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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
7
Algona faces a housing shortage hindering growth as factories arrive but workers lack dwellings. The proposal urges a building fund of progressive citizens to finance twenty six room cottages at about 2000 each, to rent at 12.50 to 15 a month, with a safe, self-repaying plan under a trusted superintendent. Who will lead?
Allen county Kansas farmers launch a series of countryside entertainments to show rural life can outshine town pleasures. Nearly 1 000 attended the first event south of Humboldt and a second is planned near Pleasant Valley. A grove setting, band concert, and homegrown refreshments highlight the rural gatherings as townspeople mingle with farmers to keep youth on the farm. James Hanna moves a building to his Ta Harpe farm to install a moving picture machine for local entertainment.
The article notes strong farm ties in Allen County with fewer boys and girls leaving farms compared to other counties in the state, indicating enduring agricultural employment and community stability. It highlights local trends and contrasts with broader statewide patterns.
In Algona during a hot week, W L Dally assaulted R H Shackelford over a mule discipline dispute. Dally was fined in the magistrate’s court, then lectured by the mayor when the case moved to city authority. The mayor’s intervention restored peace and left grievances over the mule incident unresolved.
Jurors listed include Charley Johnson Henry Dietering Ramsey Charles Weisbrod B Kiatt Fenton Art Stenhall John Weig John Goeddertz Prairie I Thompson John Norton Nick Miller Wesley Thos Metcalf Cresco Sleeper John Briggs Buffalo M and Larson H J Puta Portland John Rody Hebron FB McClellan Sam Anderson M P B Haggard B P St John A M Jasperson H E Crouch Algona J H Steven John Kubly Wm Tiede La Verne Wm Welhausen German John Kain G W Zeigler Plum Creek H C Kolling 8 V Pouter Grant M H Klopper Garfield Archie Moore L A Wilson Burt C R Jensen H Reimers Seneca L H Host Ledyard 8 T Phillips Sherman Joe Dietrich Whittemore Edward Anderson Swen J M Smith Greenwood.
The feature pays tribute to early Algona leader W H Ingham born 1837, who helped found Kossuth County with Fort Defiance and the first local bank. A frontier captain, he guided settlers during the Border Brigade era and left a large family bond to local memory in Algona.
Germania Record reports William Evans lost five fine milk cows early this week after they consumed white lead paint left in the yard following repainting. Two cows had drawn offers of $100 each, causing a notable loss as the dairy season looms with creamery checks. This warns farmers to remove paint remnants to protect stock.
The Burt area barn occupied by C E Sigsben burned last Saturday. About 181 to 20 tone of hay, a cream separator and small items were destroyed. Fire origin unknown but suspected spontaneous combustion. Barn valued around $1000. A five year old team of geldings sold for $400 from Win artley to Steve Shollenbirger, described as a fine team and well worth the price.
J P Reding purchased from Andrew Miller the John Smith quarter one mile east of town at 157.50 dollars per acre. The farm is described as one of the best in the county and Reding is said to be fortunate in securing it.
A dearth of details aside from a civic tribute, the late Wm H Ingham deeded Algona the Carnegie library site and a forthcoming deed for the remaining half block. Trustees pass a resolution praising his generosity and pledge to send signed copies to his bereaved family, noting his modest, unheralded gifts and lasting impact on the library and community.
Advance notes a bank employee risk while unrelated items mention Harry Stephenson buying land and plans to build in Lusby. Court Record New Cases lists several suits including Kossuth County cases, W. Moore et al versus Burbank Hanson et al, and others with names such as Bierstedt Adams Wherry Reynolds Welch Coats.
Mrs. J W Naville entertains her Chicago mother as Bishop Garragan visits Algona October 2. Ida Anderson takes vacation during a four people confirm. Adams and Son buy steam engine for threshing. Chautauqua program slated next week. Georg Balk buys Nels Gronwall house and moves in. N H Nielson makes first weekly trip to Stangnton Wis. Catholic ladies host ice cream social at Plum Creek. Mrs I G Dewel travels to Wyoming to meet her daughter and granddaughter. Lee Miller suffers erysipelas but improving. Mr and Mrs Clint McClellan visit Madison Wis and LuVerne. Dr Davies returns to Emmetsburg. Sheriff Brunson escorts Jennie Grace to Cherokee hospital. Emmetsburg city council tours New Hampton Olwein and Dubuque for pavement. Lown economy fever. Shiltz family hosts Dr L C Passmore. Bronson must insure ushers orchestra and stage crew under new liability law. Jennings visit Wishek with mother. May Jennings visits Fort Dodge. J H Peterson and family enjoy Okoboji trip. Peterson builds new house after perch outing. Alden bankers discuss European war impact. Des Moines bankers meet. finances strong, temporary flurry. Captain Ingham remembered. local veterans recall Estherville defense role. Warren sustains broken nose in auto accident. plans suit against Mosher.
Bargain sale offered for a 1912 Mode Flanders 20 automobile in all condition. Interested buyers may apply at the Quinn Lumber Co. office for details and pricing.
Algona suffers a major early morning fire destroying Lessing’s two story furniture store and neighboring businesses including Winkel’s meat market and Peter Staple’s harness shop as rain and lightning accompany the blaze. Robbery at LaVerne depot. teachers engaged in local schools. local residents return to smoldering ruins. census items noted. Wheelock dies. party honors Chicago visitors. new wire fence revealed across six counties.
A poem laments rulers aloof from war spurring red fields and unrecorded graves. It warnings of vengeance power lust jealousy and carnage. The piece ends with the ominous bugle wind and question of divine reckoning.
H C Adams rebuilds his silo at Wildwood farm using three Saginaw angle green ribs, anchoring system, and a Saginaw dome roof from M C Emmons. The project aims for a near perfect Saginaw replica, with a quip about opting for Saginaw earlier. Iowa Protein Feed Co. of Algona, Ia markets farm supplies.
Sealed bids invited for old Lutheran church building 24 by 86 feet with 14 foot studding foundation pews organ pulpit and carpet. Building must be moved before winter to clear grounds. For details contact John Helgens Fenton Iowa phone 64 2. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
For sale a few Durham calves and related items. Text fragment appears incomplete with unclear details on price and vendor.
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