The New Administration and Republican Prosperity
The new administration under McKinley brings confidence and leadership prestige, with expectations of better times and protective tariff action. It notes Republicans' proven governance, the likelihood of tariff legislation this year, and the need for Republican policies to ensure prosperity amid shifting economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKin Jey
Republican Party
Democratic Party
McKinley
Senate
English View Of Washington In Sioux City Journal
The piece discusses how English views of Gen George Washington evolved, noting favorable portrayals in school histories. It cites excerpts praising Washington’s leadership, courage, and dedication to liberty, while acknowledging kinship and shared heritage between Americans and the English.
Washington as a patient, unambitious leader and revered hero
The passage extols George Washington as a patient, self denying commander and incorruptible leader. It credits his appointment with American success, notes his skill, prudence, and integrity, and contrasts praises by supporters and historians who portray him as a brave, wise statesman fit to shape the republic. The English view of him aligns with this high estimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otshumoter
Armericans
George Washington
Washington
American Republic
Republic
Timely Topics and Political Currents in Algona
The Algona community honors Gen Given at a semi centennial Mexican War event as Republicans rally for a strong city slate led by J T Chrischilles and Ferguson. McKinley’s incoming administration, immigration law updates, library tax plans, and local electorial dynamics frame a week of civic debate and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Grand Army
Given
Department of Towa
Glyen
Money to Loan and Local Goods Ad
W L Joslyn offers money to loan at low rates on farm property. Jdievo Sav. ae money to loan on farms. Lowe property and Grove and Son's promote as the best place to buy canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Joslyn
Grove & Son’s
Republicans Nominate Tickets for City Offices in Convention
Republicans held a city convention naming a mayoral candidate W K Ferguson and treasurer C J Coxsee with a contested assessor race to Eugene Tellier. A full city ticket was staked by petition including mayor J T Chrischilles treasurer Gus Peek assessor J W Crammond solicitor J L Bonar. Council races featured White vs Wadsworth, McMahon vs Starr, Dingley vs Reed. Independents included Wi Cleary seeking assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. B. Sayers
Court House
Eugene Tellier
J. L. Donahoo
E.N. Weaver
Tellier
W. L. Joslyn
J. T. Chrischilles
Gus Peek
Bancroft Politics Sharply Divided In City Election Bid
Bancroft February 23 politics in flux as two party rosters emerge. The Citizen's caucus lists J. I. Sheridan for mayor Geo John for recorder J. B. Monsel Nick Arend for council J. Lenander for treasurer Byron H. Anderson for street commissioner. The Republican slate names J. B. Johnson for mayor G. L. Hawy for recorder W. F E Stahl and J B Mousel for council C. J. Len nader for treasurer Henry Smith for street commissioner. Voters show strong interest ahead of ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
G. L. Hawy
W. F E. Stahl
J.B. Mousel
C. J. Lennader
Henry Smith
A Reminder of Army Life from Meyersdale Commercial
Mr. Lou Smith editor of the Meyersdale Commercial cites a soldier’s recurring chronic diarrhoea as a reminder of army life and praises Chamberlain's Chronic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as superior in control. Sold by all druggists.
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Army Life
Lou Smith
Meyersdale, Pa
Chamberlain
Woman as Ideal Health Through Dr Pierce Remedies
An ornate endorsement extols womans health and character, arguing better health makes her an ideal in a mans mind. It promotes Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female diseases and general weakness. A testimonial from Sister Blixa L de Falcon cites twenty one years illness cured. It also touts Dr Pierces Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative and constipation cure.
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R. V. Fierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Corpus Christi
Nueces Co
Texas
Personal mentions and local notes from Algona area
Local names include Mrs E A Spencer mother of Col penser traveling to Waupaca Wisconsin. Prof Carroll attends superintendent and principal convention in Emmetsburg noting a large, successful meeting. Eb Swetting to Spencer for law business. Paul Fechner of LaVerne visits Algona. Elmore Jive and Blanchards return from Colorado due to Mr Mathers illness. Rev J B Clapp conducts revival in Pocahontas. Evangelist Williams wife dies in Atlanta after moving from New York to improve health. D Drake at Cedar Rapids for insurance meeting. Capt Doege visits Minneapolis. Earl Tennant returns from Hot Springs AR and reports health boost. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by farmer three miles out and his wife, with local shopkeeper McElroy noting wide demand.
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E. A. Spencer
Col.penser
Charles
Waupaca
Wisconsin
Prof. Carroll
Emmetsburg
EB. V. Swetting
Spencer
Paul Fechner
LaVerne
Algona
Elmore Jive
Blanchard
Colorado
Mathers
J. B. Clapp
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas
Emmetsburgh
Evangelist Williams
Atlanta
New York
Williams
D. Drake
Cedar Rapids
Capt. Doege
Minneapolis
Earl Tennant
Hot Springs
Arkansas
M. J. Walsh
G. D. Rowe
Ruthven
We Give Them Away song folio with purchase offer
A song folio titled We Give Them Away is offered free with every musical merchandise purchase of one dollar or more. The Wellington Catering Co. won a contract to furnish coffee for the world’s fair after testing all other brands, with Dine Ley Puell Unhage Sanborn involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dine- Ley & Puell
Unhage & Sanborn
Wellington Catering Co
Hot Springs in Black Hills Offer Healing Baths
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota are touted for medicinal cures for rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments with first class accommodations and baths. Tourist tickets are sold daily with special low rates on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Full information available from ticket agents C and N W Bry.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
World travel plans offered by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway
Advertises Every Day Excursions to all world regions arranged by principal agents. Itineraries prepared for California Florida Mexico China Japan and Europe with estimates including all expenses. Emphasizes independence from guides and suitability for individuals and small families. Contact nearest agent or George H Heafford principal agent in Chicago Illinois. Also promotes Sunday dinners at Gilt Edge Cafe and Pearl Silver Polish bottles for sale.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
Florida
Mexico
China
Japan
Europe
George H. Heafford
Chicago
Ill
Dolliver urged to amend interstate commerce law and allow carrier pooling
A Burt meeting produced a committee to draft a letter to Congressman Dolliver. The petition from Algona area residents argues that the interstate commerce law has enabled carriers to set high maximum rates and calls for a pooled earnings plan with a national traffic bureau to fix rates. It also seeks objections to free passes, demands fair compensation, and questions why west coast freight costs remain high, urging Dolliver to seek amendments and a commission inquiry.
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Axaona
Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
Washington, D. C
10Th Congressional District of
Buregu
House of Representatives
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Algona
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Here
Sea Board
New York
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
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Cal
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J.T. Chrischilles
Chrischilless
Miurkad
Ferguson
Dartmouth College
Chrischilles
Capitol
McNinley
Congress
Hoe Fuut
America
Estherville
W. Crim
Remley
Upper Des Moiness
Ambrose A. Call
Capt. Ingham
Kyle
Pierre
Drake
Legislature
Hawaii
Cuba
United States Senate
J. W
Lindley
Humboldt County
Thomas
Anamosa
Lot Thomas
Gov. Sackson
George R. Paarsons
Owl Lake
Thomps
Supreme Court
Thomas Ar
Mark A. Hanna
John Sherman
Ohio
Bushnell
Hanna
McKinley i
Titos
Cook
Citizens
Bancroft Politics
City School Finances
Albanicea
Sacher
Fem
Ae New School House
Ice
R. CO. McElroy
Black Hawk
Dingley & Puch
Dolliver
Burt Pepple
Mr. Drake
Burt
Epona
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