Imperialism and the Nation’s Moral Course in 1904
A political pamphlet condemns imperialism and its analogue with tyranny. It urges the United States to lead toward liberty and justice, citing biblical and historical parallels and warning that material greed harms both republic and global neighbors. The piece decries Cecil imperialism as international piracy and calls for principled restraint and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Alexander
Napoleon
St Helena
Egypt
Republic of
Rome
England
India
South Africa
Christ
Republic
Ceasar
Mammon
God
Kosath County Candidates Endorsement Page
The piece endorses J A Weisbeck for clerk of courts, Will Capesius for auditor, C W Satchett for recorder, and three supervisors Parley Kunz and Leslie with notes on their backgrounds. It highlights Weisbeck’s Whittemore residence, Capesius’s Des Moines education, Satchett’s Union Army service, and Leslie’s farming ties, urging election based on character and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Weisbeck
Whittemore
Will.Capesius
Garteid Township
St. John’s University
Bighland Park
Des Moines
C. W. Satchett
Kosauth
Algona
Kossuth
Charles W. Sarchett
Sarchett
Ofice
Parley
Kunz
Leslie
Ledyard Township
Republic or Empire. The imperial issue and history contrast
A Denver News column laments imperialism as an ancient scourge in a clash of old and new orders. It cites Macaulay on republic decline, recalls Babylon and Cyrus, and warns that empire leads to war, destruction, and tyranny while liberty and Christian solidarity offer a humane alternative.
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Republic
Empire
Denver News
Macaulay
Babylon
Cyrus
Greece
Ping
Spain
Conditions in China Keep Foreign Legations In Peril
Conditions in China remain harsh with the capital besieged. Allied forces struggle to advance on Peking as resistance hardens, and no safe path exists for foreign legations to exit. The Chinese government urges departure, but escape would likely be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
War news from distant fronts dominates daily pages
The piece notes that attention to the war in Chita diverts focus from battles in South Africa and the Philippines. It blames British for pursuing the Boers and Americans for the Filipinos, portraying civilized agents at work amid destruction and loss.
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Chita
South Africa
Philippines
Towne Withdraws Sizing VP Field Clears Path for Ryan Stevenson
Populist candidate Mr. Towne withdraws from the vice presidential race leaving Ryan and Stevenson as the remaining contenders. The move narrows the field and concentrates attention on the duo as the campaign progresses toward the next phase.
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Towne
Ryan
Stevenson
Democratic Delegates Named At Algona Convention
Delegates to the State and Congressional conventions were chosen at a large Algona gathering. J. W. Sullivan chaired, and a precinct committee selected delegates, including C. I. Pettibone and J. J. Murtagh. County offices were nominated later, with Weisbeck for clerk of courts and Capesius for auditor among others. A funeral procession in the same issue notes the death of a longtime resident, Mr. Brunson, a former county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
J. W. Sullivan
O'Leary
Whlltemore
Joseph Laird
D. Pettibone
W. H. Delosh
Jas. ‘Daylor
W."d. Hall
Martin Bunstetter Jr
W.B. Leslie
Tom Sherman
J. J. Anderson
P. Fuller
N.tihnoney
Frank Poyson
F. Vankerdewyk
B. Scally
Byson
Chas. Saunders
A. I. Dorweiler
Sam Stuessy
C. 1. Pettibone
J. J. Murtagh
R. ML. 7
McFarland
Q. J. Pettibone
H. J. Gouldie
C. EH
Stolte
BP. McGovern
Wm. Putzier
Samuel Reed
J. W. Hinchon
Henry Kunz
I. G. Seymour
Nic Kagert
W. Z. Hall
J. M. Warley
Kunz
Firth
Ledyard
Leslie
A. Weisbeck
Whittemore
Garfield
Martin Bonstetter Jr
Lincoln
Gus Gleiter
Irvington
I. A. Dodds
Albert Cpwen
Germania
Reimers
Seneca
Ed Scully
Sherman
C. G. Dunn
Silas Raupe
Alex Carpenter
Torace Mann
Jesus
van Erdewyk
W. J. Bryan
Death of A. A. Brunson shocks community
Last Saturday morning the community learned that A. A. Brunson had died the night before after attending a ball game and spending the evening in town. He left the lumber yard area feeling an uncomfortable heart sensation and did not recover, leaving friends puzzled by his sudden death.
