Iowa News Digest From Algona Republicans and State Affairs
The Algona Republican notes developments in Iowa politics and law. It cites Judge Quar ton on dogs, Iowa supreme court opinions on wildlife, and a Trans Mississippi Exposition excursion for legislators. It reports on Fort Dodge church divisions, church authority disputes, and Papal delegate Martinelli. It covers last winter’s printing and binding rate changes, a proposed rate act by P A Smith, and a Republican caucus and bond payment vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PA. Smith
Greene
Tate Young
Conway
House
Smith
Senate
Controversial Debate Over Greenbacks At Opera House
A late 19th century debate at the opera house centered on the fate of greenbacks and a proposed financial scheme. Horace Mann abstained from endorsing the gold standard, while Eugene Tellier led the affirmative lineup. Harvey Ingham defined the issue. judges Stephens and Laird favored the affirmative, Chubb dissenting. The audience heard sharp exchanges on money and bond issues, with party lines coloring the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Wallace
Idia Patterson
Hthel Laird
Daisy Chombs
Mamie Chapin
Opera House
Horace Mann
Geo
Harvey
Judge Stephens
Call
Tellier
Inghat
Mann
Massachusetts
Williams
Ingham
Judge Laird
Chubb
Col. Cooke
the Lycaum
Indianapolis Plan Advocates Stable Currency Reform
Governor Shaw presided at the Indianapolis monetary convention where the committee’s report, set to unify the money standard and bolster U S credit, was unanimously adopted. The plan favors gradual bank note substitution for greenbacks and treasury notes, preserves silver dollars, and limits small denomination silver certificates to 5 10 and 2 denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gov. Shaw
United States
Treasury
McKinley Speech Backed by Manufacturing Group
President McKinley delivered a strong keynote before the National Association of Manufacturers in New York. He endorsed the St Louis platform’s financial policy, urging parity of silver and paper with gold and a firm standard to uphold United States obligations and money at the world’s best standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
National Association of Manufactures
New York
St. Louis
United States
Kinds of Bimetalism and the Public Library Note
The article outlines three bimetalist viewpoints in the U S: theoretical or free coinage arguing for silver and gold at historic ratios, international bimetalism seeking a double standard when nations align, and actual bimetalism with a two metal circulation under a gold standard. It notes widespread western support and mentions a Forest City public library donation of a building lot and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jefferson
West
Forest City
Cleveland signs postmaster commission amid birthday distraction
An old account recounts President Cleveland delaying the Algona post office appointment due to preoccupation with other matters. A memo shows he noted February 17 as a birthday signal, signaling the rival postmaster and delaying the appointment for over a month. The anecdote ends with Cleveland finally signing the dusty commission on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Thurber
Chris Heise
Hinedon
Dinchon
Taylor
Jimmy Ryan
Lilly
Tinchon
Hs Civil Service
Republican Post Minaster
County Board Hears Finance Report and Grading Bids
The county board adjourned to review the finance committee report and handle business including county grading contracts and medical attendance for the poor. Jerome Finnegan pressed the matter of his mother Mrs Finnegan’s support agreement under which she would receive 128 per month and deed property. he argued for higher support, while noting a note he handed to the county. Dr Boody of West Bend presented a $100 bill for medical care for the Yaborg and Miller families, now residents across the line into Kossuth, a charge Palo Alto county may bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Anance Committee
Jerome Finnegan
Finnigan
Boody
West Bend
Yaborg
Miller
Kossuth
Palo Alto County
Big Growth for Mutual Hail Insurance Company
Emmetsburg Tribune reports a large turnover for the Mutual Hail Insurance Company. Treasurer J C Baker, based in Emmetsburg with officers in Des Moines, paid out 227129 31 in losses to about 20000 members in 1897. Deposits at the bank reached 10000 on several December days and 21000 on one day. The company, in business six years, expects membership to rise with anticipated growth. Baker estimates farmer protection at ten cents per acre and about 15 for every 160 acres insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Hail Insurance Company
