Republican Ticket Names for Governor and Other Offices
Republican ticket lists Liant M and Shaw J.C. Miltman for Governor and Supreme Judge. Waterman for Railroad Commissioner. C I Davidson for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Barrett for Representative. R C Barrett for County Treasurer. R Spencer for Sheriff. C C Samson for Superintendent of Schools. G A Tellier for Coroner. W II Morsx for Supervisors. L Benton of LuVerne and Ole Orgon of Sivea listed for local offices.
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Liant M
Shaw
J.C. Miltman
Waterman
C. I. Davidson
Public Instruction
Ees - RC
Barrett Vor
D. BR
Tones Vor
R. H. Spencer
Sherif
C. C. Samson
G. A. Tellier
The County Ticket
In Kossuth County Republicans defend the county ticket as representing free choice from all sections. The Reporter’s attacks are dismissed as false pretenses and ring or machine rule allegations. The delegation helped nominate most candidates and unity prevailed at the convention and should at the polls.
The Functions of Money in Keokuk Gate City
Congressman Sam Clarke argues against free silver and fiat money, asserting money serves practical functions rather than wealth redistribution. He contends that money is only a convenient instrument like railway or milk tickets, not a magical tool to alter property ownership or economic conditions.
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Sam Clarke
Keokuk Gate City
The Meaning of Money in Property and Value
The author argues money's form does not alter property value or buying power. Without money, value still arises from exchange, and property relations depend on relative worth, not currency type. If money degrades, the poor suffer more. the function of money is not to change wealth or purchasing capacity.
Leslie M Shaw Praised By New York Evening Post For Iowa Gubernatorial Bid
The New York Evening Post hails Leslie M Shaw as a leading republican figure in Iowa politics. It singles out his Red Oak money question speech as exceptionally clear and persuasive, arguing banks benefit from ample deposits and do not seek a tight money supply.
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New York Evening Post
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Diogenes
Evening Post
Shaw
Red Oak
Iere
Mr. Slaw
Mr. Shaw
Post
Half a Billion in Farmers Payments Expected in 1897
Estimates from agricultural department experts predict farmers will receive about half a billion dollars more for 1897 crops than in 1890. Wheat may stay near the dollar, rye and corn prices rise, and potato prospects look poor with dollar potatoes anticipated. Across states, industry revives as factories start, trains move, merchants bustle, and money to buy farmer products grows.
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Springfeld Farm News
Agricultural Department
Hydra-headed opposition myth in republican critique
The Inquirer argues the opposition is not Hydra-headed but three-headed, comparing it to the myth of Hydra and noting heads regrow unless cauterized. It contrasts the fable with a modern polyp analogy, suggesting the heads lack vital organs and can be rubbed off, reflecting a dismissive view of the opposition's cohesion.
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Inquirer
Republican Party
Iydra
Lerna
Fragmentary political critique on party feeders and labels
The speaker notes no real damage but mentions the stomach sending a feeder and references various slur terms like greenhugk anti-monopolist people's labor union and other heads lopped since Grant's era. The democratic party is accused of always harboring such feeders within its ranks.
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Inquirer
Grant
Greenhugk
People’s
Labor Union
Democratic Party
Partisan Press Fears Bryanism Victory in Kossuth County
The populist and democratic papers in neighboring counties show strong partisan interest in Kossuth County politics this fall. A single candidate on the mongrel ticket would be derided as a partisan Bryanism victory in a Republican stronghold, with six months of crowing. The papers are described as violently partisan, never praising their own candidates. The Kossuth County Republicans are urged to be partisan yet fair, supporting the ticket they helped place be itself.
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Kossuth
Kossuth County
Courier critiques GOP primary system and party machinery
The Courier laments the Republican primary system failure and questions how long the paper has controlled party machinery. It likens the situation to the tail wagging the dog, noting the other dog has only barked so far. After pressure, the resolutions finally gain attention.
Mrs Stephenson Wins 2000 Insurance Against Bankers Life
In district court Judge Thomas presided as Mrs Stephenson won her $2000 life insurance claim on Lew Stephenson. The trial followed earlier damage claims in McCowein vs Long, where $3000 in damages were sought but Long faced a favorable verdict for McCowein. The Skinner case ended with discharge after judges moved to remove it from the jury.
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Thomas
McCowein
Sullivan & McMahon
Stephenson
Bankers’ Life Association of
Geo. B. Clarke
Judge Ayers
Des Moines
E. V. Swetting
A. E. Morling
Emmetsburg
State of Iowa
N.J. Skinner
Skinner
Marking Ballots Under New Law Standards Defined
The new law clarifies two valid ballot markings: a circle at the head of a ticket for the straight option or crosses in squares beside chosen names. It details counting rules, rejection conditions, and prohibits rejection due to minor discrepancies between printed ballots and nomination papers.
Anti-Railroad Resolutions Sparks Debate in Iowa Columns
Columns defend Iowa laws as pro progress arguing the anti railroad label is a misnomer. They note Gov. Larrabee supports rail improvements and telegraphs and argue opposing railroads or modern engines equates to opposing civilization.
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Iowa
Gov
Larrabee
Dispute Over Attributed Quote on Election Fairness
A letter questions a Courier quote attributed to L M Shaw about choosing disruption of government or Kryan’s election. Shaw denies making the remark and accuses the Courier of unfair attacks on Republican candidates.
Embezzlement Case Highlights Texas Man and Indictments
The state’s evidence implies debtor creditor relations between Skinner and Mrs. Bouls. Indictments loom for Skinner with possible broader charges. Skinner, defended by M J D O’Connell and Argo, may seek easier pastures. H F Ellsworth of Ledyard faces an embezzlement charge of $100 from a Woodmen lodge. Dirksen and Ed. James plead guilty to forgery and burglary respectively.
