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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
2
By Hinchon and Finnell. Stascription rates list pricing for one copy for one year in advance and one copy for six months in advance.
A London dispatch speculates Roosevelt's future as a world figure and ambassador, contrasting his American vigor with English pomp. The piece argues Roosevelt should stay in U S politics, urging his return to the Senate and praising Bryan for Nebraska. It also notes Milwaukee road electrification plans and condemns a Maryland lynching as unchristian.
The Spirit Lake Beacon criticizes rigid new teaching standards that bar many teachers from advancing. In Dickinson county only three of thirty-one exams reached second grade, with many young and seasoned teachers failing to gain full certification. The piece argues centralization would ruin country schools and denounces Barrett and Riggs as aiming to end rural education.
The trial ended as expected with Orchard as principal witness, a figure the paper describes as a foul fiend. It doubts Pettibone or Moyer will be convicted, but praises the publicity of miners and mine owners misdeeds, deeming public exposure a key crime deterrent.
The Sioux City Journal editor portrays Harvey Ingham with a brief bio and gentle counsel. The piece reflects their past exchanges as readers and critics of rival Republican factions, noting readers will find it interesting for those who know Harvey.
Walter Wellman faces wind storms on Spitzbergen off Greenland as he plans preparations. Geo Boyle aims to reach the pole by airship via Winnipeg or similar hub. A murderer, Orchard, confesses to Gov Stuenenberg's killing and many others, calling for justice.
Several republican papers led by the Clarinda Herald oppose Allison for reelection citing his age. The argument centers on age as a qualification issue, though the writer notes Allison never represented Iowa in the Senate.
Harvey Ingham is praised as a good man yet warned about the company he keeps. The piece traces his Algona roots, Iowa education, and rise to editor while cautioning against factional politics and the sway of Gardner Cowles and Des Moines leadership on journalism. It calls for integrity and independence in the press and ends with a humble warning voice urging virtue.
New civil actions listed include Louis A. Will against Perrin Sumner and others Andrew D. Clarke against City of Algona and C Byson against John M Patterson and others. Advertisement notes money to loan at 1b percent by D Clarke & Co.
The narrator tours Killarney and Carlo, Ireland, recounting guides tales of giants and fairies, a drowned traveler in the devil's punch bowl, and absentee landlords. They describe Dublin exhibitions comparing to Chicago, Canadian displays, and vivid views of castles, gardens, and architecture, ending with sobering Irish liquor and public-house statistics.
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