Emmetsburg Tribune
Des Moines
J.C. Baker
Emmetsburg
Teachers Meeting at Bancroft Feb Fifth 1898
A teachers meeting is scheduled for Saturday February 5 1898 at Bancroft starting at 9 30 p m sharp. The morning session focuses on supplementary work and the afternoon features a question box and general discussion. EM Perkins will speak in the evening under Bancroft bird about auspices. Superintendent F Van Erpewyk urges all who can attend to be present in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
EM Perkins
F. van Erpewyk
Money to loan and wedding rings offer in Algona
W L Joslyn advertises money to loan at low rates on first and second mortgages for short terms with interest on time deposits. C Catz promotes wedding rings and claims they always present the bride with a gift, under the Sign of the Big Waren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Joslyn
Gezo
C. Catz
Algona
Wesley Reporter Highlights Frank Barslea Sermon on Love
Frank Barslea preached at the Methodist church last night from the text Love is the Fulfilling of the Law. The subject was ably handled and clearly presented. If he continues preaching the gospel of love rather than dogma, the common people will call him blessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Wesley
Frank Barslea
Should We Eat Bunny Emmetsburg Reporter
Rabbits are dying in large numbers across the area with jack rabbits found dead along roads and in fields. Farmers report many more carcasses in cornfields and plats. cause unknown and advisories urge avoiding consumption of the meat at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Hstherville
Jack Creek
George Osborne
I’armers
Plantass
New House Members Discuss Dinner Etiquette
In Jefferson Bee a note on sixty five new House members describes them as intelligent and clean. Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans are said to size up well though four free silver Republicans lack the wedding garment and join the Democrats. The piece ends with a sales nudge to buy cash goods from M Z Grove & Bon e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Jefferson Bee
House
New Abstract Co Forms In Kossuth County
The Kossuth County Abstract Company is organized with headquarters in Algona. Incorporators and stockholders span the county, including Geo. G. Call as president, Wm. Weimer, Wm. K. Ferguson, C. J. Coxsee, J. VY. Swetting, Geo. W. Hanna, C. R. Morehouse, Jno. Lenander, Thos. Sherman, and others. The board includes Geo. Call, OC. J. Doxsea, Geo. W. Tanna, Jno. F. Schaible, C. R. Morehouse, C. J. Benander, Thos. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Abstract Company
Algona
Geo. G. Call
Wm. Weimer
Ledyard
Wm. K. Ferguson
C. J. Coxsee
J. VY. Swetting
Geo. W. Hanna
Angierne
C. R. Morehouse
C. R. Morehouse, ©. J. Lenander
Thos. Sherman
Bancroft
2. M. Richmond
Swea City
Jno
F. Schaible
Whittemore
Marth Stephens
F. M. Butts
Wesley
Geo. C. Call
OC. J. Doxsea
Geo. WW. Tanna
FB. Schaible
C. J. Benander
Thos, Sherman
Thig
Lyceum Program Features Recitations and Songs
The Lyceum program includes Miss Wallace's pupils with recitations and songs such as Lulu Vetter Reading Bertha Tellier Solo and other acts by Miss Peters Deban Que and Wiliford Thompson. Ten minute speeches advocate England over Germany France and Russia on prospects for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wallace
Qaete
Lulu Vetter
Bertha Tellier
Yucere Verdes
Peters Deban
England
Germany
Russia
Russig
Chas
Wiliford Thompson Music
Algona Adverts Offer Homes Drugs and Grain-O
A garbled page advertises for a nurse with experience at a house corner and at Gleary's, with contact Mrs A E Williamson Box 503 Algona Iowa. It also promotes 18-21 Algona Residence Lots For Sale by Stacy with various sizes and favorable terms. A hog raisers notice touts Sut's Flag Cholera Prevent as a cure or preventive with 60 percent cure claim. Grain-O is pitched as a coffee substitute benefiting digestion and nerves. Karls Clover Tea is recommended for constipation and skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block Fifty Ave
Win, Gleary's
A. E
Williamson
Algona
Iowa
J. L. Surron
Ows
Great Institute Discusses Farm Enterprise Plans
A committee-backed institute promises a wide program for farmers with Prof. Niles of Iowa Agricultural College to discuss farm sanitary conditions amid hog cholera fears. Gabrielson of New Hampton and Schermerhorn of Charles City among speakers, with sessions on equipment, rents, dairying, poultry, gardens, and child care on farms, plus an afternoon session and question box.
