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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
2
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The Atwood candidate FF W Dingley, a longtime resident, is nominated by a Democratic convention to run for legislature, argued by editors as a liberal Republican pick to oppose monopoly friendly tariffs. Other candidates include J H Duon for treasurer and W E McDonald for sheriff with broad local support.
A controversial maneuver in the Bremer Butler senatorial district is described as the most corrupt political action in Kossuth, with claims that Butler earned 13 delegates and Bremer 10 in the Republican race. The report labels the effort swnv action and hints at broader party manipulation.
A summary of the announced Republican candidates including M. F. Randall as treasurer and county recorder for six years, Sparks of Bancroft for sheriff, Belknapp of Portland for superintendent, Lilly for surveyor, Packard of Titonka for coroner, and Joseph Cosgrove of Wesley for supervisor. The piece notes public skepticism about long tenure in the supervisor role and comments on candidate backgrounds.
MIR, RANKIN'S MISSION describes Mr Rankin the noted orator speaking at the Methodist church and in the armory about a proposed liquor enforcement scheme. He proposes dividing the state into districts with governors appointing marshals and deputies to enforce all laws, likening them to inspectors though lacking defined procedures.
The text argues against a proposed law to employ Abrams as a detective and spy on the state payroll. It notes Abrams has served as a spy without clear productivity, urges relying on existing Aquor question and dipsomania law, and criticizes agitators like Mr Rankin for stirring controversy while temperance progress continues.
The piece argues that united press exposure shattered rotten life and accident insurers, naming Curtis and the Chicago Record-Herald as catalysts. It claims lawyers manipulated law and legislators while the church was unaware, and credits publicity with ending their business. It advocates a less partisan, more independent press to enhance impact.
Disturbances rise among Northwestern station agents as operators' union pushes for higher wages. The N W road halted telegraphic service at small stations and removed Plum Creek and Lone Rock operators. A August 3 conference between unions and railroads continues, but more jobs may be lost.
We publish today the opening speech of J. B. Sullivan, democratic candidate for governor. The speech is presented as a strong, principled address by a candidate who does not expect to win but will labor for what he regards as sound political theory.
The Upper Des Moines-Republican responds to Starr arguing tariffs do not raise home wheat prices. It contends world prices are set by Liverpool, not domestic margins, noting Canadian wheat and U S surplus interact globally. Removing the tariff could aid milling and shipping interests without harming anyone.
Editor Starr cites Canada’s rapid mill development and a predicted rise of Winnipeg as a major milling center within twenty five years, arguing that Republican factions need harmonization and prudent revising of protection and free trade stances. The piece contrasts east protection with west free trade and criticizes boastful ancestral pride.
Local team the Brownies remain dominant winning 8 of 9 and setting a season record. They’re booked through October 6 with remaining schedule featuring Winnipeg and Colorado Springs for the western championship. Upcoming games include Sept 19 20 in St Paul and other dates across Iowa.
The ad touts watches as perfect timepieces that combine utility with beauty. It asserts the cases are beautiful and movements accurate, claiming they will please buyers seeking quality and value. It invites customers to view and learn why these watches are good and affordably priced. It also notes latest styles for goth ladies and gentlemen.
The large Democratic convention in the county drew 112 delegates and elected leaders for district and county posts. W. T. Giddings and Frank Van Erdewyk led the Third District, J. H. Sherid an became secretary, and F. W. Dingley was named as a candidate for the legislature. J. H. Dunn won the nomination for treasurer, W. E. McDonald for sheriff, O. C. McChesney for superintendent, and John Martin for surveyor, with the county chairman authorized to fill vacancies.
Frank Spiker, a Milwaukee area resident and railroad section worker, devised a potation scheme against neighbor John Sifert. He lied about two sacks of potatoes and traded them to James Patterson for groceries, keeping only 50 cents for his wife to attend the fair. Patterson delivered the two sacks but found only wagon tracks when Sifert sought his produce. Investigations traced the culprit to James Patterson.
A constable was dispatched to Mr. Spiker who confessed and furnished an order on the railroad company for the price of the potatoes and the constable’s fees. The case concluded with Spiker’s relatively light exposure given the circumstances.
A Democrat caucus elected J. Sherman as committeeman and named county convention delegates Chris Merck J. J. Mangold J. J. Anderson and Geo. E. Butterfield. The Republican gathering was brief with delegates Olof Pearson A L Anderson A T Wherry J B Bengtson Join Cain and Q C Eckholm backing OU H Rosenberg for treasurer as the convention looms today.
The article forecasts stormy weather from September 9 to 11 with very high temperatures followed by possible frost as electrical storms approach. A period of unsettled, threatening storms is predicted September 14 to 19, with central periods September 20 to 28 and a final storm run September 25 to 30. A northwest high barometer will bring autumnal winds and frost in northern and central states, likely by October’s start.
A dense page of advertisements showing money to loan at 5 percent by A D Clarke & Co, along with multiple store notices about closing on Sept 22 23 and Oct 1. Local merchants promote coal, live poultry, eggs butter potatoes prices, shoe sales, farm rental, and watch repair. The County Savings Bank advertises 4 percent compound interest on savings accounts with deposits from 1.00, plus a booklet offer.
Patterson and Son advertise 16 cent eyrys and services of J. G. Bertrand for osteopathy, treating acute and chronic diseases. They promise prompt calls, free consultation, and list hours 10 to 2 and 2 to 4 from their Heise block location.
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