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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
2
A condensed reflection on the nineteenth century praising steam, electricity, and science. It lauds democracy, social reform, and the spread of knowledge, while noting evolution, humanitarian movements, and the era's push toward human dignity and progress across nations.
A 1890s style report notes Bryan at a Lincoln banquet claiming old campaign ideals still live while critics say those principles are dead. The piece mentions Mason City night policing, a possible Titus amendment ruling by February, a Wellington county case, and editor driven publicity bets on public opinion.
A fragment suggests talk of a comfortable railway travel option in California and mentions sleeping cars and routes possibly including Los Angeles. The text hints at wide bunks and streamlined service but lacks clear details or a complete report.
Population figures from Census Bulletin No 23 dated December 24 compare Kossuth County to 1890 results. The report notes LaVerne residents in Humboldt County total 128 and states the town’s overall population is 53. Some townships with no population listings were created from others since.
The article notes no territorial changes in Iowa since 1890 and reports population gains in 98 of 99 counties during the decade. Emmet and Dickinson lead in percentage increases, while Polk county records the largest numeric rise largely due to Des Moines. Woodbury shows a slight decline.
Neighbors report Rev Whitfield’s son and daughter walking home for Christmas dinner after missing their train. A Chicago woman’s gift was found amid Freeman house ruins in Estherville, tied to a murder concealed by arson. Freeman’s double life, a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde reference, is hinted. News includes rail stock sale, saloon funding in Wright county, and Western Electric consolidating regional lines with a $190,000 purchase. The firm’s IowaMinnesota scope spans ten counties, Spirit Lake HQ, led by Way and Potter.
Excursion tickets are sold daily via the Northwestern Hie to many West and South points at favorable time limits. For tickets and full information contact agents C, N, W. Ry. The Creamery Butter Markers Association annual convention takes place in St. Paul Minnesota from February 9th to 12th. The M.&St. P. Ry will sell tickets for one regular fare round trip.
A county fair exhibit led to a bulk purchase of De Laval Baby Alpha Hand Separators offered at reduced prices. Devices can be viewed at the warehouse near the railroad depot and shown to interested buyers before stock runs out.
Fragmentary OCR item lists prices and names with unclear context. reads 100 jackets and a price near 60 cents, mentions Oh tie dollared a 5 Taylor. Details unreadable.
Glata A Hamilton writes from sea aboard the Spartan Princes dated November 80 1900 describing a smooth crossing from New York with 84 cabin and 800 steerage passengers. She notes seasickness among companions, Italian cooking, deck scenes, and a squall delaying the voyage while sighting Fayal Pecos and St Michaels as stops. She promises Naples and Azores notes in the next letter and sends regards to Mata.
The article reflects on old religious beliefs about sleep and leisure from sixty years ago. It notes disdain for excessive rest among the young, fear of indulgence, and praise for early rising, with examples such as restraint from sugar and even curls cut from vanity. It also mentions moral reproach and peculiar dietary rules tied to self discipline.
Algona residents revived old custom with small receptions at six homes to greet the new century. Hosts included Gardner Cowles J W Robins Geo O Calls and Geo H Clarke, with numerous ladies and gentlemen assisting and many guests admiring silk hats and a novelty card shaped like a baby sole.
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