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Institute
Niles
Iowa Agricultural College
Gabrielson
New Hampton
Schermerhorn
Charles City
O. L. Gabreison
M. DL
Parsons Wm
Banks Chubb
Ornamon
Fulday
J. W
Cheosa
G. B. Wright
B. E. Sayers
W. W. Annis
Verre Harvey Ingham
Emmetsburg Al gona Loan declares 14.26 percent dividend
Shareholders in the Al gona Loan and Deposit Association are told of a 14.26 percent dividend for the year ending January 1, 1898. The association is described as prosperous and growing in popularity among similar institutions in the state. A share unit is praised as superior to bank stock and more reliable than a Klondike claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Algona Loan and Deposit Association
Klondike
Taft & Co Closing Out Sale of Poland Chinas at Humboldt Iowa
Taft & Co announces an absolute closing out sale of their entire herd of Poland Chinas at Humboldt Iowa on Friday February 11 1898. Nearly 50 thorough bred sons bred to Robert J the $500 yearling boar will be offered alongside boars Robert J Gold Dust Chief Count Robert J and notable pigs including four fine fall pigs. Catalogue available by mail with full descriptions and free entertainment for distant buyers. Also notice of through sleeping car service from Chicago to Denver and Chicago to San Francisco listing routes and connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft & Co
Humboldt
Iowa
Robert J
Tom Corwin
Tecumseh
Why Pay Rent Better Own a Farm Start Now
Free copy of the North-Western Home-Seeker offers practical guidance on agriculture dairy farming and cattle raising. Address W Bi Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ill for correspondence and settler inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bi. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Grain-O: A Cocoa-Like Caffeine Free Coffee Substitute
An old advertisement promoting Grain-O as a non stimulating drink that resembles coffee but nourishes and supports restful sleep. It targets nervous people youths and children, claiming Grain-O is made from pure grains and can replace coffee. Available in 15 and 26 cents.
Farn Wanted. Send for full particulars and price at once
Help wanted advertisement from A H Russeiy requesting full particulars and price for Farn. Contact details indicate room eight in the building. Partial OCR reads Farn Wanted with instruction to send for complete terms immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farn
A.H. Russeiy
Iowa and Minnesota Couple Wed in Simple Winona Ceremony
John F Gurlicher of Winona Minnesota and Myrta Ketella Putsch of Algona united in marriage at a private residence with family friends present. Rev Sinclair led Episcopal service as out of town guests attended. The groom works as city solicitor for Latsch Son in Winona and the bride, once a public school teacher, has pursued art studies. They depart for a new Winona home.
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John F. Gurlicher
Winona
Minnesota
Myrta Ketella Putsch
Algona
Moregor Street
Lee
É ~. Sinclair
H. Smith
Newspaper subscription rates and savings offer
The Republican offers reduced annual rates on outside papers and explains it does not give subscribers free issues or cut the price of the Republican. It lists sample combinations with prices for papers like Republican and Inter Ocean, Iowa Homestead, Des Moines Poultry Farmer, Midland Monthly, Cosmopolitan, and McClure's, noting many can be obtained cheaper than other buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
United States
Roroprican
Inter
Reropnican and McClure's
Stan
Train Arrivals and Departures Across the Northwestern Line
Chicago and North Western timetable lists arrivals and departures for passenger and freight trains. Eastbound No 2 passenger at 10 45 am and 6 28 pm. freight No 98 at 10 45 am. freight No 71 at 3 30 pm. freight No 65 at 10 30 pm. additional trains to Des Moines with 12 15 pm and 1 20 pm arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd Ob
Chicago & North-Western
GoLya Nonrh
Coco
Dee Moines
Vespir
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Milton Starr
Quarton
Iowa Supreme
Omaha
Fort Dodge
Hennessy
Martinelli
Ilennessy
Republican House
County
Conjhrns
Hide
Dostors
Gtiders
Iowa Hail Mutual
Gro. C
M. Z. Grove & Bon.e
NEW Abstract CO
Lyceum
I. Stacy
Karl
Dr. Milos
Farmers’ Institute
Prof
Gabriel’ Son
Scheimerhorn
A. Schermerhorn
Abnzies
C. L. Gabrelson
L'Arm
Hutoling Farm
Wb Ba Sachs Ats
Bacon
Tesco
Julian OT
Sre
BOW
Donovan
Poland
Denver
Cal
OC. M
St. P. Ry
San Francisco
C.M
St. P. Ity
O. R
P. Ry
Colorado Springs
Colorado Midland
Grand Junction
Salt Lake
Ogden
Ullsarente
Wil Demraiete
Sandy Ps
Jonas, Gurlicher
Milwaukee
Paul
Foss
Foss Tay
E Se
Atlintic Ocean
Osewall
Ong
Bhelley & Pettibone
Sant Nos J.B
P. L. Slagle
Towa
Christensen
Tonnant House
Wesenberg Bros
Gilmore's
A. EL Datileyt
Artesan
Thaya
A. F. Dattay
Ghas
Maenissin
Hareilton's
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