Candidates for County Office Begin Republican Nominating Push
A long list of candidates announces for county offices under the Republican banner. J Julian of Union Township seeks district court clerk. M Weaver and f Sweiting seek auditor and county attorney respectively. Frank Allen of Burt and others announce for recorder. numerous locals including J Taylor and W Jenkinsion declare for clerk and other posts, all pending county convention decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Julian FR
District Court
F. V
J.B. Garr
D. B. Cann
Bancroft
Joel Taylor
Republican County Convention
Jor, Taylor
Republican Primaries Held in Township and Stewart School House
Primary notices list Heliraa Township on February 7 at 4 p.m. and Stewart School House on September 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. J. J. Brash is listed as organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heliraa
A. Mepteheses Abhout
Pendleton
Gon
Thyerdate
Stewart
houKo Hureday
Brash
Farmers defend game against sportman menace in Iowa
A Webster City man warned of a “sportman’s paradise” in Hamilton county, but farmers contest the claim and call for strict law enforcement. Prairie chickens and quail are dwindling, and landowners must be allowed to eject hunters to protect wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Hamilton County
Iowa
Larrabee landlordism sparks debate in Northern Kossuth
The Armstrong Journal attacks local land policy while The Riverun-Tican defends it. The column argues landlordism harms development, noting Larrabee lands could house fifty families and criticizing foreign speculation. It praises Gov. Larabee’s public service despite land purchases. The piece stresses the issue as a public topic affecting Algona and wider county growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Journal
Kossuth
Algona
Armstrong
Algons
Larrabee
Journal
Vno Northern Kossuth
Riverun- Tican
Minnesota
Dunkotn
Qarrabee
Hoar Praises Allison As Most Influential Senator
Senator Geo F Hoar of Massachusetts lauds Senator Allison as the most influential member of the Senate. He notes Allison is cautious in public questions yet always votes when named and speaks his mind when asked, resisting any hesitation or dodging of issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Allison
Senate
Mr. Hoar
Notable Senate Leader Steers Appropriations Forum
The article portrays the chairman of the Appropriations committee as the most influential and trusted Republican figure in the Senate. With Sherman gone and Morrill aging, he oversees national expenditures, guiding debates and holding unmatched influence among colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor
Committee On
Appropriations
Sherman
Senate
Morrill
Republican state convention endorses stalwart platform
The Republican state convention met Wednesday approving a platform that places Iowa politics at the forefront of stalwart and progressive republicanism. Nominations favored Merriam for attorney general and Mowry for railroad commissioner in decisive fights. Herriott, Dobson, Jones, Deemer, and Saliger secured contingent wins or acclamations. A reported sale of the Emmetsburg Reporter for 4500 dollars drew surprise as below typical town values, prompting editors to hope for fair treatment if the trade proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Republicanes
Palo Alto County
Republican Platform Adopted by Iowa Convention 1898
The Republican platform from the Dubuque convention applauds McKinley’s wartime leadership and gold standard policies, asserts reciprocity and protection, supports a strong navy, the Nicaraguan canal, merchant marine, and foreign policy aims. It honors Iowa volunteers, praises Gov. Shaw, and calls for bipartisan cooperation and continued fiscal stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Dubuque
McKinsey
Spain
Republican Party
Republicate Party
United States
Republic
Iowa
Gov. Shaw
Canip
A Prayer Without Faith in Kossuth County Politics
Bancroft Register notes GOP voters in Kossuth County fault the divided local party tied to snap Gall cages and manipulated conventions. It urges adoption of primary elections so the people can name nominations and relieve overworked grinders. Mentions wagons and buggies at the Wigwam sale on dates in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft Register
Kossuth County
Kossuth
Republicans Nominate Delegates and County Ticket Candidates
The Algona Republican primaries select delegates by ward and set the stage for the Friday county convention to nominate recorder auditor clerk clerk and supervisor. Recorder candidates include Allen Taylor Hodgson Shaner Newcombe Lathrop Potter Clement others. Auditor candidates Weaver and Scovell. Clerk contest between Curr Julian Jenkinson. County attorney Swetting Cur tis Cobernour. Supervisor likely Pendleton Bengtson with other northern contenders. The convention will have 124 delegates needing 68 votes to nominate and the party anticipates a straight Republican victory this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Re- Publivan
Trank E. Allen
Bart
Joel Taylor
Union
Ener Hodgson
Fenton
Shaner
Portland
