Victory in Oregon seals sweeping Republican win
Republicans swept Oregon last week capturing the entire state and congressional tickets. Governor Geer leads by over 10 000, while congressional victors run from 3 000 to 6 000 ahead. The Portland Oregonian hails the result as a world turning election, aligning gold standard policy with national power and race doctrine, signaling a new era in American politics and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Geer
Congress
Porthiad Oregonian
Molaya
Bollers
Barcelona
Ibis
Monteo
Rumored Cuban invasion shifts to actual troop movement
Reports say 16 000 troops departed southern ports aboard 32 transport ships under Gen Schafter, with battleships and cruisers in escort. They aim at Santiago and expect a combined land sea assault. Marines, Aguinaldo fighters, and renewed Manila battles noted. Camp McKinley deserted as regiments move to Jacksonville and San Francisco.
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Cuba
Santiago
Schafter
Cadiz
Guantanamo
Sampson
Ayit
Washington
Aguinaldo
Manila
San Francisco
Philippines
Camp McKinley
Jacksonville
Leadership and wartime mobilization critique in a republic paper
A Republican critique argues over the Bryan military plan and calls for qualified leaders in war. It notes the drift toward merit-based appointments, highlighting the national guard’s role and concerns about raw recruits leading units in grave peril.
Political fights loom in eleventh district nomination at Le Mats
The eleventh district Republicans nominate for Congress at Le Mats on June 22. Perkins and Judge Thomas considered likely contenders amid a hard contest, with others in the field. The war revenue law is described as far reaching with estimates of its city revenue impact, listing brokers, railroads, telegraphs, insurance, theaters, and tobacco dealers among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
le Mats
Perkins
Judge Thomas
Des Moles
Register
Iowa College Grinnell to mark fiftieth anniversary
Next week the Grinnell founded Iowa College celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. The piece calls it Iowa's pioneer college and notes it is now a leading western institution. Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews and alumnus, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa College
Grinnell
Iowa
Pioneer College
West
Albert Shaw
The
Review of Reviews
McKinley era bond drive and Hawaii annexation talk
The McKinley administration promotes a 200 million popular loan with 3 percent bonds redeemable after ten years and payable in twenty, offered until July 14. Also noted is a quiet judgeship campaign and favorable views on Hawaii annexation with Americans leading business and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Winnebago County Rejects Mulet Saloon Petition
Town residents decide against the mulet saloon after a promised big majority petition fails. The vote outcome is welcomed, and the saloon is deemed unsuitable for the port town.
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Winnebago County
Water tanks and cisterns offered at low Spurbeck and Lambert deals
Spurbeck and Lambert promote a large stock of water tanks cisterns and reservoirs with notably low prices and a material workmanship price guarantee. Spring rains approach making timely orders advisable. Also advertised are leather belts and garters at Dingley and Pugh with skirt supporters included, starting from 8 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurbeck & Lambert
Dingley & Pugh’s
Climate and Crops Special Bargains in Minnesota Lands
Minnesota land bargains dominate this notice with DinGuiry & Coux advertising farmers for Ihogssuth county farms. Mus. C. FP. Catkins Crammond cottage lists a 12x14 wall tent for sale at 7.00 dollars, used briefly and described as good as new.
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Minnesota
DinGuiry & Coux
Mus. C. FP
Catkins
Crammond Cottage
Wedding Rings and Money Offers From Algona Advertisers
Wedding rings offered as a bride gift from DinaLy y Puca at the Big Watch sign. Walker Bros promote affordable crockery. Ott o Falkenbuiner praises Majestic Range and mentions benefactors. Notices include mortgage money options, first and second mortgages, short-term loans, and low rates by Geo C Ost of Algona Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinalyy & Puca
Geo. C. Ost
Algona
Oregon Elects Republican Landslide in Governor and Congress
The Oregon returns show sweeping Republican gains from 1896 with Gere leading for governor by about 10,000 votes and Tongue re-elected to Congress by about 2,000. Moody wins district two by over 6,000, while the legislature tilts heavily Republican. The issue of free silver fades as support for the gold standard and war policy strengthens, signaling national trend across the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Sioux City Journal
Gere
Tongue
Congress
Moody
Senate
House
St. Louis
Far West
Maine
Pacific
Editorial protest and local notices from multiple papers
A compilation of editorials and notices criticizing political patronage in military appointments and urging a single gold standard, plus local items from Des Moines Register and other Iowa papers about school leadership, farming, and a mixed goods advertisement offering eggs and clothing exchanges.
