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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

Page

2

Local Political Notices for Kossuth County Officials

Public notices announce candidacies for county treasurer and county supervisor in Kossuth County. Names listed include Lama Vie for treasurer and AM Bandart for supervisor district 3, both subject to Republican county convention decisions. Also notes subscription rates and postal handling details.

Lama Ofice Repubican W. A. Wircaih Ledyard Dame Kossuth County Republican County Convention Bandart Algona Puig Tamia Vervention. Co Benksarr Portland Daly

Republican Senatorial Convention at Spencer on July 22

The convention to nominate a Republican senator from this district will meet at Spencer on July 22 at 10:30 a.m. There will be 44 delegates with Clay supplying 8, Dickinson 7, Emmet 7, Kossuth 13 and Palo Alto 0.

Spencer Clay Dickinson Emmet Kossuth Palo Alto

Reforming teacher certificates with qualitative assessment

The Times Gazette argues against issuing certificates by percent alone in Wright county. It urges state officials to base credentials on teaching aptness, governance, character, and moral influence, not just exam scores. It notes monthly variability in state questions creates unfair results and calls for uniform testing with consideration of examinee qualities.

Wright County Times- Gazette

Passing of the Old Belmond Mill

The Belmond mill, famed for milling flour for pioneers, is being torn down as its timbers rot and wind storms threaten it. Locals recall it served Spirit Lake farmers and linked settlers to harsh 1857 Indian massacres, with descendants recalling early hardships and a diagonal road from Livingston supporting frontier life.

Spirit Lake Belmond Livington

Old Belmond mill torn down sparks nostalgia across Des Moines region

The article recalls the tearing down of the old Belmond mill and traces how the once desolate frontier area has transformed into a prosperous landscape. It contrasts Civil War era hardship with modern growth, noting railroad lines, church spires, and disappearing landmarks that once defined frontier travel and hospitality for farmers and travelers.

Belmond Mill la Verne Corwith Cossuth County Boone River Art Packard

Bob Cousins Speech at the Convention

Readers debate Bob Cousins speech at the convention as editors disagree over its merit. Some say he spoke clearly, others that he made a fool of himself, while others call it eloquent and impressive. Opinions vary widely about substance and impact.

Bob Cousins Jelly Webster Everett

Mirthful miscellany from era papers and jokes

A collage of quips and curios from early 20th century papers. Snippets mock trains of romance, political talk, beards in France, harmony at conventions, and tips from magazines. Light, humorous observations weave through references to Russia, hampton humor, and animal habits.

Original Notice In the District Court at Kassuth County

In Kassuth County Iowa a partition suit is filed by Lucy A. Burpley and others over Amos Spitler deceased property. The case names Ruth Warner Dorothy Spitler and others as heirs defendants. The court seeks partition and shares conformation and warns appearance by Sept 1 1905 at Algona Iowa.

District Court of the 8 Wassath Lucy A. Burpley Mary A. Aloneicinta Alonso T. Shinmons Ruth By Watener Wil Wagner Dorothy Spitler Reba Spittur Anonao Clrk District Court Kossutdt Jowi Hha R Furthe Kassuth Amos Sptiler Amos Ultler Mar Mimons Ruth B. Warner Doroth Spitey d A. Splilen Amos Spiiler

Chicago and Minnesota Train Schedules Listed in Fragments

The notice lists northbound and southbound passenger and freight services with numbers and destinations including Paul, Minneapolis, Mason City, Hayfield, Austin, Clarion, Eagle Grove, and Port Dodge. Stops show daily operation with a 1:10 pm to 2:33 pm timeframe and agent G L McAlpine mentioned.

Clarion Eagle Grove Port Dodge Thornton Mason City Hayfield Austin St. Paul Minneapolis G. L. McAlpine

Flour Sale Offer Declares Cheaper Prices Now

A seller promotes a flour deal claiming recent purchase and lower prices than current wholesale rates. Urges prompt action to avoid higher costs.

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