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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
2
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A discussion on cost of living argues that prices for food have not fallen with production, while large buyers and high government salaries push costs up. It cites dry seasons in North America and Europe and criticizes lawmakers and corporate power as inflating living costs for farmers and workers.
The piece argues Taft favours Eastern interests to push reciprocity with Canada, risking harm to Western farmers. It notes Democratic House pledges to expand free trade for agricultural needs, while Congress trims wasteful offices and old security costs, signaling a push for fiscal decency amid tariff shifts.
A historical remark condemns Democrats for long neglecting duties while noting a Clark and a chauffeur are idle. The speaker asserts the party should have had authority to perform such work long ago.
GEO, Boyle's Column reports community life in Whittemore with jokes on Joe DeGraw's garden work and fines. It notes Jim Butler's valid homestead proof in Ottumwa, sale of McGovern's Whittemore business to Button Elevator Co, and plans for local improvements. Mentions Western Electric's work, travel plans, water system tests, social events, and various local ads and real estate notices.
A local tale recounts John Sykes paying 18.62 for a pony keg after felonious beer swiping with Henry Legenhauser. Bowyer mayoralty contest drags on as bond forms and affidavits falter. A land dispute case, Bowen v Lenander, unfolds with misrepresented ranch and Texas holdings. A Fort Dodge survey for an interurban to Spirit Lake gains support, with multiple towns represented. Swedish pastor Rev Pearson closes land deal near Bancroft amid Sun. continued coverage.
Mr Geo E Patterson reports his brother Alvin Patterson died this morning in Iowa City where he had been undergoing tuberculosis treatment at the state sanitarium. He was about 28 and previously worked in a Cheyenne store. The funeral will be held at Estherville. The item also notes local musings on politics, boxing, and a church event with Rev Taylor speaking on the Bible. A basket sociable by South Cresco ladies at A B Clayton’s is set for Friday evening, April 28.
The death of Mrs Clifford Hannegan, age 19, surprised neighbors at her home in the old part of town. She died about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning after contracting measles then pneumonia following four months after marriage. She had long suffered from diabetes and was given coding before she fell asleep Tuesday night and did not awaken.
Otto Kaepke, a 36 year old farmer from six miles west of Burt, died Tuesday evening after a stroke left him paralyzed. Described as a well to do man of excellent character, he leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his loss as his aged father cared for him during illness.
Estherville Democrat Representative Murtagh pushed a new law exempting at most a quarter section of school land per township from state taxation. Ellsworth College Iowa Falls has long benefited from tax exemptions, costing Emmet County and Lincoln township significant revenue. The measure, praised by supporters, aims to boost Lincoln township and Emmet County financially.
Court records show a batch of new cases including Anderson versus Bendexen, Kyler versus Seefeld and Minnie Seefeld, Miller versus Miller, Guilaxson versus Johnagner, Des Moines Post Card Co. versus AG Weisenberg, Miller versus Hager, Bowen versus Windrel, Lenander and Bolster, Kutschara versus the railroad, Bush versus McWhorter, Butterfield versus Stone. Also noted is a merchandise blurb for Majestic Lump Coal by Try-a-Load and a new Buick model priced at 675 dollars arriving at Algona Auto & Machine Co.
W E B Lairp announces readiness to do all kinds of furniture repairing and picture framing. A modern undertaking parlor has opened in the old Upper Des Moines building on South Dodge Street. Calls answered promptly by parlor phone 521 or house phone 349.
The Sioux City Journal reports a persistent rumor that Des Moines will get a morning paper openly Democratic. Backers named include F. M. Hubbell of Des Moines and W. W. Marsh of Waterloo Times-Tribune, with Charles W. Miller to serve as editor.
Fragmentary lines suggest a discussion on advertising space pricing in Pocahontas Democrat. Mentions doctors and merchants, claims some publishers donate space, and that rate offers were deemed insufficient to cover costs.
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