Des Moines Capital and Cowles Clash Over Kossuth Seat
The Des Moines Capital warns against a direct clash with Gatcher Cowles for representative. It notes Cowles' influence and argues against factional fights in Kossuth County, as legislators should be chosen for strength and broad view. The Swea City Herald echoes the separate issues approach, while critics push Cummins’ popularity as political leverage.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Gatcher Cowles
Kossuth
Cowles
Clques
Swea City Herald
Mr. Cowles
Paramount Issue Shapes Kossuth County GOP Stance
The county Republican position weighs governor candidates against local interests. With one voice in the state convention, Kossuth will influence but not control. The paper notes Cowles resisting boss-like dictation, stressing reapportionment and a Dolliver successor as larger stakes for the county.
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Kossuth
Cummins
Cowles
Dolliver
Early county convention date debated in Algona tract
A tract from Algona advocates fair play for candidate A. D. Clarke amid discussion of Kossuth county representative convention timing. Clarke, a longtime candidate, questions changing the schedule, noting past June conventions and arguing date should be convenient for all parties rather than affecting results. The Republican suggested an early date, but the outcome remains independent of when the convention occurs.
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Algona
Kossuth
A. D. Clarke
Clarke
Cowles
Republican
Governor candidates loom as convention nears
A large field of gubernatorial hopefuls forms before the Republican state convention. Announced contenders include A B Cummins, Sidney Foster of Des Moines, Geo D Perkins of Bronx City, Senator Harriman of Hampton, and treasurer John Herriott who ends his term January 1. Further names like Oy Prewin of Allama and Kee are expected to join the race, as the party braces for a crowded field.
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A.B. Cummins
Sidney Foster
Des Moines
Geo. D. Perkins
Bronx City
Harriman
Hampton
John Herriott
Oy Prewin
Allama
Kee
Political maneuvering before convention attention on Con Ger return
The piece notes ongoing preconvention maneuvering among Cummins supporters and Republicans in Des Moines. It mentions Minister Conger as a potential unifier or second choice for candidates and describes efforts to hold early county conventions in Polk and Marshall to influence delegations. The overall outlook is uncertain with sweeping, unsubstantiated claims.
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Avary
Conger
China
Mats
Sophet Os
Des Moines
Atti
Cummins
Gum
Lins
Polk, Marshall
Viety
Clarke enters race against Cowles in Kossuth county
Editorials from Bancroft Register Swea City Herald and Estherville Republican discuss Andrew D Clarke of Algona declaring candidacy for representative in Kossuth county against incumbent Cowles. Clerks campaign noted as zealous but judged risky. editors express support for capable leaders and anticipate Cowles securing a second term.
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Bancroft Register
Greenwood Republic
Cowles
Clarke
McCowien
Swea
Repubicans
Kossuth
Estherville
A. D. Clarke
Algona
How He Paid the Printer Tracr Star-Clipper Third Notice
A printer’s notice chain reaches editors as postmasters distribute unpaid subscriptions. Tim Short failed to pay $2.60 for his paper, stopped it for economy, then sang in a church. The next evening a receipt in full was sent, apologizing for the misread assignment of liabilities to the Lord.
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Tracr Star-Clipper
Tim Short
Tim
Jesus
Mocked professor death hoax at Morning Side college
The Bronx City Times reports a student hoax at Morning Side College where an effigy of Professor A A Sifert was burned in effigy with a wood tombstone reading Loving Remembrance. A late letter from Sioux City Iowa defends Sifert and blames a small hostile faction among students while praising Sifert’s reputation.
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Bronx
A. A. Sifert
Alte
A.A. Sifert
Sioux City
M. Stare
City Convention to Name Mayoral Candidates Tonight
Local politics show little interest as the city convention nears with talks of re nominating Dr Sayre while W K Ferguson resists. Dr Sayers favored for mayor may accept if tendered. In the Second ward C K Hutchins discussed for councilman and 4 F Crose likely to stay treasurer. Alderman Paine expected to be renominated after returning from Minnesota trip.
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Covention
W. K.ferguain
Sayeta
Sayers
C. K. Hutchns
F. Crose
Alderman Paine
Minnesota
Third Ward
Paine
Aldarman
Titonka Votes Down House Plan in 61st Election
The Titonka proposal for a new schoolhouse failed Monday by 42 votes to 27. This is the second submission after the 61st election, carried but voided for notice wording, leaving Titonka with no new school building this year.
