Humane conduct by Japanese in war cited at Algona post
At Algona Iowa editorial notes the humane treatment of wounded Russians by Japanese officers including Admiral Yamamoto and the Japanese commander at Sasebo. It contrasts with Civil War prisons and praises Japan for compassion toward captives while predicting close scrutiny of future wartime conduct. The piece emphasizes sympathy from American and European audiences and cites naval engagements in the Korean Strait.
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Ife
Korean Strait
Rojestvensky
Russia
Togo
Sasebo
Yamamoto
Europe
Japan
Brother
Libby
Andersonville
Pacific
Dorothy Chirke Gradimiring Oration on Women’s Clubs
The piece examines the rise of women’s clubs from sewing societies to a nationwide federation. It highlights their aims to educate members, elevate public ideals, and improve living conditions, noting expanded topics from household economics to suffrage and social reform through organized effort.
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Dorothy Chirke
Une
Generiu Foderation
Aan
Granilmothers
Club life and women's progress sparking broad debate
The piece weighs the value of women’s clubs amid fears of home neglect while praising club life for expanding outlooks. It argues clubs democratize and strengthen women, with benefits extending to home life, society, and mutual understanding across classes. It cites contrasting modern and old domestic roles and notes broader civic impact.
Editorials and world news mix with local quirks and gas stove satire
A mixed local column discusses flags and patriotism, the Vladivostok siege looming as Tokio rejoices. It notes Japan advancing, U S reactions to Russian ships at Manila, and a Bro Branagan critique of Emmetsburg versus Algona. It also recalls a printer’s mistake in Rev Ffolmes’ address and a Corwith Hustler quip about gasoline stoves versus domestic chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Thompson
Corwith
Ffolmes
Wacoma town prospects and June lot sale plan
The note details Wacoma in Todd County near the Missouri river, poised to become a regional trade center with railway and steamboat links. It notes a June sale of town lots, mentions homeseekers and settlers, and directs readers to watch for excursion dates and railway rate information from G. Burrs GP and T. A. Minneapolis.
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Cacoma
Wacuma
Bymian County
Missouri River
Charaberlain
Lyman County
St. Paul
Oacoma
Vermont
South Dakota
Gacoma
Oaccina
Lawa Central Railway
Minnesota
Skotay
Canada
Nebraska
Missouri
Arkansas
Okiwiwnia
Texas
A. Burrs
Minneapolis
Minn
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Algona
Reed & Glarke
Iowa
Humane Japan
CLUB
Vensky
Turo
Jemtchug
Manila Harbor
Oleg
Korean
Willan the Silent
Rajestvensky
Equitable Life Assurance Association
Robert T. Lincoln
Chicago
Armstrong Republican
Beens
Journal
Republican
K. Patinson
Bros
St. Louis
Kangana City
Peoria
Points
Hampton
Lowa
Twin Cities Mall
Mason City Mall
E x. Sur
Twin Chiles Limited
St. Louis & Kan
City Mall
Pearl Xpress
Sun
SL. L. & Peoria
I. H. Mongan
A. B. Cutts
T. A
Vladivostok
Tokio
Bro
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Algana
Gov. Wright
Manila
Aurora
Jemichug
Ingham
Prouidant
Theo
Chrigchilles
Lewis
Smith
Cashier
Kossuth
Algona, Iowa
Capital
W. Hi. Ingham
J. G. Smith
J.B. Jones
Hoo
Chrischilles
Owls H, Smith
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Dogino
Monsy
Algone Atoate Bank
Allon
A.D. Clarke
C. Chubb
Thos. I. Lantry
Myron Schenck
Fred Miller
A. W. Tuchon
Geo. L. Galbraith
First National Bank
OWA
United States
Ambrose A. Uald
DU. Hutchins
WM. K. Ferguson
G. A. Palmer
Court House Square
County Savings Bank
Siio
J. Murtagh
C. B.utchins
I. J. Vesper
Wim
Dodds
E. J. Gilmore
Gardner Cowles
Andrew Peterson
C. Sper
McMahon
A.D. Cranke & Co
Cross
Hollister
R. H. Miller
Taylor
Wagnaro & Puen
Rocky Mountain Lea
Miller
Wtz Haccarp & Perk
W. D. Joslyn
A. D. Clarke and Co
John Goeders
H. H. Hudson
Mer
Algona, Lowa
Graham
Algona Milling & Grain GO
Tam
Algona Rendering Works
M. Richardson
Anderson & Go
Oxford
J. A. Brownell Shoe CO
Boston
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