Silver Coinage Debate and Philippine Policy Reflections
A summary of New Deal era style political commentary describes Democratic repudiation labels and silver coinage debates. It notes Colorado’s new senator Gugeenheim and brother Solomon promoting a bill to let the treasury buy up to 50 million ounces of silver for immediate coinage, with price unspecified. It argues such moves could raise silver prices and discusses U.S. Pacific fleet deployment and Philippines policy.
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Clar
Senate
House
Colorado
Gugeenheim
United States
Solomon J
West
Secretary of the Treasury
The Allison Cummins Issue And Public Silence
The Britt Tribune presses U D M Republicans to demand public stance from Mr. Holmes on the Allison Cummins Senate race. It argues that public men should declare position rather than await political currents, citing Dolliver as precedent and urging timely declaration to guide county alignment.
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Coutneg
Woalmes
U. D. M. Republican
Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Allison
Cummins
Dolliver
Senator Dolliver
Allison- Cummins
Tariff object lesson by Bryan watch gift
The Commoner reports a gold Elgin watch gifted to William Jennings Bryan as a practical demonstration of tariff inequities. Charles A. Keene, head of the Watch Dealers Association, presents the case showing English price 7.98 and U.S. price 10.58, arguing protection burdens American buyers through the Dingley tariff and calling out the so called infant industries claim. Bryan values the gift for its sentiment and educational value.
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Bryan
Elgin
Charles AA. Keene
Independent “Watch Dealers’ Association
Keene
American Watch Trust
England
Watch Trust
Charles A. Keene
Broadway
New York
America
Elgin Watch Company
Curious Whispers From The West On Old Silver Idea
Washington Correspondent Willis J. Abbot notes puzzling chatter from the western region about an old silver concept. The brief fragment hints at industry or policy speculation but provides no concrete details or outcomes.
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Willis J. Abbot
Washington
Hair Parting Among Navy Leaders Sparks Curiosity
A naval dispatch notes that on a fleet voyage to the Pacific Commander Robley D. Evans and Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas, along with other officers, part their hair in the middle. The observation is described as a weak feature with no stated significance beyond appearance.
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Pacific
Robley D. Evans
Charles M. Thomas
Presidential nomination race highlights Bryan's prominence
The report notes William Jennings Bryan stands out as the largest figure among presidential candidates on both parties. His distinctive stature marks him as a key personality in the early campaign landscape.
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Bryan
Interurban plans halted for Humboldt next year
Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern interurban chief General Manager Blake told Humboldt business men in Boone that no new extensions will occur in the next year or two. He cited unsettled times and cautious eastern capital, while noting towns along the line benefited and connectivity remains a goal despite delays.
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HumpBoidt
Tra
Humboldt
Blake
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Interurban
Boone
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Banks and Newspapers in Hard Times Note
A Cedar Falls Record excerpt cites J W Jaragan praising bankers for supporting local papers during financial crises. It argues newspapers saved the country by calming the public and sharing financiers' statements, urging banks to patronize home businesses and avoid reliance on distant litho firms.
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Iowa
Carroll
J. W. Jaraagan
Cedar Falla Record
Algona Courier Adds Four Extra Pages To 8 Page Sheet
The Corwith Clipper reports the Algona Courier will publish eight pages but adds four extra pages of good reading due to heavy advertising. The note contrasts it with other papers on our table that lack local news content.
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Corwith
Algona Courier
Idlewild herd cur oe jerseys and boars for sale
Idlewild herd notes advertised by Improver Chief 54541 and Right Model 67735 offering bred sons and related stock. John Wellendorf of Algona lists studs and livestock for sale.
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John Wellendorf
Algona
Campaign to Hunt Wolves Led by Dr Morse in Algona
Dr Morse plans a two-pronged wolf hunt starting Jan 1 from Algona with divisions led by H J Graham Burt leaders and the Plum Creek and Union contingents. The campaign follows the powers of the earlier Ingham expeditions on the river flat north of Rice bridge. No wolves appeared at the south round up though scouts reported activity nearby.
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Morse
Rice Bridge
Clarvey Ingham
Mike O’rourke
Great Weekly
Army of the North
Ingham
Burt
Charley Albright
Rice’s
Hugh Black
Ernest Lange
Sexton
Dr. Morse
Algona
W. E. McDonald
D. Redfield
H. J. Graham
Young Mann
W.C. Hopkins
Thompson
Plum Creek
R. E. Vincent
Lou Jenkinson
Gen. Morse
Rice’s Bridge
Death of Mrs W K Ferguson in Rochester
Telegram from Rochester announces the death of Mrs. W K Ferguson aged about 42 in Algona. She endured three operations for fibroid tumor appendicitis and gall stones, the shock proving fatal. she leaves husband William K Ferguson and son Arthur, 16. Parents Mr and Mrs A A Call mourn with relatives.
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W. K. Ferguson
Rochester
Wm. K. Ferguson
Arthur
Ferguson
the Courier
Cherub John Henry Murtagh Dies at Ten Months
The ten month old son of Mr and Mrs E J Murtagh died last Sunday after a fever reaching 105 degrees. Born February 1, he brought daily joy to his parents until illness claimed him. Burial was Monday with Rev Holmes officiating and floral tributes from relatives J Murtagh of Waterloo and J S Auner of Waverly attended from abroad along with Burt friends.
