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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
2
An Algona Courier notice outlines subscription options including one copy for one year in advance and shorter terms for six months and three months, with BI and BO identifiers appearing as part of the signifier line. The fragment suggests pricing and term variety though details are incomplete.
The Irish land bill introduced in the British house of commons by Mr Windham aims to make tenants owners of the soil rather than landlords. It envisions voluntary sales at commission-set prices, with a government cash grant of 60 million dollars and credit support of 33 percent bonds totaling 500 million. The measure is seen as a partial remedy for centuries of wrong, though not a complete amends, and prompts reflection on misgovernment and Ireland’s future prospects.
The British ship Discovery has begun its second winter in the south polar zone after entering the frozen region a year and a half ago. Expeditions from Discovery reached about 600 miles from the pole, the farthest south yet. The vessel lies roughly 2000 miles south of New Zealand and a relief ship Morning has rejoined her to relay condition reports. The voyage aims to gain knowledge of the world, with possible fame and adventure as secondary motives. The Discovery notes a larger land area near the South Pole than expected, perhaps two thirds Greenland in size, though land and ice are hard to distinguish. A further summer of exploration is anticipated.
Admiral Dewey proclaims American navy superior to Germany’s and warns it could sink William’s ships, provoking German displeasure as tensions rise over maritime power and strategy.
A dated column criticizes Mayor Sayers of Algona for remaining a bachelor while governors of Kansas and Baltimore faced marriage promises. It contrasts Kansas Governor Bailey and Baltimore Mayor Hayes with Algona, arguing bachelorhood should bar future office and predicting Sayers will marry or pledge to do so if he runs for the legislature.
The piece notes friction between the United States and Germany despite efforts to cultivate friendship. It cites Prince Henry’s visit, the christening of the Emperor’s yacht, and the Frederick the Great statue as misfired gestures. Roosevelt’s reception of the statue and his later word to withhold shipment signal cautious diplomacy.
President Roosevelt began a historic campaign swing touring 23 states over about 14000 miles and delivering roughly 175 speeches. He travels with a grand special train and many attendants, raising questions about who bears the costs and whether railroads grant free passes without bias.
Tow differing views on Prof Seahy of Tripoli Iowa as he resigns claiming a 870 a month salary is excessive for teaching nine pupils. He asserts he has the audacity to accept 70 dollars monthly and notes praise from his school board pupils and parents while criticizing office holders with oversized pay.
The U D M Rep, an official organ, states Colonel Haggard will not seek a legislature seat unless his party unites on him. He will not run for a faction. It notes the GOP would lack unanimous support for his candidacy and warns of Seattle’s municipal scandal, indicting the mayor, police chief, and 17 officials for malfeasance, declaring it a disgrace to American politics.
Western cattle ranges are said to be spoiled by squatters prompting cattle men to seek grazing grounds in South America. Mr J. W. Driskill of Spearfish plans to visit Argentina and Uruguay to gauge leasing a territory to feed thousands. Rev Dr Day of Sioux City opposes Senator Tillman on racial sentiments.
A stock writer explains high hog prices due to large declines in receipts across Chicago Kansas City and western markets during Oct 1 1902 to Feb 28 1903. Combined western markets show heavy shrinkage, signaling reduced national stocks and a limited crop to prevent price drops. A note warns those who sold earlier may regret it amid ongoing tight supplies. Big millinery opening at Taylors April 190?
Waterloo April 1 A medical mystery for years is solved as two bull snakes were expelled from Holis H Bucklin of 125 Irving Street after a six day fast aided by cathartics and medicines The larger snake measured three feet one and a quarter inches in diameter and the smaller eighteen inches long and just over half an inch in diameter The case yielded a dramatic revelation to practitioners and confirms the extraordinary nature of the condition.
Emmetsburg Democrat reports the editor and his wife depart for Des Moines for the Jefferson banquet then join the Iowa State Press Association on a ten day trip through Missouri Kansas Indian Territory and Texas. Stops include Galveston Houston San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas and other points in Texas.
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