Algona News Item Shows Post Office Entry
Associate Editor Foreman note that the paper was entered at the Algona post office in Iowa as second class matter on September 16, 1901.
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
2
No funds to enforce law or stock state waters
The text notes no money is set aside to pay expenses for law enforcement or to restock lakes and rivers or maintain the Sabula state hatchery. It also states deputy wardens will continue to receive part of fines, urging people to observe the law and stay out of trouble.
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Sabula
Plunge at Vienna Table Tops Historic Gambling Loss
A dramatic gambling scene in Vienna ends with an $820,000 loss, described as the most colossal of its kind. The piece notes seven murderers serving life were pardoned by the recently adjourned legislature, signaling a closing of sessions and a return to normalcy.
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Tocrat
Vienna
Fife
Repeal of War Taxes Signed by the President
The president has signed the bill that will take effect July 1, repealing all war taxes. The move ends a debated issue the Republican party claims to have handled successfully, though it faced many dangers, leaving little for an issue this year.
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Republican Party
Announcement of Clerk nominating by Republican convention
Thereby announce a candidate for the publican nomination for Clerk of the District Court of Kossath county Tow subject to the decision of the republican county convention. Ww. co. DEWETA Burt, Towa. April 7, 1.
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Toda
Kossath County
Tow
Ww. Co
Deweta Burt
Towa
Editorial clash over Wennerstrum removal claim
The Register defends itself against the Advance's charge that Wennerstrum was removed from office. The piece argues Wennerstrum’s term had expired and contrasts the misstatement with honest politics. It questions the Register’s influence and defends the Advance’s reporting while noting local paper rivalries.
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Iowa
Tregister
Register
Wennerstrum
Cummins
Cummanns
Secy. Shaw
Norway
Sweden
Wennerstrom
Ttts
Governor Cummin Veto in Iowa Merger Bill Fight
The merger bill died after Gov. Cummins vetoed it, proving Iowa voters’ resolve shown last summer for A. B. Cummins and against Blythe Hubbard forces. The public urged support for Cummins action and called for delegates in the next convention free from the old machine influence that has long dictated nominations.
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Yeto
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Blythe, Hubbard Gang
No Money to Enforce Law Stalls State Warden Salary
The legislature neglected funding for the state fish and game warden expenses, leaving his salary of 1200 dollars per annum to continue without appropriated money. This gap threatens enforcement actions and state wildlife oversight.
The County Convention and Political Intrigue
The county convention summons delegates to state congressional and judicial gatherings, with expected slates favoring Judge Conner for Congress and Judge Quarton for the judiciary amid a push by Blythe Hubbard & Co. for a state auditor aligned with railroad interests. Voters must attend primaries to secure balanced representation and ensure an honest, people-led convention. The piece also notes property valuations, media figures, and varied political and commercial items interspersed with notable anecdotes.
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Conner
Quarton
Blythe, Hubbard & Co
Neilroad
Cummins
Ratireeit
Freight rates hurt Iowa farmers in grain trade
A long dialogue examines how 1887 maximum freight rules fail to shield Iowa grain from higher through rates to Chicago. The farmer bears the price impact of state versus interstate charges, with local rates around 13 cents and through rates near 17 cents per 100 pounds, affecting wheat and corn profits. The discussion argues railroads and officials favor large corporations, harming farmers who bear the freight burden year after year.
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Iowa
Chicago
Larrabee
Mississippi River
Clinton
Illnis
Srailroads
Sea Board
Diary of 42 Months War Diary From the Front
A Civil War diary entry dated October 1864 covers marching from Culpepper to Raccoon Ford and Brandy Station, noting cold weather, supply lines, rebel fortifications, Kilpatrick’s skirmishes, and rumors of 90,000 rebel troops. It records a substitute execution, enlistment offers, and nightly movements toward the Rappahannock with repeated crossings and fortifications observed along the river.
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Kilpatrick
Culpepper
Raccoon Ford
Rapidan River
Rebs
John Couley
Jersey
Brandy Station
Ihilpatrick
Rappahannock
Alexandria
Darks
Rappahannock Station
Valuable Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Colombo Watchmaker
Chas M Cramer of Colombo Ceylon praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and hoarseness in children noting quick chest cold cures and frequent use benefits. Local ad claims sales by R H Miller and Algona Bowling Alleys offer cigars and soft drinks. W Cram manager promotes the line.
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Chamberlain
Chas. M. Cramer, Esq
Colombo
Ceylon
Gale
R. H. Miller
Algona
W. C. Cram
Mgr
Cardall
W.C. Cramnun
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