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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
2
The fragmented OCR cites Starr and Haggard associated with a Republican line and mentions subscription rate context. Details are unreadable in the fragment, but implies a political piece tied to Republican candidates or party materials and advertising.
A long op-ed critique traces anti trust rhetoric through populist and democratic eras, arguing Republicans first pressed anti trust laws and enforcement while Democrats failed to act. It contrasts party records on Sherman antitrust actions, corporate regulation, and legislative outcomes under McKinley and Bryan era debates.
The text argues the Democrats favor labor trusts and political gain, blaming them for problematic governance. It contrasts Republicans as restrained, claiming they fulfill promises without excess, while urging thoughtful citizens to trust Republican conduct and avoid Democratic excesses.
The Britt News notes bright coverage from the congressional convention but cannot print all. Editor Way in the Newa defends Cowles while hinting they disagree on major issues. Gardner Cowles kept temper after his candidate’s defeat but efforts with Connor against the north end faltered. Irish and German press dynamics draw comments as the Courier challenges Republican claims about German knowledge of political affairs.
Britt Tribune reports Ale Adams criticizing campaign speaker Hughes of Gamer 48 for verbose and bombastic phrases. The narrator mocks Hughes fluency and alleges erratic claims about prices from 1900 to 1896, while Humboldt residents joke about muffled drums for future speeches.
An Iowa mayor learns that his parents were killed by a railroad crash in Mt. Morris Ohio as a telegram from his brother recounts the tragedy. The Sayers family includes five boys with the mayor among the residents of Iowa and another son studying in Columbus.
Algona delegation traveled to LuVerne to oppose Senator Mullan and discuss campaign tactics. TheRepublican candidate for attorney delivered a strong, clear, and sympathetic speech. Attendance topped two hundred, with the LuVerne band and local glee club providing music and campaign spirit. The event was chaired by Ike Hertiaon, highlighting LuVerne’s active Republican base and a hundred-member campaign club drawing former Bryan supporters. LaVerne emerges as a thriving farming hub with rising stock, creamery, and land values from $42 to $65 per acre, while Jewell Patterson of Algona stands as junior partner in a locally fair firm.
A lively incident unfolded Monday morning as Guy Taylor of Algona and Lou Tibbetts of this town attempted to move a sewing machine by buggy. Frightened horses dragged Tibbetts about fifty feet after his foot tangled in the lines, ankle sprain resulting. The unruly team broke free near Johnson Furniture, later recaptured west of St Paul’s church.
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