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Bouls
Skinner
Texas
M. JD. O'Connell
Golicitor
U. S. Treasury Department
Argo
Sioux City
H. F. Elsworth
Ledyard
Ellsworth
Woodmen Lodge
John Dirksena
Gad Ed. James
Quack Quack White Duck Breeding at Swea City Farm
North county report details J L Vaux and his wife near Swea City who started with four ducks and a drake. The flock laid 200 eggs with a 50 egg per duck average. Eighteen eggs in a stolen nest were found and broken up. Of the remaining 180 eggs 150 ducklings hatched and reached maturity by season's end. The fate of two odd eggs is not reported.
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Drake
Vanx
J.L. Vaux
Swea City
Chubb Bros
Death of General Neal Dow recalled by Libby Prison echo
The piece notes General Neal Dow aged 57 at 1861 Maine regiment formation, later Libby Prison prisoner from 1854 capture near Vicksburg. Dow, famed as father of the Maine law, urged temperance during a prison speech while guards watched, insisting grogshops be shut down. He played chess, was exchanged for General Fitzhugh Lee and had two prior wounds.
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Neal Dow
Col. Spencer
Libby
Dow
Vicksburg
Thirteenth Maine Volunteer Infantry
Maine
Geneous
Personal Record Highlights From Algona News
Mrs. Geo. E. Clarke returns from Minneapolis and several locals travel for visits and health care. Connie Ingham returns from Chicago. Jessamine Jones comes home from Chicago. J J Donahoo attends land seekers event in Morris Minnesota. Lillian Scott of Sheldon visits here. George Falkenhainer from Dubuque visits Algona. Curtis of Greencastle Indiana visits daughter Mrs. L. J. Rice. Mrs. L. M. Smith visits daughter in Ellsworth Minnesota. Mrs. M. J. McMurry of Richland Center Wisconsin visits daughter Mrs. Dr. Glazier. Mrs. J. W. Robinson and children go to Iowa Falls to visit her mother. Pearl Pugh sustains finger injuries. N. J. Skinner arrives with father for trial. J. D. Skinner and party from Des Moines visit Falkenhainer home in Algona and escape quarantine by one train. Harvey Ingham attends university regents meeting in Iowa City and editorial convention. Fr. J. Warren and wife attend Webster City newspaper gathering. E. P. McElroy and Mrs. McElroy attend State Librarians’ Convention in Des Moines. Garry Garfield covers library duties in his absence. Jan Orr plans return to St Peter. Chas. Meinzer and wife return from Gibbs Louisiana visit, narrowly missing quarantine. Archive notes include Pangburn apples, Goodner in Indiana after Dakota trip, and bandit-robbery incident near Moorehead. Bancroft Register: Anderson of Algona helps Seneca store invoicing. Fred plans to leave Wigwam position.
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Geo. E. Clarke
Minneapolis
Connie Ingham
Chicago
P. Kaving
Colfax
Iowa
Jessamine Jones
J. J. Donahoo
Morris
Minn
Lillian Scott
Sheldon
Tulotsons
George Falkenhainer
Dubuque
Algona
Iowa Falls
Pearl Pugh
N. J. Skinner
J. D. Skinner
E. N. Cook
Des Moines
Carrie Frey
St. Louis
Falkenhainer
Aland
Ita Falkenhainer
Margaret Rutherford
Iown Agricultural College
Ames
Wisconsin
D. G. Baker
Palo Alto County
Algoun
Frienda
Fred Dermoy
Lietroit
Mr. Dermoy
Linn
East
David
Chas. Meinzer
Burt
Gibbs
Louisiana
Harvey Ingham
State University Regents
Iowa City
Warren
Webster City
E. P. McElroy
Algona Library Association
State Librarians
Carnival crowds boost Algona as 1900s rail lines tallied 26000
Hutchings and neighbors return from Sioux City as the Monda min Carnival drew great crowds. Railroads estimate 26 000 attendees. At M Richmond arrives from St Louis with political chatter and a plan to recruit a Loutavilla man. Rev Sherman Lumber visits, preaches in Morestown New Jersey, and recalls a 7000 mile Pacific coast trip with Kodak Yellowstone views to share at the Algona Art Exhibition.
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Hutching
Clayton Hutchings
Non Teving
Sioux City
M. Richmond
St. Louis
Mr. R
Rev
Sherman Lumber
Morestown
N. J
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Rev. Lumber
Yellowstone Park
British Columbia
Algona Art
M. Z. Grove & Son Sell Shoes and Groceries
Right in Ine with crockery at low prices special sales at M. Z. Grove and Son's One hundred dozen men's ladies' and children's shoes recently arrived in latest styles toes and colors At GoxuDERs Flour sacks feature the word Eaco on every sack Walker Bros agents One Price to All Cleaning watches $1 best main springs 81 All work warranted E G Bowyer Boston Block 89tt.
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M. Z. Grove & Son
Goxuders
Jock
Walker Bros
Money to loan and farm loan options in Algona Iowa
Joslyn offers money to loan at low interest with first and second mortgage options and short-term rates. Grain prices up 50 percent from last year while farm loan rates remain at their lowest. Guxo C. Carn and Chamberlain’s remedy available locally. Ladies urged to try our lemon and vanilla essences, twice as strong as competitors with guaranteed quality.
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Joslyn
Guxo. C. Carn
Algona
Enriuns & Falkentiainer
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Banton
LuVerne
Ole Orgon
Sivea
the County Ticket
Wesley
Sam Mayne
Mayne
United States
O'Connell & Argo
Courier
L. M. Shaw
TPT
Kryan
F. Cooke
A. Hutchison
Growngll & Allred
Algona, Iowa
Milwaukee
Wih
Chicago & Northwestern
Passengoer
JH. Vester
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