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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
A reader argues the law defining the 85 percent nomination threshold is misread, clarifying it applies to the vote cast in the primary for that office. The piece warns of strange outcomes if a single signer qualifies a candidate and urges repeal of some laws seen as confusing or corrupting politics.
A critical editorial lambasts the Roosevelt endorsement by the Republican state platform as a sham while contrasting it with genuine party principles. It mocks supporters who cheer both Blythe and Roosevelt, calls some Republicans misnamed, and cites Geo W Manna’s bank report as honest. The piece ends with three desires from a local business figure, including opposing communism and supporting Joe Cannon for president.
A historical review notes Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have yielded extensive grafting opportunities with officials exploiting every avenue. The analysis highlights pervasive corruption patterns, though only one instance is cited as progressing to prosecution or accountability.
Harvey Tham presents a new lecture on the responsibilities of great wealth aimed at rekindling interest among former Kossuth county friends. His recent Des Moines journalism years are cited as the basis for his competency to discuss the topic.
Des Moines voters last Monday elected A. J. Mathis, a Democrat, as the first mayor under the new plan. All Des Moines plan candidates were defeated. Sioux City aligns with Des Moines by choosing a Democratic mayor as well.
The GEG GOYLE S COLUME reports the semi centennial fair in Buckeasath County with a $900 entertainment purse and a $100 township exhibit purse. Six townships plan to enter crafted, grown or manufactured works while Whittemore showcases exhibits, including a Horn of Plenty. The piece also covers local political talk, Easter fashion, and recent city politics and residents with names like Gus Johnson J B McGovern and Tom McGovern, urging turnout at the June primary.
The Kossuth county Board of Supervisors records dense drainage district business from Feb 1908 to Mar 1908. It details audits and approvals of bills, abatements for taxes, and ongoing consideration and establishment of Drainage District Nos 1 2 4 23 with resolutions, engineer appointments, and bond requirements. several dates show adjournments and hearings, including resolutions to commence construction and letting dates, plus mileage and per diem for board members.
The board met after adjournment with all members present and continued audits and bill payments. Actions included tax refunds for StL and others, abatement of tax on the F. A. Ross Telephone Co, appointment of J. O. Seyler as Swen City assessor, and votes to establish a Lone Rock voting precinct. Drainage district No. 4 matters continued to tomorrow and then to April 8.
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