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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
2
The Algona Courier announces subscription rates with options for one year in advance and six months. The notice appears under standard postal matter language and credits the publishers Kinchon and Finnell.
A set of early 20th century Republican primary notices from Kossuth County Iowa. W A Waters of Alvona seeks County Treasurer. Fy Van Nuss Emure of Tota seeks County Attorney. Jonx A Torrine of Germania seeks County Auditor. W T Trainen of Burt seeks Sheriff. Joan M Vinson of Algona announces for Recorder. Primaries expected in June 1910 with dates noted.
Notice to Democrats United in Kossuth County calls a mass convention at the Algona court house on Wednesday April 20 1910 at 10 o clock A M. All Democrats and affiliates including precinct chairmen should attend to consult and place a legislative and county ticket. I M Finnell County Chairman.
The Iowa piece outlines a June primary and a 40 day filing window for legislative candidates with the auditor. Democratic chairman Finnell calls a mass convention in Algona on the 20th to assemble a representative ticket, noting the nominating power now rests with voters who cast ballots in the primary.
The piece outlines a three party mood in Iowa with insurgent and standpat Republicans facing off against Democrats. It cites Governor Garst challenging Gov Carroll, calls for bigger leaders, and notes Taft ally Wickersham urging insurgents to align with Taft. It mentions a brewing public dispute between the Republican and Advance papers over Bro. Dewel as a potential cause.
The Indiana Republican convention condemned the Taft tariff plank and adopted a rival tariff stance, signaling rifts within the party. Senator Beveridge is hailed for his “splendid record” as insurgent sentiment grows, while Teddy Roosevelt and Pinchot reportedly spoke privately, hinting at strategic maneuvering in Washington.
A Des Moines conference last week reportedly settled on Judge M. J. Wade of Iowa City as the Democratic candidate for governor and Senator E. G. Moon of Ottumwa for lieutenant governor. Wade is praised as a formidable choice, reputedly more imposing than Carroll or Garst, and well known around Algona.
Classified note from Kos listing positions for female staff at a hotel. Indicates vacancies labeled as Jee Hoepi with details readable to the reader. No contact details provided in the fragment.
A gown offered at a value price features longerie muslin fabric, neat embroidery on the yoke, and fancy puff sleeves. The dress is available in slip over and front button styles but notes supply may run short due to popularity.
A notable marriage linked to the Walters and Nichols families is reported with uncertain details, while Algona mourns the deaths of Owen T. Denison of Mason City and Carl Gilmore. Denison, Mason City Brick and Tile president, perished helping fight a fire, and Mrs Denison died soon after. Carl Gilmore, 21, died of consumption after moving from Monroe to Colorado Springs for care. his burial occurred in Algona. The community shares sympathy with the bereaved families.
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