Republican Ticket State Governor and County Officials
Fragmentary OCR lists names for a Republican ticket including Governor Hon A A Cummins and other state positions. Mentions rail commission, treasurer, sheriff, superintendent, surveyor, and supervisors with several unreadable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Cummins
Aoian Trerriot Supreme Tradie
Tele & M. Weaver Railnnd
Reo Brown
Dulitle
Barrett
Shardner Cowles
Raney Odrys
L. Slagle
Lilly T. Paters
Stockman
Sheriif. i
Cornner
Bupervisor
Fourth Ward Ballots and Political Controversy
The article discusses a dispute over Fourth ward ballots from last spring's Republican caucus. It mentions rumors of bribery to vote for "Cowles" tickets, the filing of an injunction to preserve ballots, a compromise ending the contest, and the subsequent dismissal of the suit. It notes local readers' familiarity with methods used and concerns about ballots influencing future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Hinehon
Fourth Ward
Cowles
Friends
Clarke and
Cimmins
Gen. C. Call
Call
Algona
Court of Inquiry Opens Over Schley Honor Claim
The Admiral Schley court of inquiry sits in Washington with Admiral Dewey as chief, drawing hemispheric interest. The piece argues Schley was shorted in honor, notes jealousy among rivals, and hopes the inquiry will reveal true merit. It likens proceedings to political maneuvering and laments officers’ jealousy causing losses in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Sehley
Otthers
Publi
Santings
Sampson
Seltley
Aude
Schley
Public demand for recognition in Schley Sampson dispute
The piece argues the Spanish American War participants deserve public scrutiny of who earned honors. It urges restoring honors to Schley or Sampson as due, aims to settle the controversy by a full investigation of all naval commands, and anticipates a final outcome clarifying true standings and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Sampson
The Death Penalty Across States Then and Now
The piece notes trends in abolishing and restoring capital punishment. It cites Iowa’s 1872 repeal and later revival, mentions four states without death statutes Wisconsin Michigan Rhode Island and Maine, and discusses Kansas where the governor must sign a death warrant though rarely does. It defends juries deciding punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Rhode Island
Maine
Kansas
President Roosevelt Chosen as Nation's Leader
Theodore Roosevelt becomes president amid widespread praise from western and eastern audiences. He rests on McKinley's policy while pledging continuity in peace, prosperity, and national honor, portraying a populist, principled leadership forged in war and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
White House
Teddy
Roosevelt
Plains
Great West
Cuba
Rough Riders
Mississippi River
Tts
McKinley
The Boer War Not Over Yet
History records many instances where a small country is subdu ed by a stronger nation after desperate resistance. Sympathy for a weak nation yielding independence by force of arms makes these records both pitiable and interesting.
Boers Fight On as Britain Struggles in Transvaal
The piece recalls historic struggles of nations to retain independence and brands Britain as attempting to seize Transvaal. It notes Kossuth’s heroism, Poland's partition, and Hungary’s fight, then highlights the Boer resistance to British domination. Recent British setbacks at Natal and Pretoria worsen Britain’s position, with calls Britain may withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minland
Russia
Louis Kossuth
Hungary
Austria
Prussia
Poland
Transvaal
England
Gough
Natal
Pretoria
Kitchener
The American Conquest of English Homes
Clippings show American products invading English households with office furniture and writing implements. The London Mall notes modern office furniture is largely American, from desks to doormats, with Nebras ka chairs Syracuse typewriters New York pens and New England blotters cited as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nebraska
Michigan
Syracuse
New York
New England
A Plaque On Both Four Houses
A reader discusses the clash between capital and labor, arguing that the remedy is unity of interests. He rejects competition as destabilizing, notes trusts and strikes as signs of conflict, and calls for all productive effort to serve every individual’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borron
The Case for a Co operative Commonwealth
W I Brown argues for universal cooperation and collective ownership to end inequality. He cites trusts as models for centralized control, urging readers to study the material question and reject impossibility while envisioning a cooperative commonwealth led by just and capable caretakers. Brown signs from St. Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Bae
Adeneditt
Osie
Society of the Red Cross
Sister of Charity
Co-Operative Commonwealth
W.I. Brown
Grand Avenue
St. Paul, Minn
How Proofs Are Read by Editors in the Press
The article recounts William Dean Howells describing the proofing chain at Atlantic Monthly. It details initial readings by the proof reader, head reader reviews, author consultation when possible, and multiple rounds through printers, stereotyper, and final revisions to ensure accuracy of quotations dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
The
Atlantic Monthly
Diary notes from May 1862 march toward Richmond
A Civil War diary passage describes marching from a plantation near Lee to the white house on Col. Lees land, with 200 enslaved people and 160 reportedly sold. The column crosses a burned railroad bridge, camps two miles from camp, and builds bridges toward Richmond. Whisky rations cause drunkenness. Letters from home arrive. river washing and mouldy bread noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strick
White House
Colonel Lee
General Lee
Pamunky
Mattapony
Yorktown
Richmond
Sanpay
Marching diary from Richmond camp amid hot weather and skirmishes
The excerpt traces a Civil War march toward Richmond with daily notes from May days in 1862. It records hot days, heat-driven march fatigue, encampments near the Chickahominy, rebel pickets within two miles, shelling of woods, provisions like fresh meat replacing salt junk, temperatures, frosty mornings, and fatigue details including guard duties and a bridge-building detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Richmond
Chickahominy River
Vamay
Uncertain Text Fragments Describe Delayed Bridge and Location
The readable lines indicate a damaged report about a bridge, pontoon delays, and movement toward Richton or Richmond. The fragmentary notes mention being seven miles from a location, with references to a fight and an attempted progress, but essential names and dates are missing.
Extraordinary proposition offer blends papers and map sale
The notice details a special offer where a yearly subscription to the Apvanon costs 21.00 and includes a large wall map of the county. It promotes pairing with Prairie Farmer, enabling a combined annual package for 1.25, highlighting Prairie Farmer’s long history and wide readership while urging subscribers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apvanon
Prairie Farmer
United States
Advancce
Algona Milling and Grain Co Promotes Coal and Flour
A mixed collection of ads and notices urges buying hard coal from the Algona Milling and Grain Co and their "ancy Patent" flour. Includes loan offers from A D Clark & Co, farm rent for the Owen McEnroe 650 acre property in Plum Creek, and various classified notices about stores, cisterns, and a second-hand Garland heater. Also reviews travel by Iowa Central railway to California with tourist car service and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McEnroe
Plum Creek Township
Edward MeEnroe
Adm
Sexton
Lews
Algona Milling & Grain Co
California
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
Los Angles
Calif
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Minnesota
Iowa
Iowa Central
Batty
G. P
T. A
Marshalltown
Towa
Poultry Heirloom Offered Nearby in Algona Listing
Bale offers 150 Full Blooded chickens with new incubator and brooder, plus poultry fence, coops and hooks. Inquire at the office. Contact Algona Milling & Grain Co. about hard goal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. C. Call
Bireen
J. R. Smith
Court OF Inquiry
President Roosevelt
Geese Fy
Bnitstad Seidler
Plantation OF Girnal
LRK
Agcorham
Sarunpay
McClelhin
4Th Michigan Regiment
Coronel
Richtiond
A.D. Clarks & Co
County Savings Bank
Diryaiey & Puan
Big Watch
Kanawha
Sournnck-Laspur Co
Algona Milling & Grainday
BET
H. Roeshaar
McGregor Atreet
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