Progress Under Freedom in Mexico and Imperialist Critique
W J Bryan praises Mexico's soil climate and liberty in a Commoner piece. He argues flag removal proves self government yields progress, contrasts Mexican democracy with carpetbag rule, cites American graves in Mexico, and warns imperialist aims against the Monroe doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Mexico
Bryan
Chepultepec
Philippines
United States
India
England
No Medicinal Cure At Dioso Hospitals Described
The document explains that no real medicine cures intoxication at disos hospitals. It critiques the Keely cure as a sham mind cure aided by emetics and attendants. It argues professionals withhold secrets to protect the cure business and notes patients are treated with nerve sedatives during high tension from drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dioso
Keely
Beause Keely
Colonel Lynch Charged Treason Yet Fought for Boers
A Kansas report notes Colonel Arthur Lynch, British MP, branded guilty of treason and condemned to death for siding with the Boers. The piece asks how many Americans aided the enemy in the Philippine Insurrection and were not punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Arthur Lynch
Politicians Push Pay Rise for Phil Hanna Amid Salary Row
A Republican review lauds Congressman Conner and Senator Allison for backing a salary increase to 3000 dollars for Consul Phil Hanna and 1800 dollars for clerk hire. The piece mocks opposition and notes Hanna arguing duty and tariff cost impacts, while criticizing perceived inconsistencies in tariff faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Allison
Phil Hanna
Mke
House
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Phil
Hanna
The
Republican
Monterey
Mexico
United States
Treatment of Our Insane at Mt Pleasant Critics Allege Abuse
The column confirms claims that Mt Pleasant asylum patients are beaten and forced to work in all weather. D J Long corroborates J L Marston, noting some patients may be wrongly confined due to relatives wishes. Calls rise for stricter state supervision of the insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Marston
Mt. Pleasant
D. J. Long
Kansas Republicans Seek Election Law Change to Exclude Negroes
A resolution has been introduced in the Kansas Legislature by Republicans to amend the election laws so as to exclude all Negroes from voting or eligibility. The move signals a broader shift in party policy and raises questions about civil rights and voting access in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sentiment on race and politics noted in northern view
The report highlights strong support for the resolution and a hard contest, arguing Republican appeals to Black rights were politically motivated rather than charitable. It warns race issues will grow tougher with population changes and notes Geo Miles in England after meetings with empress and emperor, with Mrs Miles snubbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Germany
Geo. Miles
England
Mrs Booth lecture stirs local interest and critique
Local report details Mrs Ballington Booth delivering a Monday lecture to a large attentive audience. The piece praises her reforming work with penitentiary convicts while noting neglect of female prisoners and suggesting more discussion of women inmates. Anecdotes include Alderman Hutchison’s icy mishap, Henry Durant’s Texas trip observations, and a plug for Dingley & Co’s ladies belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Booth
Alderman Hutchison
Carl
Henry Durant
Texas
Durant
California
Philippines
A Voice From Cherokee Blames Others For His Drinking
A letter from Yom Kelly written from OnenoKkEE Iowa dated January 26 190% defends his life at an asylum while denouncing others who supply whiskey and urging self blame and reform. He argues doctors do not cure drinking only delay it and that the patient must rely on willpower. He chides those who shift blame and urges Tom to cultivate self reliance and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yom Kelly
Glaucroft Register
Onenokkee
Iowa
Laidley
Algona
Theo
T. P. Kenny
Adam
Eve
Garden of Eden
Tom
Forgery at Titonia Report on German Lads Arrest
