20 May 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
The notice presents a year in advance six months and three months subscription options with prices totaling 1 150 76 40 in unspecified units. It names Shearer and Haggard as providers offering prepaid terms.
Iowa prepares for its first primary under the 1907 law. Voters will use a party specific Australian ballot, declaring party affiliation at the booth. False qualifications or votes by nonresidents carry fines up to 500 dollars or jail. Scratching tickets in November remains possible, but delegates and county committeemen hinge on primary participation on June 2.
A letter from Estherville urges replacing Congressman Conner over seed distribution complaints. The writer defends Conner, praising his district reforms, diligence, and votes, noting support for war revenue repeal and western land restoration while criticizing opponents.
Mr. Conner, in the prime of life, dedicates his full strength to duties in the district, aiding laws for homesteads reciprocity with Cuba rural free delivery railroad regulation and the protection of women and child workers. A notable shift or change is suggested by the discussion.
The piece lauds Lieutenant Governor Garst as a longtime advocate of thrift and responsible budgeting. It argues he has opposed excessive state spending, shielded the treasury, and favored economical administration, noting broad political opposition to his stance yet asserting his mastery of public finances and suitability for governor.
An advertisement bundle touts Halls Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cured uncurable cases, plus endorsements by Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists and a 15 year witness statement on F J Cheney. It promotes internal use, testimonials, and free booklets from Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin, with sales by E L Conner Co.
An old advertisement warns that coughs and colds can lead to pneumonia and consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for stubborn coughs and colds and prohibits substitutes. It also touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a general tonic, claiming stomach and liver benefits and easy bowel action.
Colds lingering into spring exhaust nerves and may lead to illness. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and expels the cold, claimed as safe and certain. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles, with substitutes noted. Local ad ends with lending offer from Haggard & Peek.
A crowded slate of notices from Algona area voters reveals candidates for State Senator and local offices. G B Boyle signals Republican bid in Whittemore with June 1908 primary, while Tom Frangis asks GOP support in the same district. County supervisor and surveyor runs come from John G. Savy, A Dorey, and others in both Republican and Democratic lines. May indicate district loyalties and early campaign activity in Kossuth County.
O J Stephenson declares candidacy for the office of clerk of courts subject to the decision of the Republican primaries in Kossuth County. The statement identifies Stephenson as the applicant seeking the party's nomination and places the timing within the primary process.
Charles B F Budahn of Tracy California claims Bucklen's Arnica salve cured years of itching piles after two 35 cent boxes. He notes the product is sold under guarantee at R A Miller's drug Store priced 25 cents.
An old ad fragment touts Foley's kidney remedy and Molay's kidney remedy to keep kidneys healthy by filtering blood and removing waste. It also references harsh physics affecting bowels, constipation remedies from Dogn's Beg, and a call to ask for them at 25 cents.
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