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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
10
An advertisement-like text promotes a vegetable blood purifier to treat cancer with a claimed detoxifying method. It cites family cancer inheritance, describes a personal jaw lesion case, and touts swift results after using the product. The message urges sending for a free cancer book from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, GA.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary problems. It claims sediment from water test signals kidney trouble and promises cures for rheumatism back pain liver and bladder issues. Readers are offered a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry G Payne of Wisconsin, former Milwaukee postmaster and long-time Republican official, named as his successor and will be nominated after the holiday recess. Payne to assume duties after Cabinet announcement. Smith to remain until January 16 if needed.
In Columbus Ohio on December 18 two young women and two young men were found dead in rooms at a boarding house on East Russell Street. Police say evidence points to a quadruple suicide planned in advance. The deceased are Pearl Warner 28, Lou Kline 18, Sherman Lothouss, a sab driver, and John Jacobs, chief cook at the Manhattan.
Washington on December 21 Admiral Sampsons protest against Admiral Deweys view of the Santiago battle argues Schley was not in command and that the president and navy department decided Sampson commanded with Schley second in charge. The document, filed with Secretary Long, outlines three points and offers supporting evidence from the Schley court records.
Charleston W Va Dec 20 The Steamer Knoawha Hell ran aground near Pant Creek on a down trip broke in two and wrecked. All deck hands and roustabouts drowned. Passenger Len Martin rescued but died ashore. Pilot confusion cited. Vessel valued at 10600 and uninsured.
Governors of Minnesota Nebraska Arkansas and Missouri with congressmen and international guests attended the ground breaking ceremony at Forest Park for the world’s fair site. The program included an invocation by Rev Ty Niecalls and addresses by Corwin H Spencerfi and David I Francia, followed by the breaking of ground on the Education building site by officials and invited guests.
The University of Chicago on Tuesday received a Christmas gift of 1 250 000 from John D Rockefeller. A second donation of 376 437 was announced with donor names and purposes withheld. The Rockefeller gifts bring total giving to over 10 million dollars and over 16 million in ten years.
William Rosehor Cobed reflects on Christmas as the heart of peace in the home. He links Christ’s teachings to universal charity and the ideal Christian home, where selflessness and benevolence foster happiness and harmony among family and humanity in enduring faith.
Baltimore American reports on Miss Wander's perplexing Christmas reflections. The fragment hints at a criticized, sentimental stance and mentions a twelve pair of week hands from last year, with scattered odd terms suggesting a lighthearted human interest note in a local paper.
A compact outline of past quarter lessons in Genesis and Exodus with B C dates and key events. It lists Joseph’s rise in Egypt, his brothers, Moses’ call, the exodus, the Passover, and related scriptural references. The piece emphasizes study topics and associated Bible verses, tying history to moral lessons.
A memoir recalls an ascent of Vesuvius and crossing the crater via broken fumarolic shelves. After surviving choking fumes and jagged rock, the party reaches the far side, reflecting on past explosions. A violet bloom along the descent inspires thoughts of nature’s mercy and renewal.
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