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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
8
A letter-style advertisement asserts eczema is blood-born and uncured by remedies, praising Swift's Specific as the only effective treatment. The narrator recounts a daughter's bout with the condition, failed doctor care, and springs visits, claiming a dozen bottles cured her completely with lasting results.
The New Jersey Board of Agriculture organized lectures for county institutes and farmers clubs urging farmers to accept snakes as beneficial to farms while excluding copperheads and rattlers. Dr. C C Abbott notes only two of 23 snake varieties in the state are poisonous. Snakes’ stomach contents include insects, rats, mice, beetles, and large prey. A farmer near Trenton protecting a large snake finds it a pest reducer. distinctive features distinguish venomous from harmless snakes.
From Clarksville Missouri a mob seized Curtis Young and Sam Young after a fight on an excursion boat from Quincy. A bystander shot City Marshal Meloan, who died. The crowd hanged Curtis and Sam Young from a tree and detained several other Black men as deputies prepared an inquest and possible charges. The town braces for more potential killings as riots wane.
News from Key West reports Captain general Blanco will not recognize any flag within six miles and will fire on vessels, regardless of stripes or white flags. Commodore Watson's message confirms Spain refuses prisoner exchange. Morro Castle gunners improve as 12 inch shells land near a U S ship, amid ongoing blockade reports.
Fragmentary railroad timetable shows trains westward with passenger and freight services. Mentions No. 3 and No. 8 passenger and freight movements, times around 3:80 pm and 4:20 pm, with references to freight charges and passenger counts. Data is incomplete and partially unreadable.
Fragmented timetable snippet showing routes between city names with headings like Local Breight and Daily Express. Mentions of trains, daily runs, times around 100d pom and 65pm, and agency references to Barny Agent and Genl P Agent.
Reduced rate excursion tickets for the Northwestern routes are advertised for June 1 to July 18 and again for later convention dates. Agents at Chicago and North Western Railway offices handle sales. Tickets promise round trips at low fares with time limits and conditional validity around public meetings and prohibitions.
Reduced rail excursion fares announced for June 26 and 26 limited to return by Acoust 331 inclusive. North American Mariners union meeting causes special sale via agents Chicago & Monel Western City. Apply at agent offices for details.
Travel note urges readers to choose personally conducted trips to California via The Northwestern for low rates and fewer changes. Tickets available through agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
The article notes the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia and its prominence beside the Chicago World Fair, urging interest across all states of the Trans-Mississippi region. It recommends a visit to Omaha during the Exposition period from June through inclusion, encouraging national attention.
A Chicago address offers a free copy of the North Western Home-Seeker for those interested in pursuing agriculture dairy ing and cattle rating. Correspondence is solicited from intending settlers seeking land guidance and practical farming information.
One lowest regular first class fare plus 2.06 for the round trip. Dates of sale June 26 27 final return limit July 6. Extension may be made until August 3 on payment of 50 cents on the Milwaukee St. Paul Ry Co.
The notice states the Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Nashville from July 5 to 12. Round trip fare is one regular first class fare plus $2.00 for the Trans Mississppi Exposition, with excursion tickets to be sold by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
Announcement notes morning arrivals in Omaha and aช่วง period from June 1 to November tickets at one and one third fare for a round trip. Return coupons required from sale date. Regular fare applies for standard round trips.
Rand McNally & Co publishes a 16 page color map atlas covering Cilia Philippines West Indies North America Europe and more each map sized 21 by 14 inches and sold for £4 cents through the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agent at the depot. This reliable atlas helps readers track current events and geography.
The excursion tickets to Clear Lake resume May 1 and run to September 20 1898 with return at one third fare. Retain coupons valid 30 days from sale. Fourth of July excursion tickets sold by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry between points within 200 miles on sale July 2 and 4 and good until July.
Daily from Van Buren Street Chicago Loop at 2 55 p m nickel plate road train 6 offers Buffalo sleeper arrival next morning through New York sleeper via nickel plate and Lackawanna roads to New York Boston service with day coaches and dining car rates lower than other lines city ticket office 117 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex Main 3389
The Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets at routes lower than other lines with first class accommodations. Communicate with the general agent J Adams Street Chicago before purchasing. The Union expects to offer travel to Buffalo with rail or water routes between Cleveland and Buffalo, with a choice of water or rail options. Contact J Y Callatien, General Agent, 11 wd. was Street, Chicago.
Pain presents The Battle of Manila a dramatic pyrotechnic reproduction with naval maneuvers and explosive effects. The open air show covers about 200 feet of stage, recreating Spanish and Dewey actions before Cevite with ships, battles, and burning vessels.
July 1 at 7:17 for Calahan, Jones Agent. Rates lower than rival lines. For further information call or write to 142 Adams Street, Chicago.
Warner about a water route between Clayai and Buffalo is offered at one fare for round trip. For further information call or write Calulken General Agent 1 Adams St Chicago.
A fragmentary notice describes an artistic booklet titled Sum moudetings published by the Nigk e Blaze Read. It mentions a lakeside resort on the south shore of Lake Erie and country homes open for inspection. A General Agent address in Chicago is referenced for distribution or contact.
The notice describes a daily sleeping car between Chicago and Battiato via Nickel Plate Road with a through sleeper to New York using Nickel Plate and Lackawanna. It mentions departures from Chicago at 2 55 p m and references a Congregational Churches Council at Portland from July 7 to 12. Also notes a standard first class thirty day limited amaged round trip and sailing July 1.
J. E. Stacy offers Alfons residence lots suitable for building with varying depths from 10 to 14 rods and widths of 5 rods. Some parcels already graded on the sidewalk, shaded, and planted with fruit trees. Attractive low prices and easy terms for buyers intending to build soon.
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