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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
Saturday of last week Judge McVey of Des Moines ruled the Iowa inebriate law valid in all departments. The opinion supports the law while noting criticism about its reach and paternal powers. It states the act applies only when an individual becomes a danger to society or incapable of self care, and that proper administration yields reform with little danger from enforcement.
The piece quotes Shelton claiming country schools are mostly unhelpful and argues prejudice over ignorance. It defends rural schooling as the nation’s cradle and notes Britt Tribune’s critique of Shelton’s views. The text also mentions Congressman Rumple’s death prompting a special election in the Second district with about three months remaining in his term.
Governor Cummins decides not to charge the district for a special election and is supported by Attorney General Mullan. The action risks legal violation and possible impeachment but is praised as fiscally prudent, saving taxpayers money. The piece notes geopolitical musings about allied nations and a potential atlas update.
Neighbors discuss potential congressional bids, a Mason City university fundraising push led by Trenry C. Frick with support from Iowa congressmen, and various local items. Tales include tile root blockage in Willows tile lines, declining rents due to railroad families leaving, snow ordinance debate in Estherville, a Humboldt funeral, a Spencer schoolyard flower note, and Estherville residents wintering in Los Angeles.
Witness the acclaimed production of The Prisoner of Zenda staged from Anthony Hope novel. The play, now in its fiftieth edition of the book, features WW Sothern as a top drawing card and Shipman Bros directing a polished tour. Elaborate sets and costumes enhance a distinguished performance booked for February 17, 1903 at the Call Opera House.
A Civil War diary entry recounts April to June 1865 marches from Danville through Richmond toward Washington. The author notes daily travel, camp life, a brief view of Richmond, captures of the city’s sites, and the satisfaction that the war has ended. Mentions slave labor, mail delays, and discipline actions among officers, plus the brigade’s muster out and return home plans.
A veteran recounts early 1900s travel from the city to New York aboard a steamer, breakfast at Cooper Refreshment, then journeys via Lewiston to Minot. He notes reaching Camp Preble, receiving discharge, and praising being a citizen after four years six months and nine days of service with compensation of 1,465.75 plus board and clothes.
In Algona a seven year old girl nicknamed Mary improved her morning routine after a change prompted by her mother. She slept with shoes and stockings on and woke with them off, causing repeated late breakfasts. The mystery puzzled the child until explained, and she remains slow to hurry. Miss Slint's dancing school will meet next Tuesday at 8 to 9 with Algona orchestra music.
Advertises low fare rail excursions to New Orleans and western destinations. Mentions Iowa Central and Chicago Great Western railways with special one way colonist tickets and limited return dates. Includes agent contacts in Minneapolis and St. Louis and notes stopovers and tour routes for winter tourist travel.
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