Newcombe
Irvington
G. F. Lathrop
T. J. Julian
W. F. Jenkinson
Julian
E. V. Swetting
F. M. Curtis
A. Cobenour
Algona
C. S. Pendleton
Vebron
J.B. Bengtson
Swea City
W. J. Burton
Springfeld
Dolliver
Old Settlers Picnic At Algona With Notable Speakers
A large turnout marked the Old Settlers picnic at the fair grounds Saturday. Mr Dolliver arrived late for a post lunch speech but spoke at 1:30 pm on war questions. Mrs Lewis Jr Smith and Mrs Seeley of Plum Creek shared social memories while J E Blackford read obituary records of pioneers and J Seed closed with a strong speech. The Algona band provided notable music and officers elected: Lewis H. Smith president and E Blackford secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Dolliver
Ile Atory
Brst
Algona
Lewis Jr. Smith
Seeley
Plum Creek
Death of Dr Garfield After Paralysis
Dr L K Garfield died Wednesday after a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday forenoon. Funeral held Friday at Congregational church with large turnout, service by W J Suckow, and a long procession including many Odd Fellows. He was noted for keen intellect, observant mind, and generous patient care. His home was notably hospitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Garfield
Congregational Church
W. J. Suckow
Odd Fellows
Dr. Garfeld
Daniel Garfield
Garfield
Ife
Early Greenwood Pioneer Tied to Crocker County Roles
The subject, a Greenwood township resident in early days, was active in pioneer community politics and special affairs. He helped organize Crocker county, appeared on Republican county tickets as coroner, and served as a city officer and pension examining board member with notable public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Township
Crocker County
Supreme Court
Republican
Tie
Pension Examining Board
Illness of Fifty-second Iowa Soldier Widens Family Ties
Wilson McDill, 19, of Creston Iowa, a volunteer with Company F Fifty-second Iowa, lies seriously ill with typhoid fever in a county hospital. He was identified by J D Skinner of Chicago after arrival in Chicago in transit from Creston. His mother and sisters arrived, awaiting physician permission for a conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilson McDill
Fifty-second
Iowa
James W. MccDill
J. D. Skinner
McDill
Creston
Chi¢kanmauga
Division Hospital
Ile
W. Dill
Skinner
Iowa Agricultural College
Compan
Gen
Lincoln
Camp McKinley
The Young Idea Being Instructed How to Shoot The Teachers
The glorious vacation ends as pupils resume classes in the Central building. Teachers listed by room include Misses McIntyre Essex Haggard Cullaton Hotelling Schwerin Vinton Turner and Mr Bowers. Third Ward staff names include Miss Stephens Wundt Schicht Gustison and others with highschool at the Normal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Essex
Haggard
Cullaton
Hotelling
Schwerin
Vinton
Turner
Bowers
Stephens
Wundt
Schicht
Gustison
Coste
Special bogey sale and loan ads fill local notice page
Miss Vinton from Waterloo and Miss Turner from Oskaloosa appear in notices. Pettibone handles the drawing while a music teacher is to be elected. Enrollment, about 100. Loans offered on first and second mortgages with broad terms. Wigwam sale dates September 17 and 19. Classifieds include sewing jobs, residence details, fruit cans price, rental offers, and banking ads. Goods include GeCall steel ranges and Minnesota land bargains. DinoLuy & Coon advertise farm listings and travel refunds for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vinton
Waterloo
Turner
Oskaloosa
Critical time and packer heroes in Santiago letter
A July 28 letter from P. KE Butler of pack-train No. 8, writing from Santiago de Cuba, praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for enabling packers to sustain front-line supplies during a diarrhoea outbreak. He credits the medicine with saving lives and keeping troops supplied when roads were unusable. The letter, sent to the Chamberlain Medicine Co., notes the product was stocked in Tampa before departure and sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkers
Santiago
P. KE. Butler
de Cuba
Chamberelain
Tampa
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Dex Moses
Jaws
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Aigona
Union Township
M. & Weaver
Vie Republigen
M. P. Weaver
Burt
Frederick M. Curtiss
Frederick M. Curriss
Pendleton Fort
Tanin
S. Pendleton
Habron Township
M. Scovell
Ledyard
Bengtson
J.B. Beserson
Swan Ciny, Ia
W.F. Jenkinson
Silanon
Repubilean
Silanor
Chas. A
Comanour
Tama
Ommas, A
Covenour
MC. Newcomb
Newco
C.F. Latinop
Lam
Whittemore
Darmor
U A. Potter
A. Porter
Cresco
Elmer Lodgson
Lecoruet
Pier Jioduson
Clement
Cremaem
Algoni
Survey Ingham
B. F. Crose
Lew Jackman
Gardner Cowles
B. W. Traggard
J.C. Raymond
J. D. Starks
G. T. Ramsey
A. W. Sterzbach
A. D. Clarke
A. H. Paine
I. L. Parish
P. L. Slagle
J. W. Bates
CG. G. Sumaon
G. T. Chubb
Alf. Chapin
BE. IL Clarke
F. Nicoulin
A. F. Dailey
OLD Settlers
DR. Garfield
Hamilton’s
J. A. Hamilton & CO
Misalvene Ward
J. B. Winkel
Coxsee’s
Dunlav Bros. Bank
Geo
CaLu
Perett
Gro
C. Call
Lade Steel
DinoLuy & Coon
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