John Johnson a German worker for O. E. Way was arrested for forging two checks totaling 30 dollars last week. One check bought a saddle from W. T. Hall, the other was cashed by Thomas & Griese. Both on First National Bank with signatures resembling Mrs Way. Marshal Florin Bartlett holds him for legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonia
John Johnson
W. T. Hall
Thomas & Griese
First National Bank
Cattle Die of Rabies in Herd Near Wesley
J P Clapsaddle reports eleven cattle killed by hydrophobia in late October after a dog with rabies, killed near Wesley, prompted state veterinarian P O Kato to diagnose the cattle with rabies. The disease spread as healthy cattle ate from the same trough, with affected animals charging straight ahead at nearby objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Clapsaddle
Hog culture suggestion from Fergusons at institute
LaVerne News reports Geo. W. Hanna of Mud Flat sold 54 shoats for 1021 dollars. the animals were fattened on crawfish. The item suggests Fergusons and Wadsworths present methods for fattening hogs on crawfish at the upcoming farmers institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne News
Geo. W. Hanna
Mud Flat
Farmers’ Institute
Fergusons
Wadsworths
Local Ads Parade Amid Cheap Goods and Wheat Buying
A jumble of 19th century classified style notices shows ads for real estate, a nurse in Cedar Falls, watch and clock sale, Dingley Co silver open face piece priced at 485, Algona Milling Grain Co seeking 10 000 bushels of low grade wheat, lunch counters offering meals, Bowyer glasses, winter footwear sale at Galbraith’s Shoe Store, and general bargain promotions urging selling wheat instead of feeding and urging warm footwear ahead of spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Palmer
Cedar Falls
Our City
Jones and Soit Sts
Durdall
Bowyer's
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Auction at Algona farm sale of cattle and implements
Chubb Bros. announce a February 19 auction 10 a.m. at a farm 14 miles south of Algona including 22 milch cows 8 two year old calves 6 two year old steers 17 yearlings 13 calves 2 bulls and tools plus harvesters plows and wagons. Terms: cash under $10. over $10 on approved notes at 8 percent with lunch served. D A Haggar Auctioneer C T Cuupp Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Deering
Deere
McCormick
Chubb Bros
D. A
Haggarn
C. T. Cuupp
Public Auction At Lotts Creek Creamery And Post Office
A sale to occur on Thursday February 19 starting at 10 am lists livestock including multiple cattle by age and breed, assorted mules, hay equipment, wagons, farm implements, chickens, milk cans, stoves, and household goods. Terms require cash for sums up to 10 dollars and note financing for larger amounts at eight percent. Auctioneers UG Mielke and H Daruy with clerk N L Corron.
Auction notice for farm stock and equipment sale
Public auction to be held at my place two miles south and three miles east of Sexton and one mile north and four miles west of St. Benedict on Tuesday February 17 1903 starting at 10 a.m. Featuring horses cattle farm implements and farming gear including two bay gelding four years old plus foal two grey mares a bay horse ten years old seven milch cows heifers calves corn gear harnesses plows and more. Terms cash under $10 or a year on approved notes. Lunch at noon. Auctioneer Ws Andorfer QOP Jenson. Clerk Frank Van Enprwyk. The County Savings Bank advertises banking services. Also mare and colt sale near Wes ley January 26. No trespass notice March 1 1903 Garfeid Ia. For sale other farm items and wood posts.
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Lotts Creet Creamery
McCormick
Rock Island
Ug, Mielke
H. Daruy
N. L.corron
Oltrk
Minnesota
Sexton
St. Benedict
Thompson
Andorfer
QOP
Jenson
Frank van Enprwyk
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Politics and Titlins
Bro. Starrs
Col. Haggard
Col. Sessions
House of Representatives
Europe
Dingley & Co's
Tiee Han
Joan
A. D. Clarke & Co
tloe—Galbraith’s
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Owa
Majestic Range
the County Savings Bank
My Place
Wesley
Flader
Anton Goetz
Garfeid
Kossuth County
H. Wa. Lupwic
Keiley & Tanyhill
A. Schmidt
Whittemore, la
R. H. Miller
Jewett .& Sherman CO
Milwaukee
Tery
Farmer's Cash
Tracery
H. H. Hudson
Algons, Iowa
Court House
State Street
Woodford
Wheeler & Tompkins
Algona, State Street
A. F. Dailey
B. Dalury
Low
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