16 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
1
We invite customers to visit our store for a full sick room supply range and toilet requisites plus a new selection of Ladies Hand Bags Music Rolls and other leather goods bought directly from the factory. The dealer promises the latest styles at very low prices and asks readers to call on them for reliable goods.
The article stresses careful maintenance for a watch, noting even the finest timepiece wears out faster without proper cleaning. It recommends an annual cleaning to remove dirt that damages the mechanism more than normal operation. It invites readers to leave their watch for cleaning and repair as needed.
The notice provides subscription pricing in advance for one year, six months, and three months. It states amounts for a yearly term and shorter intervals, indicating prepaid rates. The brief appears as a printer's ad or legal notice of pricing terms.
The Upper Des Moines Republican and the Iowa State Register will be mailed to any address for 1.50 dollars for the pair, with payment required in advance. Readers who have paid but not received the Register should notify the office.
An editorial discussion favors bringing a summer Chautauqua to Algona leveraging rail access and local interest. It cites past regional gatherings as successful, suggests Dr. Kenefick study the concept, and notes potential cultural and immigration benefits. The piece contrasts public skepticism with favorable views, while critiquing press sensationalism over politics and rail taxation concerns.
Lafe Young presents two long jets from Tokio arriving in Chicago for a notable exchange of air and military topics. The report highlights the fast transfer, the courtesy accord, and potential implications for postwar aviation plans.
The Philippines report that Taft's delegation favors tariff reductions and possible abolition of duties, with the aim to improve conditions for islanders. Peace talks between Japan and Russia at Portsmouth proceed, likely stretching weeks, as indemnity and Sakhalin cession appear central to Japanese demands. The Garner Signal questions Chau tauqua audiences as corrupt or intelligent, while Roosevelt keeps a busy, restorative schedule. Stith battles Hepburn in the Eighth district, and Iowa sees praise for LaFollette from unlikely allies. State census shows 2,216,008 residents, down 15,785 from 1900 federal figures.
The Iowa Central offers excursion tickets to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair from August 24 to September 1 1905 at one fare round trip with return by September 2 1905. Call on agents for rates and train times. The Lake Minnesota Missouri and St Paul Railway Company sells Aug 30 to Sept 3 inclusive tickets to the National Encampment G A R in Denver Sept 4 to 7 1903 at a round trip rate of 14 dollars 55 cents.
Advertisement style notice claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Mentions refund if it fails and attributes Fox and E. W. Grove signature on each bottle or package, with price two cents and other tiny product details.
During hot weather, keep a ready supply of fresh castor oil to treat infant bowels. If symptoms appear, use castor oil, then Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, then castor oil again. Do not substitute. treat early to prevent danger. Sold by B F Conner & Co.
Excursion tickets via the Northwestern line are offered at reduced rates with favorable return limits. Destinations include Denver during the national encampment on August 12 and 13, Kansas City August 238 to 31, Des Moines for the State fair August 24 to September 1, and daily service to Portland for the Lewis and Clark exposition with slight advance via Los Angeles and San Francisco. Send a 2 cent stamp to W. B. Kuiskern, P. T. M., Chicago, for an illustrated folder. Station agents can provide further information.
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