Taft Back Home After World Tour
Secretary of War Taft returned to Washington on the steamer President Grant after a 120 day world journey with Mrs Taft and son Charles. He declined to discuss public questions, saying he needed to study war department matters and get back to the grindstone. He noted the Philippines inspection was the trip’s aim and he left for Washington in the afternoon.
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New York
Taft
President Grant
Charles
United States
War Department
Grant
Joseph Johnson
Sec
Japan
Kia
Taft Gatd
Philippines
Siberia
Mr. Taft
Washington
Gionell Sentenced for Contempt in Ireland Cattle Debate
Dublin report states Laurence Ginnell member of parliament for North Meath received ten months imprisonment for contempt of court after a speech criticizing cattle-duties. In Indiana, Robert Mitchell longtime member of the state board of agriculture and prominent farmer died on Friday in Princeton.
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Gionell
M. P
Dublin
Laurence Ginonell
North Weatjm
Meath
Ireland
Ed Fonths
Ginnell
Princeton
Ind
Robert Mitchell
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Assembly Okays Barrios School Fund Bill
The Philippine assembly unanimously passed a bill authorizing an appropriation of 1 000 090 pesos for building schools in Barrios. The report also notes criminal cases and personal events across cities including Athens New York Rochester New Orleans and Wilmington involving various individuals and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of the Philippines
Charles Hank
Chicago
International Trick, Tile and Terra Cotta Workers
Athens
Raymond Walse
Lita Pertall
New York
Rochester
Jessie M. Burke
Misa Burke
New Orleans
Pietro Giannone
Bruno Cordea
John Bancroft
Madeline du Pont
Washington
Wilmington
Del
Alfred J. du Pont
The
du Pont Powder Company
Canada Japan talks near end on emigration limit
Tokyo December 21 Canadian Labor Minister Rudolph Lemieux and the Japanese government expect to wrap up negotiations within days. Lemieux has agreed to accept Japan's pledge to limit emigration to Canada, with method left to Japan. Canada sought a written promise and a note on exact laborer numbers to be allowed to emigrate.
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Tokyo
Rudolph Lemieux
Lemieux
Japan
Canada
Hearings on Pullman sleeping car rates adjourn in Chicago
The interstate commerce commission special examiner John H Marble adjourned hearings in Chicago on Pullman Sleeping Car rates with a view to lowering them. In Kenosha Wisconsin Magnus Christinsen was killed near Ellsworth county by Archie Wayne of Kansas City using a heavy monkey wrench.
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Chicago
St. Paul, Minn
John H. Marble
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
Kenosha
Wis
Latvia
Kan
Magnus Christinsen
Wia
Archie Wayne
Kansas City
M. M. Sherman
Ellsworth County
Here
Much Accused Woman Dies in Dayton Home
Leah Gilman mother of Dana Gilman, slain in a sensational murder a year ago, died at her Dayton home. She had been twice charged with her daughter's murder and was exonerated by the grand jury.
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Dayton, O
Leah Gilman
Dana Gilman
Market Snapshot Chicago and New York Flour and Wheat
Chicago market notes show spring wheat priced around 6.25 with various grades and export bags listed. Wheat futures supported by rain in Argentina with May trading near 1,134.13. Corn and oats described as strong or dull with small bidding, while butter and poultry prices appear in brief commodity lines. New York reports firm flour, rain-driven wheat optimism, and mixed corn receipts with limited sales.
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Chicago
Der
Minnesota
Jliard
New York
Live Stock Prices from Chicago and Omaha Markets
Market notes from Chicago and Omaha show cattle and hog prices in mixed ranges. Chicago lists steers from good to prime at 4.00 to 6.90, cows 3.00 to 6.25, yearlings 6.00, feeders 3.00 to 4.30, hogs 4.25 to 4.40, and sows 3.85 to 4.35, while Omaha reports cattle steady with steers 2.25 to 4.60, cows to 1.60, heifers 1.75 to 4.60, hogs down about 10 cents, and sheep steady with wethers 4.00 to 4.80 and lambs around 5.00 to 5.85.
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Chicago
Dal
Omaha
Neb
Aga Helforg
Texas Ateers
Cannery
Calyeu
Wales
Eeerass
Newspaper Combination Deal Opens Tribune and Upper Des Moines-Republican
A bargain offers a year’s subscription to both the Chicago Daily Tribune and the Upper Des Moines Republican for 3.50 with cash in advance. The Tribune is described as the leading Republican paper west of New York. Algona subscribers in Kossuth County have used this offer in past years, with Starr & Heggard, Algona, Iowa, handling remittances.
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Tribune
Chicago Daily Tribune
Mail
The
Daily Tribune
New York
Algona
Des Moines
Kossuth
Tribune Company
Starr & Heggard
Iowa
Coming Year Full of Interest for Iowa News
The Register and Leader previews 1908 as a year of history making events in Iowa with a statewide primary, future president successor, and elections for US senator governor and new legislature. It touts wide coverage by 300 correspondents, daily news, and a free paper for new yearly subscribers, inviting readers to subscribe through the publisher in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
United States
Register and Leader
Ding
Upper Des Moines Republican
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Lowa
Dr Shoop's Restorative for Weak Inside Nerves
An early 20th century health ad claiming that stomach, heart, and kidney nerves weaken and fail without drugs. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a universal drugstore remedy to strengthen internal nerves, promising quick help and offering free samples from Racine Wisconsin.
