War News and Iowa Views From Algona Column
Entered at the post office in Algona Iowa as second class matter Sept 18 1901. The piece reports on the Russo Japanese War with editorial reflections on neutrality potential actions by France Austria Germany Turkey England and China plus Iowa political commentary including Senator Hanna and J W Blythe and local anecdotes from Baltimore Chicago Sioux City Clive and Los Angeles with mentions of Gov Cummins and a Clinton man Edward Atkins involved in a theft case
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Algona
Iowa
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
Manchuria
China
Europe
Austria
France
Germany
Turkey
England
Atairs
Reading the tariff debate and the urge to adapt
The article argues that static laws fail as conditions change and praises adaptable policy. It warns against clinging to old protections and highlights the need to revise schedules to benefit citizens, noting McCormick pricing and the danger of remaining only revenue focused. It frames the Republican stance as variable amid evolving trade realities and public demand.
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Republican Party
McCormick
Europe
U.S
Hearn
Editor Advice Sparks Verse and Vote Reflections
A Spirit Lake Beacon letter fights editor misquotes on scripture about beds and blankets. Rev. T Proctor cites Isaiah 28 20 to defend a sermon and urges readers to consult spouses on claims. The piece also criticizes Judge Quarton and notes political maneuvering affecting votes and Congress prospects.
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Reed
Spirit Lake Beacon
Beacon
Bro. Funk
11. T. Proctor
Spirit Lake
Waitor Funk
Bri dget Maggi Explains a Dancers Wardrobe Gossip
Letter fragment recounts a rural drama with fashion mishaps and personal jibes. Bridget Maggi voice accuses a gossip, details past dress alterations from 1895 to 1900, and warns the reader to stop spreading false tales while requesting advancements for letters and pantry supplies.
Electric Bitters touted as a universal remedy in Lancaster notice
A Lancaster reader J Green credits Electric Bitters with curing years of indigestion and nervous debility. The note claims his wife also benefits, calling the medicine a grand tonic for weak, rundown women. The ad asks readers to try the product, with guaranteed satisfaction and seller details.
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J. Green
Lancaster
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Reed & Clarke
Senator Mark Hanna
J. W. Blythe
Burlington
California
Lake Park
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Sioux City
S Min
Fred Snyder
Clive
Des Moines
St. Petersburg
Baltimore Tire
Chicago
John Wendall
Eagle Grove
Gov. Cummins
Minneapolis
Canada
Edward Atkins
Clinton
Express Company
Quarton
Cherokee
Nut
Congress
Wimersburg
Judge Quarton
Bridget Maggi
Cresco
Myr
Kitor
Old Tom's
Gosh
Olie
Linsey Woolsey
Mer
M. J. Weaver
Moore Bros
Yourman’s
Haccano & Pheex
A. D. Clarke & Co
Gordwood For
H. CG. Adam
Moonee Bros
First National Bank
Algona, Iowa
United States
Ambrose A. Call
D. H W. Hutchins
WM. K. Ferguson
GQ. A, Palmer
Asst
Court House Square
W. H. Ingham
Theo. Chrischilles
V-Pres
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Lowa
H. Tngham JG
Smith
J. R. Tones
Theo. Glrischilles
Lews Smith
Www
Wadsworth and
Burnet Devine
Exehillige Bovelt and Sald
Algona State Bank
Omeers
A. U. Clarke
Pres
C. CG. Chub
Thos
HH. Tantry
Kier
Myron Schenck
Wred Miller
W. Tonghon
Geo. Tn Galbraith
Manhattan
ST. Paul, Minn
Algona Jolu Galbeath
Duluth
Winnipeg
Fred Ramuss
Court House
Opera Aconse ‘Confectionery Store
H. M. Youmans
Seelye & Oaks Specialists
Lam
Algona Rendering Works
M. Richardson
Womert
Florstein
J. A. Brownell Shoe Co
Summons Shoe Sale
W. H. Hodges
Jas. Taylor
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
A. Mit Ser
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