for Antwerp while Alfred seeks vengeance.
A brief item notes a rumor about the paternity of a child, mentioning a father figure in question and the circulating gossip without naming individuals or detailing positions. The fragment suggests ongoing speculation rather than a confirmed claim.
The piece surveys political chatter about candidate trading and party loyalty, noting that votes are not swappable and community approval would be needed for any trades. It recalls Uncle Sam's $13 monthly pay to Civil War veterans, contrasts Cuba's $2 daily volunteer rate, and comments on the Iowa tariff plank and local fair gossip about red-haired contest entrants.
Notice of special election in Algona Kosuth county Iowa to be held October 16 1908. Voters will decide bonds not to exceed 20000 for an electric light plant and related equipment and maintenance. Also a separate proposition to establish and maintain an electric light system for the city. Polls open 3:00 p m to 7:30 p m with designated polling places in wards and officers noted.
Snaps in travel listing fares to California and North Pacific Coast Points with midwest rail route options. Half fares for children, stopovers allowed, tickets valid in Tourist sleepers, agents available for details. Also announces excursion tickets to Alexander Jubilee at one and one-third fare with September limit.
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays each month to the south Southeast West and Southwest. Fare is one fare plus 32.00 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn December 31.
Reduced one way fares offered from September 15 to October 31 to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho. Tickets $15 below regular fare. Inquire via Callon agents for arrangements or write A B Oatts G P TA Minneapolis.
Town Cen faaul schedules a Saturday excursion to Minneapolis and St Paul on September 20. Special train departs Algona at 8:30 am, arrives Minneapolis around noon, with return by 7:95 pm. Round trip tickets aboard the special train priced 2 dollars, limited to Algona origin. Tickets valid on any train to St Paul or Minneapolis until October 21. See agents for details. Also a medical testimonial touts Electric Bitters as cure for kidney inflammation and related ailments.
Money to loan at five per cent, offered by Clarke & Co. Also notes about remedies for constipation and stomach issues promoting Dr. King's New Life Pills, with locations at Conner & Co druggists and a private home listing at the corner of South Thorington and College Street.
An old classified style snippet touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a two year old, cites Midland Michigan resident Maggie Hickox, and claims cure for infantile cholera with plain directions. Also mentions local drugstore listings, a loan offer, a Plano tuner visit, and a Wigwam contest tease with sparse names and contact hints.
The medicine acts to allay the cough, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration, and restore the system to strength. Thousands testify to its excellence and its counteraction against cold leading to pneumonia. Price 25 cents small, 60 cents large. For sale by Connor Co and IE EH.
Chicago wholesale and mall order hose seeks an assistant manager in the county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses paid weekly with expense money advanced. Permanent, pleasant work and no investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for full particulars and enclosed self addressed envelope to GEN'S MANAGER, nothing St, Chicago.
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