Republican County Convention Calls and Candidate Notices
Republican voters of Kossuth county will convene at the Pours House in Algona at 11 o'clock Friday, Sept 1893, to nominate county officers and transact business. Numerous candidates announce for sheriff, treasurer, superintendent, surveyor, coroner and two supervisors, with delegates apportioned by precinct voting counts and local effort. Governor Shaw appeals for hurricane relief in the West Indies, Porto Rico suffering heavy losses.
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Kossoth County
Pours
Algona
Piinjing
Treasuter
Alsolars
Geo. L. Dobson
Shaw
Lowa
West Indies
Porto Rico
Iowa Relief Urges City Leaders to Aid Distressed Island Population
Gov Shaw appeals to Iowa mayors and county auditors to collect and forward contributions to State Treasurer Kettott in Des Moines. Mayors should form committees to canvass for relief as crops were destroyed and the island population is left destitute.
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Shaw
Iowa
Kettott
Des Moines
McKinley Speaks On Philippine Policy In Ocean Grove
President McKinley outlined a policy for the Philippines emphasizing peace first and government of law and order. He argued the American flag stands for liberty and humanity, not despotism, and that justice should apply equally to all lands under U S jurisdiction. He urged patriotic support for his approach and asked who disagrees with its aims.
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Ocean Grove
McKinley
Philippines
United States
Rico
The
Holloway Unable to Campaign for Sheriff Ahead of Republican Nominating Meeting
G J Holloway will not canvass for sheriff before the Republican county convention due to a need to stay with his diving ponies in the east. He likely will be absent for a month but would accept the nomination if offered and would dedicate his time to office duties if elected, having prior experience as deputy under Mr Stephens. He asks supporters to accept this explanation and will abide by the convention's decision.
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Bancroft Register
G. J. Holloway
Register
Holloway
Stephens
Political Gossip and Campaign Notes in Iowa
The Vimes Republican disputes Des Moines papers claim of Cummins leading by 20. Gear leads in The Times-Republican review with 52 to 42 46 for Cummins. The Iowa Anti-Saloon League plans a fall campaign and to bring Francis Murphy to Iowa. Murphy may aid abstinence efforts, especially among young men. H O Weaver of Wapello county is elected chairman of the Republican state central committee. Democrats urge Bryan for mercy on silver as he insists it remains a national issue. The Union Veterans Union in Des Moines condemns Gov. Shaw over Cal Lincoln’s Spanish War brigadier appointment, while censure would also target McKinley for Wheeler and Lee commands. The Iowa Republican state convention is urged to stop yelling during Dixie. A patriotic tone pervades the piece.
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Vimes-Republican
Des Moines
Cummins
United States
Times-Republican
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Francis Murphy
Iowa
Murphy
Algona
Union
S Union
Gov. Shaw
Cal. Lincoln
McKinley
Joe Wheeler
Fitzhugh Lee
Dixie
Fragmentary Note on Drafting and Private Speech
A cryptic remark suggests an intention to attend or act on the sixteenth, but the speaker’s private comments imply the record is unclear. The overall account remains inconclusive about the exact meaning or outcome of the mentioned speech and overheard exchange.
Candidate A. A. Crose for County Superintendent
A. A. Crose announces candidacy for county superintendent ahead of the Republican convention. He presents himself as a strong contender and seeks party support in the upcoming race.
Modesty in Adams Family Debates Lineage and Color
A Humboldt Independent excerpt recounts George J. Adams tracing his Massachusetts roots to 1640 and comments on Puritan strictness versus current laxity. The writer jokes about Adams being modest and possibly off color while noting editors also claim strong descent from early colonial figures.
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George J. Adams
Massachusettes
Adams
Algona Republican
Massachusetts
Humboldt Independent
Des Moines Courier Quote Sparks Mistaken Victory Claim
A Des Moines report misattributed a Courier statement that implied a 16 to 1 victory claim. The errant note is corrected, noting the Courier denied any such decisive win and clarifying the actual outcome remains unsettled.
Church and Society Notices From Local Churches
Baptist ladies serve dinner and supper at the Armory for Buffalo Bur day. Services at Baptist church Sunday morning. Dr Day discusses A free, but not 4 cheap religion. Evening topic Can we depend upon the bible. Sunday school sociable next Monday. W C T U to meet Celestia Reed Friday for officers and delegates. Presbyterian signal services next Sabbath. First Church of Christ resumes services after vacation with Subject Substance. Congregational church Communion and foreign missions offering. Evening sermon The man with a Big Harvest by the pastor. S C EB topic Helping the pastor.
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Armory
Buffalo
Baptist Church
Woman’s Mission Circle
W.C.T. U
Celestia Reed
Presbyterian Church
Sand Y. P
C. EB
First Church of Christ
Congregational Church
S.C
City Schools Open Monday In Normal Building
City schools commence next Monday with the high school occupying the Normal building until the new structure is ready. Primary pupils new to school may be admitted in the first two weeks per Board rule. Also notices for hard coal sale and horses for spot cash at local businesses.
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N. Spencer
Local Briefs Reflect Busy Week And Meetings
Mrs. T. W. Guibert recovering from illness. Mrs. B. F. Reed and daughter Ruth at Des Moines. Mrs. Geo H. Galbraith travels east for a six month visit. FM Taylor to spend several days this week. A wholesale grocer to be full of goods soon. Methodist ladies to serve dinner and supper Saturday in church dining room. Congregational ladies reorganized with Mrs. O. Simpson president. Woodford of Clear Lake consulting lumber firm officials in town. Institute attendees visit REPUBLICAN office to view newsroom. G A R excursion to Philadelphia departs Friday evening with delegates to steampant. Attendees include Dr. L. C. McCoy and wife, Mrs. Dy Sheets, A. M. Johanson, Jas. Orr, A. Wolfe, Mr. Benjamin, Mr. Belton, Henry Long. Frank Pore joined Bancroft Sunday school convention. readings by Mrs. Sami Mayne, Mr. Owen, Miss Adolphson, A. Hohn. Farr answered questions.
