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Second class matter at Algons Iowa under March 3 1879 act. Issued Weekly. Subscriptions: One year in advance six months three months.
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
Second class matter at Algons Iowa under March 3 1879 act. Issued Weekly. Subscriptions: One year in advance six months three months.
A columnist argues for narrower country roads to around forty feet, asserting reduced width lowers cost, frees surplus land, and improves upkeep. They claim most roads are poorly kept, improvement depends on road commissioners, drainage, seed quality, and higher corn yields could lift Iowa land values.
The author argues American landowners gain independence as population and demand grow. Iowa lands face higher prices as cheaper options shrink, with references to Illinois values, rising from 23 dollars per acre in 1878 to present higher rates. Drainage improvements and better cultivation are key for future gains.
Representative Frank P. Woods examined Iowa’s credited civil service roster, finding 9,939 total appointments with 226 employed in Iowa and $286,167 paid annually. He notes 61 more Iowa slots exist, while departments list 57 from Iowa in Interior and 51 in Agriculture among others, with several accreditations lacking town addresses.
Owner's price for an improved farm two miles from Iowaling in Faribault County Minnesota near two towns and a school. Inquire of L J Germann Elmore Minn Route 1.
Six month old daughter of E N Dewey of Agnewville Virginia recovered from a cholera infantum attack after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The advertisement states the remedy is effective for bowel complaints in children, easily taken when diluted with water and sweetened, and can be used with confidence following printed directions.
E. I. Conner announces agency for Zemo a remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and related skin diseases. Zemo is a clean liquid for external use that provides instant relief and cures by destroying the disease germs. Conner will show proof of cures and offers samples to customers.
An old time remedy is advertised to cure stomach troubles such as dyspepsia and biliousness. The ad warns against harsh laxatives and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle option. It cites personal testimonials from Lanham and Voll, offers a free trial bottle, and notes regular bottles cost 50 cents to $1. The doctor invites medical questions with free service.
By virtue of general execution directed by the clerk of the district court of Kossuth County Iowa against Agnes Murray, defendant, in favor of Geo C Shelley plaintiff, I will offer at public sale at the court house door in Algona on August 18 1909 between 9 AM and 4 PM all of Agnes Murray’s titled interest in lots 4 of blocks 81 84 108 and 107 in Call’s Addition to Algona, Kossuth County. Witness my hand this July 12 1909.
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