McKinley Speaks on Philippines Policy in Boston
President McKinley defended the Philippines policy in a Boston address, saying events beyond human control shaped the war and that the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico were entrusted to American providence. He framed future policy as for Congress and the American people, stressing liberty, self-government, and benefits under American guidance.
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McKinley
Boston
Ile
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Congress
McKintey
Bryan
Spain
Flo
Editorial Conception At Bagte Grove Seeks Libel Reform
A Bagte Grove editorial last week proposed amending state libel and slander laws to require proving malice and willful publication. It argues current statutes are stricter on publishers than in other states, calling for clearer definitions and damages limits to reduce harsh penalties and encourage responsible reporting.
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Bagte Grove
Laws and surveyors focus on theft movements in region
The text notes efforts to update laws and mentions surveyors from the M.&St. L. finding power lines through Winmet and Digkinson. The northwest fowty area shows interest in theft movements, with Titherville eager to be prioritized and Am strong's prejudices against a certain region may be overcome if M. & St. L. activities continue.
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M.&st
Greater Alieti oin Exposition Plans For 1899 Season
The managers of the Greater Alieti oin Exposition of Omaha are perfecting plans. Buildings and rounds are nearly ready for the July start, enabling focus on exhibits and feats. A large colonial display will feature peoples and products of islands under U S jurisdiction in the past year. The exposition will run four months from July first to November first.
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Omaha
Young Estherville Men Seek National Guard Company HQ
The Vindicator reports Estherville and nearby youth eager to form a company of the Kl Ida Cov membership in the Lowe Nation al Guard and petitioning the po y emmor t0 choose Estherville as the unit HQ. Eighty seven names signed the petition as towns with existing guards urged to compete lest they lag behind newer applicants.
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Estherville
Klida Cov
Lowe National Guard
Poyemmor T0
Plaice
It's A Twister Anyway Wesley News
The letter discusses difficulties with spelling the word grip gripe grippe and related misrenderings. It notes a compositor’s pain and presents humor about how a simple term can be mangled in print across a publication.
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Wesley News
Grippe
Gripp
Garyppe
Appetite Encouragement From Water Drinking Theory
A friend shared that he drinks water to boost appetite, claiming microbes are frozen out. We doubted the science, yet we refrain from challenging his theory when a man seeks to improve his hunger through hydration.
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Snea Oly Herald
Bancroft Group to Organize Next Week Progress Cited
Bancroft could form a new company IF I NG with a likely majority of local members. Marc Paterson notes 25 applicants ready for an exam today in Dr Walters office, with high pass confidence. Alona shows 18 enrolled, Bart three. Minimum 48 needed this month. If armory space found, locals would back a fall company in town and vicinity.
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Bancroft Register
I. N.G
Bancroft
Marc Paterson
The Governors Glory and a City Parade Tale
The piece critiques grandiose governorship pomp and staff splendor. recounts Senator Pete Ballingall of Ottumwa wearing excessive regalia at public events. A tale recalls a loud entrance prompting a citizen to seek a child’s household, then a baffled answer from a girl. The account ends noting officer pomp is often noted by observers.
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Pete Ballingall
Ottumwa
Oaneadea
Weaterloe
Local jeweler offers gold rings for bridal gift sale
A cryptic OCR fragment notes gold rings weighing 14 kb plain, price 1.60 per penny weight. The text mentions paying for a bride gift and references a location east of the post office.
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Doar
Postolice
Dedication of Algona M E Church Free From Debt
The Algona M E church dedication drew a large crowd with Rev B L Ives in charge. The red sandstone building, 84 by 60 feet, seats 600, includes gallery, dining hall, 20 rooms, and a 1250 dollar steam heating plant. Unpledged debt left was 18 000 raised that day. project praised for quality and community impact with multiple local ministers in attendance.
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M. E. Hirch
Algona
Iowa
Ward
Benl
Union Young Peoples
B. L Tves
D. D
Aubiton
Dider Vetter
E. Day
Ollerenahlaw
Presbyterian Church
Stiles
The
Baptist
Damon
Free Methodist
Wd. Suckow
Ld. Smith
Board of Wwllsteed and Building Committee
Personal notes from Algona and surrounding towns
Local hoarded notes recount visits and travel among residents: Wm Weisbrod of Fenton toured Alpoca. B W Tiaggard conducted business in Des Moines. Prof W O Forde away in Chicago. Editor Hinchon and daughter Nellie visited Fort Dodge. Miss Myrta Call visiting Cornell College. Walter Crabtrea of Algona visited his sister Mrs Gav. G Schreiber. Mrs G H Norton and A L Peterson’s mother-in-law attended church dedication. Gust Jonson of Swea City in town. snow remains in corn fields. Emmetsburg’s J B Winc kel visited Algona. Clarence Hays attended teachers’ convention. Harry Lamson and Mr Wellman attended church dedication at Hartley. J Murtagh reports overheated route on his line. J O Reaver of Knoxville Express in Algona. Dr Bogsingham comments on local politics. Rev G F Whitfield of Burt attends district Epworth League gathering. various notes on district events and church activities.
