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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1898
Page
2
Milton Starr lists subscription rates for the Aigo Republican with options for One Year in Advance Six Months and Three Months pricing. The brief notice repeats author and rate figures, reflecting a period newspaper ad style.
A collage of candidate announcements for county offices from various towns names Tad Julian for clerk M I P W Havier for auditor J V Swertine for county attorney Frank E Allen for recorder and others, all declaring runs subject to Republican county convention in towns including Union Swea City Ledyard and Grundy. The notices reflect party unity and local support while noting dates in 1880s era.
Union township holds caucus to elect delegates to county convention at Center school on Friday September 2 from 7 to 9 pm with township officers to be nominated. Irvington Floyd school house hosts August 31 from 2 to 5 pm for delegates and officers. Sexton precinct sets September 4 at the hall from 6 to 7:30 pm for delegates. Garfield Martin Bonstetter school house September 6 at 7 pm with delegates elected and township officers named. Hebron Matthews school house No 2 September 7 at 4 pm. Rivenvale Stewart school house September 8 from 4 to 7 pm. Cresco J B Jones school house September 2 from 7 to 9 pm for township officers. Third Ward Algona Normal building September 2 from 7 to 9 pm. First Ward Algona Nycum’s office September 2 from 7 to 9 pm. Second Ward Algona Wigwam September 2 from 7 to 9 pm.
Political notes announce Col John Hay will replace Secretary Day in McKinley's cabinet. Hay studied law in Lincoln's office, served as private secretary and biographer to Lincoln, edited the New York Tribune, and was assistant secretary of state under Hayes. He is deemed experienced and capable to fill the role. Secretary Day departs with a strong reputation for his tenure.
The Republican notes a rapid shift in coverage from isolated criticism to broad denunciation of hospital and camp conditions across the war department. It cites ongoing failures at Chickamauga and Ft McPherson, claims of heartlessness, and worsening sanitation as sickness rises. The piece argues that Camp Thomas is deemed unsuitable, with deterioration tied to rains and crowding, and reflects on missed opportunities with the 52d regiment bound for Porto Rico.
The article notes increased sickness at the camp and defends Gov Shaw against criticism tied to an alleged interview. It states his visit occurred as the regiment was bound for Porto Rico, but with peace in Washington he urged a camp move. Upon return he telegraphed for Des Moines deployment. likely muster-out soon.
Swen City Herald notes Algona schoolhouse bonds sold to First National Bank of Chicago at par. The Wesley Reporter predicts a mortgage paying year with farmers freed from debt, enabling a fresh start and renewed resolve to meet obligations.
Pocthontas Record praises Judge Quarton for a strong bench record with 17 of 32 cases sustained, 12 reversed, 1 modified, and 1 dismissed. The piece asserts his standing among the oldest judges in the state and contrasts him with younger judges, noting the district’s top comparisons to experienced jurists.
A.D. Clarke declares he will not support Swetting and will not vote for him if nominated. A prominent Republican prophesies Democrats will fill the courthouse after January amid Algon factional fights. The Herald teased Clarke about Swetting’s attorney candidacy a couple of weeks ago.
C A Erickson of Swea township visited Swea City yesterday bringing Dutchess and Wealthy apples from his orchard. The fruit is praised as among the finest and shows Kos suth county soil yields quality apples with proper care. One tree bears so heavily that limbs are propped and fruit thinned to prevent damage. The writer suggests Claus would likewise care for the supervisor’s office as well as the orchard.
At the depot last Friday evening the body of Mrs. Baldwin, burned to death, was placed in the express car as her husband and three motherless children prepared to depart for Rockford Illinois. A sister of the deceased from Ruthven fainted on seeing the grieving family, drawing tears and sympathy from fellow passengers.
A new Sab bath school superintendent at Washington church urges children to sing a war song marching like soldiers of the Lord his dramatic object lesson ends with the children following him down the aisle while he leads the fervent chorus See the mighty host advancing Satan leading on The note captures a vivid church scene from the Washington Post style reporting and the odd blend of religious zeal and parade like conduct.
Lee Richardson, top American fancy bicyclist, will headline daily at the county fair. Secured by six fairs in the circuit including Kossuth, the costly act aims to draw wide interest. Richardson challenges any world rival for 8000, a wager that remains open. Ballon ascension and other novelties are being planned to surpass past exhibitions.
A severe storm past Friday night and Saturday morning wreaked havoc across northern Iowa. Algona saw no major damage but heavy rain and wind toppled tree limbs and disrupted phone service. Across Dickinson County farms lost windmills and grain stacks were ruined while a couple died near Spirit Lake. The West Bend area faced severe damage with many taking shelter in caves.
Milwaukee plans round trip train tickets from Algona to Cincinnati for the National Encampment G A I from September 5 to 10 at 16.75 dollars. A second offer covers the Grand Encampment Knights of Pything and Supreme Grand Lodge in Indianapolis from August 92 to September 10 at 16.56 dollars. Commercial Travelers Day features the Mississippi Exposition in Omaha on September 12 with tickets on September 12-23 for 8.90 dollars via the Milwaukee line.
An assortment of informal notices and ads from Grove & Bon's includes housework help wanted, a feature on Nice Moore's Early Grapes, and a promotion for water sets and glassware. Also listed are residency proximity to J B Winkel's sewing machine office, Irene Ward, and a Republican State Convention travel detail with round trip fare.
Congressman J. Dolliver will deliver the address at the Old Settlers Picnic to be held Saturday September 3 at the Fair Grounds. Geo. C. Call is president and BE Blackford secretary. events include a basket dinner and an all day program with band music and vocal selections.
Station Agent F H Vesper of the Northwestern travels to New York state with wife and daughter Oliia to attend the National Ticket Agents convention on September 13 and join a lakes excursion. Geo W Tathway will handle the station in his absence. Local ministers from Lava Manila and Algona district conference attend events. Camp Cuba Libre illness of Chaplain O H Mason noted. Others visitings include Mr and Mrs Stacy, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Sterzbach, Go v Shaw discussions at Ames, and various regional trips and hospitalities in Kossuth and surrounding towns.
Misses Maud Dixson and Emma Whitman visit from Des Moines for a couple weeks with friends. Mrs Garfield returns with cousin Miss Garfield from near Chicago. Mrs F C Delano and daughters Grace and Ruth of South Chicago stay at the Drake home. Will Ladendorff returns from Wisconsin. Mrs G L Garrett visits from Union Township with sister Mrs D D Shane of Winfield Kansas.
A sober group of boys and anxious parents gathered at Justice Clarke's court Monday over misdeeds in new houses on State and Thorington streets. They confessed to vandalism including pouring paint into a keg of nails and pulling off insulators from wiring, with pipes and plumbing fixtures vandalized. Water was left running in a basement causing mess. authorities weighed sending some to reform school.
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