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Ad Sells at Local Hardware Store
An old advertisement markets Grain-O as a non stimulant coffee substitute that calms sleep and nourishes. It appeals to nervous persons, youths, and children, claiming it looks and tastes like coffee and should be tried in place of coffee. The promo notes packaging and availability at Falkenhainer's Hardware Store.
Getting Ready for Electric Light Plant Partnership
The council and private financiers outline a ten year rental plan to avoid city debt. A committee reports on legal aspects, naming judges and local figures. Capital stock rises from 7000 to 10000 with 7 percent interest. incorporation planned, no city franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Quarton
Harveyngham
Geo. C. Call
A. D. Clarke
A. A. Brunson
Institute Teachers Gather For Two Week Session
Supt Van Erdewyck announces a two week teachers institute in the High School building from August 16 to 27. County superintendent conducts sessions with history instruction. instructors include N Spencer on arithmetic economics and physics. J J McMahon on prtrar and physiology. F J Sessions on didactics algebra and civics. S Stackwell on geography and economics. Ruth Van Husgen on primary methods. Daily program outlines course study and home preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
van Erdewyck
Supt. N. Spencer
Algona
J.J. McMahon
Lawree McMahon
Carroll County
F. J. Sessions
Waterloo
Stackwell
Nora Springs Seminary
Ruth van Husgen
Sioux City
Excursion to Buffalo on Nickel Plate July 14 to 17
Round trip fare offers travel from Cleveland to Buffalo with a choice of rail or water route within ticket limits. For details call or visit 111 Adams Chicago. Advertisements note liniment 25¢ a bottle and gaudy goods like girdles and leather belts. Major ranges and sanitarium foods promoted by local merchants Langdon Hudson Falkenhammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
Callon
J. Y. Callahan
Adams Street
Chicago
J. Y. Calahan
Adams ,J
Excursion Tickets At Reduced Fares Across the Northwest
Notices of sale and return limits for excursion tickets on the Chicago North Western Line for various events and destinations. Includes June 30 and July 1 discounts to Portland via the North Western Line, June 27 and 28 to Des Moines, and June 20-22 to Cedar Rapids. Also promotes homeseekers’ rates along the Chicago & North Western route in Minnesota and South Dakota with agent contact. References to meetings of Congregational Council, National Electric Medical Association, American Institute of Homeopathy, and Sabbath School events. Includes testimonial about Shilohs Cure offered by Dr. L. A. Sheetz in Buffalo New York.
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Portland
Ore
North-Western
Congregational Council
Chicago
Norway
Omama
National Electric Medical Association
American Institute of Homeopathy
Chicago & North-Western
Des Moines
Chicago & North- Western Ly
Ufe
Minnnesota
South Dakota
Cedar Rapids
C. U.W
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Quotes on war politics and society from public speakers
The passage collects remarks on war with Spain, circus day holidays, tax duty, building improvements, and a sharp critique of Rev. Sam Jones. It includes a critique of society women and clergy, with mocking speeches about manners, clothing and public discourse.
Land Sales Transfers Reported by C C Samson Kossuth County
Kossuth County real estate transfers include Kossuth County to Wu vuonson at Gand 7 bik vy W&eB Park Rd Wes- Joy Tae. Elvira A Young to tenry Sutte lot 3 block 6 LaVerne. Ambrose A Owl to Ealth G Hutchison quarter se qr se qr value 95-20. Samuel Mayne to A M Jasperson lot across 2400 00 Fit 100 00 250 00 3200 00 830 00. Thos Bennett to A A Galac ies 166 10-00-29. Jus Callahan to DH N t Margaret Eichborn no qr 18-100-27 Kossuth Co to A A Cull ar 5 40 months 016 6 bn 10-Nb-20. Callahan to Louis Erickson aw UPD-LAM recast res versedes Sheri? Kossuth Co to Algona Stites Bank nw qe 1-07-20. A aM Jasperson to Wm three hf se qr 2-90-2800. 2080 00. The note comments on weather and mosquito season.