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T. W. Guibert
B. F. Reed
Ruth Aret
Des Moines
Geo
H. Galbraith
Taylor
Congregational Ladies’ Society
Yan
O. Simpson
Woodford
Clear Late
Woodford Wheeler and Tompkins
Briday
Turney
VanErdenk
Philadelphia
Laird
Lowy
L. C. McCoy
Dy. Sheets
A. M. Johanson
Jas, Orr
A. Wolfe
Benjamin
Mr. Belton
Henry Long
Frank Pore
Bancroft
Sami Mayne
Owen
Adolphson
A. Hohn
Mr. Farr
D. A. Haggard
Mason City
Paterson
Ralph
West Bend
E. VY. Swetting
Estherville
Mary Kain
Chicago
Kate
Werner
Emmetsburg
Alfons
Amy Hibbard
A. A
G. EB
Talbot
Iowa Central Company
Otto Falkenbainer
Dubuque
B.C. Lewis
Armstrong
C. R. Lewis
J. Wilbur
Bimore
Ruth Altwege
Algona
Anna Altwege
J. T. Wolfe
Jas. Taylor
New York
C. W. Huntington
Harry Lantry
Lincoln
Max Herbst
Chrischilles
Ab. Ledyard
Archie Hutghison
E. Jd, Gilmore
Gardner Cowles
Yetger
Dr. Day
Frank 0. Fare
Goldfield
Mr. Parr
Ned
Bald Heads Turned by Begg’s Hair Renewer Cure
The ad claims Begg’s Hair Renewer cures baldness and restores hair. A toy sale by Ry, Mate LER is noted in the same fragment, suggesting miscoded promotional items and a mixed product listing from the era.
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Donarult
Mate Ler
Children’s OTN Gralu-O Food Drial Plage Observe
Fragmentary note describes a bygone OTN called Gralu-O with mentions of chilling foods and frozen produce. Indistinct references to age, prepay, and benefits appear, along with stray terms like cottee and property. The text is garbled, offering no clear event or entities to verify.
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Dell
Haggard Moore wedding on Saturday at St Thomas church
The Haggard and Moore families announce the marriage of Miss Maggie Haggard to Mr. Harry Moore at St Thomas Episcopal church at 8:30 pm. Rev W T Jackson will perform the ceremony. Guests include out of town relatives and friends from Algona, Bancroft, Burt and Spencer. The couple will reside at the Sheety residence during a home renovation, with plans for their own house by October first.
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Dian Ttagyls Haggard
Haeyy
Ted Weil
Jennie Thompson
Myre Robinson
J. W. Robinson
Kate Smith
Mart McGail
Algona
Algona H High School
Moore
Takutte
Minnesota State University
Miss Haggard
St. Mary's College
Harry
Sheety
Thos, Sherman
Bancroft
C.D. Smith
Burt
Edna Lautry
Minneapolis
F. A. Matthews
Thos
F. Ingham
Spencer
Train Service Delayed On Belmond Branch Until November
The Kanawha Record reports regular passenger service on the Belmond branch will not run until the track from Hampton to Belmond is ballasted and in good condition, expected by November. An extra train will run between Hampton and Belmond to aid Conductor Roe and crew, who are said to be working continuously.
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Central Train Service
Belond Road
Kanawha
Algona
Hampton
Belmond
Roe
Journey and travel plans shaded by wartime era notices
A series of village notices recounts Col T F Cooke planning to observe rifle teams in Seagirt New Jersey and depart late week. Mrs E I Cooke eyes a October westward trip via Helena then Oregon. Mrs E N Weaver and son Lew plan October Montana trip for health and deer hunting at Henry Weaver’s Sheldon home. Germania Record notes Algona visitors and church construction updates plus local farewells and a Dallas typhoid death report. A farm of 400 acres for rent near a railroad station is advertised.
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T. F. Cooke
Seagirt
New Jersey
E. I. Cooke
Callstreat
Bertha
Helena
Oregon
E. N- Weaver
Lew
Montana
J.t.hidson
Dre Tadson
Nlige
Westerniiverslire
Atingurott
Oskatnnan
Shearin
Phoenix
Dallas
Col
Spencer
Alpheus Johnson Dead One of Algona's Respected Oldtimers
Alpheus Johnson died at 70 after a long illness with Bright's disease. He was found unconscious last fall near his home, declined, and passed away. Funeral held Sunday at 2 pm from his house with Rev D M Stiles officiating. Dr F B Day preached. Born in New York City March 31 1629, he moved to Waukegan and later to Algona with Albesta Holden on January 1 1869. He leaves wife and four children, three daughters and one son, all present at the service. a Baptist and devout Christian.
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Alguin
Oltizeng
D. M. Stiles
F. B. Day
M. E. Ehurel
Johnson
New York City
Waukegan
Illinois
Jones County
Iowa
Albesta Holden
Algona
Wathera
The
Baptist Church
Unclear vintage remedy ad fragment with product claims
Fragmentary OCR shows an old time medicine style advert praising a product called Grip Microba and a Cole’s Carbonsal or similar, sold by B H Mintar or BoA Minyers. Mentions taking it three times daily and promises relief from aches and pains.
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Boa, Minyers
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