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Chicago
Algona
G. A. R. Post
Masonic Society
Masons
Chipperfeld
M. B. Church
Brunson
Kossuth County
Lotts Creek
Vermont
Franklin County
N. Y
D. H. Hutchins
Dickman
Camp
Sth
Fairmont
Martinsburg
Culpepper
Locust Grove
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
North Anna
Polapotomay
Cold Harbor
Patersburg
Waldron Railroad
Winchester
Taylor's House
Annapolis
Leutenant
Wilhis
Glenford
Petter
A. A. Brunson
Mr. Brunson
Sayinys
Anties
Law Lumber Yard
Taylor's August Clean-Up Dress Goods Sale
An August sale notice describes a varied stock including dress goods, furs, and odds and ends offered at deep discounts. It touts low prices on waists, underskirts, and remnants, plus ready-to-wear garments and fabrics. Also mentions a money loan option for improved farms at a yearly rate with optional payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutsis
Widozen
Chanee Fox Childrews
Chuieo
Nhca
Taylor
BoWe
BasE Ball Events at Algona with Waseca Battery
Waseca played Algona with a Chicago coon battery, the first game ending 9 to 5 as Algona struggled to compete. The second game was played yesterday, and the paper went to press before its finish. A traveler named Larson returned from Paris Exposition, expressing stronger homesickness and a preference for Plot Creek over any palace seen in Denmark.
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Wuaseca
Alona
Britt
Waseca
Chicago Coon Battery
Algona
Aggent
Larson
Ife
Kossuth
Denmark
Albert Lea Gresham Club Faces Algona In Belt Contention
Albert Lea's professional ball club visited Algona for two games last week. The first game ended with Algona unable to score, while Albert Lea led 4 to 0. In the second, Algona rallied to lose 8 to 4 as Albert Lea won the series and the belt awaits the deciding game Saturday.
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Albert Lea
Algona
Wesley Sparking Fraternity
Wesley Sports
Alyona
Alvona
Corwith
Tha Wesley
Ann Corwith
Goldfield
Des Moines
Sioux City
Gov. Shaw
Larson Home From Denmark Returns Discontented Traveler
H 2 Larson arrives home at Plum Creek after a short trip abroad. He left New York and toured England Sweden and Denmark. He found Denmark poorer than expected, scarce hired help and rising wages, with many young men emigrating. He notes Danish farming relies on machinery from the United States and expresses disappointment with the old land. He spent less than two months away, far shorter than his initial plan.
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Larson
Plum Creek
New York
Liverpool
England
Sweden
Denmark
Beth
Droether
United States
City Council Proceedings Algona Aug 4 1900
Algona Iowa City Council met at City Hall for adjourned session. Minutes read and approved. Ordinance No 17 on final passage. bond approval. water main extension discussed. tax and water provisions updated. condemned sidewalks described and ordered rebuilt. new grade on State Street authorized. adjourned to Aug 8. notices of local ads and attractions included.
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Alaonas
Iowa
City Sound
City Hall
Sayers Inchatr
Yeaper
Warren
Morse
Chapin McMahon
Paine
Lamath
Samson
Vesper
McMahon
Chapin
Nuys
Alona
Sarffeld & Ohnstedt
Horan
Shir
TM Murray
John Barry
Riley
Sulary
W & Metcalf
Sali A
Algona Fire Department
Maplewood Goal
Jones
Siary
Dickinson
Thomas Dailey
Labor
Campbell & Gronwall
Reputron
Nicolls, Eurtige
John W Switner
Indaur
Wiilte
Elm Street
Hudson
Bower
City
Algona
Alpona
Gramuth
City of
Gwi
Durant Street
Algona City
Weser
Smuth
Nays
Ita
Call's
Call’s
Drexcinson
Ele
Savans
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Mpoun
Tinchon & Finneld
William Jennings Ervan
Adlalre, Stevenson
Byron
Wales
H. Hox
Pavratyzea the
Algona Boys
Livermore
Emmetsburg
Hardy
Emmatsburg
Manson
Albert Ley
Humboldt
City Council Proceedings
Miller
A. D. Clarke & Co
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