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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
3
A jumble of ad copy and social quips appears including Allen's Foot-Ease praised for corns and itching relief, then short witticisms about a widow, Red Cross Ball wine, local town topics, a bankrupt banker, a deer hunting mishap, a thermometers scheme, and an apartment dining dog anecdote.
A jumble of quotes and anecdotes references Dodd's Kidney Pills and a woman in her late fifties claiming renewed life after using the remedy. The text then shifts to a series of light exchanges and quips from newspapers and a club scene, including jokes about poetry, impersonation charges, and a chef's nerves.
In spring 1962 a Michigan farmer’s wife suffered breakdown and insomnia from overwork. After trying many medicines she switched to Grape Nuts with sugar and cream, eating three times daily. Within six weeks she gained flesh, regained steady nerves and sleep, and began doing all housework. She credits Postum Co. for the improvement and cites The Road to Wellville as a reading note.
Jacob Schiff warned before the New York Chamber of Commerce that without currency reform a panic surpassing earlier crises could erupt. He opposed Treasury plans and urged a system based on commercial paper, prompting a sharp stock market selloff and a Chamber resolution urging study of Treasury recommendations.
New York January 6 William G Rockefeller, nephew of John D Rockefeller, testified yesterday before Frederick W Sanborn special commissioner for Governor Folk of Missouri. The Missouri suits seek to bar Standard Oil Indiana and its west of Ohio river operations from Missouri and to exclude Waters-Pierce Oil and Republic Oil from transacting business. The second suit targets a pooling agreement alleged to crush competitors.
Chicago January 4 ten men were injured in a rear end collision between freight trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Kedzie avenue. The asleep workers in the caboose were struck by a locomotive in mist and darkness yesterday morning. The injured were moved quickly to nearby hospitals.
At a conference in Indianapolis Governor Manly W J K Miller and Charles Benedict prosecutors decided to file in Marion County circuit court to compel Daniel J storms secretary of state to vacate office after the secretary refused to resign on demand.
The Armstrong insurance investigating committee recommends policy holders gain a voice in company governance and full publicity of management. It proposes uniform accounting, standard policy forms, restricted deferred dividends, equitable surplus distribution, larger real estate investments, curbs on subsidiary control, regulated corporate bonds, limits on deposits and loans to moneyed firms, and judicial review of directors. The plan's details will require weeks to finalize and may see changes.
Paris reports public unease over the Moroccan conference has eased as Foreign Office officials credit Italy for strengthening France. France aims for a special position in Morocco through proximity and Algerian borders, while Germany seeks equal status. Berlin notes Germany may dispatch a squadron to Algeciras. Britain plans three squadrons to Calais Bay mid February.
Albany N Y Jan 4 Senator Brackett of Saratoga introduced a resolution demanding Chauncey M Depew resign as United States senator from New York The resolution cites ties between the Equitable Life Assurance Society and Depew and states confidence in his ability has been shaken Resolved that Depew be requested to resign His seat The resolution was withdrawn after a fiery debate
New York January 7 Attorney General Hadley presses questions about whether Standard Oil of New Jersey and connected firms own controlling interests in Waters-Pierce Indiana and other units. Henry H. Rogers declines to answer, citing counsel. Hadley seeks court action to compel disclosure and potential contempt.
Advices from Puerto Plata report Morales forces under Gen Demetrio Rodriguez attacked Fuerte Plata on Thursday morning. The battle, lasting until 6 pm, ended with the besieged retreat. Casualties occurred on both sides as bayonets and swords were used in the fight.
Governor Higelus denied a reprieve for Albert T Patrick who remains under sentence of death for the murder of William M Rice a Texas millionaire. The case centers on Patrick’s execution date and the outcome of appeals.
Judge Thomas Paynter of the Kentucky court of appeals was nominated on the first ballot by a joint caucus to select a Democratic candidate for United States senator to succeed J Blackburn. The nomination carries certainty of election as Democrats hold a two thirds majority in both legislature houses.
The Boston Supreme Judicial Court denied the appeal for rehearing of two trial exceptions by Charles L. Tucker convicted of murdering Miss Mabel Page at Weston. The decision implies a likely death sentence to be imposed in the superior court during the current week as prosecutors seek the final judgment.
A Russian admiral asserts in a letter published in Novoe Vremya that Britain kept its fleet ready to destroy the Russian squadron if Japan failed at the Sea of Japan. He claims Togo’s secrecy and British plans to annihilate the Russian fleet with Japanese aid, with Wei Hai Wei as a staging point. He also notes a fatal shooting of the governor of Ufa and reports a failed strike in Warsaw, marking a wider unrest across the region.
Senator Robert M. La Follette was sworn in yesterday as Wisconsin’s senator. A tense moment arose when Senator Spooner entered the cloakroom and escorted La Follette to the desk, signaling a thaw in strained relations between the two Republicans. After the oath, Spooner seated La Follette beside him on the Republican side, then escorted him to his assigned seat among Republicans who had sat with the Democrats.
London indicates Russia will repudiate Admiral Rosestyensky’s Petersburg statement that the British fleet would crush Russia if Japan failed at the Sea of Japan. Britain calls the claim unfounded and seeks formal disavowal after Spring-Rice’s representations to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff.
An account recounts Senator Beveridge facing Philippine gunfire with General Lawton during an engagement. Lawton ordered dismounts as Filipinos fired across a ridge. Beveridge initially remained on horseback, then complied after Lawton shouted. The exchange tested resolve amid heavy, profanity-laden fire.
A newspaper vignette contrasts choosing high ideals with a breakfast brand and a tobacco ad. A middle aged woman travels with her son on a streetcar. The boy returns change, exclaiming the conductor has taken the bad half dollar as fare is paid with a half dollar coin.
Mrs Arthur Dunklin of Battle Creek Michigan describes long struggle with leucorrhea headaches and weakness. After trying several doctors she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and reports steady improvement and eventual cure plus ongoing use for health maintenance.
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