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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1898
Page
2
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A series of self published notices from 1800s era candidates announcing runs for county clerk auditor county attorney recorder and clerk positions in Kossuth and surrounding towns. Signatories include T J Julian M P Weaver E V Sweting Frank E Allen J B Carr with dates and towns Burt Bancroft Union indicating republican convention nomination subject to party decisions.
Frederick M Curtiss seeks the county attorney position subject to Republican county convention action. Curtiss enters the race as a declared candidate with party backing in the forthcoming primary.
The Remnnican argues for distributing school buildings across the city rather than concentrating on main streets. It opposes placing the new school on east State street, favoring the Fourth ward if a suitable site can be found at reasonable cost. The piece stresses city-wide growth, tree and grass plans, and patience during construction.
Trebr on township may field C S Pendleton for supervisor with strong business credentials to shape a practical county board. J B Carr of Bancroft publicly seeks the district court clerk post and is a top Republican. Democrats in the Fourteenth district plan a August 4 convention at Emmetsburg for district judge and the Tenth district for congressional nominees on September 14 at Fort Dodge. Elmer Hodgson of Fenton seeks the county recorder seat and Frederick M Curtiss of this place enters for county attorney with strong prospects and a promise of efficient administration.
The Algona Courier notes candidates among farmers led by Pendleton and Julian with Julian winning dairy sweepstakes at Charles City. J. W. Sullivan emerges as district judge candidate against Helsell, likely Democratic nominee at Emmetsburg convention. Democratic papers show strong support for Sullivan amid Silver Republican tensions and Horace Mann comparisons.
F T Hessel, a Republican candidate for district judge, was charged with criminal libel for remarks about Jas M Hosking editor of the Sioux Rapids Reporter and J J Bruce of Pocahontas county. The action targets the accusations and sets a test for the campaign.
The Armstrong Journal notes the yearly desire to witness local politics in Kossuth County with naked eye. It praises the lively, good humored contest as a contrast to Emmet County politics and suggests the editor would benefit from experiencing it without excessive noise.
Editor Ellis argues in Swea City Herald for broadening nominations beyond lawyers to include editors bankers brokers sheriffs teachers and others. The piece suggests professionals from various lines should name candidates for clerk auditor treasurer and more with farmers or contentious groups handling other offices.
A compendium from Wesley Reporter notes races at Algona as top Northern Iowa events with records broken and strong turnout. Arm chair and field reports touch on oddities from Bancroft to Wesley, Algona, and Fairmount. a brief row over seating leads to a minor scuffle in a moving coach. A Forest City woman’s Minnesotan suicide is contrasted with local crime rates. business mood hinges on post election recovery. Local ads tout Majestic ranges, fruit jars, and cheap music sheets at Grove & Son and Dingley & Puan.
Rumors and endorsements sweep Burt Whittemore Emmetsburg and surrounding towns as candidates step forward for recorder county attorney auditor and clerk. Prominent names include Frank Allen M P Weaver E V Swetting T J Julian and H V Swetting with parties emphasizing experience and party loyalty amid convention bids.
The text suggests Judge Thomas vouches for Helgell as a fit candidate, which may undermine them. Republicans are warned to be cautious about these charges, noting ample time before November to verify facts and public opinion.
A long list of local and visiting individuals with ties to Sycamore, Waukon, Burt, Whitewater, and other nearby towns. Names include Justyn, Henry Winkie, Dr Fry, Ernest Bacon, Prof. Conner, Grace Smith, Ida Blanchard, R. B. Warren, L. M. Horton, Frank Tellier, Judge Hicks, Pauline Brueggel, S. D. Drake, Mrs. Tillotson, Supt. Spencer, Ed Butler, Annie Randall, Bert Matthews, Ed Yawking, Mrs. Byrne, Clarence Blackford, J. W. Robinson, Norman Robinson, Allen Spencer, A. A. Call, Myrtle Call, Jno Tiss, Angeline Tiss, Trewswell Ramsey, Rolla Ramsey, Editor Bailey, Bert Barr, Melzar Haggard, C. C. Samson, George Boyle, James Patterson, Geo. R. Iorton, Prof. Sifert, Amy and Yearl Young, H. H. Church, Young King, and Jos Thompson, among others, with visits, trips, and expositions noted.
Algona residence lots offered with sizes from 4x6 rods to 6 by 10, 11, 12 and 18 by 1 rod deep. Some plots on sidewalks shaded and fruit trees. Low prices and easy terms for builders. Also hardware offers including adjustable window screens and belts. Sheet music sales advertised and loan offers with first mortgage at five percent.
Col T F Cooke captain of Company F arrived home Saturday evening after a Milwaukee line trip and has since been ill with typhoid fever. Dr Kenefick reports the illness ordinary with no complications, temperatures higher due to southern climate. W M Parsons spoke on Y M C A work in camps at a Congregational church union meeting, noting tents in Chickamauga and high daily attendance. Co G’s Wm Larrabee Jr leaves to accept a quartermaster captain role in Santiago.
A Humboldt Republican letter from July 18 describes one hospitalised member among eleven in a company. The text recalls the scene of action and a wish to return to the old 808 with 380 bids and a strong wind to face.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Tena Wallace to Alf Chapin next Wednesday at 8 30 PM at the Wallace residence. The couple, from Algona's esteemed families, are celebrated in teaching and business circles with Alf as a clothing firm stalwart and Tena known for her classroom record and cooking club hobby.
Notwithstanding heat, A Adams expands Humboldt Independent staff and prints a fine paper. An Emmetsburg poet humorously notes early dawn lawn care. Four Estherville physicians form a stock company to build a medical center and invite local business backing. The Upper Des Moines Editorial Association meets August 4 at Iowa Falls with Henry Watterson delivering an August lecture. The Midland Monthly August issue features Iowa Capital Architecture articles and portraits, plus stories. Advertisements promote Majestic ranges, hardware stores, Minnesota land bargains, and Kossuth county farms. Wanrip ad seeks home writers paid per word. Sioux City College seeks applicants. a stray steer housing notice closes the item.
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute, touting its non stimulating, nourishing grains suitable for nervous persons and children. It also lists money on first and second mortgages and other loans with low rates, urging idle money to earn more.
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