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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
2
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A Republican delegate convention for Kossuth county will meet at the court house in Algona on Friday September 13 1901 to nominate candidates for treasurer sheriff superintendent coroner surveyor and a supervisor in the 6th district if needed. Delegates are apportioned by precinct with one at large per precinct and one extra for each 25 votes or major fraction of votes for McKinley.
Cresco township Republicans meet at the J B Jones schoolhouse on September 6 at 7 p.m. to choose five delegates for the September 13 county convention. Various wards and areas hold caucuses September 4 to September 7 at designated places with committee men named. Consensus centers on electing delegates and timing across locations.
The Democratic delegates return from the Iowa convention in a despondent mood over the Kansas City platform. Conservatives won a minority report on Bryanism but the populists secure the floor majority, signaling continued control of fusionists. The party lines focus on state issues for the coming campaign while free silver factions show mixed belief among Iowa Democrats.
The piece argues state issues must share attention with national matters as Iowa voters head to the polls. It notes two U S Senate seats from Iowa in play, shaping upper-house representation, and says the GOP will broaden focus beyond local option to cover wide topics, resisting state-issue dominance.
The Des Moines Register notes farmers across the state are actively baling oat straw to satisfy a strong market demand. The straw is brighter, cleaner, nutritionally richer, shorter, and rust free, with towns like Algona seeking supply. Dr. Bowen of Allamakee will not seek re election, likely clearing the path for Waton or Mitchell for the speakership.
The piece reports Hat's talk in Des Moines about a heated county contest and alleged gerry mandates, asserting Kunz won by 400, then correcting to a 12 vote majority. It criticizes the Capital for bias and defends Pettibone’s repeated electoral pursuits as proper political ambition.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a candidate for sheriff in Kossuth county and references a Republican county convention. It includes phrases like Patterson & Son as agents and a local eye care specialist. Details are garbled with many errors and unclear event specifics.
The La Verne News outlines W H Raney as Republican candidate for sheriff with Willis Wall already qualified for constable. Raney, a Kossuth county native from Irvington township and longtime La Verne resident, is praised as a good citizen and capable official and would likely win broad southern county support if nominated and elected. The piece notes the county has not had a candidate for several years besides a county attorney and county supervisor from La Verne remains the only such office holder.
The Republican state central committee organized last Friday with Robert A. H. Spence of Mt. Ayr as chairman J. J. Witsen of Des Moines as vice chair Chas W Phillips of the second district as secretary and W Phillips R H Spence J E Bruce and B R W Clayton as executive committee.
Emmetsburg Reporter notes Judge Conner and his family from Dennison spent a week at the Inn on Lake Okoboji. Monday Mrs. Conner tried fishing and by 2 o clock had landed 13 fine pike, while others a boat away failed to catch a single ash. It remains unclear if luck or skill gave her edge.
The county Republican convention will be held Friday, September 13, 1901. All officers are holdovers except the sheriff, with a friendly contest likely. A pre-convention canvass shows Republican goodwill and aims to turn the gathering into a reunion and love toast to heal bitterness from the last convention. Home talent speakers are hoped to add to the warmth.
Chairman Dick inson calls the Republican county convention on September 18 to nominate sheriff candidates who may require several ballots to decide the nominee while other offices likely go to acclamation.
The Iowa Democratic platform adopted August 21 1901 reaffirms national aims from Kansas City 1900 and focuses on state issues. It calls for tax equalization across corporate and individual property, repeal of mole laws, local option law, abolition of state printed offices, and contracting state supplies to the lowest responsible bidder.
Fragmented OCR text shows travel deal references with low fares and multiple chaotic words. Likely notes promotional sights about excursions, rates, and agents, but readable facts are minimal. Entities include Northwestern, Ham, Bee Agents, and Cleveland as possibly mentioned names. No clear date, place, or concrete offer details emerge.
The Algona baseball club finished the season at Lexington Park in St Paul last Sunday after a disputed game with Litchfield. A contentious finish left Algona scoreless until the ninth inning when Litchfield scored on an error. Umpire calls and crowd reactions sparked controversy over whether the field was properly altered and whether the game should have been completed. Jones starred for Algona, who finished with near-record play though disbanded to cut losses. Webster City won the Iowa Falls tourney, with Manson second, Mason City third, and Algona fourth. Algona later split games with Manson and faced rain interruptions at Laurens.
Emmetsburg creamery reports July milk intake of 708990 pounds with 3.94 test and 4.44 yield, milk price 76.8 average. expenses 829.08 and churn rise 15.7 percent. Deputy game warden cracks down on out of season shooting. hunters warned to wait for open season. Des Moines convention reaffirms Kansas City platform with 66 to 1 vote amid Iowa Democratic scene.
Boone Republican argues laziness is molded by training and environment not heredity. Country boys learn to work from youth, applying discipline to any task from shining shoes to farming or trades. Small cities fill with shiftless men who never learn the value of work, weakening civilization.
A fragmentary review notes a revival of the Wanderlog Jawists, highlighting early works and authors such as Salathiel by Gao and Hur Genera Wi. It mentions Eugene Sye's masterpiece and The Prince of Indig, with references to Croly and Aidoo, set against a New York literary scene.
In this county the Fenton Reporter notes pears crop is well pleased with yields. Oats tufted from 60 to 80 bushels per acre. Hay looks to meet average. Farmers delivered part of their goal at the elevator direct from the threshing, with some flax reaching 800 bushels sold for 1.40 per bushel. Despite heat and drought, Kossuth County stands strong in agriculture.
Reports circulated last week about William Peck of Butt, a respected early settler, alleged blindness and a paralysis stroke. The Butt Monitor notes Peck had eye trouble, but later reports say the illness is less serious and his vision is improving. local friends will be relieved. Also includes travel fare details to Cleveland and Buffalo with boat and rail options and return limits.
Special train excursion offered by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for August 1 and September 1 trips to Spirit Lake and Okoboji. Depart Algona 4 50 p m on Sunday September 1 with return at 6 20 p m. Includes grand concert at 1 30 p m and baseball at 2 20 p m for excursion ticket holders. Five excursion steamers operate on Okoboji Lake with 25 cent ground stand admission. Round trip from Algona 1.00? newspaper text unclear. Tickets available from the railroad ticket agent at 48we.
LE. E. Beary requests readers to place piano tuning orders with B. G. Bowyer, indicating a local service notice in the paper.
The Friday game at the far grounds features the north and south sides in a 4 7 inning match. Umpire Dogg y Woody, with Mar tur gh and Tremain as key players, and North side captain O C Call, promise a lively contest. Admission 25 cents, with a Bank partner promo included.
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