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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
2
The article defends box elder and ash as fair contenders, praises the hard maple and elm as top shade trees, and urges uniform shape in exterior rows. It argues taste varies, stresses tree choice shapes a town’s appearance, and calls for public interest in urban greenery.
A Swea City Herald opinion notes the Kossuth county respondent to the Des Moines Register warns the delegation could go begging for a candidate. The piece suggests Abe Funk as a fallback if no other names emerge, predicts a strong contest to secure a nomination rather than block it, and mocks earlier attempts as a sham.
The district faces a split in a 40 vote convention with Clay Palo Alto pairing for one candidate and Dickinson Emmet for another. Kossuth stands alone with 11 votes and could influence the nominating outcome only if a home candidate garners broad support. Deadlocks threaten a rapid scramble as counties seek a mutually satisfactory nominee.
The Fort Dodge Messenger highlights its improved appearance after installing a type setting machine and upgrading press work. Rev. Wiard of the Congregational church notes that Dr. Herron will fill the pulpit, praising the paper’s progress and its stance on free speech amid contemporary debates.
The Bancroft Register printed a copy of a petition addressed to A D Clarke urging him to openly announce as a candidate for state senator. Thirty eight signatures accompany the petition including J A Winkel and Jon Sherman leading democrats, circulated by P M Barstow. Emmetsburg voted the railroad measure last week with 400 for and 22 against, approving right of way for the M and St L. emmetsburg shown growth potential. The state board of control is introducing binding twine in state penitentiaries.
The Cedar Rapids Republican hints that pending questions in Pennaylyatia will cement the name of Mathew Stanley Quay for the long term. The piece criticizes political trickery over honesty amid ongoing partisan debates.
In Swea County, railroad growth shifts convention influence with Buffalo likely to supply about six votes, Fenton's representation evolving under Hank Bailey or Mike Weisbrod, and Love Rock expected to gain an east Peyton precinct. Crystal Lake on the Voath and Northwestern will become a summer resort with a pavilion and a 40 by 80 foot building rising on lake beds. Burt Monitor notes M and G&L grading to start Monday with about sixty workers and a growing influx of outsiders for construction work.
Fort Dodger Messenger recounts Congressman Dolliver buying a load of oats at auction. Auctioneer Geo Patterson sold seed oats in 75 to 100 bushel lots from a lumber wagon to a crowd. Patterson claimed Dolliver won the bid with a nod and Dolliver paid the clerk for the oats he allegedly bought unintentionally.
W d Spurbeck reports a curious pig raising tip involving a barrel, hot water, and hay. A pig brood idea suggests placing newborn pigs in a barrel to keep them warm before returning them to the pen for feeding.
Fragmentary lines describe a soldier’s death and comrades’ reactions. A brave heart remains. a glimpse of tags and memory flickers as the scene shifts between chaos and solemn tribute. The text preserves a solemn, muted portrait of loss and loyalty.
The April board conducts a regular business session appointing road and bridge committees. View reports on grades and bridges across Prairie Creek and surrounding sections, appointing Barton, Weisbrod, Knex, and others to inspect. Tax abatements, bond approvals, and fund transfers are approved, with adjournment set for the following morning.
District records show district numbers 1 through 8 with named trustees and notes. The county auditor and treasurer reports cover January 1 to March 31 amounts, plus contracts with named officials. Resolutions appoint Constable for Hebron and Justice of the Peace for German township, set peddler license fees, approve highway vacation near Cedar Rapids region, authorize quit claim deed to Theo Schumacher, and call for arrest of crossing violations. Public officers’ per diems and mileage were approved for several members.
County board awards attendance contracts for poor relief district by district to physicians across communities. Dr Packard covers Eagle Swea Grant Harrison. Dr Watid covers Springfeld Hebron Ledyard Lincoln. Dr Walters covers Sensa Green iod Ramney Germania. Dr Beans Peters covers Burt Algona Union Oresco Iry iton Finm Oresk. Dr McCoy covers O na No 6 Dr G palate covers Wesley. Dr Bliss covers La Verne Sherman Riverdale. Dr Bowen covers Lotts Greek Whittemore Garfield.
Beware of imitators and offers pressuring you with ifs and promises. Local suppliers claim to undersell all competition in Kossuth County and lure customers with low prices.
New millinery shop reports latest stoles at low prices and invites customers to visit the storefront just south of the courthouse, noting bargains and fresh styles.
An old advertisement claims Dr Vetchon's Anti Diuretic may be worth more than $100 to parents with children who soil bedding from urinary incontinence. It asserts quick relief for all ages and notes the medicine is sold by L A Sheaty, a druggist in Algona, Iowa.
Fragmented rail travel notice advertises personal conducted trips to California. Mentions Northwest region dining and avoiding layovers. Promises low rates with sleeping reservations and printed matter.
Sunday union of several WI churches meets at the ME church Sunday evening to back county Sunday school missions led by Frank G Farr. Program includes a brief year summary: miles traveled 8 851. visits 1 694. 16 schools organized. 58 teachers. 515 scholars. 48 schools visited. 22 rallies. 116 sermons. Farr’s winter evangelical work praised despite lingering illness.
D Chassell of LeMars notes a trend toward Cumming as the Eleventh District shifts sentiment, with newspaper discussions reflecting growing support and opposition to Cummins. Senator Funk cites Emmet and Dickinson counties likely backing Emmet county’s Crime as state senator.
An advertisement touts wood cisterns made from Silieh pine, frost resistant, modeled for long life and soft water. It promotes quick delivery and low prices through Lambert Co and local agents in Algona, with sample bottles and agent names listed amid other lines about property and sidewalk notes.
Fragmented text notes Luzon Amst Hain Kanawha town naming in Amsterdam township and postal department objections due to misreading with similarly spelled towns. It mentions Qull going to Kanawha for stakeout and locating standing business men, plus an ad blurb praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as satisfactory.
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