Reform Talk on Pay for Parliament and Global Echoes
The recent British election favors Liberals and Labor aims for reforms. Key aims include paying members of parliament and daytime parliamentary work to widen representation. References to Germany France and Italy illustrate pay practices. A political exchange hints at a governor race and uneasy campaign dynamics.
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British Isles
Isles
Labor Party
Laborites
Labor
Germany
Bismarck
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Bavaria
France
Italy
Language critics spark controversy over private school remark
The piece mocks an Advance column for misusing English, cites a married mother with several schoolchildren seeking a private arithmetic school, and defends William Jennings Bryan's travel letters as insightful. The writer condemns linguistic abuse while praising Bryan as a truthful observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Britt Thpune Horse's Fatal Collapse in Town Incident
A horse belonging to Tom Reverson collapsed in front of Iverson's Hardware and, as it was taken to the feed yard to be shot, its other hind leg broke. Reported bone disease may have caused unusually brittle bones leading to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Thpune
Tom Reverson
Iverson
Phig is What We Feared in Whittemore Talk
Britt Tribune reports Geo Boyle of Whittemore discusses plans to build a lying machine aimed at the North, signaling growing concerns over deception and geopolitical rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phig
Britt Tribune
Geo. Boyle
Whittemore
Suit grows from small row over hall seat dispute
Attorney Sullivan was sent to Forest City to handle a case that began with a hall seating mix up in Buffalo Center. Johnston and Daum clashed over a seat, a drunken interlude escalated with a punch and a kick, and Johnston’s brother led a chaotic scene. Daum sued for assault and disturbance. verdict: Johnston paid a $10 fine plus costs. Also listed are multiple court cases and real estate notices from Bancroft and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Forrest City
Buffalo Center
C. E. Mallory
Johnston
Mr. Daum
Daum
de l
Mallory
Johnson
Forest City
A Villainous Crime at Whittemere Champion
Sunday night a horse belonging to Patrick Weir was entered and shot. The animal died in its stall after two bullets hit it in the forepart of the body. The horse had been hitched by P Weir Jr that afternoon and returned after visiting a neighbor until about 11 pm. The act remains a mystery and the culprit deserves penitentiary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemere
Patrick Weir
P. Weir, Jr
Ungrateful Equine Bite Sours Ayrshire Man’s Day
Ayrshire resident John Baxter tends a neighbor’s distressed horse and is bitten on the leg. Baxter nurses a sore leg while the grounded horse remains trapped in a ditch after Baxter’s rescue attempt. Additionally a Riverdale Township mare strays from premises. reward offered by Albert Butterfield. Local ads list Sleepy Bye flour, oranges, peanuts, and shoes from area stores with loan notices and furniture sale.
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Whittemore
John Baxter
Ayrshire
Baxter
Board Proceedings Set County Grading for 1906
The January 1906 meeting of the Board of Supervisors in Algona Iowa approved the Setting Committee's report and let the county grading for 1906 to several bidders. Awards include Lincoln Hebron Springfield to J N Wheeler at 10 cents per cubic yard plus 11 cents overhaul after 100 feet, Ledyard Grant Eagle to John Grine at 10 cents plus 14 cents overhaul, Harrison to L A Barsley at 9?10 cents and 14 cents overhaul, and district awards to Munch Johnson Studer. Other actions include highway planning, engineer appointments for Portland drainage, and approving 1905-06 financial and clerk reports.
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Algona
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Lincoln
Hebron
Springfield
J. N. Wheeler
Ledyard
Grant
Eagle
John Grine
Harrison Township
L. A. Barsley
Tommorrow
Auditor's Office
Board of Health Fund
General County Fund
Mensch
Portland
Cresco
Irvington
Garfield
Riverdale
Wesley
W. C. Dewel
District Court
Adin A. Randall
Fred Wagner
Kossuth County
Dunton’s Corner
Sheldon Bridge
W. T. Hall
Whittemore Township
Puresuant
Joan
Perry Burlin
S. 2
S. W
John G. Smith
Kuhn Hill
Garfield Township
Springfield Rural Telephone Co
Elmore
Minn
W. ©. Dewel
A. J. Lilly
R. Jain
B. Hutchins
A. D
Portland Township
Towa
C. B. Hutchins
Albert Ogren
L. E. Potter
Peter Bormann
St. Joseph
Tamboldt County
Porrer
John
Cullen
A. Jacobson
A. Opten
Joh S. Cullen
A. Ogren
Mary Anderson
John S. Cullen
Board of
Buffalo
Ramsey
Harrison
Greenwood
Prairie Townships
F. M. Taylor
Wm. Putzier
John G. Callen
Owlen
Schedule of Claims and Public Notices in Algona Courier
Delinquent tax collections and court house proceedings listed alongside suppliers and clerical expenses. Items include printing, letterheads, folders, plats, and stamps. notices to graders and prisoners. committee work credits. and public notices for Portland Drum and Highway No.1. Numerous named individuals, firms, and dates appear amid miscellaneous municipal charges.
