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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
A reflective piece on the value of education across common schools, high schools, and colleges. It argues education shapes character and future success, urges broad liberal learning, notes the need to keep youths in school, and highlights local concern with Algona students dropping out before completing high school.
Fragmentary text hints at overcoming discouragement and obstacles. It references a belief that those who endure will become conquerors and receive rewards. No clear names, places, dates, or events are present to identify a specific report.
The Outlook denounces Dr George D Hetton and Dr Herron for deserting their wives and children, then marrying again, arguing such acts demonize social reform. The piece recalls Herrons prior influence and urges public accountability through diminished reception of his work and books. It notes local Democratic race entries, party dynamics, and McKinley third term debates amid Philippine governance preparations by the Taft commission.
Congressman Babcock of Wisconsin raises opposition to the steel trust’s protective tariff 48 extension, arguing against broad protection as the presidential election nears. The remark signals political stakes for parties tied to tariff enforcement.
Palo Alto county failed to instruct its delegates for Cumming as expected. Delegates selected total 699 of 1641, with 120 uninstructed, 817 for A B Cumpins, 61 for him as flat choices, 9 for Harriman, 48 for John Herriott, 40 for Senator Trewin, and 14 for Major Conger.
The Algona county board met June 4 1901 read April minutes approved and adopted many actions. Abated taxes for Mrs Hatsen Lot 6 7 8 9 block 2 Call's addition for 1900 due to inability to pay. Granted consent to lay a highway petition from Peter La Dieke area. Appointed F B Jenks to move bridges between sections 20 21 and 13 14. Refunded taxes on various parcels for 1900 due to erroneous assessments. Appointed Fred Michell constable Harrison township with bond approved. Approved $17000 poor fund warrant for J E Nord. Abated 1900 taxes in northwest quarter 14-99-30. Assessed express companies per 1901 executive council. Formed committee to check county officers’ accounts for June 1901. County treasurer instructed to deliver notes for collection. Weisbrod seated as judge.
The miscellaneous minutes show tax corrections for 1900 on 12 acres in section 36 P4 20 and appellate school loans for Wm B Carey and Hendry Reid. Bridge contracts awarded to A H Austin for $1990 and several road grade and bridge projects assigned to multiple committee members with adjournments through June 1901.
West Bend Journal notes Hon Gardner Cowles was nominated to succeed himself in the legislature at last Friday’s convention. Fenton Reporter urges Republican voters to back the nominee and ensure election. Algona convention described as peaceful with plans for a larger Kossuth County GOP majority. Ledyard Leader praises amicable settlement, predicts unity and a solid Republican front in the fall election.
A playful ad note from Dinley and Pugh at Sign of Big Water promotes wedding ring sales. It emphasizes that when a couple is engaged, the store’s business is to present a bride with a suitable ring. The quirky wording frames jewelry buying as part of wedding preparations.
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