War Report Criticizes War Department Conduct
The commission’s report condemns mismanagement in the war department during the crisis, faulting Alger as too small for the role while noting no evidence of corruption. It critiques camp selection, hospital service, and red tape, with mixed praise for army achievements despite unpreparedness. The piece also covers the Senate’s McEnery resolution on Philippine governance and Panay operations.
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War Department
Algar
Miles
Elis
Loli
Tampa
Santiago
Notigs
Hagao
Horast City Promises Widespread Inducement for Workers
A Horast City official praises Kir Me Mullén for capable work and urges efforts to secure business patronage. Athérond Steel & Wits Gothpany of New York announces wage advances totaling around 1,000,000 dollars per year, voluntary and genuine, benefiting about 86,000 employees as a natural result of rising prices and prosperity.
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Mullén
Horast
Athérond Steel & Wits Gothpany
New York
Growth of the United States in the Review of Reviews
Daniel Dorchester cites 19th century expansion, noting 1848 debates over westward reach and Alaska’s later addition. He highlights territorial gains from Spain, France, Mexico, and Russia totaling about 2.7 million square miles since 1800, plus new colonies and populations reaching near 84 million. He discusses native, colored, and immigrant roles, education, religion, and governance. The piece frames America’s growth as orderly amid local tensions and emphasizes territorial and demographic expansion.
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Daniel Dorchester
Congress
Ibis
Providence
Jadon Lee
Marcus Whitman
Daniel Webster
Alon Nova Scott
Newfoundland
Alaska
Aalfornia
Arizona
New Mexico
Galgrado
Nevida
Spain
France
Mexico
Russia
United States
Hia
Fiynd
Pittsburgh
Philippines
Porto Rico
Guba
Sandwich Islands
Cuba
Nepras
Would Take Pensions Immersburg Reporter
Several ex members of Company K received letters from a pension agent in Washington asking him to retain as their attorney in securing the pension. Some men discarded the letters while others disposed of them in the waste basket. The agent may fool some who are eager to obtain a pension from Uncle Sam, and some in Company K were such men.
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Immersburg
Company K
Washington
Sam
Hog Cholera Ourés Warns Dickinson Farmers Against Cure Claims
Farm editor Henry Wallace, speaking to Dickinson county growers, dismissed advertised hog cholera remedies as useless. He urged farmers with proven cures to speak up, warned many products mislabel the disease, and advised redution of herd size to lessen risk of total loss.
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Henry Wallace
Dickinson County
Mgr. Wallace
Weather and politics mix in a rural temperance chant
The fragment reflects rural life and strong opinions on weather, farming, and social norms. It hints at gatherings, dances, and local views on politics and religion, mentioning wheat, soil, and collective action amid shifting seasons and warnings about excess.
New Hotel Planned at State and Thorington Corner
Builders report plans for a three story hotel on State and Thorington Streets opposite Kossuth County Bank. The 66 by 188 foot site will feature steam heat, hot and cold water, pressed brick facades, tile floors, and glass fronts. Part of the northeast corner is reserved for a clothing store. Architects will be consulted in Chisago, with work aimed for spring construction.
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Geo. C. Gall
Harvey Ingham
Kid Gardner Cowles
Hess
State and
Thdrington Streets
Kossuth County State Bank
State and Thorington
Firm Expands and Adds Partners at Local Foundry
Slusser and Sherer, a local foundry and machine firm, expand with partners Geo N Obnstedt and Ellery Garfield. Capital doubles the plant, new iron planer and lathe on order, five lots secured for new rear addition dividing foundry and machine shop space. Obnstedt is an experienced machinist and Garfield expected to contribute. Republican wishes them full success.
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Willifford commodions guar# Co
Slusser & Sherer
Alfone
Obnatedt
Gaché
Garfeld
Algona Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrivals
Rev Hamilton was in town early week. Mrs C O Simpson visited with her parents at Livermore. County Clerk J B Cary called to Omaha by a brother's illness. Mrs Frank Dealy of Onmetaburn visited at J B Winkal's Algona home. J J Ryan spent Sunday in Algona. Local social scene shows Jim Bay, Mark Boyle, Whittemore war hero, at Fireman's dance. Mrs O B Durda entertained Judy friends at her elegant State Street home. News mentions several visitors from Garner, Brith, and Des Moines, plus war mail route work by Ambrose A Call. Mercury levels and local abstracts noted. Former Algona Mason lodge member wounded in harbor incident.
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Rev. Hamilton
C. O. Simpson
Livermore
J. B. Cary
Omaha
Prank Dealy
Onmetaburn
J. B Winkal
Algona
J. J. Ryan
Jim
Mark Boyle
Desaines
Datigout
Merly
Newspersons Recall 1870s Figures and Local Events
The passage recalls various figures and happenings from the era, including appointments, property and estate distributions, military ranks, and a Louisiana crop report. It mentions West Point cadet selections, University printers, land fever in Lake Arthur, and a Grasshopper era reminiscence tied to George Elliott's Boston University talk.