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Galbraith & Hinchon
Algona Courier
Court House
Teachers Printing Co
Stevenson
Puteler State Va
Win Nolte
Kraft Clothing
Indy
Indy Ygotsdansnary Peerresynes Tite Matt Parrott & Bonus Bul
Goodrich State
John Rahm
Parsons & Comdao
Star & Tageard
Smith
McDonald Board of Prisoners
Murtagh
Grand Army Post
McDonald
John G Smith
John G Cullen
Ogren
Kennedy Bros
Hal Rogers
Belknapp
Lincoln
Wesley News
Linn Salisbury
Hamilton
JH Randall
Potter
Algony Courier
Portland
Drum
Wesley News- World Samy
Inquest and Trustee Meetings Across Fort Land Drain
A fragmented report lists inquests and multiple trustee meetings including JB Lillig and JE Kelly, with several names connected to board of health, quarantine, and assessments. It notes bids for road superintendent in Cresco, a public sale of Poland China sows in Algona, and various farm and bridge fund payments, with dates in February 1906 and local auction notices.
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Poland
China
Fonda
Iowa
M. J. Dooley
Prop
New General Disability Policy Offers Protection
For a dollar a month complete protection. Covers accident and sickness. Pays forty percent for partial disability caused by accident. Accident benefit doubled for railroad elevator or burning building. Benefits increase each year. Monthly indemnity for sickness. Promotes Bankers Accident Company Des Moines Iowa agent in Algona Iowa.
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Bankers Accident Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Chas. H. Nichols, Agt
Algona
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Algoun Couvier
Hinchon & Finnell
England
Pole
George
W. J. Bryan
Brittie
First_ National Bank of Titonica
Zenas Roelfzena
Engetty Roelfzena
Kennedy
B. H. Sudmeier
P. J. Nemmers
Bancroft
Garfield Erickson
E. Erickson
Anna Frank
Jacob Frank
Wilfrid P. Jones
Theodore Manus
C.D. Best
W. H. Moore Land Co
W. H. Moore
Ll. L. Zenor
Will Banks
J.T. Sudmeir
J.T. Sudmeier & Co
Town of
Fowler & Wilson
Wheeler Bros
J.N
Fred Wheeler
I. W. Converse
W. E. Tong
Haggard
Haggard & Peek Vs Chas. Stottzman
E. A. E. Lange
J. F. Behrends
J. W. Mangan
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific
Riverdale Township
Albert Butterfield
Dutton Se Siesuanee
DD Cuarke & Co
Dutton & Sorensen's
Ripke
Taylor
Dutton & Sorenson’s
A. Do Cuarke & Co
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Bogelve
Higley
L, Jacoby
Board Proceedings
L. R. Dutton
J. L. Green
F. Tieda
Sherman Township
Vernon Township
Humboldt County
Qointy Fund
Wey
Cdewal Inquest Inc . Wirties
JB Lillig
Fortland
FU Colis
Jaber
John Cala
Shas Kaatsun
Kelly
TM Holter
EG Tittle
Geo Hirnsen
William Doege
James O'Brian Bard
Heattl
Win Kerr
Rnpesser
Butler Board of Health
Fish
Bord of
HE Morgan Quarantine
Michell
Morgan
Morgan Board of Health
King Board of Health
Clayton Board of Health
Bowen Board of Healt
Evans
JW Cortis
ILE Bell
KW Manall
John Kingtehoter
Theo Shiroeder
Mallon
Packman
Atmo
Geo E Butterfield Aan
CC Oaage
CC Oaage Same. MF
Piyan
Frank Froehle
Frank Fangman
MA Smith
Davison
Peter Gottman
Stoke
John Sachan
Bates
Stamer & Reimers
John Barton
Kennedy Bros, md
Chrischilles & Flerbst
Wilma Dolf
F Collies
Bridge Fund
Queal & Go
Studer
van Dorstan
Martha Rubia & Co
Bunt
LA Gronwall
JE Kelly
Peter Welhelimi
Pto Town State Hospital
AJ Lilly
Rea Sture
Cresco Township
Lany
H. E. Moran
Route 4
M. P. Day
Burt
H. AH. Styer
Jersey
Sexton
W. H. Strickier
Collis
Willow Lane Farm
Gale
J. R. Lilled
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