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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
2
A garrieted notice from Algona Iowa announces Henry O Ada as a candidate for State Senator in the th District. He seeks Republican primary voters support in June 5 1910. He argues state business should be run as economically as a private corporation.
The Democratic County Convention is set for May 11 in Algona to select 9 delegates for the state convention in Clinton on May 10, 1916. Precincts listed include Algona, Ledyard, Lincoln, Lone Rock, Cresco, Portland, Eagle, East Lone River, Fenton, Fenton River, Seneca, Sherman, Springfield, Swea, Union, Wesley, Whittemore, and more, with 8 or 4 representation per ward and aims for full representation.
A long critique of Dr Waite’s confession and murders, pondering civilization, wealth motive, and the moral duty to condemn murder. The essay questions rising homicide rates in the United States, and calls for stricter law enforcement and moral guidance. It contrasts personal violence with religious and societal responsibilities.
Mrs. Bessie C Black sues an eastern mince pie maker for 10000, claiming the pie caused a nightmare episode after she purchased and ate the product. She reports a dream of the German Crown Prince capturing Paris and other surreal combat visions, alleging damages from the alleged incident.
A legal brief argues contributory negligence from over indulgence in mince pie and dreams. claims that indigestion and visions may result, absolving the defendant of responsibility. The note adds Minnesota prohibitionists pick Wm. Sulzer as national standard bearer, while mocking Pershing’s preferences and regressing to broader public tastes.
Dr J W Reynolds democratic state chairman calls a conference of democrats to meet in Des Moines next Saturday the 15th to discuss candidates for governor and other state offices and party matters Every democrat who can attend is urged to be there as time is short and a move must be made at once Each community should be represented
The Algona bank statement for Chas B Murtagh shows deposits over one million dollars. The Emmet county figure is noted with pride in the Estherville Democrat compliments. The write up highlights Mr Murtagh as a million dollar man and his recognized success in the county.
Mrs Forest Rice died of anaemia at a Minot hospital last Saturday. Maiden name Helen Marie Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson of Algona. Married to Forest Rice in 1899, they later moved to North Dakota where he thrived in horse raising. She leaves husband and a ten year old son Daniel. Remains brought to Algona for burial. services conducted by Rev Lundell and Rev Taylor at the Swedish Lutheran church on Tuesday.
Regular meeting of the W. R. C. on Tuesday the 18th and a flurry of local notes. St. Joe’s Charles Wernert visited Algona, a theater depiction titled The Battle Gry of Perea, marriages licensed for Jesa Dugan and Elsie Berhends and Emil Eggerth and Christine Attig. Reports from Erie NL and Herman Hauberg’s illness frame a string of community updates including obituaries, farm sales, travel, and local business chatter.
The Creamer and Miller families express gratitude to all who helped during the illness and burial of their dear son and brother. They also thank those who brought flowers. Signed by C. E. Creamer and Mrs. Miller and Mr and Mrs. Creamer. Sexton, Iowa.
Seed corn offered as tested Wimples Yellow Dent from Pocahontas county at 5 dollars per bushel with free sacks and about 100 bushels left. Mail draft to P. L. Rivard Pocahontas Ia. Also Oakland Six car claim touts tallest fastest most powerful with lower gas use. ad from Corey Auto Co. East State St. Wield and Lawn fences by K J Stoller West Bend Iowa.
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