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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
The notice lists subscription terms including one copy one year in advance and three months options, while remarks praise Clarke and Gowles for political coverage across the county. It mentions frequent episodes and persistent efforts to keep matters lively despite cold weather.
A Whittemore Champion critique questions a judge’s jurisdiction in a divorce matter. It notes Mrs Herron’s supposed residence in Algona and cites a ruling on temporary sojourns and domicile. The piece questions the judge’s $1000 fee and argues that minor issues should not block a desired separation.
A 1901 letter from the Indianapolis Monetary Convention exposes methods of a privileged class pressuring Congress and state legislatures to pass currency elasticity bills. It urges banks and chambers to support a wedge shaped measure, arguing it aligns with Republican aims and benefits the people, signed by T. W. Hanna as chairman.
The Burt Monitor reprints CavillEn praise for neutrality between Cowles and Clarke while asking the Counisn where it stands on the issue. The paper refuses to dodge the question, pledging neutrality yet open to conviction as campaigns in nearby counties and Kossuth’s dramatic political fight unfold, highlighting regional tensions and ambitions.
A San Juan correspondent says postwar reforms improve some areas but disasters and poor administration leave many starving and jobless. Banks refuse small loans, markets fail, tobacco stores sit full, coffee has no buyers, and emigration to Hawaii Cuba Ecuador and other islands rises as workers seek refuge abroad. Local officials push Washington to act while Porto Rico commission changes valuation and tariff objections persist.
Qarrel Sentinel notes the curfew now starts at 9 pm and has reduced street activity among youths. The paper lauds benefits but laments a stubborn group of older youths who defy rules with insults and disruptive behavior, calling them social barnacles and a tough problem to solve.
The Algona Upper Des Moines editorializes about the Emmetsburg senatorial convention of two years ago when Dr. Bachman was nominated. It hints that A D Clarke is unreliable and questions Cowles bid, urging newspapers backing Cowles to temper attacks on his opponent.
Emmetsburg Democrat reports a lively local fray as Boyle of Whittemore faces political tax officials and evangelists. The piece notes persistent scrutiny from those in authority, with a charged mix of politicians and public figures shaping the tense atmosphere.
John Muir a Thornton stock shipper in Cerro Gordo county is held to the federal grand jury on a mail fraud charge. Post inspector W M Ketcham and Commis sioner Rogers lead the case, alleging fraudulent scale slides mailed to livestock dealers across several states. Muir reportedly admitted to a confession after investigation and detaining him following a large stock shipment from Thornton.
In Galddeld on Sunday a 9-year-old, Larson, was killed during a hunting outing with Milo Madison, age 18 or 19, with conflicting reports on whether it was murder or accident. The body was moved to the river and disposed of while Madison later joined others at a ball game. Mrs Larson grew worried as the boy did not return home.
P VT Reimers has purchased an interest in a ban will with the Broer Bros at Lake Arthur Louisiana and plans to depart with his family around early May. He notes bloom in trees and crops about a foot high. Lake Arthur lies on the lake edge about 36 miles from the gulf. the item includes other local notices and ads such as seed potatoes and banking offers.
The G A R Post 165 marks the death of Dr TL C McCoy with high regard as a defender of the country. Members express sympathy to his bereaved family, vow to drape charter and post records in mourning for thirty days, and publish resolutions in Algona papers.
Good Advice warns that many suffer from dyspepsia and liver complaints. It cites 75 cent August Flower as relief and urges a trip to the chemist. The ad promotes Green's Prize Almanac and mentions WR EL Miller, the local druggist.
Algona market notes show barley around 1.45, Timothy hay at 2.75, hops at 0.02, cattle prices near 4.50, dairy butter and creamery butter quoted, potatoes and poultry pricing limited. Chicken and turkey values are barely legible, reflecting a light trading day with spot items and broad ranges.
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