08 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
1
G E Boyle announces for state senate seat in the d th senatorial district of Iowa. He pledges to support state and district interests if nominated in the June 1908 Republican primary and elected in November. Dated Whittemore February 4, 1908.
A series of Republican primary declarations from Algona area residents outlines candidacies for state senate county supervisor and county surveyor. L. B. Francis, Joux G. Smits, Clarence Be, and O. J. Stephenson announce their aims, urging Republican voters in Kossuth County to support them in the June primaries.
A new Republican candidate appears this week in Des Moines with John J. Hamilton aligned to the Cummins faction. Hamilton, founder and former editor of the Des Moines News, has recently written for the Iowa Homestead and joined the campaign for the new Des Moines government. His radical platform calls for statewide prohibition with an early constitutional amendment, woman suffrage by constitutional amendment, health reform to eradicate tuberculosis, suppression of the social evil, modernization of schools including manual training and industry, engineering surveys for river improvements, banking law amendments, and strict law enforcement. Arbor Day is April 24, with plans to plant more trees, while Iowa farmers eye the Omaha corn exposition December 10–19, 1908, where premiums total $25,000 and Iowa may add prizes for corn. The presidential nomination race nears the Chicago convention, Taft’s delegates rising, and Taft’s likely nomination affecting the field.
Iowa pride centers on Humboldt athlete Gotch after he defeats Hackenschmidt in Chicago ending a two hour match. The piece links Iowa sports achievement with political reform debates across Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Algona, noting support for city government changes and contrasting editorials on democracy and law repeal. It also mentions Cummins allies defending Senator Allison against money rumors, praising his public service.
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, asserting internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation. Proponents offer $1000 to prove failure, inviting testimonials to be sent to F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio, with Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
One way colonist tickets on sale daily until April 30 to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and many other Pacific coast points. 38 from Chicago and low rates from points west of Chicago. $7 double berth in tourist sleeper from Chicago. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago offers complete fare and route information. Weak women receive Dr Shoop night care suppositories with a free confidential book No 4 for Women by mail. Sold by E R Conner & Co.
Announcement invites farmers to apply for loans at the Kossuth County State Bank offering the lowest interest rate. Provides guidance to contact the bank for details and application.
The Estherville Business College announces its spring term begins Monday April 6 with courses in shorthand and commercial subjects. Summer sessions start June 6, and a teachers review is offered. For details, contact KE Strawn Estherville Iowa.
For sale or exchange a 1i acre poultry farm located one mile south of Algona. Will consider exchange for a larger place. Niscousin Bros. 2011 Irving Hutchings also lists timothy seed for sale with delivery available in Algona. Telephone number provided.
Chicago markets report a mixed day with flour futures weak while wheat and corn show shifts. Minnesota patents priced around 5.60 to 5.75, winter values near 4.25 to 4.50, and spring demand in flux amid dry weather. Oats weak, butter outfits steady, eggs and poultry cases rise, and potatoes range from fair to good quality.
Apr market report from Nebraska shows cattle mixed with prime steer prices near 2.00 and higher for select lots. Hogs noted steady to higher with marker prices around several dollars and mixed weights across barrows and gilts. Sheep and lamb values appear variable with yearling and ewe figures provided for reference.
A well known rheumatism authority presents a home remedy for readers of a New York daily. Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Kurgon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake and take a teaspoon after meals and at night. Ingredients are vegetable, inexpensive, and said to be harmless. Regular use for a few days reportedly reduces pain and swelling without upsetting the stomach. Drugstores confirm the items are safe and can mix or supply separately for readers.
A cautionary note urges using Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It warns against substitutes and emphasizes the genuine product in a yellow package sold by E E Conner & Co.
A fragmented ad column promoting loans at 5 percent from HaGGarRD & Pern, a patent medicine pledge for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with prices, a note about enrolling at Hstelherstville Business College on April 6, and other small ads. Includes requests for young men to distribute advertising matter and a Langshan eggs listing from Uniontown ship farm.
A jumble of sale notices lists a Poland China hog praised by Professor Kennedy of Ames as exceptional, Oaklyn Perfection No 121165 for sale with contact J H Jensen Fenton Ta Rt 1, along with a lost gold brooch with pearl center and Rhode Island Red eggs from a high scoring flock advertised by A L Bowen.
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