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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
2
Milton Starr notes subscription rates for Myona Republican in advance options, listing one year six months and three months pricing, with a small table of costs and terms. The fragment provides no further details on rates or deadlines.
Bulletin reports Sunday and yesterday claim annihilation of the Cape Verde fleet are denied. The fleet appears mostly at Santiago de Cuba, with no confirmation of battle.
The piece portrays W. J. Bryan as seeking a public role amid wartime sentiment. It describes his shift from private enlistment to forming a Nebraska quota as colonel, criticizing his stance on military expertise, and linking his advocacy to his financial views, arguing his policies ignore experienced soldiers and proven finance principles.
Colonel Lincoln issues circular May 10 1798 calling troops to quit cigarette smoking and intoxicating drinks to protect health and lives. Reports from camp exams show smokers at a serious disadvantage and the cigarette described as a deadly enemy under his command.
The Omaha Exposition opens Wednesday June 1 with ceremonial speeches led by President McKinley from the White House. Senator Allen of Nebraska Jno N Baldwin of Iowa and President Gordon W Wattles will deliver principal remarks as rail traffic promises low fares and broad access. The piece notes military mobilization, including 166 000 men mustered and 125 000 more to be ready, while Admiral Cervera’s actions are cited in a Spanish campaign context.
The Cedar Rapids Republican, improved by MH G McMilan and Cyrenus Cole, promotes timely news while critiquing sensational war reporting. A pamphlet titled The Truth About Cigarettes argues for or against tobacco use in wartime, with Gen Lincoln warning soldiers on cigarettes and alcohol. Iowa sends its first regiment, the Fiftieth from Camp McKinley to Tampa. The Spirit Lake Beacon predicts fewer Town papers in twenty years as Dickinson County’s Wittish language papers dwindle and local publishing struggles persist.
The account notes higher cyclone deaths than wartime losses against Spat Win. Gladstone, celebrated as a premier and moral leader, is praised as a grand old man of the nineteenth century. Roberts is appointed finance bearer at Corcoran School of Science, succeeding ex controller Jus Egkuls.
An Algona girl reflects on war and danger in a fragmentary verse. A speaker contemplates battle, imagined Cuban enemies, and the solace found in the idea that others endure the peril if he is killed. The piece weaves mused consolation with wartime dread.
James Tanner from Camp McKinley praises Capt. Cook s field classes and Company F s efficiency while Whittemore and Fred Friis share a casual Algona visit and carpet laying tale. Northwest Iowa Annual Conferences of the M I church convene September 21 with Bishop J H Vincent presiding and speakers from New York and Chicago. Emmetsburg reports gold discovery by Moses and Roberts after a ten mile descent to camp with $2 50 found in sand in cups, staking claims for spring evaluation.
The Burt Monitor reports Jas Cowan of Algona secured the contract to erect the Farmers' Savings Bank. Basement dirt cleared, building will be 44 by 24 feet with 20 foot front posts and 12 foot ceiling. Brick exterior with pressed brick facade, plans show a northeast lobby entrance, two rear rooms, and two display windows. Estimated cost 3060 dollars. Solid value noted with Majestic Steel Range offer.
The Kossuth county Sunday School Association held a successful convention led by Frank C Farr of the American Sunday School Union. Farr surveyed all county Sunday schools, led sessions, and helped form a county plan with officers and township reps. A resolution thanked him and pledged cooperation for continued Sunday school organizing work in Kossuth and nearby counties.
The Hawarden preacher W J Suckow spoke at Sunday services on the war. He argued the conflict will break down traditionalism and commercialism, unite North and South, and elevate the nation's influence abroad. He urged protection of American citizens and respect for the flag while rejecting the idea of war as inherently good. The sermon labeled this war religious in motive, contrasting with traditional religious wars.
Deputy Auditor Mart Weiver completes the 1898 county assessment abstract for Kossuth. Personal property totals reach 2,766,522 up from 1,900,000. moneys and credits rise to 628,916. merchandise 207,456. livestock counts list 15,176 horses 294 mules 32,864 cattle 31,396 swine 2,202 sheep and 2,082 dogs. Includes note of new buildings valued at 101,150 and detailed township fees and credits.
News from Camp McKinley reports Company F ready to muster into United States service as Company I Fifty Second Iowa Infantry. Col Cooke elected captain by unanimous vote, Lieut Randall named second lieutenant after Ward failed physical. Paris August letters mention California militia dismissals and dull nights in camp with mandolin music. anticipation of deployment next week.
Gophers and hunters dominate county reports with growing corn, clover, and timothy showing strong stands after recent rains. Townless mail service and a cousin visit from Dakota are noted as daily life details. The piece closes praising the Majestic Range by Otto Falkenhainer as a great benefactor.
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