Speculative Washington Gossip Links Bryan to Johnson Nomination
Washington rumor notes Sumner's claim that some Republicans hint Bryan may bow out in favor of George Johnson as a strategic move. Johnson could win key states, with Bryan as a powerful behind the scenes influence if he withdraws for party harmony. Roosevelt and Taft are cited as similar platforms.
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Berald
Ith
Washington
Sumner
Juast
Bryan
White House
Roosevelt
Goo.d Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Taft
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Record- Herald
Now Is the Time for Democrats to Seek Office
A call to Kossuth County Democrats to run for county offices by obtaining blank petitions from Auditor Anderson, circulating them, securing signatures from 40 to 85 Democrats, and returning them for their names to be printed on the ticket. The message urges openness and warns against exclusion by any clique or boss.
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Kossuth
Anderson
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IOWA STATE SENATE
A Republican candidate declares his bid for the 47th Iowa Senate in Whittemore on February 4, 1908. He seeks the June primary and, if nominated and elected in November, pledges to serve the state's and his district's best interests.
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Iowa
Whittemore
Public Auction Notice From Col Wellendorf Auctioneer
Farmers take notice. If you are going to have an auction sale employ Col. Wm Wellendorf as auctioneer. The best stock auctioneer that ever struck your town. Try me and convince yourself. For dates and terms write or phone me at Blue Earth Minnesota. All mail and calls promptly answered. Cot WM Wellendorf Auct.
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Wellendorf Ag
Blue Earth
Minn
Wellendorf
Democratic Convention Delegates Named in Cedar Rapids
The Democratic gathering designated twenty delegates to the state convention with each county precinct represented. The body approved a plan granting half votes to each delegate, with full county voting power. W. J. Bryan was urged as the party nominee for president, and I. M. Finnell succeeded Dr. Kenefick as county chairman before adjourning.
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Cedar Rapids
Wenelick
M. J. Kalen
Sherman
G. M. Butts
Wesley
J. W. Sullivan
E. J. Murtagh
C. E. Heise
C. Byson
Bancroft
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
J. F. Porterfield
Kossuth Dairy Stands Strong Across Contests
Kossuth county again leads in national and state dairy prize events. Whitney of Whittemore and Nurell of Irvington won top awards at the national convention in St Paul, among 499 butter entries. Nurell also scored three prizes since Des Moines, with a winter score of 95. Minnesota claimed first, Iowa second, while Kossuth led Iowa in regional results.
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Kossuth County
Des Moines
Whitney
Whittemore
Nurell
Irvington
St. Paul
Kossuth
Iowa
Minnesota
Towa
Gratitude Honors Mr. Lantry’s Departure from Algona
The Algona and Kossuth county community bid farewell to Mr. Lantry with deep thanks for years of kindness. The Lantrys expressed heartfelt appreciation to friends, business associates, and neighbors, noting no enemies and the enduring affection of all who knew them.
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Mr. Lantry
Algona
Mr. Smith Becomes Republican Candidate for Supervisor
The Algona district sees pressure finally yield as Mr. John G. Smith announces his candidacy for supervisor. Once inclined to avoid public life, he yields to public appeal and will enter the race, citing duty and service over private life.
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Mr. Smith
Algona
John G. Smith
Smith
A. D. M. Republican
Explosion at the Durdall hotel injures worker and damages boiler
An early Monday explosion at the Durdall hotel caused a boiler failure and major plaster damage. Firing the furnace, Wm Mackey was injured by cinders and soot while the blaze from kindling papers was extinguished without further damage. Top of a small upright boiler blew upward through the wash room floor striking the office ceiling.
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Durdall
Durdall Hotel
Wm. Mackey
Dreyer buys six Hollstein cattle in Northfield
Dreyer, visiting Northfield Minnesota, purchased six Hollstein cattle from My Shilling, including two cows and a calf. He plans to build a new herd of Holsteins after selling all other stock. The note mentions Idlewild Herd Cure jerseys and Bred Sows for sale by John Wendendorf in Algona, plus a Butter Scotch reference at Taylor's.
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Fenton
Wm. Dreyer
Northfield
Minnesota
Dreyer
Idlewild
John Wellendorf
Algona
Died in a Well Near Fairmont on Wilson Farm
T J Decker of Fairmont was killed while drilling a five inch hole in an old well on the Wilson farm. Gas and sand penetration occurred, a tubing mishap trapped young Bordwell, and despite attempts to rescue Decker succumbed to gas while pumping. Present were H Wilson T J Decker Ed Bordwell Homer Timpe and Franc Claybaugh.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
T. J. Decker
Fairmont
Wilson Farm
Young Bordwell
Decker
Bradwell
Mr. Wilson
H. Wilson
Ed. Bordwell
Homer Timpe
Franc Claybaugh
Taylor and Trade Ads in Algona Newsroom Snippets
Ice cream by Taylor and Taylor's salted peanuts promoted. McEnroe Bros offer seed oats for sale in Algona Re 3 with contact phone 11 on H. Be sure to get Taylor's candies. Two girls sought to learn dressmaking by Mrs. G Wright. LaRue choice Duroc fills bred to an Advance boar by H A Bates.
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McEnroe Bros
Algona, Re. 3
Waanntrerp
LaRue
Duroc
H. A. Bates
Local happenings mix of misfortune and notices
Brennan suffered injuries in a runaway last Sunday with his wagon tongue clipping the team and him being pulled free. East Star and mason’s wives surprised the boys Friday night with baskets of tempting items. A Scrap of Paper premieres March 27 at the opera house. School supporters urged to attend. George Moulton plans an addition to his father’s Seneca township home. Rev. Hutchison to speak on Measure of A Man at the opera house in March via the ladies aid. Jorgenson returns from Emmetsburg to reopen his wagon shop. McCarthy of Anchor Fire Insurance met M O Higengon’s home. Eli Anderson and Miss Tillie Johnson wed last Thursday. H C Schnuer visiting daughter Mrs Lutson. John Knutson quarantined for smallpox. Seed flax for sale from Gilbride Bros. Good oats for sale from John Weltenorf. High dairy butter wanted by Patterson and Son.
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Brennan
Eastern Star
Masons
Opera House
Geo. Moulton
Ledyard
Seneca Township
H. E. Hutchison
Ladies Aid
Flans Jorgenson
Emmetsburg
McCarthy
Ins. Co
M. O. Higengon
Eli Anderson
Tillie Johnson
H. C. Schnuer
R. J. Lutson
John Knutson
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Moone Wonvier
SY Tiaghon
Finnell
Erie
Pacific
Globe
Manila
Teddy
Atlantic
Dewel
Republican Party
Joe Blythe
Burlington
Republican Party of
A. D. Clarke
Robt. Healy
Fort Dodge
Algona Combination Sale CO
Cook & Person
Jno
M. Vinson
Inom, Vinhon, Aucé
Kirschbaums
Re. Kraft Clothing CO
Mrs. Lantry
Mother
Taylor's
Taylor
Sweagity News
Gilbride Bros
John Weltendorf
Patterson & Son
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