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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
Inquiry asks if you attended the state fair, seeking confirmation of participation or attendance at the event.
A local rumor indicates another doctor may be coming to town as court sessions warn lawbreakers to tread carefully. A large delegation attended the Iowa State Fair this week while a canning factory begun last Thursday reports smooth operation and optimistic corn packing the current season. Howard Townships citizens are praised for integrity guiding Roland proper industries toward success.
Advertises immediate harvest work across Minnesota and the Dakotas with low freight rates from the Iowa Central Railway. Tickets available daily through August 31, 1906. Wages range from 1.75 to 3 dollars per day, including board. Contact agents or A. B. Cutts GP&TA Minneapolis for full details.
Political chatter contrasts Gov. Cummins with a hedge in Iowa while Washington unveils the first Uncle Joe Cannon Club. The piece hints a need for a political club in Iowa amid cross state discussions.
A garbled column fragment references Cuba and revolution, misfired comments on Russian officers and Japan, mentions Iowa Republicans and a Chicago banker named Stensland who altered his name and opened a new bank, all in a jumbled, partially readable passage.
In a pivotal dispute, standard oil lawyers prepare complex arguments as the courtroom becomes a battleground for antitrust questions. The seasoned team frames the precedent and maps strategic moves for potential outcomes that could reshape industry practices and regulatory scrutiny.
Uncle Joe Cannon hopes the president’s remark provides a useful lift to his political campaign. The small nod is seen as potentially boosting Cannon’s standing among supporters and wary voters alike.
Any other grand juries that may want to indict the Standard Oil Co. should act promptly, or they will be lost in the crowd. One reason the running mate for Bryan has not been selected is that Mr. Bryan has been too busy to attend to such minor matters.
An advertisement notes that taking one Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal prevents indigestion and promotes relief, with sale through Etna Drug Co.
Six good games are scheduled for entertainment at the Tory County fair on September 11 12 and 18. Some of the best teams in the region have contracted to come during the last two days and will put up a fine exhibition of the national game. They have been scheduled so Greek meets Greek which assures a tug of war.
Ellsworth wins big and Story City runner up at Roland tournament as Randall Fair shines. John Sampson of Grand Mound Iowa visits with a dollar to renew the Record for another year. He notes family ties to Iver and A Sampson and A Helvig, recent Windom Minnesota trip, and attendance at Minneapolis G A R encampment. Pinesalve boasts antiseptic healing, sold by Etna Drug Co.
An old purging method with harsh carthartics is replaced by Cade's Little Liver Pills which cleanse the liver and supposedly strengthen the whole system. The ad claims relief from headache biliousness and constipation and notes sale by Etna Drugco.
Two weddings noted in Garden City area. Miss Mary Olson wed William Melohn of Shipley at the brides home on August 25, 1906 with remarks on her family. Miss Maggie Gabrielson married Sam Olson at Garden City church on August 29, 1906, followed by a reception at the Soren son home with about sixty five guests. Ole Gabrielson attended.
The Record office reports quick turnaround on clerical tasks and a steady flow of work. Staff promise accurate results and prompt handling of citizen requests as the community relies on timely record processing.
The department With Insurance Men has grown in value among insurers and business leaders after the San Francisco fire. The Record-Herald sent a special rep to San Francisco to focus on insurance losses and exclusive insights into reinsurance and major changes. It consistently provides concise insurance news including fire, life, and casualty updates and maintains exclusive exchanges with New York’s Journal of Commerce, securing broad cable service from home offices.
Wanted assistant manager for Chicago wholesale and mail order house. Positions open in this county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses paid weekly. Expense money advanced. Pleasant work, permanent position, no investment or experience required. Spare time valuable. Write for particulars with self addressed envelope to General Manager 184 I Lake St Chicago, 104.6.
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