Bryan Nominated for President with Kern as Vice President
The article notes William Jennings Bryan secured the Democratic presidential nomination after a single ballot count showing Bryan dominant with 598 votes to 46 for Johnson and a single ballot cast. John W. Kern of Indianapolis was named the unanimous Democratic vice presidential nominee, seen as a safe choice likely to secure Indiana's electoral votes.
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Bryar
Bryan
Johnson
Gray
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Ind
Anid
Indiana
Warren County
Iowa
Party of the People
Reform Needed As Federal Spending Tops Revenue
A historical look argues that government receipts fall $60 million short of outlays this year, urging reductions in expenses before tariff cuts. The author contrasts Roosevelt’s spending with Civil War-era costs, warns of a crisis if Bryan faces a similar situation, and calls for tariff and tax reforms to balance the budget.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Cleveland
Harrison
Bryan
A Patriot Leader Faces a Great Clean Government Challenge
The speaker argues that if elected, the candidate will confront extensive waste and graft, promising removal of sinecures and numerous appropriations. He asserts the administration would become one of the cleanest and best in history, with fortitude, patriotism, and strength guiding reforms.
Fearful Regard for American Influx in Canada
English observers warn of American invasion influencing Western Canada in culture, finances, and sport. The piece notes American media, currency, hotels, and gambling practices spreading across the West, and questions alarm over U S immigration and allegiance. It cites Roosevelt era policies and Venezuela tensions as broader context.
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United States
Canada
England
Great American Union of States
The
London Review
New York
American Associated Press
Western
Edward
Roosevelt Renames Forests in Honor of Cleveland
San Jacinto National Forest is being renamed to Cleveland National Forest in honor of the late President Cleveland. The act reflects President Roosevelt's graceful gesture and is expected to boost his popularity.
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San Jacinto National Forest
Cleveland National Forest
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Inventor Lamuth’s threshing clip eyed for Algona factory
Local notes describe John Lamuth’s new rivetless threshing web clip promising easier removal without belt damage. He foresees strong demand and a possible Algona factory to produce it, alongside other regional news on accidents, rail and trolley plans, shipping, and local business.
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John Lamuth
Algona
Mr. Lamath
Spirit Lake
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge Bay Company
D. J. Ryan
Fort Dodge
Fairmont
Mud Creek
Northwestern Railroad
Bancroft
Residents welcome Shearers to Algona in old Quarton house
Mr. Shearer and family moved from Reinbeck to Algona and have taken residence in the old Quarton house. Also mentions Dr. Morse's cartoon about McMahon in the legislature, local Bryan sentiment, a Sexton marriage, and other small town notices including a fatal gun accident near Ayrshire and local property transactions.
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Shearer
U. D. M.-Rep
Reinbeck
Algona
Quarton House
Dr. Morse
McMahon
Ben
Court Record New Cases and Offer to New Readers
The Court Record lists cases including McGordon vs Benson and Erickson vs Erickson, with appeals from Fenton drainage damages and estate matters. A public notice promotes the Daily Des Moines Register and Leader offer to new readers through election day, detailing price, delivery, and subscription options.
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E. McGordon
P. &. Benson
Sarah E. Erickson
John A. Ericksom
Chicago & N. W. Railroad
Fenton
Chas. W. Mullen
James L. Gavin
George Wells
E. G. Seymour
Geo. B. Miller
James McKee
Wm. McKee
B. W. Gilbert
B. W. Payn
Geo. W. Hanna
E. Thompson Et al
Des Moines Register
Leader
Iowa
Associated Press
Register and Leader
Register and
Leader Co
Des Moines
The Answer in November
The piece argues that voters shift from party loyalty to evaluating issues and candidates. It highlights the rise of Independent Voters challenging party bosses, critiques Taft's ticket, and condemns corporate influence behind the Chicago platform, predicting the November vote will reveal public sentiment after Roosevelt’s reforms.
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Burt Monitor
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Young Men Take Notice in Algona School Maams Appeal
Ben Reed of the Advance warns Algona that there are too few young men to support the school maams. Samples from the town imply the school maams would be better off alone, reflecting local tensions over staffing and gender roles in schooling.
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T. J. Julian
Express
Theresa
N. Y
Julian
Filo Poarch
Milwaukee
Europe
T. P. Harrington
Okoboji
Melzar Haggard
Burt
Ben Reed
Algona
Ma’ams
Titania Topic Hints at Editor’s Shift in Democratic Paper
Reports suggest Bro Sherwood edits a democrat organ now, but he stays on fire in every shot, hitting the spot consistently.
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Bro, Sherwood
Taft Says Presidential Race More Exciting Than Any Bull Fight
Burt Monitor notes William H. Taft, Republican candidate for president, believes the upcoming campaign will be more thrilling than any bull fight he ever attended in Havana.
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Burt Monitor
William H. Taft
Havana
Sale items and prices from a vintage catalog fragment
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous sale items with prices and brief descriptors. Items include Axminster Rugs, Fancy Table Linen, Silk Tissues, Glendale Silk Checks, Table Oil Cloth, and Silkoline, with varied price points and measurements such as 72 inch wide textiles and multiple small textile goods. The text resembles a late era department store or catalog sale page.
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Victor Gingham
Mursas
Simpson
Axminster
Axminster Rugs
Eeceseesvees
Eeseeseeeaean
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