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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
2
A candidate for the office of sheriff of Kossuth county declares intent to abide by the decision of the republican county convention. The notice credits GEO G Gall R F Reed H R Smith and editor Eoitor as associates and mentions subscription rates.
A regional critique of the Amalgamated Association strike against steel monopolies and the broader labor capital conflict. The piece argues that capital and labor wield overpowering influence, with governments and media failing to curb them. It calls for regulation or prohibition of labor organizations to restore competition and peace.
The author argues farmers hold real political power to shape laws against monopolies and crime. He condemns Bryan for pandering to capital and labor groups, urging W. L. Eaton of Osage as a true leader from Town Iowa to unite the people beyond party lines and secure a strong speaker next winter. The piece ends with a reflection on morning differences.
The Fenton Reporter notes Mike Weisbrod, after attending the state convention, now favors Cummins as a voter this fall, despite Cummins being a Democrat four years ago. The piece mocks Weisbrod’s political transformation and recalls Cummins’ prior role with the National Republican Committee.
An OCR damaged account depicts a chaotic caucus scene with wandering phrases about the Democratic caucus, seating, and a tense atmosphere. Fragments mention a dusk setting on State street, two men and a hurried scramble, and a vivid, violent image sequence, though many words are unclear or garbled.
In Des Moines Kossuth County Democrats vote eight against and three for free silver. The state convention endorses free silver by 661 to 365. Brunagan of Emmetsburg loses bid for state committeeman, 624 to 644. Hinchon opposes the free silver stance, calling it a dead issue.
February 16 1862 Pleasant three inches of snow. Religious services. Parade over court martial sentences from four regiments with varied punishments. News: Fort Donelson taken 15,000 prisoners. Snow, rain, cannon fire, and reports of Mannassas evacuations. Savannah taken. Washington’s Birthday celebration with 100 gun salutes. Lincoln’s son Little Willie dies of Typhoid. February 24 26 27 28 detail dates of storms, guard duty, drills, picket, and march toward Richmond. CONTINUED.
Our bona fide subscriptions show growing demand for the Advance with 100 for the first number 250 for the second 460 for the third and 610 for this issue yet many townships have not seen a sample copy. We thank our friends and trust the paper will merit their approval.
A column extols Thomas Way from Britt with satire of the old machine and praise for the new. It references Judge Stubbard, Cyrenus Cole, and political bosses, plus a gridiron-origin celebration in Algona. Local notices include a potential sale of the Wall hotel property, a county map giveaway for subscribers, coal pricing, and ad snippets for the Algona Milling & Grain Co. All items reflect a bustling late 19th or early 20th century community newspaper page.
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