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Kossuth County
Wu Vuonson
Bik
Cere
Thos Bennett
Jus Callahan
Margaret Eichborn
Kossuth
Fae Callahin
Louis Erickson
Upd-Lam
Kossuth Ou
Algona
Stites Bank
Personal notices from Algona area gatherings and travels
Miss Mary Finney started for Waterloo to visit friends at the start of the week. Mrs J W Carlson visits friends in Omaha and attends the exposition. Miss Ella Thompson will attend Iowa College commencement next week. Mrs L M Horton left for Chicago Saturday night and will be in the city for weeks. Silas Haggard, cousin of D A Haggard, visiting Algona. a Minnesota real estate man. Homer Horton studies vacation to enter Minnesota State University next term. Miss Cramer departed for Mason City Thursday night, plans to leave for Chicago soon. Rev Frank Barstow preached in county recently and is praised for sermons. Mrs Maggie Miller of Stratford, daughter to visit J B Winkel. Miss M J Conte, principal, left for Wasco, Ohio for summer vacation. Judge Quarton to be orator at Germania on the Fourth. Mrs Susan Ward of Kansas visiting her father Michael Reichhoff. Reichhoff children celebrated his 92nd birthday. Ernest Raymond recovering from illness, to join Camp Thomas at Chickamauga with Company F. Will Hough of Chicago visiting Algona. reports father and family pleased with Chicago. Mrs E Tellier goes to Grinnell for Iowa College commencement and anniversary. Hergen Frank graduates. Fred Miller of Plum Creek home from two weeks with his 89-year-old mother in East Dubuque. sister Mrs Mink joins him. Col Spencer and wife’s return date uncertain. Col Spencer settling estate of late Wm S Spencer. Whittemore Champion: J D Youmagné and family move from Clear Lake to settle here.
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Mary Finney
Waterloo
J. W. Carlaon
Omaha
Ella Thompson
Lowa College
L. M. Horton
Chicago
Silas Haggard
D. A. Haggard
Algona
Minnesota
Homer Horton
Minnesota State University
Maggie Miller
Stratford
J. B. Winkel
M. J. Conte
Wascon
Ohio
Judge Quarton
Germania
Susan Ward
Kansas
Michael Reichhoff
Ernest Raymond
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Will Hough
Hergen Frank
Fred Miller
Plum Creek
East Dubuque
Mink
Col. Spencer
Spencer
Whittemore
J.D. Youmagne
Clear Lake
Sete
Notable Algona Residents Leave for Various Pursuits
Mrs Hotelling’s residence lists GB W Tageard’s Des Moines business, Parley Finch’s Algona consult, and teachers Maggie Haggard Schichtl to Chicago for training. Hutchinses return from California with health concerns. Mrs Putgeh returns from Winona with sister-in-law Waldemar Putsch and daughter. Colton to Mt Vernon Cornell, McIntyre and Stephens to Chicago. Four Burling on teachers homeward. Taylor returns from Council Bluffs lodge and Omaha expo. Kerrs visit the show.
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Tled
Los Angeles
California
Geo. White
Hutchins
H. Putgeh
Myrta Gerlicher
Winona
Gustinson
F.M. Taylor
Grand Lodge
Council Bluffs
John Kerr
Church and Society Sunday programs and meetings
Rev. I E Day will speak at the Methodist church on Bible Universalism next Sunday morning, followed by a children's day concert by the Sunday school. The Woman's Library Aid society holds its year-end meeting Friday at 3 pm. W C T U meets next Wednesday with Emily C. Dodge. Kossuth I O O F Camp 160 has a meeting next Friday night. Children’s Day at the Baptist church is next Sunday morning, with an evening sermon on Motives in Morals. Rebekah degree ladies plan an entertainment for Friday a week hence. Equal Suffrage club meets June 16 at 83 p.m. Ads note E & F Ointment and garden items, plus farm loans and deposits from local firms. A large display of Chamber sets is arriving at Walker Bros. E
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Methodist Church
Woman's Library Aid Society
Emily C. Dodge
The
Baptist Church
Byes Erybody
Rebekah Degree of
Odd Fellows
Equal Suffrage Club
A. Ingham
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America
Patotic
Emmetsburg
National Guard
Bryan
Joe
Lester
Chicago Wheat Corner
Quarton
Asmiel
Hawaii
Uniwaii
Ines
Walker Bros
Majestic Range
Otto Falkenbuiner
Nebraska
Trampton Recorder
Algona School Board
Wrat, Bowers
Germania Standard
Samuel Warburton
Warburtons
Wesley
J.N. Inman
ING
Gueders
Obto Falkenhainer
Electric Light Company
Flan
the Institute
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul B’y
Geo. H. Henfford
Chicago, Ill
Dineatey & Pua
Falkenhammer’s
Langdon & Hudson
Kniskerun
Fifth Ave
Sam Jones
C. C. Samson
STOVE
Otto Falkenhainer
Dingley & Puaert
Dingley & Goox
G. Gata
Walker Bros. +E
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