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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1898
Page
2
Algona Republican announces subscription rates by Milton Starr. One year in advance six months and three months prices listed, with formatting errors and partial figures indicating standard newspaper billing details.
A Chicago era politics piece argues the Courier must repudiate Sullivan for blue sky case ties to Ingalsbee and Judge Quarton. It asserts Sullivan possibly informed the Courier or concealed details, cites affidavits and court records, and questions editor and candidate motives in a heated dispute over legal integrity.
Orrin Ingalsbee swears he read W E Bradford s letter in the Upper Des Moines and Algona Republican of October 5 1895 asserting his agent Pocock sold five township rights to F B Glidden without his knowledge Glidden alleges false representations and that notes for the rights were never seen.
The article urges voting for a constitutional amendment to increase state house representation. It notes current 100 member cap leaves new counties underrepresented, giving examples like Palo Alto with one seat shared with Clay and Emmet with Osceola and Dickinson, Hancock with Wright, and Winnebago with Worth. The piece endorses the measure as fair to developing northern counties and credits Representative Whalen of Emmet for promoting it ahead of the fall vote.
Col Roosevelt, opening his campaign as Republican candidate for New York governor, urged support for McKinley’s administration. He warned that anti administration votes abroad could interpret a repudiation of the war, weakening U S triumphs in the Antilles and Philippines and inviting conflicts and obstacles in reaping war gains.
The Des Moines Leader reports Democratic Congressional hopeful Judge Ney in the second Iowa district endorses the gold standard. He claims to stand on the Williamsburg platform though it omits 16 to 1, and states he will oppose any change to the monetary system while unreservedly supporting parity of the dollar with others, denying any sixteen-to-one agenda.
The excerpt argues that free coinage of gold and silver at the stated ratio and government responsibility for maintaining parity undermine the 18 to 1 faith. Judge Ney rejects this, declaring the keystone of the system questioned and asserting future progress depends on maintaining the current currency arrangement.
Reports from Algona and surrounding towns describe the Kossuth county fair as a marked success with large exhibits in corn vegetables and fruit, strong racing including a noted race between a thoroughbred horse and a cyclist. Attendance set records, with Swea City Herald noting strong revenue for debt reduction and Wesley Reporter calling it the best county fair yet. Local editors urge earlier planning and doubled exhibits for next year.
A fragmented, period piece listing comically condemns inflated terms for people and roles in society. It mocks euphemistic labels for politics, mourning, women, professionals, and brides, with各 high prices attached to each redefined label and insult, reflecting a caustic, local voice.
Sunday school program lists devotional services led by Rev We ML Grohe and Rev C Winter with times around 10 44 and 11 05. It includes teacher preparations by Mrs J Quick and W B Kyler plus sessions on Sabbath observance temperance and missionary work.
A verificable fact to Buffalo township shows grading underway in Hancock county for a new railroad from Hayfield toward the west. The depot and town site are likely at Hansen farm near section 9 or possibly Englehart property near section 22, with township tax funds and land leases shaping development. Builders plan a grain elevator bank hotel general store creamery and a newspaper, with telephones already in operation as the line from Wesley to Germania nears completion.
Mrs Mary Ann McGetchie aged 75 died Wednesday evening October 4 at home in Algona after a long residence in the county since 1870. Born in Glasgow in 1828 she married John McGetchie in 1643 and they sailed for the United States, settling in New York then moving to Kossuth county in 1870. Survived by daughter Mrs James Taylor and son Mr BR McGetchie of Algona. other relatives live in Oregon and Wisconsin. Funeral services conducted by Rev S Ollerenshaw at the Presbyterian residence Friday afternoon.
A terse note from J 4 Hampon & Co cites an eight man understanding of the business, implying readiness to handle operations during a walk period. The wording suggests a compact team capability or a nod to collaborative expertise within the firm.
A hearing in Emmetsburg denied an injunction to prevent the school board from using funds raised for a school building to purchase a site. Judge Hessell ruled the board may use part of the funds for the site, and bids for the building will be opened tomorrow. A separate appeal by D A Haggard over land price is noted, and a retrial was ordered in the Lacy vs Kossuth County case with an extra verdict for the doctor. County Attorney Raymond plans further action to settle ongoing medical treatment disputes for the county poor.
Farmers Milling Co. urges farmers to sell wheat locally highlighting price losses if sent to elevators or Minnesota mills. The water mill offers 40,000 bushels needed in two months. Northern Iowa and Northern Iowa mills praised for quality. J. B. Hofius, Manager, promotes cooperation and home-industry protection.
Three doctors debate choosing medicine by experience theory and inclination. Dr. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as safe and effective, while Dr. Experience, Dr. Ranson back its speedy, natural cure. For sale by all druggists.
Nicely located building lots offered by J. E. Stacy. Sizes range from 6 rods wide by 10 to 14 rods deep, excluding undersized 4x8 rod plots. Some lots already fenced and shaded with fruit trees, on sidewalks. Low prices and easy terms for buyers planning soon construction.
Home seekers receive cheap excursion tickets on October 18 November 1 15 December 6 and 20 from the Northwestern Line to numerous West end South points at very low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago Northwestern Railway. 8-5-7-9-10-12
Advertisement notes a Standard Peninsular hard coal stove as a great heater and a high grade upright piano offered cheap at Otto Falkenbainer, with inquiry at the Re PUBLICAN office. Spurbeck Lambert advertise low cistern prices, urging calls to their factory to place orders before the rainy season ends.
Chicago and North Western Railway issued a humane directive to all agents and conductors to aid returning soldiers en route from camps to homes. Staff must check for food, medical needs, and provide care at the company’s expense if needed. Uniform not required for eligibility. emphasis on honoring those who served. Other roads may follow this humane example praised by the Chicago Chronicle.
Time to Pay Up. All parties owing the firm are requested to call at once to settle. J A Hammron & Co offers heating and farm equipment including Coxsee's Cole's Air Tight heaters and a Que Winona feed grinder No 10. Spurbeck & Lambert of Algona advertises Minnesota lands and farm listings with car fare refunds for actual purchasers. Dinetey & Co promote Kossuth county farms and a sorghum note from Grove & Son. Buck’s Steel Range advertised for 26 dollars by Doxsee with cheaper options available.
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