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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
GEO E BOYLE announces candidacy as a Republican for state senator in Iowa's 47th district ahead of the June primaries. He pledges to serve the state and district, asks voters for nomination and ratification in November, dated Willmothemore Iowa February 7 1968.
L E FRANCIS Teodlie appeals to Republican voters in the seventh district, asking support for nomination as state senator. He notes long party service, urges votes on June 2, and promises to work earnestly for district needs.
The Waterloo Courier lauds Warren Garst as a fit governor candidate. As lieutenant governor he served satisfactorily and his twelve years in the state senate mark a steady, reform‑supporting career. He is described as progressive, safe, and able with a wide circle of friends.
In Iowa there is room for both standpatters and progressives in the Republican Party, but the Democratic Party will not accommodate conservatives and radicals. Claude R. Porter, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate at Cedar Rapids, vociferously criticizing the lack of truth in political speeches, claims there is room for different views within the Republicans while denouncing Porter’s rhetoric.
A local Albany observer criticizes Porter and argues for free debate within parties. The piece contrasts Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and Bryan types, defending radicals and conservatives as necessary to balance progress and caution. It laments blind party obedience and highlights diverse winged stances within both major parties.
A letter-like critique complains that labeling opponents as thinking members is insulting. It laments Iowa counties with such groups and argues the Democrats risk losing votes if the Denver convention excludes Gen J B Weaver, a prohibitionist. It cites autographs auctioned in New York, noting Mark Twain's high price and joking about political impact.
A column of sale notices lists Mrs W J Weisbrod Fenton for Buff Plymouth Rock eggs good color at reasonable prices. Charles Pooch Algona RR 4 lot has good Timothy seed. Mrs E W Pool offers paper hanging house cleaning and general work. Mrs James Pedley has White Plymouth Rock eggs. M V Chapin or phone 185 handle a crepe tea room. Wm K Ferguson advertises feed cooker Iowa Dairy Separator driving harness and Grand Enough riding plow. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul issues one way colonist tickets daily to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points from 38Chicago with rail info from local agent.
The notice promotes a one year subscription for $1 to the Sioux City Daily News. It pledges impartial campaign coverage, complete daily market reports, and world news in a fearless manner. It frames the paper as a live up to date daily with low cost.
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