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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
8
Railway schedules show freight and passenger movements between Iowa Central routes with 8 10 am and 3 50 pm timings and additional freight and mail arrivals and departures around 11 00 pm and 12 16 pm. An advertisement promotes De Shoop's Health Coffee, describing a quick brew and health-focused blend sold by R. H. Miller.
An old advertisement mocks stomach ailments and promotes Kodol as a remedy sold at R. H. Miller’s drug store and E. E. Conner & Co. It claims Kodol safely aids digestion and dyspepsia when used regularly, warning that neglect worsens symptoms. It references local names and a price in cents.
District Court of Kossuth County issues notice in the matter of Jetta Johnson versus Alfred Johnson and others. The petition seeks sale of the northeast quarter of section 18 township 94 range 27 to settle a mortgage debt and divide proceeds among heirs of James Johnson, with heirs named or unspecified. Respondents are required to appear by the second day of the September term. otherwise a default will be entered. GR. Roon, attorney for plaintiff.
The district court notices an application by E. E. & Co. a registered pharmacist business in Algona seeking a permit to sell intoxicating liquors. The hearing is set before the September term at Algona with a deadline of April 28 1908 for objections.
Mrs. Compton smiles through fatigue as her husband asks about going to a concert. She explains packing is mostly done except for one item. He chides her thrift while she recalls a burst of cleverness about recharging a battery lantern by sitting in the dark to conserve energy.
John Sargent, famed for lifelike portraits, guards his private hours, vanishing from London during major projects and returning with new works. He aims to convey sitter’s mind and feeling as well as appearance, a trait admired by Dooley who quipped about his blunt honesty. Sargent is also a capable musician and engaging conversationalist.
ALondon society item notes the world's costliest necklace owned by Countess Henekel valued at about 250000 dollars. It comprises three historic pieces linked to the ex queen of Naples the Spanish grandee and Empress Eugenie. Other famed pieces include a 412 pearl necklace once owned by the duch of Montrose sold for 60000 dollars and Empress Frederick's 35 pearl necklace worth about 200000 while Lady Wichester's black pearl necklace is valued at roughly 126000.
In Burma and the Far East sandalwood logs attract a pestiferous ant that assists loggers by removing the soft sapwood and delivering the valuable heartwood. The ants work quickly, usually within a month on large butts, yielding timber ready for processing.
A brief notice states you have a small loaned amount available secured by property. The message includes names Ha jGaRD and PEBK and appears as a lender’s offer or inquiry. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
A fragment describes appendicitis and mentions victims as well as a laxative remedy by Foley’s Orin. It suggests chronic constipation as a contributing factor and hints at a home remedy theme without clear facts or names. The text lacks structured reportable details and credible medical guidance.
Secretary of War Wright announced President Roosevelt approved his recommendation for eight West Point cadets punished for hazing. Two upperclassmen are dismissed. six third-class cadets receive a one year suspension without pay, with names including Rossell, Weaver, Chase, Gilleaple, Jones, Nalle, Prude, and Spalding.
President approves a Wright Scott plan to suspend eight cadets at West Point for one year without pay. Col. Scott urged harsher discipline for ringleaders, arguing the academy must be protected. Wright later requested more information before finalizing the recommendation. In Chicago, 60 residents were rescued from a West Van Buren Street fire, eight injured. In Newaygo, John M Ward, a suspect in his wife’s murder, was captured and confessed.
Aug 24. Mrs Joseph Mackey killed by an inbound Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train in Peoria Wisconsin. Authorities report a fatal railway accident with no further injuries noted. The incident occurred near the station as the train approached.
County officials hold Miss Porter's home and unused personal property valued between 10 000 and 20 000 dollars as prosecutors in Loutonville prepare to seek extradition. Prosecutor Frey plans to travel to Columbus Monday with papers for Governor Harrie and hopes a grand jury will be convened after Mrs Bayard and Mrs Stein return. Coroner Ash will exhume Porter's body next week to recover bullets for determining whether one or two revolvers were discharged.
Springfield Aug 24 Twenty more indictments making fifty in total were returned by Sangamon county's special grand jury. Five indictments target Thomas Marshall and twelve others accused of leading the murderous assault on Bowe, chief clerk at the county treasurer’s office. Bowe remains between life and death. The group faces assault with intent to murder and deadly weapons charges tied to the Fourteenth and Mason street riot. Other indictments accuse whites of burglary, larceny, destruction or defacement of Lopez's restaurant, and riot in the downtown area.
New York Aug 24 lawyers for Cant Peter G Hains Jr and Thornton held conferences to decide a defense strategy. John F McIntyre said witnesses would show the Bayside yacht club visit aimed not to murder William E Annis and that Thornton sought to buy Bayside land weeks earlier. Insanity may be used to excuse the captain in Thornton Hains case.
Specials from Minnesota North Dakota and northern Wisconsin report a heavy frost Saturday night in Dickinson North Dakota with 2 1/2 degrees of frost recorded. Much of the flax crop is damaged wheat in shock half ripened and out of danger across the area.
Heavy frost across Winnipeg on Saturday night destroys or damages much grain still uncut. Farmers report significant losses, with many fields left unharvested as temperatures plummet and covers freeze. Local officials urge caution for storage and market adjustments amid damaged crops.
A blaze near West Van Buren Street and Campbell Avenue yesterday displaced about 90 families. The three story apartment building sustained damages estimated at 60,000 dollars. Residents of the area were forced from their homes as flames swept the block, with many escaping from rooms on West Van Buren Street.
Springfield Aug 24 unrest subsides as grand jury returns 30 indictments and eight murder riot cases remain in custody. Authorities backed by business groups pursue strong prosecutions to restore order amid civic resolve. A German liquid illuminating gas system by Prof Blau is also proposed, claiming 22 pound cyl supply a 50 candle power light for four months.
A Philadelphia Record tale describes Simkins a small bald man on a holiday return train and a crab in a bucket waking in the hat rack. The crab crawls to Simkins shoulder grabbing his ear while passengers watch. Simkins murmurs let go Emma and notes he has been at the office all evening.
A reflection on how godliness and charity shape the face and character. The text argues no virtue can fade from the body. every moment of virtue leaves a visible impression across the entire frame.
A testimonial page extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a premier remedy for women's ailments. Bertha Muff of Louisiana Missouri recounts long suffering, multiple doctors, and eventual restoration after following Mrs Pinkham's guidance and using the compound. The piece frames the product as a standard cure for female illnesses.
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