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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
2
Subscriptions rates noted as one year six months and three months while a slate of candidates appears with Philips G. Ferguson Joan Siortley Brick D. Fournson and others for governor lieutenant governor supreme court and superintendent positions.
The Algona Repubican notes irregularities marked several primaries and suggests both Clarke and Cowles factions shared responsibility. The heated dispute surrounding the contest and its charges is seen as fueling further conflict with little constructive outcome.
The instructions explain how to mark ballots to vote for candidates. Do not touch circles for crossovers across tickets. To vote straight ticket, place a cross or mark in the circle at the lead of the chosen ticket.
The Corrina urges Democrats to stay loyal and vote straight, arguing the party is in a minority in state and county and that unity is essential to elect its candidates. It warns that crossing to Cummins would reduce representation and mocks betraying Philips, urging Democrats to support the party ticket despite perceived flaws.
The text argues Democrats must earn liberal Republican backing to have a chance at election. While seeking that support, they should not be criticized. If Democrats act honorably and fulfill their duties, no discord over the outcome is anticipated.
A northern and southernUSTAGE article argues race hatred and violent lynchings. It predicts rising tensions as the colored population grows and calls for government sponsored relocation of African Americans to Liberia or another destination for at least one year.
A fragmentary account describes a small inner circle of Republican managers meeting to discuss the political crisis. The alleged resolutions mockingly suggest fear of public scrutiny, accuse pressure from party bosses, and hint at desperate tactics to salvage control of the Senate rather than offer concrete plans or dates.
The piece criticizes Republican speakers in the county for urging a straight party vote to protect Senators Allison and Dolliver. It cites a Sioux City Journal report predicting a strong Republican majority in Iowa and assumes reelection of the two senators, arguing the tactic treats voters as fools and urging readers to rethink the claim.
A garbled report notes Republicans holding a county majority amid sparse Democratic campaigning. The text references strong GOP presence and waning opposition, with unclear details due to OCR error.
The report lists national figures such as Gov Shaw Cum ming and Senator Dolliver issuing statements or preparing talks, plus others including Conner and O Connell. It notes Mint Director Roberts traveling from Washington toward Kossuth, with a dramatic warning that “the die is cast, and down goes the crew,” signaling intensifying political tension.
The paper argues for Jowles’ election and warns that Henderson’s “Monkey Wrench” and other districts will likely be redrawn to favor Republicans. It notes the Des Moines Leader’s insight on Kossuth politics and mentions consolidation of Dubuque papers into Telegraph-Herald, predicting Algona’s press future.
The name of Robert Luffsehmidt, Democratic candidate for representative of Allamakee county, will appear on the official ballot after a state board reversal. Earlier the board rejected his nomination papers, then admitted them, while local Democrats faced delays in their convention and filed the nomination with the secretary of state. Republicans criticized the delay as a mere technicality.
Voters should place the mark in the square not outside it. The law has loosened over the years but proper marking remains crucial to avoid invalidating votes.
An unclear historical note discusses Bourwar activities and the belief that people should wage a defensive war to spare their forces. It expresses the view that authorities know what is best and will act accordingly, though the fragment leaves many terms garbled and uncertain.
Vague complaints arise about a missed delivery and general dissatisfaction with political speeches. Citizens question how such mistakes happened and discuss perceived suppression and bias in messaging. The fragment mentions Republican discourse and a controversial gray bollulir issue without clear specifics.
A fragment from a periodical discusses sugar consumption projections with duties and revenue estimates, naming American sources and duties. It also mentions local political figures Joe Tlangon, Mrs Hanson, and Mr Dauson in Kossuth county, plus a report on an execution by electricity and a Riverdale political figure Mr Schroeder heading to the same place, with warnings about methods.
A fragment urges every man, especially young men, to support the bright little girl in the upcoming Tuesday election, signaling local sentiment and gendered voting appeal in the period context.
In Adyna a broken marriage between Mr and Mrs O B Kuhn is renewed after legal separation and a cottage dispute. After estrangement and cruel treatment charges, they reconcile with Rev Chipperfield uniting them. A village serenade follows, and the pair celebrate as bride and groom again. The town marks by opening library hours and a whistle cue for the schools.
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