26 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
Refined women seek Harmony perfumes as the finishing touch to fashionable gowns. The exclusive Harmony Perfumes and Toilet Waters line includes the Season's Favorite, Harmony Chimes, and other dainty scents marketed as staple fashion odors.
The Des Moines-Republican advertises subscription pricing by Shearer and Haggard. One year in advance costs 81.50 with six month and three month options also shown.
An editorial rebuts government backing for bank deposits. It argues that state insurance would force patrons of rival businesses to bear costs and distort markets, claiming bankers do not deserve public subsidies and that government backing would undermine cautious savers and local merchants.
A late Chicago judge faced criticism for telling a jailed woman with a history of vice that if she cannot reform she should leave Chicago or jump into the lake. Proponents urge focus on reform amid harsh words, arguing the remark may deter others from a life of vice. The discourse centers on whether such blunt admonitions aid or hinder moral reform.
A Burlington Hawkeye analysis portrays Mr. Bryan pressing farmers for campaign funds while insisting farmers enjoy high prices under Republican rule. The farmer rebuffs, arguing profits came from prior policy and rejects the notion of funding a political shift. The piece recalls earlier promises and the 1890s reforms as a test of trust in political advocates.
Republican State Central Committee calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on September 9 1903 at 1 a m to nominate a candidate for the Supreme Court and handle related business. Kossuth county gets 34 of 1184 delegates. County convention August 29 in Algona to select 14 delegates for Des Moines. M P Weaver chairman.
Francois Coppee, famed French author, loved cats and kept Persian natives in Paris and a rose garden. After his death and his nurse sister, Paris Animal Protective Society sought the cats, fearing starvation, only to learn he had given all his pets to friends beforehand.
Two men debate India in Harper’s Weekly style. One calls Hindus bellicose while the other recalls they are spare in demeanor. The exchange highlights clash of stereotypes and language.
Miss Gertrude Coghlan recalls acting as a child under her father's watch Charles Coghlan a renowned technician. she recounts a quip from him about posture and poise. The anecdote captures a father's practical counsel reflected in a family memory.
Threshing outfit offered by Peter Haburger West Bend Iowa includes a 12 horse return flus with Huber engine and an Improved Nicholas Shepherd 32 52 separator with feeder and swinging stacker. Price set at 300 dollars due to old age health and scarcity of help. 5 64
Mrs Jeannie A Allyn publishes An Old Maid Storekeeper a witty new volume praised as the funniest book out It outshines traveling men by delivering fresh jokes readers will enjoy Otto Newman's offers it at 25 cents with strong audience appeal across shops and libraries.
An old ad touts Dr Shoop s Restorative as a makeshift cure for stomach heart and inner nerves claiming quick help and nationwide pharmacist trust. It also promotes Posey s Kidney Remedy to stop kidney bladder irregularities and cure cases within medical reach.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain tablets promising pain relief within 20 minutes for headaches and general pains. It directs readers to consult their doctor or druggist and to write to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin for a true trial, noting sale by E E Conner & Co.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a sales or market notice with dates and references to ticket agents and the Northwestern By. The readable parts mention Rastellows State, August 30 98, and terms about pans and bale r s. The fragmentary wording limits clarity on exact actions or entities.
A distorted OCR fragment discusses elderly health topics, mentioning kidneys and bladder care. The garbled text lacks clear events or names, preventing a coherent summary of persons, places, or organizations.
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