Kitoin Republican
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1897
Page
2
Milton Starr writes about the Kitoin Republican and subscription terms noting annual in advance rates and unclear editorial details with garbled text in this fragment.
President-elect McKinley moves swiftly toward his inauguration naming Senator Sherman as secretary of state Lyman J Gage of Chicago as secretary of the treasury Gen Russell A Alger as secretary of war Tamarit Wilson of Iowa is chosen as secretary of agriculture The cabinet is described as uniformly high in character with broad support nationwide and in Iowa for Wilson’s appointment
The United States and Great Britain signed a January treaty to settle questions unresolved by diplomacy. It creates an arbitration system for pecuniary and territorial disputes, with mixed majorities and appeals, and can be ended by either power with notice. The senate’s stance remains uncertain amid divided public opinion.
The article notes a 4 to 6 Senate committee vote approving a treaty with amendments to address objections. It warns that no hostilities should occur before mediation, with a July 11 deadline for Senate action. It cites past arbitration boards and calls for groundwork to resolve possible disputes before ratification, highlighting the two thirds requirement.
The piece argues for D A Kent to fill the vacant chair of agriculture at the Town Agricultural College, praising his credentials and alumni ties. It also surveys a rebuke of state printing and binding in favor of contract systems, notes U S Senate action on international monetary commission and bimetallism, reports a bishopric elevation in Dubuque, warns farmers about lease-signing blanks, critiques Algona editorials, comments on a New York ball, and ends with local ads for Shilohs Cure and dye products.
Mayor D A Haggard announces Algona Iowa will hold its annual city election on Monday March 1 1897. Voters elect Mayor Assessor Treasurer Solicitor one alderman per ward plus a vacant seat in Ward 2 due to L J Rice resignation. A library tax question will also be on the ballot.
A Farmers Institute talk by Mrs Geo L Carroll of Union township covers Black Spanish and Black Minorcas as best layers. She notes eggs pay when prices are low, outlines care routines, setting methods, winter storage of eggs, and limits flock size to about 150 hens. She shares experiences selling eggs, milk contrasts, and emphasizes prevention and practical household poultry skills.
A. W. Blanchard schedules a sale of six horses eleven cattle twenty two shoats and farm equipment at the Burt area five miles north east on Wednesday February 17 at 10 30 in the morning. A noon lunch is offered and the event features local bidders and terms. San Diego resident Capt Sweeney endorses Shilohs Catarrh Remedy.
Emmetsburg residents figure in a lively social notices page. Geo Boyle of Whittemore remains a valued presence at gatherings while E V Swetting attends his father J Volney Swetting s funeral in Berlin Wisconsin. Other items include Miss Mary Spencer visiting for China painting, Miss Leota Sample visiting Chicago, Addie Sample in Chicago for study, Hoxie family Knoxville Iowa trip, Hay hosting Tom Hollister, Pearl Pugh returning from Nebraska, Amy Peugnet and Ehlers to Armstrong for a pleasure trip.
Community notices list the Rebecca lodge meeting, church services at First Church of Christ Scientist Odd Fellows parlors and Episcopal church, a cemetery association annual meeting, and local ads. It notes a bank offering and a testimonial about Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, plus Pearl Silver Polish and catering contracts for a world’s fair.
City council meeting in Algona notes Alderman Rice resigning effective March 10. Library tax proposal approved for vote at next municipal election with promise to donate library land and materials if tax authorized. Several routine payments approved. street vacating motion and duplicate warrant issued.
Mr J K Holton, a fur dealer from Oxford, reports immediate relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm for muscular rheumatism. Also recommended by S W Wheeler of Luther Mills who finds it an excellent remedy. For sale at 25 and 50 cents a bottle by all druggists.
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