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Wm. Weisbrod
Fenton
Alpoca
B. W. Tiaggard
Des Moines
W. O. Forde
Chicago
Hinchon
Nellie
Fort Dodge
Algona
Fran Dealey
Clarence Hays
West Bend
Young Hays
Harry Lamson
Mr. Wellman
Hartley
Hossingham
Bogsingham
G. Fy Whitfield
Burt Wwfowpwregnesday
Epworth League
Epworth League Committe A Ate H Pangee
S. Olest Lake
New High School Building Contract Awarded
The school district awarded the high school project to Gross Construction Company for 14340 after earlier bids up to 17600. Modifications cut cloak rooms and floor materials, with unfinished basement rooms, a brick and stone exterior, a south-facing plan, and a July 25 completion target for fall term readiness. Mr Gross planned to return to work in about three weeks from LaCrosse.
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Gross
Azehiieota
Tle
Bae Me
Gouth
Rdoe
Wear
Pon
LaCrosse
Ship of State echoes in Swea City Herald feature
A clipped reader page quotes the phrase Ship of State and patriotic standards. mentions a Catholic ladies sale at Saylor's, a job ad for a girl wanted for Mrs J W Robinson, and a sales pitch by B Benedict for suits jackets and skirts on Fab 23. The clipping blends civic sentiment with local notices and ads.
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M. Richmond
Ship of State
Swea City Herald
Lexus
Union
Texas
United States
Wedding Rings and Loans at Tay We Make the Brides a Present
Advert says wedding rings available at Tay We Make the Brides a Present by Dineney & Pved, Big Watch. Also promotes mortgages and loans with low annual interest. Listings name several places and people, including Mr Benedict and Taylor's Thuyaday.
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Dineney & Pved
Mountain Tea and spring dress goods in local sale
Fragmentary ad style notice lists Bastar Lambert Algona Tub Factory offerings and samples of spring dress goods. Mentions tea product Mountain Tea and a February event, with scattered phrases about decorator items, pills, and bargains, reflecting a cluttered old newspaper fragment with multiple product hints.
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Bastar & Lambert
Algona Tub
Town sites mapped along Northwestern from Burt to Sanborn
The Bart Monitor notes town site locations on the Northwestern line from Burt to Sanborn. First site out of Burt is on the Mike Blea farm near the Burt township line in Fenton, with the other towns in Hammet and surrounding townships. It details exact section corners, names local residents who contributed farms, a side track near Butt, and work on bridge piling begun last Wednesday.
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Bart
Burt
Sanborn
Mike Blea
Burt Township
Fenton
Ruvubligan
Lone Rock
F. Mueller
Jacob Waishrod
Aentor
Hmina Klass
W. C. Stamer
Alto
Hmmet
Bland
Butt
St. James
Eine B
Old M E Church Auction At Public Sale
Old Methodist church building to be sold at public auction Thursday afternoon at two o clock. Auction location listed as the church with notes on cash payment for Jersey Bull service and other items including an Estey organ for sale cheaply. Inquiries directed to Republican office. Blankets advertised at a low price. Public notice items reflect miscellaneous local business notices.
Algona Residence Lots For Sale
Algona offers various sized city lots suitable for building with most lots around 6 by 10 to 14 rods. Some properties already graveled and shaded with fruit trees along the sidewalk. Buyers planning to build soon may secure low prices and easy terms on these lots.
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Algona
La Grippe Cure Ad By Whitfeld & Co Chicago
Advertisement from Thomas Whitfeld and Company at 240 Wabash Avenue corner Jackson promoting Chamberlain's medicine as a prompt remedy for grippe. Claims notable effectiveness and rapid relief, urging readers to seek the product through the Chicago firm.
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la Grippe
Thomas Whitfeld & Co
Corner Jackson
Chicago
Chamberlain
Miss Jordan's Career With Dr Kellogg's Library
Miss Jordan of Algona manages Dr Kellogg's private library described as the most complete of its kind in the United States. The librarian has trained in library science at Armour Institute Chicago and excels as classifier, cataloguer, and organizer. The 80 year old Kellogg collection now holds over 20 000 volumes and receives 450 periodicals from around the world.
Churches and Meetings For Next Sunday
Regular worship will be at the Baptist Congregational and Methodist churches with sermons by pastors. Sunday school gathers at 9 20 a m. Oyster supper by Goodwill Society of Plum Creek Thursday March 2 at Al Wege’s. Degree of Honor sale and social March 1 at the T O O F hall. Life in Christ topics announced for the week and invitations extended. 680 dozen egg ash market price.
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Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
Goodwill Sociery
Plum Creek
al Wege
Hono
Secial
Jesus
Wilhom
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Magona
Starr & Haggard
Exeters
Ivs
Webwest
Yeon
Gmitty
J. B. Gare
Biltiday
Piesd AG
Geo Foster
Epent
Mia FU
Foster
Leeds
Wall Lake
Min Boater
Algaua
Hets
Gross Construction Company
Saylor
J. W. Robinson
Mr. B. Benedict
Jas. Taylor
New York
Waiker
Ros
Guo
Cann
Alon
Thos
Benedict
Skiyt
Nan
Taylor's Thuyaday
Mountain Tea
Tay
Samuel
Mountain Test Shaw
Clo Gayle
Marzluff & CO
C, O, Simpson
Fenton Township
Sanborn Branch
Northwestern
Ladies of the
St.Thomas’ Guild of
Evo
Taylor's
Walker Bros
Taylor
Femerson
Jersey
Jersey Bull Service
T. Reed
Estey
Miss Jordan
Mary J, Jordan
Battle, Creek, Michigan
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