The Repubalion Excerpt and Political Notes
The piece discusses subscription prices and essays on social issues, Chicago mayoralty coverage by Horton, and Males political shifts. It notes Thomas Reed’s retirement from politics and contends a practical dictatorship is unsuitable. Col. Henderson of Iowa emerges as a likely successor with announced candidacy.
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W. J. Suckow
Algoni Congregational Church
Horton
Chicago News Beareats
Chicago
Reed
Male Haa
New York
Tie
Cothae
Iast
Nicatigua
Congress
Col. Henderson
Iowa
Gold production surge dwarfs free silver platform
Geo E Roberta of the U S Mint argues gold output will outpace combined gold and silver by 1900, enough to fund money needs for the next campaign. The Waterloo Reporter notes mixed editorial fire over senatorial questions, while most people remain unmoved and more concerned with spring.
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Geo. E. Roberta
U. S. Mint
Bryan
Waterloo
Spirits Lake
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Liquid air power debunked as perpetual motion dream
Scientists puncture the optimism about liquid air as a revolutionary power source. President Henry Morton notes Triplar’s claim that producing a gallon of liquid air needs twelve times as much energy as any engine could yield. The scientific world views liquid air as a perpetual motion delusion.
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Henry Morton
Scientific American
Triplar
Senator Quay Acquitted On State Funds Trial
Senator Quay was acquitted by the jury on charges of using state funds. The verdict does not alter public sentiment that he is an important figure for the national Senate. The legislature adjourned without naming a successor, and Governor Stone appointed Quay to serve until the legislature elects. The senate’s precedents oppose acting under such circumstances.
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Quay
United States
National Senate
Stone
Senate
Spirit Lake Beacon Scholar Highlights Supervisor Expense Debate
The Republican quotes point to higher board expenses for the year, noting a comparison of costs across districts. The county committee claims excessive spending while defending essential services, urging restraint and efficiency in fiscal management.
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Spirit Lake
Boards of Supervisors
Bervigg
Shibald Mayoral Campaign Analyzed by Chicago Bureau
A Chicago analysis discusses the Shibald mayoral race focusing on the Harrison victory, the municipal ownership issue, and the impact of independent voters. It notes the streets, franchise questions, and civil service as pivotal factors, with the new council seen as reform-minded.
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Chicago
Harrison
Hia
John P. Altgeld
Municpal
Larrison
Wm. Lorimer
Tanner
ANON
Bisis
Reform Association
Tle
Harrigop
Go Tay
Lasue
Artion Ib
Thossa
Civil Service Administration
Haifisson
Carter
Yerkes
Garter
Jay
Altgeld
Sheet Music Ad and Health Claim Notice
An old printed ad promotes sheet music at teachers prices from DincLey and Puan. It claims Dr. B Detchons Anti Diuretic may be worth over 100 for child bed wetting and incontinence, reportedly curing the trouble for all ages. Sold by L A Sheets druggist in Algona, Iowa. Copy seems dated and fragmentary.
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DincLey & Puan
B. Detchon
L. A. Sheets Drageist
Algona
Towa
Debating Socialism and Public Welfare in Algona
The author defends socialism as a long-standing idea tied to public provision of services. It argues socialism is not universal confiscation but transfer of functions from private to public hands, citing water works, schools, and roads as examples. It notes rising industrial capitalization and monopolies threaten competition, framing socialism as potential remedy while cautioning about outcomes.
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Providence
Algona
Algom Pa
County politics active in race for representative seat
County politics heat up as Republican factions weigh a candidate for state representative. Sam Mayne, with legislative experience, is expected to run and gain backing, while A. A. Brunson is discussed as a possible nominee. Other names circulate but lack clear backing. the field remains flexible until convention.
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Itha
Tiv Geason
Mossuth
A. D. Clarke
Kossuth
Sam. Mayne
Lowa
A. A. Brunson
Brunson
City election candidates vie for public works post and street commissioner
A local election slate includes Jamil Carton for city commission and Fose ter seeking reappointment as superintendent of public works. Other contenders attend a Saturday meeting at Eaves street in anticipation of votes, while candidates for street commissioner include Kuhn and Jim Phillips. Several names from Waterlog and Spring Valley are noted, and concerns about the light plant are raised as voters weigh experience and reliability.
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Sayurs
Cunuau
Abe
Kuhn
Jim Phillips
Worka
Foseter
Spring Valley
Minnesota
Foster
Thig Light Plant
Aew
Sharon
Capital Stock and Local Business Growth Highlight Algona Plan
The article notes a new corporation forming with $50,000 capital stock and papers being prepared. It cites Algona’s potential as a distributing center, a wholesale grocery project, and signals for investment, plus real estate listings and loans on town property and farms at favorable rates.
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Algo
Algon
Institutio
Calkina
Com
Cial
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Starr & Haggard
Shibald
Geo
Howro
Hawa Bureau
Sherburn
Estherville
Spencer
Storm Laks
United States Senate
Huay
Wsorands, Dinghey & Pues
Guru
Otto Falkenhainer
Red Front
Potatogs
Taylor's
Farma
Tiros. Fy. Coogi
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