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Dr. Shoop
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Teaches Relief
A vintage advertisement urges relief from sluggish bowels and stomach distress with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The copy promises comfort and lists Tea or Tablets at 35 cents, crediting R. H. Miller.
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Hollister
R. H. Miller
Fol ey's Honey and Tar not affected by Pure Food Law
Notice to customers touts Fol ey's Honey and Tar as safe for coughs and lung troubles. Promotes Whirlwind Kidney and Rheumatic Remedy with agents wanted nationwide. Dr Shoop Catarrb Remedy and Preventives pitched with trial mailings and penny costs. Casca sweet and other remedies claim safety and compliance with Pure Food Law.
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Foley
E. B. Conner & Co
The
Whirlwind Remedy Co
Union
Oregon
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Promised at Local Drugstore
An ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a universal remedy for a condition described as dangerous, claiming it stops liver and bowel stoppage and ends distress. The maker guarantees satisfaction with money back, offered at A R Miller's drug store for 25 cents.
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King
R. A. Miller's
Local Lenders Cited for Tight Property Loans
HaGccarp and PEEK say they have little money to loan on property, signaling cautious lending amid rising demand. Financial sources note limited capital and stricter criteria may curb purchases and refinancing activity.
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HaGccarp & Peek
Healing miracle and patent medicines pitch from Mound City
A Mrs. Clapp writes of her son’s near death from lung and throat trouble. Dr King’s New Discovery allegedly cured him after five minute exhaustions. The note promotes patent remedies and tonics sold by local vendors, praising DeWitt’s salve and Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil as household cures.
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South Dakota
Mound City
B. D. App
R. A. Miller
Farms For Rent In Wright County Iowa 240 Acres Each
Three 240 acre farms in Wright County Iowa available for rent. Cash or share rent options. Each property includes buildings a well and pasture. Contact Wem H MejOugald Kanawah Iowa. Butter scotch like mother used to make at Taylor's.
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Wright County
Iowa
Kanawah
Mother
Taylor's
Danger in Asking Advice Caution on Cough Remedies
When ill with a cough or cold do not seek advice from others as unknown preparations may be dangerous. Woolay's Honey and Tar is advertised to cure coughs and colds and to prevent pneumonia, sold in a yellow package by E. E. Conner & Co with a note to refuse substitutes.
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Reventicu
Preventics
Woolay
E. E. Conner & Co
Educator Offers Colt and Horse Training at Algoma Fairgrounds
A notice states training for broken and trained horses at Kossuth County Fair Ground Algoma. It advertises education of colts and “vicious” horses, speed training, and guaranteed satisfaction with prices available on request.
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Algoma
Sale Notice of Real Estate in Kossuth County Iowa
By virtue of a special execution issued by the district court of Kossuth County Iowa against J A McDowell and D G Ohoge in favor of All nal Perry the sale of J A McDonald and D O Chase’s land is set for December 27 1907 at the east door of the court house Algona Iowa between 9 and 4 oclock. The property is the north half of the northeast quarter of section No. Flags No Penny Bight Gal Wass with the bid to commence at 2 o’clock p m. Witness J B Diglis sheriff.
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District Court of
Kossuth Epanty
W. A. White
Floren Ogle
Irene Ogle
Etta Ogle
Mary Ogle
Mary A
Kossuth
Iowa
J. A. McDowell
D. G. Ohoge
Nal. Perry
Pudit
Court House
Algona
J. A. McDonald
D.O Chase
Towit
Trachanal
Bate
Noverabar
A.D
J.B. Diglis
Kossuth County
Winter winds sing of danger and Hollister tea
A dated verse warns readers to shield themselves from disease as winter approaches. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy, attributed to R. H. Miller. The fragment emphasizes seasonal illness and self care through a medicinal product.
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Hollister
R. H. Miller
Local Remedies Promoted by LeRaysville Merchants
Woolever of LeRaysville markets Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores burns and abrasions through R A Millers drug store. Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised to fortify vitality and skin care products like Down’s Ointment claim to cure itching and eczema.
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Woolever
Kcdow
LeRaysville
N. J
R.A. Miller’s Drug Store
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Iask
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Ambrose A. Cali
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C. A. Palmeh
Ambrose A. Coll
E. V. Swettig
R. BH. Spencer
D. H. Hutehina
Court House Square
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Sella
G. Montagh
Hutchins
DODGE
Pregident Asst
Cashier — Directors
Gilmore
E.mcmanon
Sullivan Andrew Paterson
Murtagh
Cowles
Donds
C. Spear
WM Faingham
Thro
Mrischilles
Lewis Asat
Castler
Kossuth County State Bank
Alcona
Hoketa
Europe
W.a.togham
J. G. Smith
Barney Ingham
J. W. Wadneworth
Barnet Davine Levis
Smith Theo, Chrischilies
Algona State Bank
Mi. Clarke
Chubb
HOS
H. Lantry
W.hinchon
Geo. Galbraith
Myhon Schenck
Fred Miller
Anderson's
L. P. Anderson Proprietor
Springdale Dairy
M. Kelley
Palgona
Stacy
Etree
M. Kerny
Retary
Jersey City
Fleet
William H. Taft
Shoop
Racine
BE. &, Conner & Co
H. A. Bates
Owa
Perfection
Standard 601 Company (Incorporated
Hamilton
Monarch and Farrand
John Mesing
Algona, Iowa
William Galloway
William Galloway Company
DeWitt
B. E. Conner & Co
Thomas
America
Vernon Finkle
Sheriff's
Sale
Wherlif
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