Russia's canal plan and Knute Nelson for Norway King
In a wide review of global topics, the piece discusses Russia financing a Black Sea Baltic canal to bypass English trade limits, its projected cost and route, and the impact on Russian grain and coal exports. It also touts Knute Nelson as a potential Norwegian king candidate, praising his governance and freedom philosophy. Also noted is Peary's Arctic expedition aboard the Roosevelt aiming for the North Pole, with pride in American symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Black Sea
Baltic
England
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
St. Petersburg
Mediterranean
Europe
Norway
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Oscar
Christian
Congress
Nelson
Peary
North Pole
Roosevelt
New York
Polar
Politician’s plea on suffrage and southern representation
The document notes a Mississippi governor candidate advocating repeal of the colored suffrage amendment and reducing southern congressional representation to white voters. It contrasts with other figures and cites intense racial tensions over voting rights in the South. Separately, five Des Moines miners sheltering from rain were struck when lightning ignited powder, killing all five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Vardamam
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Des Moines
Col Hepburn in Honolulu A Private Letter Review
Bedford Times-Republican summarizes a private letter from Congressman W. P. Hepburn describing ten days in Honolulu. He notes pleasant climate, initial seasickness relief, Molokai leper settlement observations, and Dr Wyman’s laboratory site. He comments on local kindness, social groups, church address, sugar plantations, and island commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Times-Republican
W. P. Hepburn
Honolulu
San Francisco
Dr. Wyman
Molokai Island
Molokai
Wyman
Islands
Congress
Iowa
W. P. Hepsyrn
Rev Holmes Called by Muscatine Church Voice
Local Muscatine visitors offered Rev. Holmes a $45,000 church, higher salary, and a broader field. He preached there last Sunday and faced a choice between Algona and promotion while his popularity remains strong at home. Also notes Curtis and neighbors’ travels, Spokane mining, and Ed Thompson jailed for stealing a watch from Ed Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Congregational Church of
Muscatine
Holmes
Wu Call To That Town. Rev. Holmes
Halmes
F. M. Curtis
Bob Warren
Curtis
Portland
Mr. Curtis
Towa
Floral hall project abandoned after high bids at fair
The agricultural association building committee met at Whitte more last Monday to view bids for a floral hall at the fair grounds. A $2000 plan drew a $2800 bid, outside director limits, so no contract was let. The committee chose to add barn space and pens instead, consider a tent, and await another year for the hall due to funds shortfall and no county donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Association
Whittemore
Fair Grounds
Litigation Linked Larson Brothers With Francis Rich
The Larson brothers John and Henry of Union township faced accusations from Francis Rich after filing for him. Court actions shifted between Squire courts and a mayor's court, resulting in one Larson discharged and the other fined 25 dollars, later reduced to 5 dollars with costs. Rich also faced arrest on selling beer claims tied to a Fourth of July purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson Brothers
John
Henry
Union Township
Francis Rich
Rich
Commonwealth
Squire Taylor
Squire Cotan
Harrington
Laysons
McDowell
Whittemore
Larsons
Squire
Larson
Dance Row In Fenton Ends In Arrests After 11 PM Shutoff
Trouble in Fenton over an 11 o’clock closing rule led to a bowery dance continuing past curfew. The mayor ordered the dancers to quit, they cursed back, and several dancers were arrested for profane language. Legal aid has been sought from Algona as the case remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
H~ll
Algona
Money in Chickens Boosts Local Shoemaker's Poultry
E Thiel a shoemaker at Brownell's store keeps 345 chickens at his home near the Central as proof of easy money making. The record shows a rising poultry habit among tradesmen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Thiel
Brownell
Central
Dose of Physig Prescribed During Camp Comic Collapse
In Des Moines camp the ambulance corps staged a playful collapse to test its rescue skills. Doc Dailey pretended to faint, was carried to hospital, given castor oil, and soon returned to duty. He quipped that others could perform the stunt if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ambulance Corps
Doc Dailey
Ambulance Corp
Doc
Picnic Party Goes Fishing by Call's Pasture
A group led by Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Murtagh with Eugene and visiting Mrs. Amner of Waverly plus Mr. and Mrs. Geo Angus and Mr and Mrs. S. S. E. McMahon and children enjoyed a river outing Tuesday afternoon. They fished and had a picnic supper as a sudden storm soaked them all, and Mac lost his new Panama hat which Ed bravely rescued from the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Murtagh
