War era profits and progress amid global conflict
The article reflects on wartime losses and emerging gains, noting how nations like France England and Russia recover quickly after war. It highlights innovations such as nitrogen from air, German chemical advances, and American nitrogen plants at Niagara Falls and Nitralee SC, arguing conflict accelerates invention and civilization.
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Europa
France
England
Napoleon II
Queen Victoria
Germany
Europe
Russia
Dardanelles
Siberian
Port Arthur
Artic Coast
Archangel
White Sea
Arctic Ocean
Ekaterina
Coset
Somes Lont
Arograd
Peru
Chilegorite
Henry Ford
Sweden
Gustav
Baden
Three Leaders Contend In 1916 Campaign Debate
The 1916 presidential race opens with President Wilson, William Jennings Bryan, and Theodore Roosevelt presenting contrasting views. Wilson promotes re election, Bryan challenges preparedness and upholds one term plank, Roosevelt demands far greater preparedness. A Chicago rapid society for women proposes marriage to bachelors, prompting humor and social speculation in Algona.
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Wilson
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
Roosevelt
Europe
Meeting of Democrats at Fort Dodge February 4
A Fort Dodge gathering of Democrats is set for February 4 to discuss the political climate. W. W. Marsh of Waterloo, a national committeeman, and J. W. Reynolds, state chairman, will address attendees along with others. The session begins at 1 p m at Wahkonsa and aims to unite inter ested Democrats.
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Democrata
Fort Dodge
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
National Committee
J. W. Reynolds
Wahkonsa Ae
Anauth Demograta
Maple Leaf Cafe
Quarter Century ACO Highlights from the Courier 1891
Mrs. Noonan visits relatives as Mrs. Kennedy tours Sioux Falls and Mrs. McCall returns from Whitewater. Rumors of a marriage for Mr. Matson denied. Catholic mission to open mid February. Milwaukee road depot planned for Cylinder. Various trips, weddings, and local society notes plus farm market prices and poultry interests.
More About the Insurance Graft in Hampton Chronicle
The Hampton Chronicle reports new evidence of graft tied to the insurance rate law as Windsor building renews policies. Previous coverage shows $20,000 coverage costing $400, now $746 under uniform rates. Critics say rates rose 50 to 100 percent or more and urge repeal. The article accuses the insurance commission and combine of pressuring taxpayers, noting broad rate hikes across towns and minimal reductions.
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Hampton Chronicle
Windsor
Hampton
Insurance Trust
Iowa
Calla
Combine
Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Combine
Ies
Boy Critciam
Notice of Dissolution of Northwestern Land Co
Notice 18 states Northwestern Land Co a Montana corporation dissolved at a June 1 1915 stockholders meeting in Algona Towa by unanimous vote. Dated January 13 1916 the president Lewin D Russ signed on behalf of the company. Sale 160 acres farm land borders lake fruit district. Address 424 Dearborn Helena Montana. See C A Momyer Sons for farm loans lowest rates best options.
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Northwestern Land Co
Dearborn
Helena
Montana
C. A. Momyer & Sons
Winter Tourist Tickets Offered to California and Florida
Florida and California offer surf, bathing, golfing, yachting, deep sea fishing, and tennis for winter tourists. Escape winter by rail with Chicago & North Western Railway round trip winter tourist tickets on sale daily. Full particulars on application to ticket agents, Chicago & North Western Railway, 27-8n.
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Florida
California
Cano Bs
Chicago & North. Western Ry
Chicago & North Western Railway
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Liano
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Remsburg Company
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Geo
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Union, Ta
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Prince Albert Tobacco
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Aumidor
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Wm. A. Barry
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