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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
News wires report Senator Alle son's death on the eve of the election, noting his waning health and political necessity of his candidacy. The piece reflects on his long career, legacy, and respect due to the deceased.
The piece argues Taft strains to patch the Republican platform, borrowing Democratic planks on direct senatorial elections and campaign disclosure while favoring bank interests over depositors. It claims Taft is torn between progressives and big money, predicting voters will prefer a broader platform championed by Roosevelt and the progressives.
Walter Wellman of the Record-Herald criticizes Wall Street gamblers for misunderstanding the nation and the coming election He argues their West ignorance and bias overlook labor votes church influence and local discontent that could boost Bryan He urges Western readers to challenge the self important financiers who treat the country as their domain
The speaker condemns New York senators Depew and Platt as corrupt railroad-backed figures, calling for a presidential figure untainted by city interests. He argues the West should reject the “interests” and stop funding a system that favors Wall Street over the common good. He urges industrial states to seek leadership with integrity over entrenched financiers.
A Titania Topic column criticizes Republicans for delaying bills and expense reports until after elections. It questions timing of military encampments harming crops at Spirit Lake where the state paid about $1000 for trampling grass. The piece mocks post election reform hesitancy and notes hay harvest impacts.
The text notes Irish American athletes winning prizes at recent England held Olympics and recalls Martin Sheridan who won discus in Greece at the original games, highlighting Irish success in sports worldwide.
In Fort Dodge a Crawford Hotel gathering of twenty one traveling men split seventeen for Bryan and four for Taft. They organize a Republican Bryan Club with a signer from a Wilson hotel petition. Even a Democrat signer Richard P Hobson joins the same sentiment. A traveling salesman notes strong Bryan sentiment across towns and cities.
John McGowan of near Lone Rock was cleaning a revolver last Sunday when it discharged, grazing his knee. He drove to Algona Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover. The report notes dangerous firearm mishaps and voices a stance against revolver use.
Dr Sayers travels to Edison Ohio to visit a ill brother for about two weeks. Mr S D Patterson seeks rheumatic relief in Colfax. Shmels, West Bend native and son in law of O F Hale, dies at Storm Lake aged 42 with rheumatism noted. Estherville post office hours extend 6am to 9pm daily including Sundays for lockbox access. Cretzmeyers from Waverly visit Dr Cretzmeyer and wife. Jessie Earley of Pasadena sends Honolulu Evening Bulletin to Mrs Jas Taylor. Frank Cady from Spencer eyed as potential new Durall landlord. Mr and Mrs Gee involved. Noble heads to West Union to visit parents. Upcoming play The Artist and the Lady at Call’s Opera House Aug 14 for M W A hand. Dr Cretzmayer operated on Alfred Evans for cataract. Evans recovering. Viola Mann returns from California, health improved. Wm Dodds to Alberta to visit son. Harrison Warner returns to Hingis. Algona dull. Garner to host big baseball tournament Aug 18-20. Frank Hedrick leaves Omaha for Chicago. Mrs T H McEnroe returns to Fargo. Mr and Mrs Albert Long visit Britt. County Fair Sept 8-11. Youth killed in binder: Robert Berg, 18, dies after storm incident while unhitched horses, dies at hospital. John Messing advertises piano and organ bargains due to leaving town. H V Kyle selling household goods. Varied notices of property sale. Valdez Business College Decorah Ia offers 8 months free tuition for Aug 24 enrollees.
A. D. Clarke & Co offer money to loan at 5 per cent with optional payment. Interest is payable annually. Also an ad notes rent for 500 acres hay land near Algona by I. W. Dingley. Riverdale township bridges must be planked two feet wide before an engine crosses. J. P. Kirscu, Two, Clerk.
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