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Titonka
What I Think and How I Feel by Mrs Elhenan Clark
A reflective poem in verse about memory belief and gratitude. The speaker contemplates flowers past and present, earthly blessings, enduring faith, loved ones on the other shore, and a thankful outlook as life nears its close.
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Mrs. Elhenan Clark
Beayan
Mathens
Sale Notice for Baby Alpha Hand Separators
Special offer from StuRbeck Lambert Co. on Baby Alpha Hand Separators bought from Denval Separator Co. after fair exhibition. Machines available for viewing at the Warhouse near the C N W depot. Limited stock and reasonable terms. customers urged to inspect promptly.
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Denval Separator Co
Warshouse
Sturbeck-Lambert Oo
Beautiful Flowers Seeds and Plants Catalog Offer
Selection of seeds cut flowers alms ferns bedding plants hardy roses shrubs and more available from Joseph Bancroft and Bon Cedar Falls Iowa. Also listings for residences: Mrs J M Walker and Chas Walker homes for sale with inquiries via C N Walker.
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Joseph Bancroft & Bon
J. M. Walker
Chas, Walker
C. N. Walker
New Spring carpets and drapery advertised locally
Odd assortment of ads and notices from 1901 reference New Spring carpets rugs and lace portalog at Jno Goeders. Dr W Fraser to examine eyes March 19 at Dr M J Kenefick office. Mentions Dr W F Ripke in Algona March 18 to 20. Also notes on savings bank slogans and local business references. scattered names and partial addresses.
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Jno
Goeders
W. Fraser
M. J. Kenefick
Hye
W. F. Ripke
Algona
Marah
Aedicala
Change in California Tourist Car Service via Iowa Central Ry
An Important Change in the California Tourist Car service via the Iowa Central Ry. Commencing March 5, 1901, the regular Pullman gas lighted tourist cars operated between Minneapolis and Los Angeles, Cal. will run on Tuesdays of each week instead of Wednesdays as heretofore. This is the most direct route for California tourists with very low one way rates effective on Tuesdays until April 30, 1901. For details call on town central ticket agents or Geo. Batty GP. & T. A. Marshalltown 28 from Algona to Portland Seattle Tacoma and Puget Sound via the Northwestern line. Tickets on sale peach Tuesday until April 30, annual short the current year.
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California
Iowa Central
Minneapolia
Los Angeles
Cal
Town Central
Geo
Batty
T. A
Algona Republican Convention Set For March 14 1901
A delegate convention of the Republicans of Algona will meet at the courthouse on Thursday March 14 1901 to nominate candidates for mayor city solicitor treasurer and assessor. The convention will assemble at 7 30 p m led by F W Dinairy, Obn.
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Republicans of
Algona
Court House
F. W. Dinaury
Republican Ward Meetings Set For March Primaries
Ward One Republicans at Nycum's office March 13 from 7 to 9 to elect delegates to the city convention March 14 and name four candidates for councilman. Ward Two Republicans meet at the Wigwam March 13 from 7 to 8:30 to elect delegates and nominate a candidate for councilman. Normal building hosts March 13 from 7 to 8 with G. B. Pundan as chairman. Fourth ward gathering at Sheriff’s office March 18 from 7 to 8 with M. P. Hascarn as chairman.
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Trist
First Ward
Nycum
Counciiman
E. Tec Lier
S&kconp
Second Ward
W. BP. Jones
G. BP. Punr
Nanp
Sheriil
Tito
M. P. Hascarn
Historic Baltic Farm Advertisement Teems With Tooled Details
A fragmented 19th century style farm notice lists multiple holdings with acreage, buildings, and improvements. It mentions a 1160 acre parcel, a five room frame house, barns, granaries, fencing, and meadow, plus nearby school and post office. Another listing describes 320 acres of good soil, a log house, outbuildings, fencing, and pasture. Prices per acre range from ten to fifteen dollars, with references to Scandinavian settlement nearby.
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Stern
Man Robbed by Gunman on Colorado Rail Route
A Colorado train encounter recounts a robber who boarded a wagon with a gun aimed at a miner. Section workers devised a plan to distract him with lunch, allowing them to overpower the gunman and capture him for the railroad. The narrator notes his uneasy, near-fatal ride and escape from danger.
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Colorado
New York
Denver
Olean-Bloo Tests on Burring In Pune Front
Fragmentary OCR notes show Aigl Olean and Burring involved in tests at a Pune front. The readable bits point to test actions and associated names in a wartime or technical context, but details are incomplete.
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Pune
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