Eugene
Mac
Pickpockets at Spencer Wait for Train Crowd
Barnum & Bailey's circus drew a large Spencer crowd last Saturday. A pickpocket incident occurred as Mr. McFadden, traveling for Standard Oil, boarded the evening train. He encountered a young fellow who crowded him and caused concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey’s
Spencer
Mr. McFadden
McFadden
Standard Oil
Dakotas crops promise big yields if blight stays away
The writer notes wet low spots harming crops in southern South Dakota and highlights superb grain between Redfield and Aberdeen. He describes a beautiful farming stretch, compares conditions to Mitchell line, and mentions potential record Dakotas harvests unless blight arrives. Colonel Spencer faces cat trouble that preys on neighbors' chickens, causing nerves as he contemplates rehoming the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
North Dakota
Milwaukee
Mitchell
Iowa
Redfield
Aberdeen
Dakotas
Col. Spencer
John Bohannon
John
Lightning Strikes Cause Deaths And Injuries In Storm
A Cresco man loses four steers and a colt to lightning while Mrs. Kayser of Riverdale is burned when struck in the belt. A buggy shed on the Chubb farm, occupied by Frank Fox, is struck and a hired man is badly shocked. The storm left hay fires and dramatic downstream impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stewart
Cresco
Missing Banker Returns in Graettinger Savings
William Mueller, the missing Graettinger Savings Bank cashier, has returned home and remains undisposed to visit town. He says slow collections prevented him from facing bank demands. His wife and children have gone to Sioux Falls to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesday
Register and Leader
William Mueller
Graettinger Savings Bank
Sioux Falls
Farmer Dan Rasmussen Committed to Cherokee Insane Asylum
Dan Rasmussen, a 40 year old farmer from near Ledyard, was judged insane after being brought to Cherokee from Al gon a few days ago. He spent much time singing and praying. He has a wife and four children. Dr. Kenefick accompanied him to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rasmussen
Ledyard
Cherokee
Algona
Dr. Kenefick
The Widow's Grief In Iowa Town Cemetery Shaft Tale
The State Register recounts a tale of a tombstone monument costing 100000 dollars in an Iowa town cemetery. A young wealthy widow inherited a large estate married three times, the last husband dying and she turning to washing to survive. She now seeks to sell the angel-topped shaft to help sustain herself. The anecdote concludes with a note about Dr. Birke offering poor sight consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Trigg
Iowa
The Farmer's New Friend On The Farm And Auto
John Jacob Astor argues the automobile will become a farmer's constant ally both day and night. The piece envisions tractors and plows powered by cars, farmers socializing, and the car remaining connected to farm life for work and leisure. Notices below promote goods and real estate loans from local merchants and lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville American
John Jacob Astor
Collier's Weeky
Reurben
Colonel Astor
Agents Wanted in Kossuth and Adjacent Counties
Reliable men and women sought to solicit life insurance in Kossuth and nearby counties. School teachers can earned good money during vacation. Special contracts offered by Central Life Insurance Co. Apply by letter or in person to J. S. MeivTyre, Special Agent, Kraft Clothing Company building, Algona, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
J.S. MeivTyre
Central Life Ins. Co
U. S
Algona
Iowa
Kraft Clothing Company
G A R Special Train to Denver via Wide Rail Route
G A R offers a special train to Denver with standard sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars from multiple Iowa stations August 31 and September 1. Low rates invite Colorado travel. inquire at ticket offices or request the itinerary folder from John R. Cook or FA Miller for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Denver
Faribault
Austin
Mason City
Decorah
West Union
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Perry and
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Calmar
Colorado
John R. Cook
Iowa
FA. Miller
General Pass. Agt
Chicago
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Gonvier
Hinchon & Finnell
2 Magazine
Arctic
Alaska
Deevest
Charles Stewwart
McFarland
St. Paul
Carrara
Norry
Theo
Bohn
Taylor
Indianola
Jows
Col. Hepburn
Ssland
Rev. Holmes
Ed Thompson
Ed Reese
Durdall
Thompson
Burt
Grand Jury
Birke
Fred S. Clarke
John Goeders
A. D. Clarke & Co
Nort Iowa Lumster Co
Taylor’s
Bent
F. W. Dinc- Ley
A.D. Clarke & CO
Willow Lane
Poland
China Herd
J. RB. Lillie
Lowa
NCY
Algona Milling & Grain GO
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