Dollar Christmas Fund appeal for Belgian relief grows
Algona residents are urged to donate to the Dollar Christmas Fund for homeless Belgians, with Henry Clews of New York backing the drive and local efforts including a tag day planned by Mayor Wadsworth. The piece notes past American generosity, cites Dr Keneffick for $10, and calls for broad support to aid refugees amid wartime Europe.
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Henry Clews
New York
Dollar
Tappen Os
Europe
America
Kossuth
Sweden
India
Courier
Economic Club of
Algona
Kenefick
War’s Progress and Endurance in the Great European Conflict
The article argues that World War I is a war of attrition across long fronts where fleets and flying machines prevent rapid movements. It notes the Allies’ greater resources may decide the outcome, and cites surprise at German advances toward Paris. It portrays the war as a prolonged, resource-driven struggle rather than decisive battles.
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Calais
France
England
Germany
United States
Sioux City
Frank J. Cannon
Uran
America
Star of Empire
Washington
Europe
Alsace
Lorraine
Servia
Bosnia
Herzgovina
Austria
Prescent
Paria
Gerand
Paris
Did they pull plant shutdowns to discredit tariff law
William J. Bryan warns that protected manufacturers paused or cut work before the election to stir opposition to the tariff. He says the election showed a Progressive vote slump and that Republicans, including Penrose and Cannon, will carry the party forward. He predicts protection will endure and American industry has a chance to thrive.
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Bryan
SIM Wa
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Democratc
Democratic Party
Cannon
Penrose
Barnes
Ringsters
Wm. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Penrosa
Senate
House
California Ballot Patches a Wet Statewide Vote Snapshot
A historical column describes California going wet in a late election and outlines the ballot's 48 propositions covering prohibition, taxation, public utilities, education, building bonds, and municipal charters. It notes the long, detailed ballot and urges citizen duty amid dense reform questions.
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California
Towa
Kansas
J.T. Chrischilles
I. H. Vesper
Verndale
Iowa
William J. Carr
J. Nelson Nevins
Patrick H. Quinn
Rupert B. Turnbull
Georges. Yarnall
Water Commission
University of California
Alameda County
Assembly
Railroad Commission
United States
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Francisco Harbor
Californias voter pamphlet and the Bryan letters clash
State publication aims to explain the voter and leaves readers perplexed. Letters from Des Moines defend Bryan amid attacks as Iowa and California temperaments clash. Bank reforms ease finance fears. trade with Europe booms. factories stay busy and money loosens. National prospects look good.
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Secretary of State
Glendale City
Packing House
S. W. Cor
Glendale
Lomita Ave
Iowa
California
Bryan
Register and Leader
H. C Evans
Des Moines
J. W. Reynolds
Democratic State Central Committee
Europe
Revolution in Brazil forces imperial family to flee to Portugal
The Courier reports a dramatic Brazilian upheaval as Dom Pedro II and his family abandon the empire for Portugal. The event shocks the world. the former emperor had been guaranteed protection and supplied with funds prior to departure.
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the Courier
Brazil
Dom Pedro
Themperor
Portugal
Local notes and moves in Kossuth and surrounding areas
A roundup of local life items including gifts and incomes for residents, jurors and students, church work, family news, and community movements. Mentions Paul Corweiler, Edith Call, Long the pastor, Watt Jones, Lantry, Middleton, Singleton, and school board plans. Cattle shipments to Liverpool, Des Moines tax lists, and departures to Washington state. Local visits to Bancroft wrap the brief.
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Normal School Board of
Truateea
Col. J. M. Comstock
H. C. McCoy
Gee. C. Call
GC. L. Lund
Ready For School Supplies Sale Ad
Ready for school assist caption urges early purchase of books and supplies this week to avoid rush. It promises plentiful stock and low prices on tablets pencils erasers inks pens rulers crayons and a full line of Moore's Non Leakable Fountain Pens.
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Moore
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Algona Couvier
Hinchon & Finnell
Wadsworth
Aes
Paul Corweiler
Fort Dodge
Edith Call
Evanston
The
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Long
Elmore
Watt Jones
Mr. Lantry
Chicago
Mr. Middleton
the Tennant
St. Paul
Mr. Singleton
Liverpool
Steamboat Rock
A. A. Noyes
C. N
Oliver
Polk County
Des Moines Register
Col. Spencer
Washington State
R. H. Miller Drugeist and Jeweler
Rist
Rist’s
Gordon
Fiene
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