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Win
Eblers
New York City
Tie
Mr. Eblers
Realdes
Germany
New York
Ehlers
Rudolph Anderson
Mckinley
West Point
Cooke Auys
Wad
Hanaan Atate
Waae
J. Ki. Anderson
Forest City
Archie Hutchison
Louisiana
New Orleans
Braer
Sreater
Anad Randall
Swea City
Lake Arthur
Republican
Grasshopper Times
George Elliott
Humboldt
Lion’s Herald
Tulk
Elliott
Boston University
Divinity School
Preacher Delivers Noted Sermon in Emmetsburg Church
Presiding Elder D. M. Vetter of the Algona district of the M B Conference spoke at the BM BE church Sunday evening. His discourse drew many favorable comments and appreciation from attendees.
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Emmetsburg
D. M. Vetter
Algona Distriet
M. B. Conferanes
BM. BE
Algona Aims for $20,000 Hotel as Progress Drives Growth
Algona's forward movement centers on a proposed $20,000 hotel amid plans for water works, costly buildings, prospective electric lights, and enhanced railway facilities. Ledyard's leader notes county enterprise will not stand still but push improvements to keep pace with the times.
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Algona
Marth
Ledyard
Notable Chicago firm touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Lor La Grippe Thomas Whitfield and Company promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe at 240 Wabash Avenue corner Jackson Street. The ad claims prompt relief and prevention of pneumonia, offered by all druggists.
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Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabash @Y
Jackaon St
Wedding Rings and Financial Plans Offer at Sale
Fragmentary ad mentions rings and a wedding purchase plan labeled an amortization scheme. Puffed phrases reference convenient payments and a “Big Watch” sign, with unclear names and vendors.
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Vings' Otug
Dinoley
Puen
Theater Senger Tops A Gripe In Narrow Win
In a tightly contested match Theeater Senger edged A Gripe 48 to 0 as final play by minutes carried the lead and secured the upset victory. Officials reported the score by quarter and noted key baskets from Senger late in the game.
Aunt Mary Carter Rites Mark End Of Algona Life
Mrs Mary Hine Carter known as Aunt Mary Carter died peacefully at her niece’s home in Wikader Iowa after months of declining health She was 87 years old next May A lifelong resident of Algona and a sister of the late Mrs M Wy Stough she was active in church and local circles She married Victor Carter a Civil War era government paymaster and helped establish homes in Algona and Garnaville She belonged to the Algona Congregational church and the local Woman's Relief corps She survived by one sister Mrs Salome Booth of Michigan and nephews in Spirit Lake Minneapolis Cherokee and Blader The Southwell family note accompanies her passing at 87 with a life of service and faith
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Algona
Mary H. Garter
Preston
Wikader
Iowa
Quarter
Mary
Wis
Salome Booth
Michigan
Carleton Brothers
Spirit Lake
Stough Brothers
Minneapolis
Carter
Victor Carter
St. Louis
Garnaville
Meregor
Henry Warried
Hikader
The
Algona W.R
Algona Congregational Church
Blader
Unclear fragmentary notice with fashion items and shop closing
Fragmentary OCR shows references to garments, suits and skirts, a fashion sale date, and remarks about tailoring. Obscure names and jumbled text precede the note that shops will close except on certain days.
Doctor Boody Sues County Over Disallowed Claim
Dr Boody of West Bend filed suit in Justice Dorweiler's Garfield township court alleging a disallowed medical attendance claim for a pauper. Hearing set for Thursday February 16. Boody contends Township Physician Wand authorized attendance. Wand denies authorization. Trustees now stricter in authorizing township medical attendance.
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Boody
West Bend
Philip Dorweiler
Garfield Township
Wand
Garfeld Township
Burglaries Hit Algona and Alta Post Offices
A Sunday morning break in Alta and Algona post offices netted about $160 in cash and $5 in stamps. The safe was blown open with a drilled top and a rear door accessed by a hole. Tools were stolen from a nearby blacksmith shop as suspects rode in around 1 o clock and fled northeast. Authorities have no names, but the method matches a prior Algona attempt.
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Algona
Alta
Buena’ Vista County
Algoda
Alta -Arvertiser
Black- Smith
Popular Club Rates and Newspaper Partnerships Unearthed
A fragmentary note from 1890s periodicals references club rate offers and newspaper partnerships. Mentions the Republican and State Register, Farmers' Institute Edition Partner, Humane Alliance, Poultry Farm Journals, and a combined yearly price around 81.88 for 1899 with allocations across multiple papers. The text is garbled but indicates a shared journalism syndicate and price structure.
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Farmers’. Institut
Humane
Alvance
Mutual “Insurance
Journ
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