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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1897
Page
2
The Salary Question at Algona Grange Meeting
The Algona grange discussed county salaries with no final decision, laying the matter on the table for the next meeting. Ex officials present defended their pay while tax payers see school costs as the major burden, arguing teacher wages have risen with inflation yet official salaries remain reasonable given county work and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algana
Fnally
Ripun- Lican
Kossuth
Horne
Senator Allison rejects cabinet plans and affirms no cabinet role
Senator Allison, arriving in Washington, states he will not join the incoming cabinet and denies knowledge of its composition. He hints Mr Dingley may be considered, explains prior McKinley negotiations, and expresses respect for the President-elect while pledging to serve his state and party more effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Ife
Canton
Washington
Senator Allison
Sherman
Dingley
Iliss
Major McKinley
Cabinet Choices and State's Role in Early 20th Century Politics
The passage discusses potential cabinet appointments favoring Indiana. It notes reactions to foreign policy resolutions and hints at sensitivity to avoid foreign complications. It mentions Daniel Cummins and Captain Fault as possible attorney general or secretary of the navy, with no expected rivalry between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
On Opinon
Watt
Cummins
Capt
Fault
Iowa's Dairy Money Surges in 1896 Report
Iowa dairy commissioner Boardman releases annual figures showing a sharp rise in output. Butter shipped rose from 51,509,417 pounds in 1804 to 64,479,108 pounds in 1805 with 1896 total estimated near 781,000,000 pounds. home consumption about 100,000,000 pounds, total product around 1,573,000,000 pounds including substantial cheese and milk totals. Surplus sold valued at roughly 13,600,000 dollars. overall dairy value near 30,600,000 dollars, exceeding U.S. silver production and close to gold production for 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boardman
Iowa
S. BO
Increase in State Expenses Sparks Independent Critique
The Sac Sun columnist criticizes Iowa state finances noting population rose 205 percent while expenditures jumped 422 percent. He blames dispersed state institutions for large appropriations, arguing capital location would aid economy, while pointing to questions on current spends. The Iowa State Reporter recalls past deficits with one penitentiary, one asylum, a nascent university, and an inferior capital at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac Sun
the Sun
Des Moines
Tle
Lts
Iowa
Parrett
See Dr Quinn This Week For Eye Care Advice
A compact health note urges readers to consult Dr. Quinn this week for eye care guidance. The ad emphasizes eye health vigilance and offers professional assessment to prevent vision issues.
For Sale Cheap Horses Buggy and Harness
C J Doxsr offers horses, buggy and harness for sale cheap. The text also mentions a fine pipe selection at Schu Waterhouse with low prices, Banquet lamps at Patterson & Son's, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended by Hecker Bros Co with 25 and 40 cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Doxsr
Patterson & Son’s. Trave
Kremis
Mercer County
Hecker Bros. & Co
Engraving and hardware ads clutter local page
Local notices advertise engraving services promising personal ownership of spoons at suppers and warn buyers to see Burna before purchasing stoves. Offers include a $100 reward for duplicating a Sportsman's Game cigar, plus cheap barb wire from Scuu & Warehousy and Ellwood Manufacturing Co. galvan ized wire with delivery across Kossuth county. Also promoting hand-painted china and a new line of Chase and Sanborn tea and coffee at Walker Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesell I. L. Ellwood Ma’fg. Co
Kossuth County
Join Grove
Walker Bros
Milwaukee R. R Excursions for Ocean Steamship Tickets
Milwaukee Riga railway and steamship line advertise cheapest rates for ocean crossings via Algona agent 4. F. Hedrick Chicago Milwaukee and Great Paul Railway. Applies for outward and prepaid first and second cabin and steerage. Also promote maple syrup from Grove & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athaetic
F. Hedrick
Chicago, Milwaukee & G. Paul Railway
Algona
Editors Gather in Algona for Two Day Meeting
The editors come to Algona for a two day event with sessions at Odd Fellows hall and Cull's Opera House. Friday includes a public meeting at the Opera House, a Welcome by BE Butler, votes of thanks, and musical numbers. A banquet at Court House Hall Friday evening costs 50 cents per plate. Notables J Fred Meyers and Chas Aldviel will attend tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cull
Opera House
Dri Gunsaulus
Savonarola
Otto Falkenhainer
BE. B. Butler
Gallup
Boone
Dr. Rist
America
President Gates
Forde
Court Mouse Tall
Miss
J. Fred Meyers
Denison Review
Chas. Aldviel
State Historical Collection
County Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting
The county fair meeting convened Saturday afternoon in the court room with officers largely reelected. Reports show receipts of 1000.43 and a balance of 31.21 with a 7.75 warrant outstanding. A premium list revision was discussed and a cabin site committee appointed including Wollus Dodge and Jenkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Society
J. W. Wadsworth
Rosen E. BP. Keith
BE. B. Buitlex
Ingham Fanon
Ww.v. Carson Marshal
Algona
L. N. Wadsworth
Buffalo
Robert Welter
Burt Fred Nicholson
Cresco
J. G. Rawson
Fenton F. C. Newell
Garfield St. Hays
Peter Johnson
Greenwood
Wm. Heathershaw
Harrison R
Farmers’ Institute
Wollus
D.D. Dodge
W. FP. Jenkinson
Old Settlers Committee
Belshazzar A Success At Local Performance
