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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
3
By special execution issued by the district court, goods, lands and tenements of B McClellan and others heirs of Sarah McClellan are to be sold at public auction for cash. The sale will be held at 1 to 2 pm on June 1, 1907 at the courthouse in Algona, listing Lot and Block 78 of Algona Town original plat. Witness dated May 20, 1907.
By virtue of a medial execution directed by the district court clerk of Kossuth County Iowa I will offer at public sale the interest of W H Hodges et al in real estate in Algoona including south five sixths of lots 6 7 in block 29 original town of Algoona Iowa to be sold to the highest bidder for cash on June 6 1907 at the courthouse door between 6 and 4 oclock p m Witness Sheriff of Kossuth County Iowa dated May 6 1907
A tale unfolds in a snowbound setting where Carney confesses motives and fate entwines with Ware MacArdel and Bobbs. Ghosts, disguises, and a hidden tunnel reveal past plots, medical peril, and a pending marriage as the narrator closes with a playful dinner coin.
A weary scene unfolds as a wounded man in bandages pleads for contact with loved ones. He describes a separated lover who left letters on a window sill for a named recipient and recounts how others relay messages. The speaker strains to continue, exhaustion evident as he gathers strength for one last statement.
In Washington on May 7 the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis started its third annual meeting. A large attendance gathered as sessions were scheduled over three days. A humorous anecdote about a man under pressure from a bill collector ends with him fleeing a gas-filled parlor to escape suffocation.
Bobby’s mother frets over his speech slips at school and at home. He explains his dog Major can’t tell the difference between “set up” and “sit up” and that he does not waste grammar on the dog.
Two men argued over their fathers merits when Joluiite boasted his father served in the army. He claimed that while standing by a cannon a way came up Wie hill and his father fired the cannon and killed the whole war. The judge’s literary quip frames the tale.
A moralist voices a belief that women are more hopeful than men. A plain man counters with an anecdote about his wife asking a fish dealer if the fish are tragic, implying hopeful thinking in domestic shopping. The exchange uses humor to comment on gendered optimism.
A fragmented dialogue between a collie and a bulldog features sharp exchanges about usefulness and payment. The exchange includes stray notes about herding, sheep, tramps, and a wagging suggestion of action when others arrive, all in a rough conversational tone.
United States Consul Gen. Michael describes mountain transport in India using rickshaws and dandies. Rickshaws are pushed by four coolies and used widely, while dandies are carried on four to six shoulders. Saddle ponies exist but are less common among locals and visitors.
The widow of a village grocer is approached by Farmer Giles who declares he is the executor of her late husband’s will. He lists items from the shop as he orders them for his three carts, while the widow questions the task and braces for the unclear duties ahead.
A mother tries to punish a boy who crawled under a bed to escape. A friend arrives and comments on the tidy room. The boy slides out and jokes about never sweeping under beds, while the mother eagerly flaunts a new hat.
Mr E L Harris US consul at Smyrna reports Asia Minor has no electric railway, electric light or telephone in Smyrna's 400000 city and many towns with 20000 to 60000 inhabitants offer concession chances. He notes American electrical concerns shun the field, citing no concession under a million dollars attracting them.
Charleroi Pennsylvania’s Carnegie library houses thousands of volumes yet relies on town taxes. A recent librarian’s report notes only one patron last year, attributing low usage to residents’ interest in roller skating, baseball, bridge whist, and poker leaving little time for books.
A woman explains that solitude increases appetite and energy while working in a busy room drains vitality. She contrasts eating patterns, noting meals and theater suppers, and concludes that being alone feels cleaner despite the appetite it provokes.
A distorted dialogue shows one person insisting information was heard while the other notes a dropped connection and a delayed return for dinner. The scene hints at miscommunication and a malfunctioning phonograph in a domestic moment.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative claiming to treat the inside nerves controlling the stomach heart and kidneys. It invites readers to mail for free samples and a book, promoting relief from bloating biliousness and bad complexion.
There is no case of Indigestion, ma ter how irritable or obstinate tha not be relloved by the use of Kol The main factor in curling the stem any disorder is rest, and the only x get rest is to digest the food for the achtself. odo will do it, 1 a scientific preparation of Vegetable containing the very same julenshy whealthy stomach. It performs pure food and drug law. Sold by Conner & Co.
A garbled letter from Cedar Grove Me markets Electsle Wy as a stomach and kidney cure. It claims relief after liver and kidney issues and recommends Well man and three bottles as a complete cure. The note, from a local drug store, touts guarantees and strong relief.
A prompt pleasant coughs and colds syrup marketed as suitable for babies and children and recommended for the whole family. Contains salicylates and does not constipate. Advertised by E. E. Conner & Co. in the piece.
A reader from Wood, Indiana recalls a long battle with lung disease. After trying multiple doctors with little relief, they report using Todley’s Honey and Tar and now claim lungs are sound again. The note emphasizes recovery from advanced illness and credits the product with stopping damage and improving breathing.
A historical advertisement asserts heavy mpure blood causes pimply skin headaches and indigestion while thin blood weakens the body. It promotes Hardock Blood Bitters as a remedy to restore blood purity and health.
A garbled notice states that W Ward of Dersburg certifies a remedy called Laxative Pruit Syrup for chronic constipation. It claims effectiveness and provides a reference, though the text is unclear and piecing together is difficult.
An appears to describe Doctor Thomas's Electric Outfit bust remedy for fatal croup. Claimed to be used by our family eight years. Buffalo appears as a place reference. The text is fragmentary and reads as an old medical patent-like remedy promotion.
Homeseekers plan trips on the first and third Tuesdays offering rail fare deals to the northwest south and southwest with two dollar single fare and stopover privileges. Tickets cover Minnesota North and South Dakota Arkansas Colorado Idaho Idaho Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana Missouri Nebraska Montana New Mexico Texas Utah Wisconsin Michigan Wyoming and more. For rate details contact Owtts G P & PT A Minneapolis.
A fragment notes that uric acids in joints and muscles cause pain, enlargements, and deformity in animals with trauma or illness, clogging circulation and harming heart stomach kidneys. It mentions a short book by a doctor on uric acid forms, heat effects, and avoidance, plus a product for pain and poor circulation.
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