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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
6
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy to restore natural hair color for gray hair. It claims the product makes hair heavier and longer, removes dandruff, and prevents hair loss, urging daily use with a $1.00 bottle available from droggistes.
A mixed column from old notes recounts humorous exchanges among Mark Twain and Guthrie in Vienna, a remark by Dr Jolai on spellings, and a Tuscan granddaughter’s quip about a watched pot never boiling. It also covers Sothern’s dining gesture, Dewey’s family photos, and assorted notices on medicines, jobs, and travel ads.
Senator Beveridge urged keeping the Philippines as U S territory arguing it extends American civilization and markets in Asia. Senator Hoar countered with criticisms citing reports and questioning the right to govern Filipinos and the ethics of conquest.
Senator Hoar laid out a resolution demanding the president disclose all communications with Aguinaldo and other Filipino claimant bodies regarding independence and proclamations in the Philippine Islands. The measure also seeks copies of constitutions and government forms claimed by Aguinaldo or any assembly. Effort to secure immediate Senate action stalled on objection and was carried over.
Terrance McGovern of Brooklyn won the featherweight championship in eight swift rounds at Broadway Athletic Club, defeating George Dixon who was saved from knockout as the referee halted the fight. Dixon’s reign ended amid praise for his career even as youth claimed another victory in the ring.
Springfield Missouri January 11 The state board of health met in annual meeting and reelected the officers for the ensuing year. President Dr C B Johnson Champaign treasurer Dr R I Bennett Lichfield secretary Dr J A Egan attorney John A Barnes Chicago
The loving cup of silver, melted from dimes donated by over 70,000 Americans, mostly children, was presented to Admiral Dewey on Tuesday in the parlors of his Rhode Island Avenue residence.
Salt Lake City is hailed as the cleanest town in the region after a giant shipment of 45 carloads of Diamond Co Soap from Cudahy Packing Co of South Omaha. The load, the largest single Soap shipment ever made, was hauled by two powerful Burlington locomotives, proving the product’s quality and the firm’s enterprise and generosity in prizes to users, boosting its western trade.
A growing city at the head of Galveston Bay is attracting wide attention as La Porte develops into a premier Gulf of Mexico seaport. The deep water channel project will connect rail and waterways, promising multi million annual savings for western shippers and attracting large ocean liners to La Porte docks.
The Iowa Central Railway offers home seekers excursion tickets on January 1d and 16, February 6 and 16, March 6 and 20, and April 3 and 17, 1900. Round trips cost one fare plus two dollars to points in Arkansas, Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Manitoba, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Indian Territory, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, and to Southeast destinations. Inquiries should be directed to Gunner H. Barry, GP, &PR, AL, Iowa Central Railway, Marshalltown, Ia. Yellow jackets built nests in Seattle fire alarm boxes, damaging the signal wires with clay that later hardened.
A sensational ad claims a new germ destroyer kills millions of microbes while you sleep. It touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the strongest antiseptic for stomach and liver health, urging readers to buy and inspect the tablet marked CCC while avoiding fakes. The pitch lists prices 25¢ and 40¢ and offers a senior booklet and free sample from The Sterling Remedy Co.
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