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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
2
A brief notice lists options for payments framed as one year in advance, six months and three months terms. The item appears as a compact schedule or pricing note with no further context. Several time-based options are presented without additional details or constraints.
The Republican pledge to retain the gold standard is weighed for practical, low cost methods to redeem it without financial upheaval. President McKinley’s plan to retire greenbacks to gold aims to curb bond pressures and prevent a silver pivot against public will, seen as a prudent measure by The Courier. It also praises Librarian McElroy as a model state librarian and suggests Governor elect Shaw invite him to head the state library in Algona.
The Register notes talk of a second Bancroft newspaper with V S Ellis planning a silver paper there. Ellis sold the Register to Laidly Bros then started Swea City Herald, sold to Richmond, moved to Blue Earth City, launched a Republican paper, failed, and now hopes to return to Bancroft with a Democratic paper if a large bonus is offered.
Supt Spencer opened the lyceum meeting Saturday night before a packed audience at the courthouse. Recitations by Hazel Carr Russell Cowles Cleve Lantry Nettie Benjamin and Harold Hutchins. Miss McIntyre pupils performed a music exercise led by Mrs Lee. Harvey Ingham gave a keynote on education and expression citing Fort Dodge. Debates on postal savings banks featured G A Tellier Harvey Ingham for the affirmative and A F Bacon M Starr for the negative with Col Cooke and E V Swetting as judges. The temporary organization was renewed with Cal Cooke to head the constitution committee. The next meeting set for Saturday at 7:30 PM with a schedule including recitations debates and readings.
Dr Loren E Potter of Cresco township died yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever at about 73. He was born in Niagara county New York and lived in Illinois Marengo and Marshall counties before moving to Kossuth county in 1883. He and his wife Thankful Richard had eight children, five surviving, including A Potter and Lawrence E Potter of Cresco township. Funeral will be tomorrow with burial at Whittemore.
A Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement extols its ability to prevent pneumonia during cold season. The letter from Oolagah Indian Territory claims it cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia, recommending it for those with weak lungs. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes from W J Studley.
For Rent improved farm at Sesto apply at once to A Hurreaiso. Fetch on your buggies and have foam newly painted for pring. A chimney of Hamiltons pressed brick laid in cement will rest a lifetime.
Jubilant shoppers flood Jay Taylor's store in Algona as a multi day sale breaks records. Early receipts reach $600 daily, with country visitors boosting crowds and town trade, while clerks work to serve a steadily growing line. Readers are urged to avoid cheap remedies and trust Chamberlain's Pain Balm, praised by L G Bagley of Hueneme as the best cure for pain after years of use. Available from W J Studey.
Farmers urged to leave oil cans at Stacy's flour store forenoon 711 for filling. Bran and shorts delivered at mill prices by Patterson & Son. Watches sold and traded at Ingley and Puah Sign of the Big Watch. Come in and see us, be the people you are looking for.
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