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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1897
Page
2
Governor Drake Drops Reelection Bid Amid Health Crisis
The governor withdrew from the renomination race citing poor health after a fall at the state house. With four months to the state convention, contenders include Senator Funk, Lieutenant Governor Parrott, Senator Harsh, and Speaker Byers. Other potential candidates and shifting support frame a lively GOP contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
State House
Funk
Parrott
Harsh
Creston
Speaker Byers
Hull
Culbertson
Carroll County
Northwest Lowa
Park
Senate
W Parrott
AE. Funk
Horace Mann of Iowa Returns to Politics
The Webster City Freeman links a local Horace Mann to the Iowa state argument for free silver. The Kossuth County native, educated in public schools and at Michigan University, earned a Nautical Almanac post in mathematics in Washington before returning home to advocate free silver in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City Freeman
Horace Mann
Iowa
Freeman
Horace
Sabin
Kossuth County
Michigan University
Washington
Manu
Costly summer institute draws mixed teacher opinions
Local readers of the Champion argue four weeks of the summer institute costs too much for teachers with limited savings while wages have recently been cut. They praise living costs in Algona and the strong instruction but urge consideration of expense and necessity for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Champion
Whittemore
Algona
Debate on Paying Higher Wages for Teachers
The discussion centers on balancing higher pay with maintaining quality. Some argue for better wages to attract and retain staff, while others warn against lowering standards by paying more without improving outcomes.
Dingley-Allison Tariff Becomes Law After Senate Vote
The Dingley-Allison tariff bill passed the Senate 40 to 30 with 37 Republicans supporting. One Democrat, one silver Republican, and one Populist voted yes. 28 Democrats and two Populists voted no. A currency commission recommendation from President McKinley accompanied the bill as Congress adjourned. The extra session is praised for ending tariff uncertainty and portraying McKinley and the Republicans as business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McKinley
Congress
Strong Words for Mayne Des Moines Capital
The Des Moines Capital lauds Representative Samuel Mayne of Kossuth County for steady progress in the Iowa General Assembly. His vigorous opinions and restrained debating style earned respect, and Northwestern Iowa lawmakers urged his re election to keep sessions short by retaining proven performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Samuel Mayne
Kossuth
Iowa
Cden
General Assembly
Burch Pone
Sam Mayne
Mayne
The Rush to Klondyke
The rush to the Alaskan gold fields is challenged by limited access and harsh conditions. Reports from the far north discourage migration as thousands crowd the Klondyke diggings and few will prosper while many endure hardship and death.
Political Nominations and Local Candidacy Rumors
The piece weighs potential senatorial resignation by Senator Funk to trigger a convention with 40 district votes across Clay Dickinson Emmett Palo Alto and Kossuth. It notes Prof N H Connor seeking county superintendent and hints at internal Democratic pressure to influence Republican nomination while speculating on candidates like Hinchon Sherman Murtagh and a free silver advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
Onvé
Clay
Dickinson
Emmett
Palo Alto
Kossuth
N. H. Connor
Burt
Connor
Hurt
Hinchon
Tom Sherman
Ed. Murtagh
Local political shifts and farm notes spread across Polk county
The passage notes O H Longwell’s potential support for state superintendent from Polk county and hints at strong Republican backing for Mayne’s election. It mentions tariff politics, the Dingley Allison bill, and a People's party state convention in Des Moines on August 19. It also cites hog cholera concerns and advice on balanced rations for hog farmers while reporting Republican alignment across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Longwell
Highland Park Narmal
Polk County
Longwell
A. W.C. Weeks
People’s Party
Des Moines
Kossuth County
Farming News and Local Building Updates Near Wesley
Myr. Allison shipped 207 fat cattle to Chicago, filling thirteen cars, while Oscar Naoudain near Burt plans a new barn and Mr. Millis of Portland builds a modern house. The Bancroft Register notes town names overlap in a directory survey. Dolliver secures a pension for Mrs. Sarah Burkhead and recommends Grant Hamilton for Stilson postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr. Allison
Wesley
Chicago
Oscar Naoudain
Burt
Millis
Portland
Re Tublican
Tha M
Bancroft
Webster City
Grover
Plummer
Bancroft Register
Vermun Valleys
United States
Washington
Dolliver
Sarah Burkhead
Armstrong
Grant Hamilton
Stilson
Eighteen K Rings and Sanitarium Goods In Stores
Eighteen K rings stamped 18 K are described by DinGilly PuGH. Sanitarium foods are popular now. Langdon Hudson carry a full line of these goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DinGilly & Pugh
Langdon & Hudson
W. C. T. U. Membership Notice
Those desiring to join the Union this year must pay membership fees before August 31. Pay to Treasurer Emily C. Dodge. N. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily C. Dodge
N. Hamilton
Women’s gains praised as Christianity lifts their role
In a Sunday Baptist sermon Rev G W Southwell praised Christianity for elevating women from chattel to equals, recounting new opportunities in literature, statesmanship, philanthropy, and church life. An amused German parishioner’s wake up quip highlighted ongoing debates over women’s admission to the general conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist
Baptist Church
G W. Southwell
Jesus
Resourceful preacher to address youths next Sunday
Rev Southwell will speak to young men at the usual place next Sunday evening. He is a very resourceful preacher and may wake somebody else up next time if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwell
Heig
Joe
Wind Powered Farm Works At Kerr’s Farm
John Kerr plans a wind driven feed grinder setup with a shelter by the windmill and an elevator to feed the mill hopper. The system links the feed house well and barn with water pipes, keeping everything convenient. Kerr’s well stocked farm illustrates the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
John Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Trade revival eyed as fall prosperity looms in the nation
Better Times Hand reports widespread confidence of a marked fall trade revival with early business activity across Chicago clothing dry goods and shoes and piano organ wagon and farm implement makers. Trade in St Louis Pittsburgh Savannah Omaha Milwaukee and other markets is favorable amid high crop prospects and rising wheat prices. The piece links an expected rise in farm income to higher living standards and continued demand from importing countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Savannah
Beason
Omaha
Milwaukee
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Galveston
Texas
Forest City Candidate Criticizes Gold Clause Letter
A letter by A. J. Plummer of Forest City to the Republican party argues for a gold clause in farm mortgages. The piece is cited as weak and inconsistent, exposing weaknesses as Bancroft Register notes, while Bro. Starr’s buzz saw opposition rages this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Register
A. Plummer
Forest City
Bro. Starr
Govgrnor
Popular Algona teacher dies after hospital operation
Miss Willie Campbell longtime Algona public school teacher died after an operation in Bloomington. She had faced a tumor scare, underwent surgery, and passed away about a week after the procedure. The community mourns her loss, and a county teachers institute adopted a resolution expressing sympathy to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Wilson
Coate
Willie Campbell
Altona
Miss Campbell
Bloomington
Algona
Campbell
Sha
Columbia
Missouri
Hapitat
Enetie Tute
Kossuth County
Institute
Willis A. Campebell
Towa
Who is This Mr Banco in Germania Standard
The unnamed candidate will be a notable figure in the Aug. 13 election for four representatives. The piece hints Hon. Bam Mayne as a potential Banco, stirring expectation and skepticism about the vote. It concludes with an ad for Celery Compound Celery from Ehlers Parkenbaines at 76 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banco
Bam Mayne
Ehlers&Parkenbaines
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Milton Starr
Ernest Bacon
Allison
J. A. Budd
Iowa Agricultural College
Europe
G. M. Johnson
Deering and Osborne
Walter A. Wood
Deering
D. M. Osborne
Aspolifora
the Baptist Church
Willie A. Campbell
Hos
Pital
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