Democrats Convene in Algona for County Nominees
The Democrats of Wassath County meet in Algona on August 18 to nominate candidates for county offices and to elect delegates to the state convention in Waterloo and the congressional convention in Fort Dodge. Delegates are apportioned by precincts with representation tied to Parker votes, and precinct chairmen are urged to be chosen at caucuses. J M Finnell chairs the county central committee. announcement for sheriff candidate Ws. Blesure subject to convention action.
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Wassath
Alconal
Ararat
Eyclook A.m
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Alton B. Parker
F Preeiner
Committeenan
Algona
Arson
J. Murtagh
Kenefick Raffalow Lwt
Rtsies
Smith “Cresca
Tee Ats
F.C. Newel Garfield
Ory Beil
Ser
M. Shaetier Prairie
Ludingtamspy
Frank Froenle
Silverdale
Casper Waldbellie
Klein Wesley
Whittemore
S. Cullen
J. M. Finnell
County Central Com
Ws. Blesur
Germania
Iowa
Immense Crowd Delivers Uneven Sports Night Echoes
A ragged OCR fragment notes an immense crowd and a sports event was a big success. It hints at political figures avoiding trouble and taking honors easily, mentioning defeated candidates and emoluments. The passage blends sports and civic politics with unclear names and dates.
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Tne Basa
Algona Fourth of July a Record Breaker in Town
Algona’s celebration drew large crowds with the Wild West day tallies rivaling past highs. Gov Van Sant’s address pleased attendees, and the event featured strong races, a grand firework display, and bands from St Benedict and Ruthven. Minor accidents occurred, notably Sumner Quarton’s rocket incident, while calls to ban fireworks remained.
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Algona
Gov. van Sant
State Street
St. Benedict
Ruthven
Fritz Granzow
Ruthven Band
Mr. Slagle
St. Benedictines
Factory Fund Proposal for Algona Citizens
A letter urges replacing Fourth of July spending with a town factory fund. It proposes a $1,000 start, a standing ad for a local factory employing at least ten, then additional rounds of funding. It argues subsidies support local labor and supplies, and suggests publicizing progress nationwide. It also notes corn and alcohol policy effects and comments on Norways king Haakon with political satire.
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Algona
Anather
Charles City
Mason City
Des Moines
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Bryan Seen As Key Democratic Figure In 1908 Race
William J. Bryan’s evolving image from ridicule to pivotal party factor is examined. The piece notes his growing strength within the Democratic ranks, his intact integrity, and reduced fears about radicalism. It suggests his nomination in 1908 is likely with broad party support while conservatives grow less hostile.
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William J. Bryan
Chicago Record-Herald
Bryan
Bryan Stock
Congress
Roosevelt
Hearst
Francis
Missouri
Shaw Leads Fight in Iowa Gubernatorial Nomination Clash
The piece rails against Governor Cummins and his bid for a third term, labeling his tariff stance as robber and urging national voters to watch Iowa’s Town contest. It notes rivals Hon. George Douglas Perkins and Cummins, with references to national protection policy and public sentiment beyond Iowa.
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Leslie Mortier Shaw
Iowa
Cummins
Massachusetts
Cumming
Towa
Albert Baird Cummins
George Douglas Perkins
Baraboo
Sioux City
Local Happenings In Algona And Returning Residents
The W. CG.T. A. will meet July 10 at 3 p.m. with Mrs F Potter Mia S I Plumly and daughter Rose among old Algonians who returned to Algona on the Fourth. They reside at Webster City. Henry Johnson formerly of Plum Creek now of Dickinson county appeared in Algona yesterday refusing to pay old debts. Editor Sherwood of Burt departed for the event.
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California
Sherwood
Monitor
Matt Freilinger
New Mexico
Freilinger
George Kuhn
Bennet Mitchell
Algona
Sioux City
B. Reid
Des Moines
J. A. Kennedy
Armstrong
Brown
Will
Charles Sharp
Lone Rock
Angus
Fair Ground Building Fund
Bancroft
S. EF. McMahon
Hugh Smith
St. Paul
Smith
I. HH
Vesper
Los Angeles
Ls Angeles
W. Cg.t. A
F. Potter
Mia
S. I. Plumly
Rose
Algonians
Webster City
Henry Johnson
Plum Creek Butrow
Dickinson County
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Holy Land
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Billy G
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H. F. Griffin
Geo. Yeoman
S. Little
A. Krenesky
R. Laird
Rob Lucas
A. R. Cruikshank
R. Seewick
May Householder
Mamie Blassie
Staehle
Burt
McFadden
R. Heise
Cruikshank
Frank Cowell
Walt Kyvesensky
Harry Keith
Sumner Quarton
R. E
T. J. Vincent
Crawfordsville
Lowaz
Ed McFarland
Moe Bros
C. E. Walker
Geo. L. Carroll
Brown Bros
Langdon & Co's
Norway
Haakon
Trondhjem
The
W. Y. Sun
Madelia
James Patterson
E. H. Realer
Algona, Iowa
Herrick
J. W. Robinson
J. Ee. Dis
I. R. Laird
Racine Buggies
Kossuth County
F. E. McCorele
Algona, Ia
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