Algona Politicians Mocked and Public Figures Queried
A column defends fair reporting and questions who counts as Algona politicians. It names local officials from Burt Swea City Cresco Bancroft Titonka Ledyard and questions their Algona ties. It cites W S Griggs on aging public servants and notes a University of Ohio toxin study promising diphtheria relief. An anti Japanese riot in Vancouver strains UK Japan ties. International Harvester in Austin pleads guilty to tax violations, pays 36000 fine and accepts a perpetual injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Algona Palit Zoez
Courmier
Algona
Clerr
Swea
Recorder
Cresco
Titonica
Ledyard
Ab’ Gona
Griggs
Cummins
Mr. Griggs
International Harvester Company
Austin
Texay
Texas
What is a Republican
A Sioux City Journal inquiry defines a Republican as a party loyalist to Democrats on general principles, then notes two Cummins-style variants. One group contains Democrats seeking offices, while the other includes Republicans who shifted to Democratic ideas but hide their change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Sioux City Journal
Kossuth County Fair a Great Success and Busy
The Kossuth County Fair closed amidst high praise for weather, exhibits, and crowds. Swine exhibits led by C. M. Christenson of Hancock County wowed attendees, with horses, corn and floral halls drawing steady interest. The new amphitheater, a centerpiece at 202 feet long and seating 2259, cost 4500 dollars and boosted the fair’s prestige as firms like Bancroft Tile and Cement, Algona Milling, and local merchants showcased products. Attendance surged with crowds arriving by train from the north, and performances by Lotts Creek and Ringsted bands plus a German military band delighted visitors. The paper notes the fair’s favorable finances and anticipates strong turnout for today’s final events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
C. M. Christenson
Hancock County
Floral Hall
Emmetsburg
Lone Rock
Emmersburg
W. M. Burke
Geo. Boyle
Iowa
Jo Frankl
Algona
Joe
Tom Hilsborough
Swine J
Lotts Creek
Ringsted
Benedict
Whittemore
Penton
Fenton
Farley
J. Thompson
Col. Boyle
Sparks Brog
The Real Reland of the Irish People Noted Emigrant Trends
From the New York Sun this piece argues the Irish mass stereotype is misleading, praising global Irish hard work while condemning home hardship. It cites 1841 and 1901 populations, emigration draining Ireland, and rising taxation. It notes lower birth rates, asks why Ireland’s birth rate now ranks among the world’s lowest outside France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
America
France
Sensations at West Bend Shock Local Nerves
West Bend residents report several salacious incidents including a case against Frank Minger, an old resident, for assault on a thirteen year old orphan girl. The girl’s nervous testimony led to Minger’s discharge, with talk of grand jury action. A separate seduction case involving a married Dunkard church member also unsettles the community. The piece notes a China-like punishment analogy and grumbles about communal shaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Frank Minger
Minger
Emmetsburg
Squire Keightly
Dunkard Church
China
A Good Man For Titonka
Titonka news notes Prof. J J Cosgrove has accepted the principalship at Litonka schools for the coming year but, after consideration, remains in Kossuth county to lead the local school, seen as a strong choice to satisfy Director Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Vopie
J. J. Cosgrove
Litonka
Royal
Iowa
Kossuth
Nelson
Farewell Sermons for Ministry Closure Next Sabbath
The message outlines two farewell sermons with the morning topic What is Your Life and an evening theme soupy Kingdo First with special music. C I Spray is welcomed to the service as part of the farewell notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soupy Kingdo
C. I. Spray
Des Moines Register and Leader Subscriptions Offer
Des Moines readers are invited to subscribe to the Des Moines Register and Leader with daily delivery excluding Sundays for $1 or daily and Sunday for $1.50, valid until January 1, 1908. The paper touts Iowa news coverage and Ding’s cartoons, urging prompt remittance to secure the special price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Iowa
Des Moines
The
Courier
Be sure to get Taylor's candies and loan offer
A terse notice lists money to loan at five percent from A. D. Clarke & Co and a sale or rent offer for the old J. R. Dutton farm of 160 acres in Cresco township near Alona. Also indicates a stray four yearling steer taken in about two months and to call for the animal to pay charges.
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C. H. Taylor
Oman
Miss White
J. Leibenstein
Whittemore
J. W. Robinson
Petterson
Blierson
J. R. Dutton
Cresco Township
Alona
C. J. Dutton
Algona
Ole Johnson
Plum Creek
A.D, Clarke
Prey
Onwan
Presa
Dany
Ouahler
Gro
L. Galbralth
Inp Santer
Atfatre
Kossuth Co
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Algena
Hinchon & Finnell
Greepe
Algoma Politiciens
University of Ohio
Elysie
Vancouver
B. C
Great Britain
Japan
Vic Jr
Strickler
Vizantz
Bluck Manager
Maud
Vic
Walter Wood
Liberty
Corey
Laura King
Harry Watson
Red Ribbon
Kelly
Doc
Robinson
Mollie
Jorgenson
Brown Bess
Johnson
Doc Close
Bancroft Tile and Cement Company
Bancroft Boys
Algona Milling & Grain Co
McDonald
Wm. C. Steele
John Mesing
J.B. Laird
A. Parsons
TaDine
McCorkle
Spurbeck - Lambert
John Lamath
John
E. Lichty
Luverne
Northwestern
M. EL
Algona Auto Boys
North America
Socrat
Reland
New York Sun
Kraft Clothing Co
Puty
Kirschbaum
Joe Misvacu
Titonka
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Talaom
Louit
Arreve
Funn
WU Lin
A. D. Clarke & CO
Taylor
Allivan & Menation
Attorneys AT Law
Attorney AT Law
L. Bonard
Algona State Bank
I. C.P Harrington
Dickinson
M. Galbraith
John Galbraith
Algona, Ta
Benbrice
Ancoxa Hospital
E. & F. Drug Store
Cc. D. Fellows
Hesse Block
East Call
W Fraser
Gay
Rist
D. D
EK Guarter
Whign
Devereaux
Met Ist
R E
Sayers
W.H. Ingham
Theo
Chrischilles
Algone State Bank
Ings Bank
Bulla Drutty Sud
A. E. J. Murtagh
0. B. Hutchins
Preg
LE. Dodge
Asst
Mreclore
Win
Dads
Gilmore Gardner Cow
Gud
Paternon
McMubon
Ivan
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