Wolfe Sees A New Light On County Politics
In Algona the county political process is described as a back room affair where outsiders are unaware until decisions are made. The piece notes independent journalism, cautions on resolutions, and suggests Bro. Wolfe should pursue honest independence and support the better man, while reflecting on past voting behavior and future expectations.
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Algona
Josh Billings
Bro. Wolfe
Bro
Wolfe
Courier
Holmes and Quarton
Hutchins
Bowyer
Taft and the Farmers show western voices in plea against reciprocity
A North Dakota farmers delegation visited Washington to urge Taft against Canadian reciprocity. Despite their efforts the piece suggests little impact, noting cultural and political divides between eastern demand for cheaper bread and western farming interests. It quotes Taft defending the treaty and stressing personal political fortunes should not influence policy.
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North Dakota
Washington, D.C
Mr. Taft
Congress
Washington
Prairie States
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Illinois
Taft
United States
New York
North Dakotas
A Peck of Trouble in Hanwell Kansas
In Hanwell Kansas a mayor and a five member city council clash over governance and appointments. Mayor Mrs Wilson defies the council by refusing to accept a messenger delivery and objects to a proposed appointment. The dispute signals a broader struggle between progress and reaction in a town of 260 people.
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Hanwell
Kansas
Hamewell
Wilson
Rose Osborn
City Friction Rises Over Cartoon Post on Woman Suffrage
In Hunnewell Kansas a council member Mr F J Lander displayed a cartoon titled A British View of Woman Suffrage on his shop window. The mayor ordered Marshal Osborn to remove it, angering supporters of progress and prompting calls to curb the councilors.
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F. J. Lander
Marshal Osborn
Kansas
Hunnewell
Compliments From Contemporaries on Courier's Twenty-Fifth Year
Several editorial friends praised the Courier on its twenty-fifth year under current management. The notes acknowledge generosity in praise and emphasize appreciation for the support shown by colleagues and readers.
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Courier
No Better Weekly in Iowa Honored Editor Hinchon
Emmetsburg Democrat praises Bro. Hinchon for completing 25 years as editor of the Algona Courier. The piece extols the Courier as the best weekly in Iowa and hopes Hinchon continues to direct its high editorial standards and dissemination of clean, interesting news.
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Bro. Hinchon
Algona Courier
Iowa
Courier
Hinchon
West
Democrat
Emmetsburg Democrat
Hinchon marks 25 years as Algona Courier editor
John Hinchon celebrates a quarter century at the Algona Courier, noted as a leading Northwest Iowa editor. The tribute recalls the paper’s growth under his leadership and acknowledges debates over his views while praising his role in shaping a strong country newspaper. The piece also discusses local political mentions and editorial positions within Kossuth County.
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John Hinchon
Algona Courier
Northwest
Iowa
Evening Star
Courier
J. W. Hinchon
Algona
Kossuth County
Armstrong Journal
Magner Not a Postmaster in Ringsted Debate
The Burt Monitor notes Senator Allen would face tough odds if Frank P. Woods runs again. Sherman Wood hints at opposition and suggests a hundred men in the tenth district could outperform Woods in next year's primaries.
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Magner
Ringsted
Burt Monitor
Allen
Representative Woods
Bro. Sherwood
Frank P. Woods
Woods
Whittemore Fire Ravages Five Fronts in City Center
GEO, Boyle's column notes Whittemore suffered a major Friday fire starting in the St Nichol as hotel then spreading to Schmidt's implement shop Greighton’s restaurant and other fronts to ruin. Losses reach about 15 000 on buildings with 7 000 insurance plus 10 000 on Elbert farm gear and 2 000 furniture loss for Satchett. The incident marks a 23 block burned in 13 years. Local residents organize a sweeping brigade Monday to curb dust and protect Broad Street. Local figures Fred Frost and family plan to move to Charles City. The column also mentions visits from Lovel LuVerne, John Lamath, Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co, Supervisor Newel, gardener Mike McDowell and real estate interests.
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Whittemore
St. Nicholas Hotel
Schmidt
Greighton
Satchett
Theo
Elbert
Creighton
John Tyler
Joe Flemming
E. Chrischilles
Colten
Henry Geelan
Bill Hilton
Billy Nissen
Broad and
Fourth Street
Dr. Smith
Ernest Leibenatien
Airhearts
Bill
Clark Holdridge
J.M. Farley
Ayeep
Broad Street
Fred Frost
Fred
Charles
Hart-Parr Company
As Lovel
LuVerne
Mark Boyle
Mark
George
John Lamath
Thresher Clip
Tom White
John
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co
Newel
Mike McDowell
Iowa
McDowell
N. L. Cotton
Lone Rock
Cotton
N. L
E. J. van Ness
Monument
Jordan
Carpenters
Masons
Oile and Grease Sellers Promote Bargain Prices
John Bingamen promotes sale of oil and grease at bottom prices, advertising wide range and low costs for customers. The excerpt showcases a promotional pitch with emphasis on affordability and variety amid a bustling market.
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John Bingamen
A Quarter Century Ago From the Courier May 21 1886
Excerpts note Senator Chubb leaving for Des Moines to attend Auditor Brown's impeachment trial and Mr Moffatt’s return from Illinois to nurse his ill mother. Cresco’s S S Potter gains 150000 from a Mexico death and travels with his son to settle the estate. Holmes visits town amid fence talk over Dolliver being a strong congressional hopeful. Peter Purvis lays a grand residence foundation as Algona endures a building boom and rising transient travel. Rutherford house feeds 62. Barney Devine ships eleven railroad stock cars from Irvington. A courthouse railroad meeting elected J R Jones chairman and Milton Starr secretary with G L Dudley outlining a 5 percent tax claim and right of way. A crowd heard varied speeches, and Vaughn moved a 5 percent tax resolution, which passed unanimously.
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Courier
Chubb
Des Moines
Auditor Brown
Lerger
J.’ R. Jones
Milton Starr Negretary
McCoy
G. L. Dudley
Tha ‘Town
Frank Nicoulin
R. H. Spencer
Hyngham
Vaughn
G. Tavid
L.A. Sheetz
Geo. Call
W. Hi
Ingham
A.A. Call
Jay“ Morton
Mr. Vaughn
Mr. Johnson
H.C
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Hinchon & Finnell
Titonka
Kossuth
Geo
Boyle
Whittemore News and Comment
Charles Pooch
North Side
Fisher Bridge
C. O. Bingaman
J. Wellendorf
Rovel i Énaire Front Raye Greaw
Vartar
Neville’s
Choice
J. W. Neville
Mr. Moffatt
Holmes
Dolliver
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Cicero
Peter Purvis
Rutherford House
Barney Devine
Irvington
Bagonge
Priehe
F. S. Norton
Pacific Northwest
Wratha
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Aberdeen
Seattle
St Paul
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