09 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
1
One year in advance priced at 1.50 for six months 75 cents for three months. The notice appears in a deeneeincbes MD publication with repeated names Uppats Mines-Roubicat SHEARER and HAGGARD.
Bailey in his Tribune attacks a rival editor with harsh, insulting language calling him a derogatory name and mocking his appearance. The piece argues for refuting opponents through calm, convincing argument rather than bluster and personal attacks.
A Washington Post excerpt argues Bryan remains unlikely to retire from politics. It warns that any sign of vitality in the Democratic Party or a bid by a southern contender could force him back into campaigning. The piece portrays Bryan as master of the party and predicts multiple circumstances will summon him to battle.
The writer questions whether Mr. Bryan is a candidate for president in 1912. It notes his voice and argues his announcement was more habit than a formal declaration, suggesting no official candidacy is necessary.
The Independence Journal notes a Nashua farmer harvested several acres of onions yielding a high profit per acre. The piece argues Iowa offers as much money in onions strawberries or sugar beets as Texas Colorado or the Dakotas, with less pest trouble and labor, challenging boosters of other states and praising Iowa.
Opening day in Washington draws delegations as Congress gathers to map improved government methods. Taft backs river development and possible bonds. Cummins takes Allison’s seat, drawing mixed reactions from Iowa allies and rivals as the session begins.
Swen City men Swen City Men ail big game tale. Herald J P Frakes Straw Countryman retire from hunting trip in northern Minnesota. Frakes bags a bear and Ed shoots a moose with twenty three prongs gear. Moose wounded and runs into swamp, body not recovered.
The text touts a home mixed cure for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It claims the remedy cleanses kidneys, relieves bladder and urinary troubles, and backache with inexpensive, readily prepared doses after meals and at bedtime.
The piece warns that many migrate seeking health and warns neglect of colds leads to throat and lung trouble. It highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted for cold cures and health prevention. It also advertises Dr Shoop Health Coffee and No-Drip Coffee Strainer offers with local sellers KE By Conner and R. H Miller.
The text asserts guilt for counterfeiting and critiques substitutions of remedies. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough cure and praises Foley's Urino Laxative for constipation and liver stimulation. It also references E. Conner & Co and Second-Hand Heating Steve nee Lester Willson.
Drugstores tout Preventics as a candy tasting cold remedy with four advantages. No quinine or harsh ingredients, near instant relief, pleasant flavor, and a large 48 count box at 26 cents. Also advertised Cascasweet for children with no opiates, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills sold nationwide.
By special execution of the district court of Kossuth county Iowa the goods chattels and lands of A W Unger are to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Algona court house door on December 30 1908 between 2 00 and 4 00 pm The real estate includes Lot 5 Seven Block 14 Original Plat Algona Iowa Witnessed by Sheriff LSE D ak 122 November 28 1908
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