Nominate a Senator at the state convention debate
The piece argues a hot push to nominate a U S senator via state convention next August. It reflects on precedent inertia, party divisions, and the idea that the people should choose senators at the polls, with conventions as an alternative. It notes potential futile motions and calls for leadership by Republicans.
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Supreme Court
California
Utah
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Cummins
Gear
Nonpartisan City Government in Alpena City politics
A letter argues against partisan nominating in Alpena municipal affairs urging focus on prudent, economical management of about 60000 in public works. It warns against outside issues and political theatrics, insisting voters want honest administration and avoid debt, not partisan showmanship.
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Algona
Alpena
State Treasurer Calls Warrants For Payment by April 20
State Treasurer Harriott urges presentation of all outstanding warrants for payment by April 20. State finances show declining debt and a projected surplus by January. The board of control manages finances economically, and state institutions are run efficiently.
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Harriott
Board of Control
Aguinaldo Purges Advisors Over Governance Stance
Report says Aguinaldo dismissed about a dozen top advisers who argued the time to quit had come. He favors Jogaselfi governance but remains the one to govern, guiding the shift despite the purge.
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Aguinaldo
Rest From Their Anxieties By Roberts On Monetary System
Geo. E. Roberts, director at the mint, replies to populist interrogatories. He argues about gold scarcity and the silver agitation, noting holders’ timidity and misjudgment of available supply. He asserts the need for a rational monetary system and criticizes opposing views.
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Geo. E. Roberts
Mint
Fragmentary note on monetary use and metal redemption
A distorted fragment discusses monetary use and the standard of gold and silver for redemption. It questions who set up the schemes behind the plans, mentions hoarding and supply issues, and ends with speculative remarks about testing the measures. The text reads like a covert critique of a currency or metal standard proposal.
Convention would settle senatorial contest by convention
The State Register reports friends of A B Outhiniha urging a Republican state convention to settle the U S Senate contest between Gear and Cummins. They argue delegates should be chosen with the issue in mind to avoid county factionalism and secure a fair nomination for the party. Marshall county backed Cummins supporters. Hardin and Poweshiek primaries soon follow with nominations for Cummins in each county.
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State Register
I'bu
A. B. Outhiniha
Ilakimauli
Lin
Gaar
Cumming
Cummins
Jelsinwire
Gear
United States
Ageinll
Senate
United States Senate
Jund
Towa
Marshall County
Choos J. B. Classen
Thomas Kintball
Wirth
Hardin County
Poweshiek County
Cummingman
Railways and Congress Referenced in Old Clipping
The clipping notes Algona and Pocahontas as county seats with proximity to commercial highways, Swea City residents oppose a new railroad, and Fort Dodge Messenger cites dwindling congressional veterans, listing Dollivey peers through March 4, 1599.
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Emmetsburg
Algona
Pocahontas
Ywa
Commercia
Swea City Herald
Swea Ojty
Fort Dodge
Daili
Congress
New England
Reed and Boutells
Maine
Russell
Connecticut
New York
Tinois
Iowa
Cal. Heanderson
South
Dollivey
Book circle rejects American Book Company in Des Moines meetings
The State Teachers Reading Circle executive committee in Des Moines defeated the American Book Company for yearly reading selections. D Appleton & Co will supply the books for less cost than the rival bid. The move ends American’s bid after strong competition and favors Appleton options.
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Waterloo
American Book Company
State ‘Teachers
Des Moines
American Book ‘Company
Entiraly
D, Appleton & Co
Sarnia Em Aes
American Corr
Fragmented note on teaching music and learning
A garbled inquiry about whether children are learning music and how to teach cheaply. The text is incomplete and contains numerous mistyped phrases, making the intended meaning unclear.
Farmers wean ee ae We Will Lay wour 1p He bo ba a
A fragmented OCR item reads as a farm related notice with unreadable fragments. Readable bits suggest a local farm action or event and potential dates or names but crucial details are missing.
Promising Young Man Beat by Death in Algona
Bert Hare, about 28, a promising student and former Cornell College graduate with West Point nomination, died Saturday in Hampton after a brief illness. He had been expected to be buried in Yemen but his burial will occur elsewhere. He taught in Knoxville and other towns, later entering banking ideas. his parents and friends in Algona mourn his passing. Dr and Mrs Bart plan to visit Algona before heading to the Pacific slope.
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Bert Hare
Hampton
Algona
Otber
Batt
Algora
West Point
Ite
Cornell College
Nevers
Noxville
Tampton
Bio
Hiis
Bart
Pacife
Grady
Social notes from Algona and surrounding towns
Personal and social notes report improving health and upcoming visits from Mrs Jessie Stalth Hunbligton and others. local residents travel to Chicago Minneapolis and New York seeking work and bargains. several Algona natives relocate or plan moves. church and fraternal activities noted with visitors, ordinations, and initiations. local businesses and schools receive updates on staff and board elections.
April Jury Drawn For District Court Term Begins April 25
The April term jury list was drawn for the district court. Names include Julius Kinton, B F Burtis, LaVerne, John Loebig, Guy Butts, Wesley, H Doge, Hebron, Fred Miller, Plum Creek, WV, F Lehman, Sexton, O G Dennis, Ewes City, R A Hinton, Whittemore, W F Satow, Ledyard, Wm Carroll, Seneca, A LA Bowen, Seneca, B W Haggard, F S Norton, Algona, J H Saldin, Alfred Dollar, M Battner, J J Bruce, Harry Thill, Bancroft, E J Spafford, Sherman, A B Shalden, Gee, Koestler, H Sewick, Burts, Henry Kennedy, Union, H A Matson, Riverdale, W S Allen, Safas Peterson, Portland, Kobey Tjaden, German.
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District Court
Julius Kinton
B. F. Burtis
LaVerne
John Loebig
Guy Butts
Wesley
H. Doge
Hebron
Fred Miller
Plum Creek
F. Lehman
Sexton
0. G. Dennis
Ewes City
R. A. Hinton
Whittemore
W. F. Satow
Ledyard
Wm. Carroll
Seneca
A. LA
Bowen
B. W. Haggard
Norton
Algona
J. H. Saldin
Alfred Dollar
M. Battner
J. J. Bruce
Harry Thill
Bancroft
E. J. Spafford
Sherman
A. B.shaldon
Gee
Koestler
H. Sewick
Burts
Henry Kennedy
Union
H.A. Matson
Riverdale
W. 8. Allen
Safas
Peterson
Portland
Kobey Tjaden
Wanted help needed for dairy task in Iowa job ad
Fragmentary notice requests a helper to work at Farmers' Cooperative Creamery Doy in Doy, Ledyard Iowa, by April 10. It mentions butter paths, New York routes, and Jersey breeders with unclear names and dates, signaling hiring and advance payment requirements.
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New York
Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Doy
Ledyard
Iowa
Fragmentary OCR Note on Care and Observation Practices
A partial OCR fragment references recommended care for a person and notes attention to thinning conditions. It mentions one person, mentions adding details later, and hints at an observed change or need for follow up. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or named entities.
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FF. M. Taylor
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Guy Taylor
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D. S. Glaster
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Allie Chapin
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Monarch Mixe
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Ort Iry
J. D. McDonald
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H. Buell
A Rutherford
A. P. Hall
G. C. Turner
Milton Starr
G.H. Lamson
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J.D. Shadle
Hy Av Paine
W.H. Ehlers
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