22 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
1
The Arrer Des Moines Represent and the Iowa State Register offer delivery to any address for 1.50 dollars for both papers, payment in advance. Subscribers who have paid but not received the Register should notify the office.
A reader questions whether Republicans are drifting toward Democratic ideas or if the Democrats are approaching Republicans. The letter cites Bryan praising Roosevelt and La Follette, critiques party leaders, and laments changes in flags, tariff policy, and railroad regulation. It weighs Grover Cleveland era acts, GOP protectionism, and current Roosevelt initiatives, urging clarity on party alignment.
A Register and Leader article cites Geo. E. Roberts supporting Garfield’s beef trust profits findings and argues competition moderates prices while independent meat sources challenge the trust. It notes Japanese advances in Asia, a new public library opening, and Senators urging interstate commerce reform with a thorough vacation investigation aimed for October.
Iowa editors who libeled congressmen are mocked as they try a denial. The editors misjudged the situation, revealing a sharp satire of the dispute and the journalists involved.
Algona Advance discusses a lack of clear leaders in Congress as a national concern. The piece notes Allison and Dolliver as followers, praises Hoar as a historic Republican leader, and supports fair primary selection and direct Senate elections, while praising Iowa’s legislative senatorial choices and noting no scandal in recent picks.
The discussion covers Iowa politics and municipal ownership, contrasting Iowa with national Senate trust, noting Algona’s success and other towns’ politics. It recalls Thomas dying on a California train after term expiration, reviews Colorado governor race outcomes with Adams tainted by election fraud, and lists notable attendees invited to the May Grand Army encampment in Oskaloosa including Allison Dolliver Cousins Hedge Lacey Bull Wepburn Clarke Cummins and others.
A letter to A B D Clarke of Algona details the Brewsters New York Croton River bank president building the finest local house in 18_, painting it with lead and oil at 400 dollars, house cost 31,000 dollars, repaintings in 1887 and 1897 costing 350 dollars, with lead and oil history and a postal signoff from J W Devon & Co. plus a PS mentioning BR A Miller selling their paint.
Chas. Drake a mail carrier from Chapleville Conn reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the champion liniment. He suffered rheumatism in the shoulder for a year before it cured him after storekeeper suggested it. The ad promises quick relief and permanent cure with short use and notes sale by Lk. 7. Conner & Co.
Startling claims cite appendicitis and peritonitis as deadly but present Dr King's New Life Pills as the sole remedy. A.Miller's drug store at 14 Custom House Place Chicago distributes the product, with M. Flannery praising them for constipation and biliousness.
An old time newspaper ad touts Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for fatigue and ill health. It also promotes eye specialists Dr Kipke, upholstering by D P Hunter, and Dean's Oiltment for hives with claims of instant relief and permanent cure priced at 50 cents.
District Court in Kossuth County announces that on March 13 1905 a document purporting to be the last will of Rosetta Stockwell deceased was filed and opened for reading. The court set April 24 1905 for the hearing to admit the will to probate and for all interested parties to appear and show cause. DEWEL Clerk of the District Court dated March 13 1905 364
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