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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
The program day includes Williams Jubilee Singers at 11:00 and 3:30 concerts with a 12:00 grand picnic dinner on Chautauqua grounds and a 6:00 picnic supper. J Frank Hanley speaks at 2:15 and Arthur K Peck presents an illustrated travel talk at 8:00.
Captain J H Mortimer, ex British army officer and Collier’s Weekly manager, visited Algoma before traveling to New York. He recounts witnessing key battles in the Russo Japanese War, claims battles were misreported, and describes Russian resilience, Japanese force, and wartime logistics. He notes climate and terrain of Manchuria, predicts future conflict over the Philippines and Hawaii, and praises Russian cavalry while criticizing moral traits of the Japanese.
A rural borrower announces available farm loans at the Konsuth County State Bank with the lowest interest rates. Apply now to secure funding for farm operations and expansion.
Misa Macie Orr visits from Mason City while Joel Taylor stays with his daughter Mrs. H. B. Ward in Curlew. Numerous residents and visitors from Mason City, St Benedict, Lakota and Des Moines appear in town for family visits, Chautauqua events, and local gatherings. A republican clerk of courts candidate tours Algona as banks announce special Woodman Picnic hours. Local girls recover from operations, eclipse warned for Sunday, Peterson sewer project advances, and a clownish childhood circus at Dawson’s baron delighting twenty five children. Moving pictures by D A Baker and Robertson return to the opera house with Berlin era reels and new technical feats from New York City.
The ad notes refined women seek flower like fragrances to finish fashionable gowns. Harmony Perfumes and Toilet We offers staple and fashionable odors sold exclusively by the dealer.
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