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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
2
Editorial reflects on President McKinley’s shooting, analyzing envy between rich and poor, wealth rise in real estate, and the dangers to public leadership. It discussesPostmaster selection politics, Congress, and the impact on governance amid crisis, noting McKinley’s possible recovery and the hope for his term.
A critical editorial denounces postmaster appointments as a party spoils system, arguing Congress is sidelined while presidents and postmaster generals fill offices to curry political debts. It cites long practice, recommendations, and private gain, warning the public welfare is sacrificed and voters’ choices ignored.
Bunmono Sept 7. Algona district conference of the Northwest Iowa Methodist Episcopal church unanimously passes resolutions deploring the nomination of Ilan A B Cummins for governor over his liquor record. They pledge not to vote for or support candidates aligned with liquor interests, while noting some Methodists may still back Cummins at the polls. They criticize church involvement in politics and argue party loyalty should not be overridden by platform demands.
A convention of sleeping car porters in St Louis voiced concern that tipping is declining in frequency and amount, signaling growing public reluctance to fund wages through tips. The clash highlights wage support tensions in the transportation industry and a push for alternative compensation.
A spirited Algona discussion covers political honesty and the practice of tipping. Debaters condemn tipping as class-wue envy, recounting a hotel dining scene where a single diner’s generosity caused unfair treatment of others. Calls to end tips gain traction amid broader concerns over fairness and social manners.
The Whittemore Champion notes the ADVANCE has brought material improvement to Algona’s four papers. It asserts no other town of Algona’s size in the state could produce papers as strong.
The Dolliver Herald’s first issue, edited by Walter W. Wait formerly of the Anita Herald, arrived last week. A bright five column quarto with strong advertising support and influential backers. The editor aims for success and artistic pursuits without hindrance from rival townspeople.
The Republican reports A R Specht has sued J A Rist and U L Chubb in district court to recover 1300 held by two stakeholders on bets about the Wesley caucus last spring. Specht wagered with Dr Way that Clarke would win by two to one, bets made before the caucus was called. The fight centers on which caucus counted and whether credentials were valid, with Judge Quarton slated to decide which was the true caucus and whether the eight-hour county gathering affected results.
The Britt Tribune cites early show business as Adam’s domain until the devil opened a side show. Competition grew fierce with Wrough’s full house and monopolized relevance until Barnum launched The Greatest Show on Earth. The piece also claims Cur acts as Moses of the Republican party while the Courier pretends to critique poetry.
HW T Wickens and two daughters tour the country visiting the Exposition. He is expected to visit the rain fields of the great west before returning. Many children would be glad to meet him and ask about Little Nell.
Town buzzes with arrivals from Illinois seeking farms and homes. Land prices low if the site is desirable. buyers arrive recently, sellers poised for quick deals. Also notes a farm sale near La Verne and coal offerings by local firms. Episcopal Convention excursion to California advertised with low round trip fares via Iowa Central. Tickets on sale Sept 19–27 with return by Nov 15.
A soldier’s diary recounts April 7 to April 23 1862 near Manassas Alexandria and Yorktown. He notes marching along the railroad to Catlett station bivouacking amid pigs and guards, wet cold weather, shelter built from boards and straw, and repeated shifts of camps. He records pay received, illness, guard duties in Alexandria, and movement toward Hampton Roads and Yorktown with docking at Mathew’s Point and exposure to enemy fortifications. The entry ends with continued journey and a local classified sale notice.
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