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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
3
The Advance reports that formalin in small ratios can prevent milk souring and go undetected by cows and humans, with tests showing 1 to 10 000 formalin delaying souring for six days. The piece also touches on beet sugar discovery, European industry notes, and varied early 20th century scientific and economic topics.
The text lists uric acid percentages in foods and notes Belma Lagerlöf receiving a Royal Swedish Academy gold medal for literary excellence, as the second woman honored after Frederika Bremer. It also cites a Tripoli rail survey, Ottoman coastal town details, and claims a looped railway in Boswell to Friedens, Pa.
Former Iowa lawmaker George M. Titus, noted for the Titus amendment on blending elections, was duped by two con artists who posed as land buyers. They forged a deed for L. D. Wiggins farm near Downey, cashed a $6000 check, and vanished. Downey bank cashier J Irwin Evans confirms the forged deed seal and impersonation. marshal efforts continue with no tangible clue.
Farmers in Nokomis township unite to form a modern cooperative creamery with a meeting to finalize incorporation. The article notes a prior sale of the local creamery to a foreign company and shipper changes, and highlights Alta area plans including rural school centralization and a new municipal heating plant proving successful with a guaranteed heat of 70 degrees and a yearly cost around $50 for a five-room cottage.
At the Iowa State College board of trustees meeting ex state superintendent Richard C Barrett was elected to the chair of civics with a $2000 salary. Professor Barrett will also assist President Storms with lecturing duties as his schedule allows.
Charles Graves of Des Moines is indicted for murder in the first degree for killing and burning his wife. The charred remains were found December 28 in their Hast Des Moines home. A daughter, Winnie Reider, testified for the state, arriving home after the body was discovered.
The twenty seventh session of the Upper Des Moines Editorial association adjourned at noon today. E. N. Bailey of Britt was highlighted as president with Britt Tribune, and officers were elected: vice president John Menton of the Boone Democrat and secretary Al Adams of the Humboldt Independent.
At a Maple Valley Firemen's association meeting in Logan Captain Henry Harlow of Onawa attended as a delegate. Schaller was chosen as the tournament site with Jung 15 set as the date. New rules require all races to finish within one hour and proceed in the same order. If a contestant refuses to run, the prize goes to the next. if both refuse, the money returns to the association. unclaimed funds stay in the donating town.
The Buena Vista county farmers institute will be held in Storm Lake on February 24 25 and 26. Speakers include F G Scott C P Paxton Professor Holden J A Clemons H R Wright and Hon John Downie with discussions on road laws corn fruits beef production and farm dairy topics. Musical and entertainment features are planned.
Sloan Iowa February 22 The Christan Church of Sloan will celebrate its 11th anniversary with special exercises on Sunday February 1 Invitations were sent to all members to attend and to reorganize the society Rev T R Hodkinson recently arrived as pastor will lead services Bishop T N Morrison appointed Rev C A Corbett to oversee LeMars and Cherokee parishes with first service at St George's on February 28 Ida County stock raisers meeting held at Ida Grove February 22 to promote the corn belt district efforts against regional challenges
In Madison near St Louis, constables with a citizen posse tried to serve warrants on six pool room figures. A riot ensued, seven men were shot, two fatally possibly. Wounded include Lee Harlan and Edward Harris. two police officers were involved. An Illinois Central train aided the crowd’s flight. Four arrestees linked to the riot were released on bonds.
Washington February 22 The war department issued a circular calling for proposals of 3 000 000 worth of Philippine temporary certificates to be opened April 16 These bonds carry 4 percent interest and run one year They will replace the current issue due May 1 The Philippine commission hopes prompt redemption will sustain the islands credit The terms mirror those of the first issue
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 60 passengers and 220 employees killed and 1,698 passengers and 1,314 employees injured in July August and September 1903 in railway accidents. Including non train incidents, total casualties reach 15,187 with 1,069 passengers and 916 employees killed and 3,688 passengers and 11,474 employees injured. There were 2,063 collisions and derailments.
French mail steamship reports Newark and Columbia compelled to fire on Dominican rebels outside San Domingo after insurgents fired on the American mail steamer. U S commander forbids combat within city limits. Distress and starvation cited in San Domingo city. Jeremie in southern Hayti declared under siege.
Shanghai Feb 19 report from Wet Halen says Germany has secured the right to inaugurate a uniform police system in all sections of Shan Tung. The Chinese received the announcement favorably.
Russian troops mass along the lower Yalu valley while civilians face hunger and cold. Railways struggle to meet transport needs as women and children wait at stations. Chinese forces bring provisions as price rises follow devalued paper money.
Daily Mail report from Berlin to St. Petersburg says Admiral Alexieff will fall back on Harbin and fortify it as Port Arthur stands to endure a long siege. He expects Japanese forces to face a dilemma, while Moscow and Petrograd grow alarmed as police counter demonstrations to curb mob gatherings before the palace.
A highly important communication from Chinese ministers in Washington and European capitals warns of renewed complications in the Far East. China reiterates strict neutrality with a demand that ancestral tombs be respected, while stating troops are stationed at Mukden and other Manchurian points and vows to respond with force if tombs are desecrated or China is harmed.
Feb 22 report from St. Petersburg notes carnival week ends with work stoppages and scant celebration. People listen to street bands and watch troops head to the front. No official confirmation yet of renewed Japanese attacks on Port Arthur despite private reports of a repulsed landing.
General Joe Wheeler warned from Washington that Japan is in command of the sea and Russia cannot relieve its armies by railroad. He said disaster awaits Russia for months unless it redeploys resources, and Japan could deploy enough troops in Mukden to overwhelm Russian lines. He doubted the czar's government could defend the railroad and meet Japanese forces.
Halifax reports six months of explosives and four guns landed on Furneas liners. General Parson orders a three day mobilization of royal artillery with fortifications manned and guns tested while searchlights shine nightly. A Russian warship reaches the Canary Islands but cannot coal beyond what it needs to reach a Russian port. A large Japanese cruiser arrives at Wu Sung near Shanghai. The Russian censorship on telegraphs abroad is abolished.
Berlin reports air of war not neutrality and a rising sense that a global conflict is possible. Germany shifts toward Russia amid Japanese menace, while France Britain and Russia jockey for position as secrecy and naval moves dominate the charge toward a potential world war.
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