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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

2

Algona Courier Subscription Rates Briefed

Algona Courier lists subscription rates with incomplete figures for one year six months and three months. The notice shows pricing details partially legible and may require confirmation from the office.

How to Vote Instructions for Straight and Mixed Tickets

Voters are told to place a cross in the circle for a straight ticket or mark in the square opposite each name for a mixed ticket. The guidance explains selecting 300 individuals or items as the voting method.

Labor

Republican party loyalty questioned in county political editorial

A recent Advance issue questions loyalty to party lines and defends cross party friendship in county offices. The piece lists current Democratic officials and argues balanced representation prevents one party control, urging voters to value good government over strict partisanship.

Hayes the Advance

Hard coal tariff debate and Moody misstatement

The piece argues that hard coal bears a 67 cent per ton tariff, contradicting Moody’s claim of no tariff. It notes the tariff was added to the Dingley bill after debate, championed by Senator Allison, and opposed by Senators Allen, Jones, and Kyle. It accuses the A. D. M. Rep of silence on the duty.

Madison, Wis Moody Tari Allison Senate Allen Nebraska Jones Arkansas Kyle South Dakota A. D. M. Rep

Baer Compared to King George in Trustee Rhetoric

The piece accuses President Baer of plagiarizing divine right rhetoric from King George III. It parallels historic 1776 colonial rebellion language with Baer’s trustees of Providence line, suggesting Baer uses the same language to defend labor and property interests through Christian gentlemen.

Baer George III George Trustees of Providence

Fourth District Election Drive Endorses Mr Welp

The piece urges residents of the Fourth Supervisor District to elect J B Welp next Tuesday praising him as capable broad minded and fair. It notes a shift to east end representation after nine years with Mr Holts serving nearly continuously.

J. B. Welp Fenton Holts

West End district election clash fuels voter ire

Anonymized opinion pieces urge voters to defeat Jacobson and back Cordingley for auditor. The argument cites alleged tricks at a district convention, calls for high turnout next Tuesday, and praises candidates Frech and Vred. Readers are reminded how to mark the official ballot and to vote with neighbors.

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Voting by marking a cross in a square for each candidate

Instructions explain how to cast a ballot by placing a cross opposite each chosen candidate. The guidance emphasizes simplicity and directs voters to mark all selections with a simple symbol. The text presents no dates or organizations.

A Horse on Tim. LaVerne News, Harrington Visits

Mr Harrington the democratic nominee for auditor spoke in town Saturday with Bro Fin nell of the Courier. They are described as pleasant gentlemen but on the wrong side of the fence for 1902. A sermon at Kunnetburg praised Father Halpin's eloquence and learning, noting his impact on Catholics in Emmetsburg.

LaVerne News Harrington Bro. Finnell The Courier

Local Happenings and Scores From Algona Area

Local notes report Charley and Mrs. Lewis leaving for California with friends. Algona bowling team placed third in a Fort Dodge tournament after facing Denison and Iowa Falls. Fort Dodge led 2678 to 464 in totals. A Humboldt farmer, Carl Underberg, was found dead in a slough. coroner cites accidental drowning after hunting Sunday. Nearby, Geo. Butterfield and party moved cattle and hogs to near Swea City due to feed shortages. Reserved-seat tickets for an entertainment course go on sale at Sheetz on Saturday with numbered cards. Two Austrian Jewish junk dealers were investigated in Bancroft over a bogus sight draft. an agent’s scheme led to the draft, about $200, bank expected recovery from the house’s agent. John Wisen of Irvington caused a ruckus at Campbell hotel, jailed after an attempted knife attack. mayor fines him $10. Local ads list land sales, rental offerings, and farm equipment for sale or rent.

Charley Lewis California Algood Fort Dodge Denison Ft. P Dodge Iowa Falls Carl Underberg Humboldt Tyuor Itis Geo. Butterfield Swea City Win Jensen Algona J. S. Butterfield’s LuVerne Township LuVerne Butterfield LuVerne Butterfield Bancroft Farmers & Traders’ Bank Cedar Rapids Cohenour

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Algona Courier Uinchon & Finnell GEO. Ied Georue Presidest Baer Weisbrod Welph Jacobson West Will Cordingley Party Iines Cordingley J. A. Frech Frankel van Erdewyk W. D. Hinchon Charley Nolte Norman Hart Mr. Potter Tim Kunnetsburg Father Walpin Emmetsburg Father Halpin Assumption Church Sheetz’ Drug Store John Wisen Bob Dutton Irvington Campbell Hotel Mr. Campbell Wisen Campbell Mayor Sayers Wanvrepd J. Hylana B. F. Crose Clara M. Wilson J. J. McCall Wiklsen Buls Frank Reichhoff Kent Elmore Mion Blue Earth City Jas, Taylor Galbraith's Shoe Store Chrischilles & Herbst Annis Castor Monte Carlo Express District Court of the United States Lorena V. Buettie Whittemore Lorena V. Battie Kossuth County Lorena ¥. Buertle Kossuth Lown A. D Apposde W& Trustee C. Raymond Frank Pompe Towa District Court Imy Attowrney Bertia Pompe Gards Neee & Cohenour BR. V. Swetting Money To Lown Bose & Fallows Algona and Iowa Algona Otice Algona State Bank Kennedy Dep’t I. P. Martinaron Dickinson Teeton & Dickinson Geo C. Call's G. A. Cotant Cotant & Cotant Ben, Cotant Real Estace VM. Galbraith John Galbraith Algona, Ia J. Kenefick Algona Store Bank Dodge Street J.gay Town Gull Street G. D. Fellows Helse Block Krot Heise H. Cretzmeyer Jon Galbraith L.rist, D Louis K E. Glasier D. D C. Devereaunx Crown Hoxie Building J. W. EL Kain John Galbruita Block MY E Sayers Sd Hospital Algonou, Ia Farmers Cash Grocery House New York H. H. Hudson Manacen
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