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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1899
Page
2
By Starr and Haggard the Aigoua Republican lists subscription rates for one year in advance, six months and three months. The ad provides pricing details and contact lines for readers to subscribe, reflecting a local newspaper circulation offer.
Mr J W Haggard becomes half owner of the Republican paper property and Arm of Starr and Haggard assumes publication. Tiaggard has worked on the paper for about fifteen years and will handle business management while Maggard continues writing and editing. Editorial policy stays, with hoped freshness from vigorous new management.
The column extols Iowa Senator Allison, tracing his path from the House with Blaine and Garfield in 1862 to a long Senate career. It argues rotation on committees rewards veterans, notes Allison's influence and longevity, and praises Iowa's political stability and the value of a seasoned leader.
Smith D Fry and Al Adams in the Humboldt Independent push for federal bond debate and financial legislation. The text suggests an extra session may be needed to pass the Cousins bill and bond measures, with favorable views on greenbacks and a temporary dropping of the Anand al question.
An excerpt recounts early settlers and families in Emmet and Kossuth counties. It mentions Peter UI Burt contributing articles on Emmet’s early history, a family arrival in autumn sixty six, and residents like James Carroll, Henry Hervick, Alden, and teachers in the area. It notes Alden’s alleged past, preachers in Northern Kossuth Me, and the figures Brown of Algona and William Spell linked to home mission efforts.
Congressman Sam Clark defends the annexation of Porto Rico and the Philippines arguing it will not erode American citizenship or representation. He denies claims of barbarian oppression or taxation without representation and cites existing state parity to reject disenfranchisement. He urges readers to study history and adjust expectations accordingly.
The La Verne News notes 76 cars of grain, 158 cars of stock, 60 cars of hay and miscellaneous in 1808 across two stations totaling 717 cars. The Wesley Reporter records Ellwell church revival ending with conversions and praise for Rev. Mossman. Algona Republican cites Whittemore’s growth, Northwestern builds a receiving platform at Burt, and Ledgata Leader resumes with local focus. Swen City creamery shows large milk and butter output. Will Grover's accident is reported. Verns creamery elects officers. West Bend creamery stockholders meet. local dairy activity highlighted. ads and local business notices included.
The notice highlights excellent service and favorable rates on single and round trip tickets for the season. It mentions comfortable accommodations in tourist sleeping cars and weekly round trips to California and Oregon, conducted with reliable guided tours.
The Fartoers' Institute opens in the court house on February 1 with a full three day program. Executives schedule talks on farming, land relation, labor, finance, and rural life including sessions by Jenklog, Bronson, Keith, and Curtiss, plus music and officer elections.
Nick House reports Will Mullion nearing completion of a large east Call street cottage for a family of four. The home features basement and attic storage, maple floors, oak woodwork, and full wiring for electric lights with planned water heating by Mullican. Estimated total cost under 1000 dollars. Mulllica’s work spans most construction. Will Lacy’s house also nears completion with carpenters and painters finishing together.
A Saturday program at Burt offers forenoon and afternoon sessions on grammar in local schools and classroom classification. Speakers include Ryan Whitney Laura Eanex and Miller, Furstenberg, Kennogg, Parmareau, and Phelps presenting on advantages of vertical writing and professional duties contrasted with non professional teaching.
Personal notices report visits and trips across Algona area towns and nearby counties. Residents like Miss Clara Hamilton, Miss Jessiming Jones, and Archie Hutchison travel to Dubuque, California, Galifornia, and Louisiana for studies, visits, or marketing. Doorstep notes include local hosts hosting guests, shop workers changing assignments, and teachers listed with northern Kossuth schooling updates.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a shop and hotel opening near Phoringe, with references to a barber and housework tasks. Limited legible details include names Enguixe Mas BD Dale Fipgeno and location across Trom from a hotel.
A reader shares a recipe for Grain-O using one tablespoon per two cups water, mixed with egg and heated until boiling for fifteen to twenty minutes. Cream or hot milk substitutes recommended. A lady testifies that after ten days of use she never goes back to coffee, claiming others will share the habit.
A lengthy, OCR damaged notice details transfers and encumbrances of Kossuth County real estate. Names include Samson & Crose, Christian Byson, James Cullunan, Geo W Obule, K Ferguson, D Gould, Peter Ienson, and others with properties described by section and tract references. The list cites multiple grantor grantee pairs and notes rights of way and assorted parcels across townships, reflecting a weekly report of land transfers.
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