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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
2
An Algona post office record from 1903 lists second class mail entry dated Sept 16 1904 and subscription rates for one year six months and three months with a Thursday Oct 8 1903 date line. The notice records the periodical mailing details and cost structure for local readers.
The Northern Pacific faces a conspiracy to extort 950000 with unsigned letters threatening to dynamite bridges and trains. No payment has occurred and detectives search nationwide for the conspirators. Several failed attempts to blow bridges have raised fears of reduced travel until safety is assured.
The Algona Courier questions Estherville's claim to coining the term blizzard. It cites a fiery red headed lawyer, C. G. Jones, nicknamed Blizzard Jones in another town, asserting Algona as the true source of the word's famous use.
The ex outlaws Frank James and Cole Younger sue show managers for 24800 dollars claiming failure to furnish equipment and allowing grafting to tarnish their reputations. James asserts a twenty five year record of exemplary conduct and vows to defend their honor, citing Chief Connor of St Pauls guidance for a clean show and stating Younger sought a higher platform but Minnesota forbade it.
Sources show conflicting read on the Wesley Nitunku supervisor contest with Cosgrove clinging to existing support and Hail pursuing voters aggressively. The informant uses vivid dog animal imagery, noting Cosgrove’s stubborn grip and Hail’s rapid voter outreach. The piece also briefly mentions fashion notes on women’s jackets.
A squibty column mocks fashion trends with prince Alberts and belts, notes a 106 year old man in Long Beach starting a popcorn stand, and reports eggs sold for tanning in Decorah. It wryly observes Jack Frost visitation and civic candidate remarks as fifty seek office yet cannot vote.
An early frost favors hickory nuts while lakes across corn fields hinder crops yet provide excellent duck habitat. The note, from Slum boldt Independent, highlights mixed seasonal effects on farming and wildlife in local landscapes.
A Burt Monitor reader phoned to renew his subscription for another year, saying his family cannot get along without the paper. The editor notes such calls bring genuine happiness, though it often takes years for a smile to appear.
A Burt Monitor quip imagines a young man serving a turkey for the first time and courting his best girl, joking that both end up in his lap. The speaker muses on who would get the turkey if the girl or the bird arrived first, noting the humorous, awkward image.
The Knoxville Journal hails Governor Cummins masterly exposition of the American doctrine of protection, aligning with Lincoln to Roosevelt and praising his courage and courtesy. The Des Moines Capital also commends the speech while a doughty editor adds a sly sneer. The Advance’s managers agree the speech stays true to republican principles.
The Advance offers special rates to county subscribers to boost circulation without canvassing. New customers can get The Advance plus one weekly for 1.00 cash, with options including The Towa State Register The Des Moines Capital The Sioux City Tribune The St Paul Dispatch. Two-paper deals also available with Des Moines Daily News at 2.25 and Sioux City Daily Tribune at 2.75. Delinquent subscribers may join by paying all arrears. orders must include spot cash.
The candid treatment of the Taii question and the coarse speech by Bob Cousins at the state convention provokes pain among Cummins's supporters. Governor Cummins remains a gentleman whose courtesy endures despite sustained verbal attacks from others.
A brief excerpt from Bob Ingersoll answering a young man seeking a government position. He says he would rather own land with a simple home and loved ones than hold any government job. The lines evoke pastoral imagery and personal contentment over career advancement.
Take Notice. No trespassing on the premises of Pete Govern. The notice warns against trespass on property and seeks to deter unauthorized entry. The fragmentary text also includes local ads for Moore Bros and Bowyer's selling glasses and coal, plus a cigar promotion.
The district court of Kossuth County Iowa has on file a petition by Penfield plaintiff against John L Weight for 640 dollars with 10 percent interest from November 192, to be paid on promissory notes dated November 1 1900 due June 1 1904. Judgment costs and attorney fees are sought. An attachment issued August 4 1903 and garnishment of John Stewart have occurred. Respond by noon on the second day of the November term 1908 or default will be entered. Frederick Murtiss attorney for plaintiff.
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