Large crowds attended Thursday and Friday nights for the Belshazzar oratorio staged by the home company under Prof. Forde. Audiences praised the second and third acts music and the camp tableau renditions. Despite high cost, financial returns were disappointing, but the event marked a musical triumph for local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belshazzar
Forde
Cyrus
Ventriloquist Acts Delight Audiences Between Acts
De Quiis contributed to the enjoyment of the audiences between acts with very clever exhibitions of ventriloquism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Quiis
Down at Falkenhainer’s hardware store rhyme
An unknown writer delivers a humorous verse about Falkenhainer’s hardware store. The poem depicts tools teaming up in a mock battle with lines like the brace marrying the bit and the mallet striking the chisel. It also notes a Sunday dinner at the Gilt Edge Cafe and Joe Steil’s ten day clothing sale with mens’ suits as low as 2.50, appealing to local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Falkenhainer
Alpolaa
Otto
Campbell
Falhenhainer
Falkenhamer
Falkenhamer’s Hardware Store
Falkenhainer
Falkenhaier
Joe Steil
Joe
Notable choir changes in Algona church leadership
A year after Dunt Smith refused retirement, he resigns. Prof. Forde is hired as organist and choir leader, planning a newly formed chorus. Smith, a long-time singer and chorister, is praised for his faithful service. Also advertised are Algona residence lots for sale with various sizes and easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunt Smith
Forde
Smith
Algona
Ile
Farm loans at six per cent advertised in Algona
Money to farm lands at six percent interest with small procuring charge. Borrower may pay off all or part of mortgage when paying interest. Office over the post office Algona Iowa. Expenses of making loan payable at borrower option. Interest payable annually unless changed. This loan can be paid in whole or in part at any interest date. Hoxre Brunson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ryan
Ofice
Algona
Hoxre & Brunson
Money to Loan and Local Goods Advertised
W I Joslyn and Cull offer loans on farms and real estate with low interest and long terms. The ad promotes Chase & Sanborn Tea, Shiloh's Cure cough medicine sold by Frank Dingloy, and Grove & Son selling chamber sets. Includes cafe dine-in and bakery items at the Gilt Edge Cafe with homemade candies and lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Joslyn
Shiloh
Frank Dingloy
January 1897 county board meets. taxes abated and offices funded
The January board session notes officers sworn in, reorganization of the 1897 board, and fixed salaries for treasurer, auditor, sheriff, clerk, and recorder. Several tax abatements are approved for multiple lots in Algona, a series of report items with fees listed, and publication awarded to Algona Courier and Republican. A road on section 52-96-29 is vacated after 20 years of inactivity. Justice reports from Hebron and Whittemore townships were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Approv
I. C. Hollenbeck
L. Barton
John G. Smith
M. Weisbrod
W. J. Burton
J. G. Smith
W. Weisbrod
Trollenbeck
Sherif
Elizabeth McKinister
Fenton Township
James
Brisbois
Schweppe
Stockanson
Algona Courier and Republivan
Abgona
Algo
B. F. Crose
Mle
W. A. Smith
Hebron Township
H. P. Hatch
Whittemore Township
Ditch report, tax abatements, and delinquent collector appointed
The board moved to have M Weis brod review the benefits of a ditch in Lotts Creek township. Resolutions include redeeming from the tax sale Erick Anderson property in Algona and appointing P M Barsley of Bancroft as delinquent tax collector for multiple townships. A tax abatement was approved for John Hohn’s Lot 42 in Algona. The session notes adjournment and a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Barge
Greenwood
Geo. C. Austin
Ramsey Township
Frank Thola
Paul Fechner
LaVerne Township
Trimble
Ledyard
M. Weisbrod
Lotts Creek Township
Robert Leisner
Ogfried
Relef
Algona
Erick Anderson
P. M. Barsley
Bancroft
Lincoln
Ramsey
Swen
German Harrison
Grant
Eagle
Seneca
Robinson
Robinson Buffalo, Prairie and Wesley. Ja. Hl, Clarke Plum Creek, Union, Cresco
Irvington
Ford la Verne
Riverdale
Garfield
TH. P. Hatch Lotta
Whittemore
E. J. Mu Fenton
Burt
Portland
Alona
John Hohn
Public Sale At Bill Norris Farm Near Algona
Auction notice for a sale at Bill Norris place Garfield township eight miles southwest of Algona on Monday Jan 18 starting at 1 pm. Items include 4 horses 5 cows a 12 year old heifer 12 head of sheep and hogs McCormick binder Walter Wood mower tools corn planter stubble plow riding and walking cultivator road wagon top buggy harness and nets 450 bushels corn 600 bushels oats Terms cash 5 percent discount for cash 10 months at 8 4 percent with approved security Auctioneers Ben Shaul D A Haace amp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Norris
Algona
Garfield Township
McCormick
Walter Wood
Ben Shaul D. A. Hacae
Amp
Public Sale At Calkins Farm Burt Iowa 97
Public sale begins 10 o'clock Friday January 15 featuring 80 cattle including 1 milch cow 6 two year old heifers 6 yearling steers and more. Also 20 hogs machinery wagons plows and farming gear with noon sale. Terms cash or secure credit with 10 month terms. Auctioneers Craig C CALE D A Hacar E J Murvaen Clerk Prudence Lodge announces a meeting January 14 at 7.00 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calkins
Burt
Craig C
Cale
D. A
E. J. Murvaen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican
Milton Starr
SUE Senate
United States
Dr. Quinn
D1ngley & Puc
Schu & Waterhouse
Burna
Scuu & Warehousy
Chase and Sanborn
Milwaukee R. RB
Grove & Son
D. T. Smith
J. BE
Svacy
Royal Blue Java Media At
Langdon A Hudson
Tnos. F
Couxe
Chase & Sanborn
Hollenbeck
Justice
Republican and Courier
T. Sapletal Gall
L. &. Erickson
L. C. Christenson
J. Falks
J. Hennesy
Wesley
Paul Nelson
Chamberlain
Abner
Dilworthtown
Chester County
Trunt
Prudence Lodge
Wil
Kk. M. Pavia
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