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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
2
Milton Starr presents a subscription notice for the Algo Republican detailing rates in advance. The ad lists pricing for one year and six month terms, with unclear figures due to OCR gaps but indicates tiered options and periodic billing.
A local library proposal argues public funding is proper for a permanent institution and should be supported by municipal taxation. The plan envisions a one mill levy with stable running expenses while private donations continue. Voters are urged to support the tax now to place the library on a solid basis with goodwill.
A Philadelphia church unveiled portraits of Charles I amid sharp attacks on royal tyranny and ecclesiastical politics. The writer lambasts Charles’s despotism, praises Cromwell as a force for liberty, and critiques Bishop Perry’s stance while warning against canonizing a monarch of the past. The piece then shifts to Iowa notices on pension administration, railroad fare debates, and a Northwestern newspaper milestone.
The piece recounts a publisher’s sharp legal battle over unpaid back subscriptions, a postmaster’s reflex, and a justice of the peace action. It notes Secretary Wilson’s push to boost beet sugar production through tariffs or bounties, aiming to reduce U.S. sugar imports and keep dollars at home.
The lower house voted unanimously to form a five member committee to audit state department receipts and expenditures including employee counts and wages, and a three member panel to review state printing tied to census work. Public reaction was heated amid suspicions of treasury abuses.
The Iowa Agricultural College directors refused to accept Tamadim Wilson’s resignation and gave him an indefinite leave of absence. Prof. C. I. Curtiss will oversee his duties, described as a capable assistant, preserving department prestige and value for the institution.
This week’s Republican notes the county financial statement will interest taxpayers, with a favorable view of the poor farm’s inventories and improvements. It cites a German court ruling that electricity cannot be stolen, contrasting it with a dog as a movable, tangible object. The piece then cites Engineering and Mining Journal figures for 1846 world gold production at $218.5 million, with the U S leading at $57 million in 1896.
A 50 cent song folio is given away with every musical merchandise purchase of one dollar or more. The note says music goods are down in price and credits the offer to Dina Ley and PuGH.
Nicely located building lots described as rod wide by ten to eighteen rods deep. Some plots already graded with shade and fruit trees. Sidewalk frontage on some properties. Quick building plans can secure low prices and easy payment terms.
Engraving advertises city’s sole hand engravers offering to mark flatware for returns at big suppers. DINGLEY & PUGH promote services and pledge rewards for duplicating a five cent Sportsman cigar. SCOTT & WATERHOUSE advertise Pearl Silver Polish bottles at seven cents each.
A. W. Blanchard schedules a farm sale at Burt five miles northeast on Wednesday February 17 at 10 30 in the morning. The auction will feature six horses eleven cattle twenty two shoats and assorted farm machinery with a free lunch at noon.
Berlin Wisconsin sketch honors John Volney Swetting pioneer lawyer and public official born Westmoreland New York December 4 1817 died Berlin June 26 1897. He studied at Clinton Liberal Institute and Marquette Law School practiced in Green Lake County and Berlin. He served as Municipal Judge Court Commissioner and Circuit Court Clerk for over a decade. He married Maria Louise Broadwell in 1851 and survived four children Ernest V Luther F Mary E Bassett and Kate I. He was famed as reliable honest and beloved by neighbors for decades.
Enrollment details show 683 pupils to date, 43 more than last year. Chemistry class of about 15 forms this year, Hamlet and Julius Caesar readings for grades twelve and eleven. Nine of fifteen prospective graduates are girls. Improved exam results with 92 percent average in higher rooms. Notices include birthday celebrations and a sales plug for Putman fades dyes.
A short line notes a set of table knives priced at one dollar and eighty-five cents offered by Dingley and Pogh.
Long report on D. Drake of Algona discussing railroad issues at Burt Friday night. He criticizes Inter State Commerce laws for boosting rates, weakening competition, and limiting pooling. Proposes ending free passes, creating a national traffic bureau, and criminalizing official free transport to curb corruption and restore fair carrier practices.
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