Bryan versus the party as they draft their own platform
Algona notes subscription rates and a long critique of William Jennings Bryan. The piece argues that future platforms will be written by the party and not dictated by a single man, referencing the 1900 and 1896 stances on silver, Roosevelt, Booker T. Washington, and social issues, plus comments on Iowa and state finances and Carrie Nation’s Fairmont lecturing episode.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Chicago
Klondike
South Africa
Roosevelt
Booker Washington
Methodist
London
Newport
Fourth of July Accidents Call for Celebration Reform
The piece condemns firecrackers as the main source of Fourth of July injuries, scaring horses and harming people. It notes the Chicago Tribune tallies hundreds or thousands of casualties yearly and urges reform of celebration methods.
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Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt's Wrestling Lesson Sparks Family Bout at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt and son Kermit, both trained in Japanese style wrestling by professors, staged a brief bout at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay with Kermit throwing the elder in moments. The scene highlights the family’s gymnasium pastime amid a seaside vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mike Donovan
Kermit
Sagmore Hill
Oyster Bay
Teddy
Hospital Project Debated Amid Rainy Meeting
Despite continuous rain, townspeople gathered to discuss a proposed hospital. Doctors Kenefick Morse Peters and others explained needs and costs, with W K Ferguson estimating $200 monthly operating expenses. Two committees were formed to raise $16,000 for the project, else the plan would be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenefick
Morse
Peters
Cretzmeyer
Kroh
W. XK. Ferguson
Gardner Cowles
J. T. Chrischilles
N. Spencer
Rev. Chipperfield
Wm. Cleary
E. J. Murtagh
Keneflek
Go Way Back and Sit Down in Alvo NA G A R
An old soldier in Alvo NA says past thirty years show veterans have held post master and county offices totaling ninety six years, averaging three in the courthouse. The County Savings Bank offers interest on deposits and safety boxes for one dollar per year.
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V. Vo. P
Alvona G. A. R
Court House
County Savings Bank
Drunken Kanawha man pays five dollar fine after Algona arrest
Mayor Siyers recounts a Kanawha visitor who drank too much and wandered the town, paying a five dollar fine after explaining he bought whiskey in Kanawha. A separate incident reports a brutal husband beating his wife and a sheriff’s search in rain and mud. The Fourth of July celebration at Ringsted draws 1500 Danes, while local weather damages barns and outbuildings across Ledyard and surrounding areas. Community notes include new Chicago ball players for Algona, a court fine for Joy Snyder, and several notable deaths and burials.
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Siyers
Kanawha
Algona
Tie
Louie Eiler
Sheriff's Ofce
Miler
Arcabus Joe
Sheriff's Office
McDonald
Wiler
Joe
Tiler
Ringsted
Denmark Township
Lowa
North Dakota
Kossuth
Tlarry Helgason
Seneca
Wisbaro
Worden
Ledyard
Joy Snyder
St. Benedict
Squire Taylor
Squire
Chicago
I. M. Curtis
Windy City
Cannonball Miller
A. W. Moffatt
St. Paul
Mr. Dingley
Ray Hstie
John Ley
Squire Raymond
Ray
John
Prairie Schooner
Dennis O'Leary
Wormbine Twiner
Frank Richardson
Sod
M. Heathershaw
Bancroft
Inquiry on Green's August Flower cures for indigestion
A reader asks via the paper if anyone has used Green's August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver trouble and still been cured. The note promises a free book and invites responses to Woodbury New Jersey names R H Miller and G G Green.
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Green
R. H. Miller
G.G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Algona adds speed with four new players in week
The Algona baseball squad strengthened by four fast players after a Chicago trip led by Attorney I M Curtiss. Rat Johnson, Danger Talbot, Whirlwind Johnson, and Clarence Lytle headline a revamped lineup with four pitchers. By July 8 the Brownies stood 25-9-1, with wins past Fort Dodge and Marshall and rainouts guiding next fixtures at Webster City and Arnold's Park. Future bookings include Webster City July 11-12 and Mason City July 15-16, with substantial purses and umpire A C Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
I’. M. Curtiss
Chicago
George Johnson
Rat Johnson
Danger Talbot
Whirlwind Johnson
Waseca
Marshall
Fort Dodge
Clarence Lytle
Chicago Union Giants
Nelson
Brownies
Ft. Doge
Wakefield
Richardson
Johnson
Ross McCoy
Webster City
Tan
Jones
Arnold’s Park
Mason City
Albert Lea
A. C. Anson
Lexington Park
St. Paul
Real Estate Transfers Reported Weekly
Real estate transfers listed by the abstract and loan office of Se I Grase. Transfers include numerous parcels and parties such as G Korstand and Gri, with values and dates indicated in scattered entries. A separate note promotes a shoe store offering work shoes at $1.10 compared with $1.50 elsewhere.
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Se I. Grase
Chapin
Odanson
Gualbraith’s
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Fred Dole
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D. H. Setchell
Konda
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Cobart
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California
Dr. Ripke
West Nebraska Street
R. W
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Express
New York
ROYAL
Luin
Base Ball News
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Thuiam
Chicago & Noth Western
Bani
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Oh P. Preigi
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Towa Central
Qqing
Delawe
Adarke
Ullivan & Momaton
Attorneys AT Law
V. Swelling
Attorney AT Law
NAR & Yellows
Algona and
Algona San Bancroft
Kennedy
T. BY. Daringson
J. J. Dickinson
Gton & Dickinson
Eeeneys AW Law
Oflice
Ges C. Gals
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LAW and Balest
GOVA
B.U. Cotant
Real Estace
D. Hinchon
John Galbraith Buck
M. Galbraith
All Law
John Galbraith
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J. Renepica
Presbyterian Church
Call Street
V. Gay
Pivatoran
B. & F. Drug Store
Low
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Heiseblock
Gull Street
R. J
Krow
Hesse Block
H. Cretzmeyer
Fice
L, Rist
D.D. S
HE. Glaster
D. D
Altona State Bank
Devereaurx
Sayers
W. WH
Ingham
Tn Hbg
Curischilles V-Preg
Lewis HB
Smita
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Iowa
Capital
Thulin
Smith
Fy Jones
Chiisehilles
Lewin
J. Smith
W. Wadsworth
Burnet Devine
Asanasi
A. Call
Baereig Wak
Shire
Wse
Securi
General Banking
Alnona State Bank
10Wa, Capital
A.D. Onantke
Prust
C.O. Guu
V. Preesy
LTE
Lawetey
Gasitlune
Geo
Gawbraith
Heep Minurn
Ron Schenck
J. Wed Nuhos
A.D. Clarke & CO
Algoona
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