Merchants feud over Republican papers in county race
A lengthy letter from Jory JIlamiveon discusses Republican papers in the county, accusing them of mercenary motives for campaign notices and urging thrifty, principled support. He claims two county offices have Republican candidates, cites primary reform, and advocates restoring party control for temperance Republicans via resubmission of the liquor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt Monitor
Monitor
Holmes
Courier
Republican Party of
Town
Hass
Republcan
Prohibition
Iowa
Jory Jilamiveon
Titanica Topic Attacks Courier Over Health Law Publication
A misinformed review from the Titanica Topic accuses the Courier of bias against the state health board rules requiring township and municipal publication. The Courier says readers gain little from lengthy notices and asserts the law needs clearer provisions and proper compensation for trustee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
State Board of Health
Potter
Cochinn
Cocrier
Waas
Sherman
Wesley News-World
Courcien
Trustees
Boards of Health
Hamilton's Platform for Iowa Governor Campaign
John J. Hamilton, the Republican Prohibition candidate for governor, dispatches printed material to Republican editors in Iowa. The package signals a political platform and messaging strategy likely circulated through partisan channels. The summary notes a targeted outreach effort amid a heated gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hamilton
Iowa
The Power of Mammon and Global Intertwinings
An Algona lecture on corporate interlocks shows Chauncy M. Depew among many directors. Interlaced ownership links nations, making all economies and wars financially connected. War risks cut dividends, bonds and securities fear global entanglements, implying even naval power may be politically shaped by finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
Algona
Chauncy M. Depew
Europe
New York
Public Service
Germany
America
Japan
England
United States
Wall Street
Petition Drives Bipartisan Push to Move Free List Bill
A Democratic member displayed a petition bearing 161 signatures urging Speaker Cannon to recognize a representative to move to suspend the rules and pass a bill expanding the free list. Williams noted two Democrats were unavailable by town and urged Republicans to sign, joking that only thirty signatures were needed to reach a majority. The scene drew applause and banter from both parties as the revivalist impersonation drew laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tical
Cannon
Williams
Congressmen and Post Office Funds Raise Local Debate
A Fort Dodge dispatch reports Congressman Conner pledges at least 125000 for a new post office, while noting past Dolliver appropriations of 875000 and later additions. The piece criticizes lawmakers who leverage treasury funds for local gain, arguing such “congressional rats” hinder reform and equal rights for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Conner
Treasury
United States Treasury
Congress
Fort Dodge
Conner
Dolliver
Boyle for Senator: farmer’s voice over lawyer in Iowa race
The Courier argues Senatorial district should pick Geo. Bi. Boyle over L. E. Francis, praising Boyle’s farming background and interest in agriculture. It urges Kossuth County Republicans to back Boyle on June 2, noting Democrats would likely support him too. Also notes Woodbury County’s term reports thirty-five divorces in thirty-nine days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Bi. Boyle
L. E. Francis
Boyle
Mr. Francis
Mr. Boyle
Iowa
Senate
Francis
Kossuth County
Woodbury County
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE FOR IOWA SENATE SEAT
A Whittemore resident announces candidacy for State Senator in Iowa's 47th District, subject to the Republican primary in June 1908. He pledges to work for Iowa's best interests if nominated and elected, dated February 4, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Whittemore
Candidates for County Supervisor in Second District Primary
A set of notices lists individuals announcing Democratic or Republican runs for County Supervisor in the Second and First Districts ahead of primary days in June 1908. Names include Jon G. Smrrn, C. BE. Hetse, W. A. Patterson, Samuel Steussy, J. Thompson, M. L. Roney, with dates noted as June 2 and June 4.
