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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
An OCR fragment lists subscription rates for The Republics by Starr and Haggard. It mentions one year in advance, six months, and three months, with inconsistent punctuation and garbled figures. The fragment provides no clear dates or locations.
The piece traces how Christmas originated as a fusion of heathen Yule customs and Christian celebration, noting Norse and northern peoples worship of the sun during the solstice, and how early Christians gradually adopted December traditions. It discusses the shift from mere remembrance to ceremony, Puritans’ opposition, and modern Christian practice blending both roots. It also reports famine relief efforts in India, urging donations via the Christian Herald to support orphans in missions.
In a stark Christmas message the paper notes the immense India famine, with millions dying from starvation. It calls for Christian charity and condemnation of indifference as the country grapples with a grave humanitarian crisis.
This fragment discusses school book contracts amid concerns over uniformity and agent influence, notes elected officials and county directors, and surveys articles on agriculture, finance, foreign affairs, banking fraud, and a South African conflict. It mentions Helen Finhegan, Chicago Board of Trade, Geo. Philips, and various political maneuvers.
A chronicle of local sights and sports notes from Spirit Lake and nearby towns. Milwaukee railroad plans a spring hotel on West Okoboji lake between Okoboji and Arnold’s Park. Algona beats Wesley 10 to 0. wider political and civic commentary from Carroll Herald Denison Review Spirit Lake Beacon and other papers touch on constitutional revision, local elections and upcoming legislative moves.
Christmas Eve events across churches include a Baptist tree program, Methodist and Congregational cantatas, and St Thomas Episcopal Children’s service. Christmas Day features Holy Communion and morning prayers at 10 30 with carols and sermons, plus midnight Mass at St Cecilia’s. Filipino performers and choir pieces noted with a full concert lineup.
The St Paul Dispatch notes Senator Dolliver’s opening remarks in the lower house as he presents a pensions committee reference bill titled My President. He frames the measure amid a cautious Senate, with colleagues listening intently to the opening remarks and papers accompanying the bill.
The Comfortable Way offers weekly excursions to Los Angeles and California points departing Wednesday and returning Sunday. The trains are new and modern with standard sleeping cars, wide vestibules, and Pintack gas heating at about one third the express fare. Full details available from any Low a Central ticket agent or Geo. A. Batty GP T A Marshalltown.
Cheap homeseekers rates via the Town Central Ry extend to the West Northwest Southeast and Southwest. Excursions run on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. For full information contact Agk'tiskat agents or Geo. Batty GP. T. A. Marahadliown, town. The greenest holly with the reddest berries on sale at Coxses's Hardware.
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