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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
2
The board of control bill, previously passed by the senate, cleared the house in one day with an important amendment. It now places educational institutions under the board's supervisory control. The vote was 71 to 20 and the senate is urged to pass the bill as amended, arguing finances should have equal safeguards.
A local plea urges voters to support a library tax of one mill to fund running expenses with 300 dollars yearly and private donations expected to grow. The argument stresses the library as essential to public schools and children, noting a strong community leadership and a solid foundation for a lasting town library.
The Algona city vote will consider municipal electric lighting with a shift from private control to city operation. Proposals anchor on a city owned plant using power from the water works, enabling at most 1000 dollars yearly lighting costs and potential revenue from private lighting contracts. Public sentiment favors a service at cost under city management, with a stock company could form quickly to acquire equipment and rent to the city.
The narrator, a society member, recounts meeting Clara Barton and visiting her private home dispensary where hundreds of starving and exposed children suffer in Barton’s orphanages. Descriptions of emaciation, sunken eyes, and disease convey the dire conditions mothers face as their children perish from starvation. The account praises Barton’s compassionate work and prayers for guidance.
K P Barringer of Palo Alto is announced as a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of G C Davidson. Palo Alto already has a candidate for auditor of state and Iowa is credited with candidates for judge. The piece notes Davidson’s Civil War service and his death from a spent bullet. It discusses Iowa politics, legislation, and the Trans Mississippia Exposition plans in Des Moines.
Poised lines from a period piece reference strict resolve in wartime jingoism. The verses quote Minnesotan and Algona sources noting a brave unit, company F, four colonels, and coastal or riverine vessels as symbols of readiness. The tone blends bravado with national defense sentiment.
Mrs Thurston wife of Senator Thurston of Nebraska died suddenly on a yacht in Havana harbor while returning from Cuba. Almost her last act was a message to the New York Journals describing what she had seen of suffering.
Germania Standard notes three Agona banks and broker Geo C Call report four reports totaling 376 821 as a showing amid hard times. The item highlights financial activity by local banks and the broker during an economic downturn.
A brief note places A and Naudain as headquarters for hard and goft coal. Telephone 21.-11 appears in the ad text along with E. & F. Flavoring Extracts advertised as the strongest.
The Sheldon Mail reports the death of Hon. C. L. Davidson at Hull after a stroke. He lived many years in Algona and was a prominent railway commissioner known for unselfish service, geniality, and steadfast friendship. His loss is described as a deep blow to the state and northwest Iowa communities.
Lived in Algona. The late CG L Davidson died last Tuesday after a life shadowed by tragedy. He and his wife boarded with Mr. and Mrs. IL Smith in the building now housing the American editor and family. Mrs Davidson bore twins who died before she recovered, inspiring her long institutional confinement in Illinois. Two daughters survive, one in Illinois and one in New York, both in school. Beyond this, his daughters will receive $25,000 from Northwestern Life Insurance, a policy Mr Davidson took out last May, payable in 25 equal annual instalments starting with $1,000 on proof of death.
Perry Wilkins died of pneumonia just as the Republican press went to print. He had been ill less than a week and was regarded as hopeless by doctors and family. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the M. E. church.
Rev F E Day led services for the deceased with a large procession to the cemetery. Wilkins of St Paul, son of the deceased, attended alongside Mr and Mrs H Goodrich of Spirit Lake, his daughter. Born 1884 in Essex County New York, he married Anna Cronan in 1861 and moved from Clayton County to kogenth in 1868. He was respected and deeply missed by family and neighbors who expressed gratitude for their sympathy.
Funeral of W. E. Spencer joural clerk of the senate drew a large turnout of senators representatives and Wisconsin delegates. Former Vice President Morton joined from New York with Vice President Hobart and others. The service led by Dr Milburn and pallbearers from capitol police. Remains sent to Rice Lake Wisconsin for interment.
Despite bad weather about 125 gathered at the Red Men hall. Des Moines guests Dr E D Willey and Mrs W S Keffer spoke. Mrs Keffer formed Minniewaukon No 25 after banquet in Hesse building east room. Forty eight candidates initiated into the council with officers named R D Gilmore Pocahontas, S B McClellan Prophetess, W V Carson Menonah, Nola Finnigan first scout, L Stephenson second scout, S B McClellan Powhattan.
An Alaska Mining Journal excerpt stresses the crucial need for adequate, healthful, and concentrated food supplies for miners heading to Alaska, the Klondike, or the Yukon. It recommends top flour and Royal Baking Powder, warns against spoiled baking powder, and cites a compact two ounce Royal Baking Powder Co recipe book available free to miners, with address in New York.
Public notice from Jas Taylor advertising wedding rings and bridal gifts. The shop promises to supply rings and presents for brides and notes a cloak man will be at the store all day Saturday March 26. Orders are taken for coats jackets capes and skirts.
Town meeting Friday night featured Mayor Chrischilles Dr Kenefick and F M Curtiss. A fine lyceum program included remarks on municipal government progress abroad, sanitation emphasis, and a paper arguing corruption in city politics as a major risk to governance.
A Thursday night speakers contest drew a large crowd. Honorees were Helen Carroll Fred Clarke Ernestine Day Jessie Parish Nettie Robinson and Irwin Wilson. Judges Rev W H Schmidt Rev D M Stiles and County Supt Van Erdweyk rated on four traits for a possible 120 points. Carroll won gold with 104, Clarke 103, Day 102, Parish 101, Wilson 98. The results pleased the audience as all contestants earned credit.
Local ad for old gold and silver buyers inviting readers to bring items in for an estimate at the Sign of the Big Watch, Ingley Ugh. The notice emphasizes immediate appraisal services and customer engagement.
Editors praise the Iowa College Glee Club and Amphion Orchestra for a fine April 2 Call concert. Readers in Charles City and Marshalltown acclaim the performance as first rate with rich harmonies and expert orchestral touch. The Odeon and Iowa State papers celebrate the program's tasteful selections and generous encores.
Wesley Reporter notes Algona residents shun local flour without Minnesota branding while praising local people. It urges using idle money wisely with on time deposits and low rates, featuring C CALL Algona and references to mortgages and savings.
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