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Jon G. Smrrn
T Am
C. BE. Hetse
W. A. Patterson
Samuel Steussy
Dist. No
Qf. J. Thompson
Whittemore
Wood pulp tariff debate pits press against tariff reform
A Washington dispatch notes papers once defending tariffs now seek pulp relief as print prices rise. Speakers Cannon and Republican leaders resist freeing wood pulp, despite Democratic pressure led by John Sharp Williams to allow a vote on the Stephena bill for free-list inclusion. In unrelated line, an ad offers Black Langshan eggs at 50 cents per setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Congress
John Sharp Williams
House
Washington
Stephena
Black Lan
Shan
Ompson
Court Grind Follows Busy Week With Probate and Trials
Court progress this week included probate actions for Martha Ta Muse and Louis Mueller, and wills admitted for Corintha Pettibone. Several judgments were entered in civil cases, and the first jury trial, a seduction case, was dismissed after weaknesses in the state's evidence were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ta. Muse
Vinal
Chareed
G. J. Mathers
Capitola Sample
W. H
Alta Penn
Marv Rippentrop
John Wirtjes
S. E. McMahon
Dickinson
Fayville
Werties
Wertjes
Coyle
International Harvester Company
M. L. Hart
LaVerne
Ramos
Gramenz
Ramus
Baptist Progress in Algona Church Reports Bright Year
The Algona Baptist congregation held its annual meeting with a 2:30 business session and 7:30 roll call by retiring clerk Mrs. Chas Taylor. Eighty two members answered. a program followed featuring solos and readings, including Mrs Dawson of Whittemore. The pastor reviewed a strong year and hopeful outlook. officers elected include Clerk Mrs W H Horan Treasurer Dr Morse Deacons John Ureh L A Miner Trustees John Ureh Will Lacy Wm Presnell Dr Morse J W Sampson organist Mrs Belton sick committee Mrs Horan Mrs Lacey Mrs Porterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Taylor
Awson
Whittemore
St. Peter
Baptist Church
Algona
W. H. Horan
Morse
John Ureh
L. A. Miner
Will Lacy
Wm. Presnell
Dr. Morse
J. W. Sampson
Belton
Horan
Lacey
Porterfield
Death of Mrs Joseph Goyette reported in Donnybrook notice
Mrs W I Jenkinson received a letter from her sister Mrs E J Matthews of Donnybrook North Dakota informing of the death of Mrs Matthew's daughter Mrs Joseph Goyette. Florence Matthews born July 16 1890 Hobart Iowa married March 16 1907 Minot North Dakota to Joseph Goyette died April 29 1908 at her home near Tagus North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goyette
W. I. Jenkinson
E. J. Matthews
Donnybrook
N. D
Matthew
Florence Matthews
Hobart
Iowa
Minot
Tagus
A Woman of the West at Bush Temple staged by Vaughan
The Record-Herald notes Father Vaughan's play A Woman of the West with good wholesome tone and a mining camp Christmas midnight mass scene. Annie Mack Berlein, formerly with Harrigan and Hart, will lead. Also ads note White Plymouth Rock eggs for sale and a loan offer at five percent by A D Clarke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Herald
Father Vaughan
Bush Temple
Father I J. Vaughan
Annie Mack Berlein
Messrs
Harrigan and Hart
Local Advertisements and Notices From Irvington Area
To the Public We stock building materials lime stucco cement screen windows doors paints and the best washed nut coal for summer use. Woorporp Wheeler Lumpur Co. Wanted about 25 or 30 head of stock to pasture two and a half miles east of Irvington F E Willson notice I have an stray hog at my place G D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooprorp-Wheeler Lumpur Co
Wan'red
Irvington
F. E. Willson
Iowans in Spokane banquet noted in Courier letter
A Spokane letter from F. M. Curtis describes a banquet organized by Iowa people there with J. M. Comstock as toastmaster and Curtis responding to the toast The Town Legislator The letter also mentions a subscription check for Great Weekly and a remark about local banking procedures comparing them to buying whiskey in Algona
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Spokane
Courier
F. M. Curtis
Iowa
J. M. Comstock
Exchange
Algona
Highest price paid for first class dairy butter
Patterson and Son report the highest price paid for first class dairy butter in today’s market, noting notable competition among buyers and firm demand for premium dairy products in the region.
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Patterson & Son
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Moon Convier
Hinchon & Finnell
Hamilton
Mammon
Tirst
M. L. Roney
Baptist Progress
Rev. Porterfield
Kraft Clothing Co
The
Jas. Taylor
Plymouth Rock
Alice Mann
A. D. Ciarxe & Co
Norice
G. D
A. D. Clarke & Co
Tartay
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