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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
2
Milton Starr announces subscription rates while declaring candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to Republican county convention. E B Krim and Gro F Hackman also announce runs for sheriff under the same party convention filter.
The Kossuth county Republican electors are called to meet at the Court House in Algona on Friday August 13 1897 at 1 o clock to select sixteen delegates for the State Convention in Cedar Rapids on August 18 1897 nominate a candidate for representative in the sid legislative district appoint a County Chairman and conduct other lawful business The convention will allocate one delegate at large from each precinct plus an additional delegate for precincts casting 35 votes or more for Edwin H Conger elector at large in the 1908 presidential election. Precincts are urged to hold their caucuses August 7 18! The representation for each precinct is detailed following.
Republican voters in Irvington township meet at Yuloyd school house on August 13 at 2 pm to elect five delegates to the county convention. In Union at Herman school house on July 31 at 9 pm four delegates are chosen. Sherman township Republicans convene at Center School House on August 7 at 1 pm to select delegates. notices signed by committeemen T W Sarcuerr and W L Starks.
A letter from B A Plummer president of the First National Bank of Forest City Iowa dated July 17 1897 defends gold clause mortgages saying he does not take them for personal gain and argues for repeal of the law making all money legal tender He offers to accept silver dollars at face value for mortgages and urges truthful reporting Editorial commentary endorses publishing the defense and critiques opponents who claim prejudice against such views.
The piece attacks Plummer for using gold clause mortgages while supporting free silver rhetoric. It argues his stance is duplicitous, cites local mortgage practices, and claims Iowa lenders rarely print gold clauses. It notes a 1,200 vote majority against Plummer and warns against gold standard pressure from silver advocates.
The passage argues about financial stress and agitating for free silver, noting reluctance to hire lawyers for binding contracts. It mentions Plum met and Plummet favoring free silver as debt scales, while White supports a discounted dollar and free silver as a result.
In Kossuth County Republicans debate the start of nominating a candidate for representative. The piece argues that the process remains unsettled despite weeks of early action and predicts voters should decide freely rather than be guided by self styled political prophets. It urges township Republicans to keep control until a truly suitable candidate is chosen.
The Iowa Republican canvass for the governor nomination heats up as Sen ator Funk wins Sae county delegates, Lt Gov Parrott enters the race, and Drake administration praise grows. I. W. Hossfeldt to Trieste as consul signals broader McKinley era appointments. An Upper Des Moines Editorial Association excursion to Nashville Exposition and battlefields is planned for October, promising a historic editor trip.
Sioux City Journal reports B A Plummer, fusion candidate for lieutenant governor, contends 1892 saw peak prosperity due to silver coinage. He argues the government did not add money to the economy. instead the same amount was exported, as currency was diluted by silver, undermining wealth.
The Lritt Tribune editorial argues Senator Chubb of Algona narrowly avoided nomination for lieutenant governor by the demopops. It states they are glad he was not nominated and urges voters not to vote against him though disagreeing politically. It calls his ideas unique but impractical with little chance of adoption and compares his remedy to a pickpocket’s motive lacking practicality.
Fragmentary 19th century item notes unclear linkage between figures George Fred Williams and a silver issue. Mentions misprinted names and possible political associations, with references to Uncle Boies and a misguided guise. Details are obscured by garbled OCR and lack actionable specifics.
The passage jokes about public figures and fame, noting that attention shifts as new stars rise. It mentions William J. Bryan and George Fred, then humorously compares Trinidad to St Helena, with Phil Hannabes securing a consulate and remarks on climate and stature.
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip tickets to the G A R encampment in Buffalo on August 28 for veterans and staff. Tickets go on sale August 21 to 23 at $10.60 round trip, enabling Civil War comrades from the west and northwest to visit home friends. Contact J Y Callahan, Gen Agent, Chicago, or H Thorne, G P and TP, Chicago, for information.
An advertisement invites readers to obtain a free issue of the North-Western Flame-Lesker from W. B. Kniskern in Chicago for guidance on farming dairy and cattle raising. It urges settlers to correspond. The notice also touts Hot Springs South Dakota for rheumatic relief with hotel and baths, travel passes, and information via ticket agents. Shilohs Cure promoted as a top cough remedy with large past sales and local agent Dr L A Sheet.
Spectators at Rye Beach watch a dramatic encounter when world champion Robert Fitzsimmons battles a large pet bear named Jennie. After the bear mauls his dog and attacks Fitzsimmons, he finally pins the bear to the ground with a decisive blow, leaving both combatants bloodied and exhausted.
A Sunday excursion on July 25 to Spirit and Koboji Lakes via Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway features a grand musical program in Arnold's Park Pavilion. Smalley Grand Concert Co. of Chicago, the Ladies' Cornet Band from Rock Valley, and the Greig Norwegian Chorus of Canton perform 18 voices in a high class entertainment guaranteed for music lovers. The carrier extends the trip with an organized rail plan for the occasion.
A special low rate excursion train will depart Algona at 7:50 a.m. for Spirit and Okoboji Lakes and return. Round trip fare is $1.40 with entertainment admission 25 cents, not included in the fare.
For sale or trade a substantial two story Whittemore house with ten rooms brick collar furnace cistern good well lawn orchard and grove. Includes barns corn crib carriage shed hay barn engine house power engine boiler duplex feed mill and 84 lots in Hotelling addition to Whittemore. Sold cheap on flexible terms. Address Horevna Whittemore Iowa.
Brand new house listing offering eight rooms plus closets, a well and a cistern. Ad shows 18K rings mis-stamped as 18K from Dingley & Puan. Medical remedies Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Spepsia cure mentioned. sold by Dr Li A Sheetz.
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