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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
8
An advertisement extols Swift’s Specific as a pure vegetable purifier that cleanses blood, boosts appetite, strength, and nerve health. It promises rapid systemic effects, offers a free book on blood diseases, and invites readers to write for information and medical advice without charge. The copy cites Atlanta based company and doctor endorsements.
The piece traces the rise of rural free delivery from early tests in 1800s to today, noting initial high costs and congressional funding for pilots. It details state disparities, with Ohio and Indiana leading and states like Texas and Washington lagging, and mentions proposed future plans including electric car delivery and road improvements driving adoption.
A string of brief notes covers diverse topics including Missouri park leasing to cattlemen, Texas corporate filing cancellations for failing to pay franchise tax, a misaddressed letter to Smith Dehter, and ship names ending in 44 with the Oregon bought from another vessel. It also recalls Civil War siege reporting, cautions on cold drinks versus thirst relief, and reports of scorpion infestations in Guthrie territorial offices with a staffer bitten but not seriously hurt.
A cookbook style note outlines prune pudding using prunes soaked overnight, brown bread and butter layers, a milk egg mix baked in 30 minutes, and options to mash prune flesh with gelatine and whipped cream. It also describes making prune croquettes and a fried asparagus garnish, plus tips on cream temperature and safe refrigeration.
The piece surveys feminine accessories and fabrics with a New York Times flavor. It highlights wicker hangers, scarab jewelry from South America in green and amethyst tones, and a range of homespun and crepe de chine dresses. It also gives a potato soup recipe and assorted kitchen wartime style tips.
A fragmentary tale of a man misplacing an opal ring stone and attempting to substitute the old stone, followed by a dense stream of advertising for various medicines including Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Hartwig's Lung Balsam and One Minute Cough Cure. The jumbled text names multiple vendors and places such as Madison Medicine Co and R. H. Miller of Detroit.
Column of dubious medical claims cites lack of exercise as a headache cause and promotes Kyanse's Headache Capsules, Rocky Mountain Tea, Hartwell's Gong Balsam, and Kodol Disease Cure with exaggerated assurances. Advertisements tout instant relief for indigestion and various ailments, urging readers to buy from local druggists Thiers & Adams and others.
In November, Iowa Con wol By announces weekly excursions from Algona to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia with low rates. One way fares from Algona to Helena Butte Anaconda Great Falls and intermed points start at $2.3 and round trips at $4.0. Portland Seattle Vancouver Victoria and intermediate points charge $8 and $45 respectively. Tickets valid thirty days with stopovers on rounds trips. details via local agents Geo Batty and others.
A historic travel advertisement promotes a deluxe Mexico tour by special train leaving Chicago on Tuesday January 2. It features observation car dining, tropics and ruins visits, long tropical stops, and exclusive itineraries under the American Tourist Association.
The Tourist Association announces two tours around Puerto Rico led by guides including Piero and Rico Phe. The excursion will cover land and sea routes by automobile and boat. Special sailing begins January 14 and February 14 at 0 30.
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