Algona Editor Attacks Bryan Tramps and Panic Charges
A local editorial denounces pinhead editors and a preacher for attacking William Jennings Bryan and the 1907 to 1908 panic. It notes labor distress, idle workers, and emigration, citing figures from Cincinnati, Cleveland, and San Francisco. The piece compares past panics and mocks political motives amid national economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. DL
Reepublican
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Gail
Europe
Foraker
Cincinnati
BE. D. Brigham
Cleveland
Ohio
Association For Improving
R. F. Culling
Associated Press News
San Francisco
James Watts
G. A. Watts
Seattle
Roosevelt hunting trip satire sparks political debate
The piece mocks Roosevelt's Africa hunt as a public distraction while praising democracy's press stance amid a heated political contest. It targets editorials and claims Bro Wolfe copies Turrell's views, urging originality over secondhand rhetoric and accusing partisan manipulation.
Bank deposit guaranty debated by New York Journal of Commerce
The New York Journal of Commerce and the Springfield Republican weigh in on government backed bank deposits. They argue such a plan would unify banking under supervision, curb unsafe practices, and avoid encouraging wildcat banking, urging Taft to study the issue thoroughly before forming a view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrot Republican
New York Journal of Commerce
Springfield
Parrot Press
Taft
Walsh Banka
Ilinois
Satisfaction for Bryan Campaign Gains and Inds
Mr. Bryan expresses satisfaction with his campaign and the shifting views around income tax railroad regulation tariff reform and independence for the Philippines crediting President Taft. He notes prior criticism has given way to endorsements and urgent action, and cites a republican candidate supporting eventual Philippine independence.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Taft
Philippines
Judd Griggs’s Insight on Politics and Motives
Judd Griggs analyzes motives of major politicians, offering sharp observations on political strategies. The piece highlights how personal agendas influence public policy and leadership decisions in contemporary politics.
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Judd Griggs
Evi
Would the governor call a special session in Porter’s death case
Des Moines Tribune asks the governor a simple yes or no question about whether a Porter death would have prompted a special legislative session. The piece argues the governor’s actions in Porter’s absence favored Democrats and questions political motives behind a 192? session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
Claude R. Porter
William B. Allison
Honor Bright
Allison
Porter
A Simple and Stupid Lie The Corwith Hustler
The Corwith Hustler notes a claim that the Democratic party pushes free trade as always. It frames the idea as a partisan stance and critiques consistency in trade policy rhetoric. The piece uses opinion tone to challenge readers.
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Corwith
Democratic Party
Delegates Named for State Judicial Convention
The Democratic convention at Algona selected delegates for the state judicial convention to be held on the 24th. J. F. Porterfield was elected chairman, E. J. Murtagh secretary. Delegates named include J. W. Sullivan, Ed Kunz, J. J. Sherman, J. A. Robertson, Thos Carmody, John S. Cullen, Henry Dorweiler, W. T. Hall, and E. J. Murtagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
J. F. Porterfield
E. J. Murtagh
J. W. Sullivan
Ed Kunz
J. J. Sherman
J. A. Robertson
Thos, Carmody
John S. Cullen
Henry Dorweiler
W. T. Hall
Local Happenings at Fair Highlight Poultry and Township Wins
The fair drew good crowds despite slim crops and ideal weather. Township exhibits stood out and 8642 regular tickets plus 86 family tickets produced notable gate receipts of 975 dollars. Poultry interests featured six strong breeds raised by C H Lichty of LaVerne, who keeps 600 birds with care, water, and mild disease risks tied to water quality. Mary C Demo, wife of Mason City, is introduced to friends, and Marshal John Switzer bought the Guy Grove residence to move in soon.
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C. H. Lichty
LaVerne
James Wilson
L. P. Ward
Mary C. Demo
Mason City
John Wellendorf
the Courier
John Switzer
Nightwatch
Guy Grove
For Sale Alders Home on North Thorington Street
For sale. The beautiful Ahlers home on North Thorington street is offered at a rare bargain if taken at once. Modern in every way. Terms to suit. Call at residence or see E. J. Murtagh at the County Savings Bank. For sale or trade for a small farm, my residence property in Algona. It consists of an 8 room house and 3 lots. Adres:, A. Maleug, Estherville, Iowa.
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Ahlers
North Thorington Street
Sea E. J. Murtagh
County Savings Bank
Algona
A. Maleug
Estherville
Iowa
Mgr. Horan
Ohio
Michigan
Judge Quarton Trials Sweet Clover Farm Experiment
Judge Quarton plans a field test of sweet clover on his farm southwest of town to gauge its value as stock feed and soil fertilizer. The biennial legume, seed costing about $25 per hundred, is being grown from saved seed with about a bushel secured so far. If successful, the crop could benefit Kossuth County and inspire others to experiment and expand local farming ventures.
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Judge Quarton
Kossuth
Our Mitten Factory at Algona Expands With New Partner
The Algona Courier celebrates the Horan Mitten Factory as the town’s rising industry. Tom Stull has bought an interest and works daily, bringing energy and growth to the business as Sam powers onward with determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Courier
Tom Stull
Sam
Cerro Gordo Faces 12000 Deficit in Health Dept Funds
Mason City Iowa September 6 Cerro Gordo county confronts a 12000 deficit in the health department under the new county health law. The board of supervisors will issue 15000 in bonds at their Monday session to cover the shortfall. The unaided levy is capped at 4 mills and has been reached for years, with recent drain from patients and township cases borne by the county. The county expects legislation to allow township reimbursement in the next session.
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Mason City
Iowa
Cerro Gordo County
Board of Health
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Health Department
Shipments of sheep and cattle to Reece Worden from Omaha
North Kossuth Record reports that nearly a thousand sheep were unloaded here last week, purchased by Messrs P. W. Reece and J. B. Worden during their Omaha trip. Reece bought 510 head and Worden 450, with expectations of profit in the next ninety days. Reece also shipped a car of yearling Herefords.
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North Kossuth
P. W. Reece
J. B. Worden
Omaha
Reeve
Worden
Reece
Court Records and Trial Notices in Drainage and Civil Dockets
The Court records list new cases including M Brown & Co. v A RB Ogren J J Osterbauer v W H Strickler and others with appeals from Drainage District No 4 assessments. Trial notices call for trials next Monday in numerous civil actions such as Louisa McNutt v Daniel Rattray James Breen versus Farrell et al Curtis et al versus Ghas Pooch and Sioux Remedy Co. versus CG B Smith.
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M. Brown & Co
A. RB. Ogren
J. J. Osterbauer
W. H. Strickler
Irwin Phillips Co
A. E. Ogren
Board of Supervisors
Burt J. Thompson
Olevia R. Nicoulin
Z. F
Frank Nicoulin
J.C. Harner
M. P
Louisa McNutt
Daniel Rattray
James Breen
Farrell
Curtis, Et al
Ghas. Pooch
J. A. Armstrong
Jane Mathers
Sioux Remedy Co
CG. B. Smith
M. A. Dexter
J. B. McLaughlin
S. L. Sherman
L. J.wegman
J. A
Chautauqua Joke Leaves Couple With Sick Stomach
A naive couple near Estherville attended a Chautauqua where a merry-go-round became the talk of the town. Returning home the man said the ride was fine until he stepped on it 19 times, which made Julia sick. Also listed: for rent at Peter Young's farm four miles from Sexton and ads for Patterson & Son selling Heintz’s Pure Cider Vinegar for table use.
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Estherville
Chautauqua
Heintz
Patterson & Son
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Ience
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Larvard
Kraft Clothing Co
Mitten
Cerro Gordo
Peter Young
Sexton
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