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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
2
Local notice shows Ha Re Ed and Glarke listed as entered at the Algona Iowa post office as second class matter dated September 1, 1901. It also notes subscription rates with one year and six month terms and prices.
The Denver Post recounts Belle Boyd as a Confederate spy from Martinsburg Virginia. Her remarkable life includes trials, exile, marriage in London, and royal attention. The piece touches on sensational anecdotes, local politics, and a note on a disastrous Venus wheel accident in Omaha, plus various brief society items and a Weber and Fields show upcoming in Omaha.
The Minnesota state fair Ferris wheel caused two passenger deaths last week as it broke during operation. Investigations focus on safety lapses and potential negligence by the ride operators and maintenance crew. Authorities review inspection records, mechanical failures, and company liability as public concern grows.
A Sept 9 report from Emmetsburg records two hold-ups on Thursday evening. Michael Joynt was robbed on Main Street near the Waverly hotel with details still unclear. The item also notes town characters and odd local notes including a wanted ad for pillows and rental farm listings.
A young farmer Md Foster was struck and fatally injured by a night passenger train a few miles south of Blue Earth last Thursday night. Dr Plonske examined him at the scene as the engineer reported seeing Foster and a companion near a country crossing. Foster apparently stepped into the path, not intending suicide.
Winding health is like finding money for those who are sick. A Sandy Level, vi resident, W C Barber, recalls a chest illness from smoke and coal dust harmed lungs. He reports relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds sold at EH Conner’s drug store, 50c and $1.00, with a free trial bottle two.
A local seller advertises a liquid roof preservative that adheres to wood tin iron and cloth preventing water penetration. The dealer claims a two year test with no leaks and invites buyers to inspect the product at Janes A Orr on Call Street.
An agent for the Mason City mundry leaves orders for laundry at a residence across trees from Gronwald's shop. The routine calls for pickup Tuesday morning and return Thursday morning with prompt attention and guaranteed work.
Advertisement touts ITollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for a beautiful complexion clear skin bright eyes red lips and good health. Claims there is nothing like it and sells tea or tablets for 35 cents by R W Miller.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for rheumatism gout backache and kidney trouble claiming it goes directly to the seat of the disease and cures when all else fails priced at 35 cents per bottle.
Isabella 8 Houwan listed as a Christian Scientist practitioner in Algona with a money loan offer at five percent. A.D. Clause & Co advertise financial services and a note about eye care with glasses fitted by a specialist, attributed to Dy Ripke.
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