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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options from Starr and Haggard offering one year in advance, six months, and three months. It specifies pricing and payment terms for readers, indicating prepayment is required. The fragmentary item notes the publisher and billing terms.
A scanned political slate lists Polk County candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other statewide posts. It names John Herriot as a candidate for lieutenant governor and R. R. Barrett for superintendent of schools, with O. Brown for corny and W. H. Raney for sheriff among others. The text appears fragmented, including references to Gardner Cowles and Prof Lilly for various county and district roles.
In a recent speech Mr. Cummins argues that electing a Republican legislature is crucial to keep the U S Senate in Republican control. He warns that losing Senate balance would be more damaging than sacrificing the electoral vote and urges support for Allison and Dolliver to maintain Republican leadership in government.
Walter Wellman reports in the Chicago Record Herald that a new canal treaty with England abrogates the Clayton Bulwer pact and sets up a neutral isthmian canal open to ships of all nations in peace. It would be strictly American in control, with the United States guaranteeing neutrality and Britain implied as a participant, while wartime steps would be allowed for U S protection.
The article notes growing UK unrest over the South Africa war and tax burden. It says Britain contends with long, costly campaigns, large armies, and fierce Boer resistance. Reports of heavy British casualties and prisoners mark recent fighting, with hopes for any reasonable settlement rising.
The piece argues Boers deserve wartime protections, compares the conflict to the American Revolution, and says England cannot sustain the war without risking global harm. It labels continued engagement as costly and unjust, noting Governor Shaw’s Boone speech on railroad assessment as supporting executive judgment over law.
A B Cummins makes a powerful campaign with speeches that convince audiences and win trust. The utterances show an able sincere man whose wisdom and integrity earn public confidence.
Gov Shaw is set to speak in Boone this evening. The Des Moines Leader advertised the speech and says the original version was change after admission it was objectionable but the revised text will be delivered. The paper notes Shaw has long given political talks in Iowa without harming the Republican cause.
Bancroft Register reports Iowa seeks to extend free high school tuition by state bonuses of 400 dollars per year per district until an aggregate cap of 40 thousand dollars. The measure, previously passed the House and failed in the Senate, would allow districts to offer free high school access to neighboring pupils. Supporters expect renewed push as biannual report from R A Barrett endorses the bill and Gov Shaw may see it again.
Stenographic report of Thomas J. Phil lips of Iowa speaking at the Ringgold county democratic meeting in Mt. Ayr on September 28. He frames himself as a self made, rural farmer who rose from humble beginnings to a leadership role and contrasts his background with Republican nominee Cummins, praising education and hard work.
The speaker laments political choice in Iowa counties and calls for strict enforcement of laws. He criticizes special tax privileges for corporations and syndicates, arguing the disparity in property assessments leads to discrimination and poor governance.
Dr Fellows visits Des Moines and Garr visits Emmet county as locals list social calls and travel. Names include Geo J Adam in New England plans, Mrs I P McElray returning from Minnesota, Mrs Kraft visiting Algona relatives, Attorney Harrington in Buffalo Center with four sisters, Mrs Frank Nicouli and son Frank to return from Black Hills, Editor Stouffer visiting Sac City, J A Harrington visiting Dows, Goeders family in Chicago purchase trip, Mrs Frank Hedrick back from Algona to Indian Territory, Earl Tennant back from Marshalltown, Mrs G A Simpson from Swea City visiting Algona, J P Schaible at Methodist conference, Abner Long to Des Moines for carnival, Long’s Drake vs Grinnell game notes, Warrick of Watseka IL visiting and eyeing Bancroft real estate, Wm Ferguson home from trip east, Dartmouth Webster anniversary banquet with 800 attendees.
The report highlights Edward Everett Hale and Chief Justice Pallet as the two prominent speakers at the banquet while mentioning a log journey and an oversized stovepipe bat aside from the main events.
Fort readers can subscribe in advance to the Republican yearahead map of the county and Prairie Farmer for 31.73, with substitutes available for the Prairie Farmer by Weekly State Register or Weekly Des Moines Capital, cash in advance required.
A fragmentary OCR list names many residents and towns across Iowa including Algona Fenton Bancroft Kank Thorson Le dyard Ledyard Whittemire Wesley and Hebron. The page pairs individuals with places such as Titonka Garana Ohan and Sexton while listing numerous initials and surnames. The scattered items resemble a directory or local roster from a county or town publication.
Dr Coonbeys Orange Lily promises relief from painful periods leucorrhoea displacements and ulcers after other remedies fail. It requires no physician and assures self treatment at home. A free trial and full particulars are available by contacting Mrs. C Sjogren box 453 Algona Iowa
The Diamond Garment Cutter and Cutting School markets its program as simple to learn for anyone who can read and write. Students may attend at any hour for any duration, with no fixed schedule, and the system promises to enable cutting any garment for any person with few lessons, saving time and money for households.
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