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John Henry
E. J. Murtagh
Rev. Holmes
J. ©. Murtagh
Waterloo
J. S. Auner
Waverly
Burt
Death of Wm. Tracy Taylor in this county
Wm. Tracy Taylor a long time resident since 1866 died last Friday after lighting the fire and preparing for the day. A 64 year old Civil War veteran of the 27th Wisconsin he was severely wounded at Champion Hill and later discharged. He leaves a wife twelve children and two sisters Mrs C. Chubb and Mrs F. M. Taylor who live in Algona.
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Tracy Taylor
Ohio
Black Cat
Wisconsin
Champion Hill
C. Chubb
F. M. Taylor
Algona
Clear Lake district near cash crisis threatens teachers' pay
The Clear Lake school district faces a near five hundred dollar deficit with two months of teachers' wages unpaid since September 1. Current treasury debt stands at 1574.44, growing by 697.22 monthly, with about 5000 needed to cover pay through June. January apportionment won’t fill the gap, worsening the fiscal plight.
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Clear Lake
School Report for Center School No 5 Lotts Creek Township
Report for month ending December 13 1907 shows no pupils enrolled with average attendance 15 tardies 30 visitors 5 and no absences. Names Alma Rusch Dorothy Stephenson Erne Cons listed as teacher.
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Center School
Dist
Lotts Creek Twp
Alma Rusch
Dorothy Stephenson
Erne
Cons
Poultry Hides and Fur Prices and Sale Notice
Poultry, hides and fur. If you have hides and fur to sell see us and get our prices before selling. Rogers and Smith advertise. For a Jersey cow for sale at a bar, if taken at once by R H Miller, the druggist.
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Rogers & Smith
R. H. Miller
Money to loan at 5 per cent and trading notes
A. D. Clarke & Co advertise money to loan at five percent with optional payment. Also offered are new brick wheat, pure maple syrup and sugar at Patterson & Sons. House and lot to trade for a good team. inquiries at the office.
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A. D. Clarke & Co
Patterson & Sons
Humboldt men unveil unprecedented ditching machine
F C Lovien and Frank Jacobson introduce an innovative ditcher claiming it will transform the farm drainage trade. The five and a half ton machine digs an 18 inch wide trench up to six feet deep, powered by a big wheel with dirt buckets, promising rapid work at a fraction of horse and man effort. Construction plant planned in Humboldt, with outfit cost around 3000 dollars.
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Humboldt_men
F. C. Loviien
Frank Jacobson
Humboldt
Possum Captured North of Emmetsburg by Charlie McCoy
Monday Charlie McCoy and an Indian hunter south of town captured a rare opossum found after tracing tracks in light snow. The creature, oddly five fingered hind feet and a unique thumb like toe, hung from branches with its tail aiding the grip. The tail end was cut during digging. McCoy remains sole owner with an offer of five dollars declined.
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Emmetsburg
Charlie McCoy
Charlie
Atres
Indicted Conspirator J H Standring Faces Reward
Corwith Clipper reports J H Standring indicted by the grand jury and Governor Cummins offers a 300 dollar reward. Bank losses are described as far worse than anticipated with forgeries and thefts possibly reaching a hundred thousand dollars. Depositors may receive well below face value, affecting many workers including washer women and ditchers, and Standring held 20.14 dollars of a veteran decoration fund.
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J. H. Standring
Cummins
First State Bank
Standring
Standling
Vetal
Discipline and loyalty in high school leadership
A public call emphasizes pride in the school, urges strong faculty retention funded by modest pay, and argues discipline stems from home and compliance with school rules. It warns student tolerance of authority erodes discipline, urging justice, equity, and decisive suspensions to restore order.
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Praetorian Guards
Wheeler Lumber Co Advertises Coal and Kindling
Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co offers all kinds of coal at low prices and a fresh lot of dry kindlings. Storm windows and doors available ahead of cold weather at competitive prices. Reliable supply for heating needs.
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Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Co
Corn Sheller For Sale By Charles Pooch
Six hole Sandwich Corn Sheller on offer with ten horsepower. Complete and in good condition, priced to sell quickly. Charles Pooch advertises a cheap deal on the sheller.
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Charles Pooch
Farm Offer Near Algona Seeks Buyer at Plum Creek
A 400 acre farm near Plum Creek, five miles from Algona, offers land for sale. Owner M. L. McEnroe of Algona Rt. 1 lists the property as available to interested buyers.
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Fann
Reni
Plum Creek
Algona
M. L. McEnroe
Algona, Rt. 1
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Algona Convier
TY Hinchon
Finnell
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Allison-Cummins
Harvey Ingham
A. H. Stock
Taylor
Mother
Taylor’ 'B
Mrs. Mabel Sharp Herdien
Edith Bowyer-Whiffen
Opera House
S. H. McNutt
W. A. Vincent
J.Q
Vincent Vincent Bros
Jane
Vincent
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