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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
2
A compact price list shows items including Fancy Olives 0.66, Bottled Blaeing, Stoffet Olives, Bikers Chocolate, Extra Fancy Patent 0.3, 1.25 Choice Fancy Patent, 1.20 Second Patent, and 1.15 for another Patent.
A new descriptive book on South Dakota its resources and opportunities has been issued by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lincoln County and lands west of the Missouri River accessed by the fall extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage requests to B A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
The second brood of the codling moth may begin hatching mid August in northern Iowa and about two weeks earlier in the south. About 7 to 80 percent of eggs are laid on leaves. spraying should occur before hatching using bordeaue mix with paris green or other arsenical poison per bulletin 85. Horticulturists urge spray coverage and reporting of trees sprayed versus untouched.
Iowa State Fair organizers announce a record live stock show with over $10,000 in premiums plus special prizes for Shorthorns Herefords Angus Polled Durhams and Dutch Belted cattle. Ex-Gov Packard returns as superintendent and a brick barn replaces tents as entries rush in before August 15. Major teams and silver cups attract attention while cattle are returned freight free to exhibitors.
Governor Folk of Missouri argues against mail order commerce at a Missouri retail dealers convention. He urges residents to spend locally and merchants to advertise in town papers to boost trade. Folk says honest business thrives under cleansing and that light will remove wrongdoing.
Britt Tribune mocks frequent appendicitis in Kossuth with satirical blurbs about repeated surgeries and doctors hosting picnics for money. The piece jokes that removing many appendixes becomes a spring ritual and laments the high costs and absurd remedies.
Derdall hotel dining room closed and the Mull family departed Friday night. A. G. Edwards held a five year lease last September, then passed the hotel to Dorgan, and more recently to Mull. Rent with the furnishing set at 124 per month. Owner B Durdall arrived Monday to arrange options and may run the property himself. Mull and wife were visiting Cedar Rapids with their son and plan to start hotel work in southern Illinois.
The piece portrays intense Democratic political maneuvering in Kossuth County with Algona and local townships acting as command hubs. It claims tight control by party bosses and loyal lieutenants, warns of factions, and depicts a hostile battle to dominate local offices.
It is announced that September 12, the second day of the county fair in Algona, will feature a novelty program. Woodmen will perform drill exhibitions by uniformed teams from various camps with ample prizes. The day also includes a ball game, bands, horse races, and a grand initiation of 500 new members in a large tent. Railroads promise special rates and train service for a large anticipated crowd.
Clippings note 1906 may be a winner across farms and markets with crops promising a strong year. Horses sell 100 to 150 dollars, hogs 6.00 to 6.25 per hundred, and farm products priced high, sparking optimism despite local frictions. Nugent from Algona frets over Cummins' prospects but remains loyal to Democrats. Durdall travels to Algona and Albert Lea to reunite with his wife and two boys after a stay away.
Classified item lists a house to rent with contact via Fred Waterhouse and references to Ard and Peek and Joan at five percent. The fragmentary ad mentions Dr Adler's treatment and a testimonial about relief from stomach and side pains after using a bottle, with names FY Rhoades and Mina in association with W. A. Par.
County correspondence notes changes and travels among residents. Mr and Mrs Wesley Dutton of AlVona visited Irvington while Orville Moore heads to Des Moines for music study through Sept 1. Mrs M E Larimer returns from Eagle Grove, Mrs Dr Willet visits M L Raney in Des Moines, Mattie Raney visits Algona and Irvington. Irvington grows as a summer resort with several picnics, Royal Neighbors social well attended, Gaffney home party honors his daughters Annabell and Geo Bradley members report a good time.
The Portland column records social visits and illnesses including Mrs Lizzie Leek on the sick list, Edith Putz visiting her Avoca kin, and several townsfolk at family gatherings. Hog sales to Burt dealer, a Wesl ey business trip, and a lively Portland Sexton Algona game ending 23 to 14 cap the local slate.
A fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases with unclear context. It hints at a discussion or note involving a person or group named Fordy and a garbled phrase "'Bho Greta'." The readable content is minimal and lacks concrete events, dates, or outcomes to anchor a summary.
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