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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
2
Algona Conviet advertising rates announced by Hinchon and Finnell. One copy one year in advance, one copy six months in advance. Display advertising 25c per inch. Entered at Algona Iowa postoffice as second class matter.
The editorial lauds President Wilson for his steady handling of government, tariff reforms, and banking and rural credit laws. It rejects Hughes as lacking substantive critique, notes Roosevelt’s silence on hypotheticals, and argues history will deem Wilson among America's greatest presidents.
The piece argues that executions following Ireland's rebellion fail to quell the cause. It credits Casement and Emmet as noble enthusiasts whose deaths will not erase the Irish fight. It contends England missed a chance to ease Irish anger by showing clemency to leaders like Jefferson Davis and others.
A traveling auditor for Queal Lumber Company, Mr. B. French of this city, lauds the banking and currency law and rural credit law as the greatest constructive legislation. He notes easier borrowing post‑law, with Federal Banks in Minneapolis providing funds for legitimate business. He credits Wall Street restraint and anticipates ideal tariff conditions via expert commission.
The Sioux City Journal argues Hughes will be criticized for attacking the administration more than proposing constructive policy. It suggests Republicans risk sounding repetitive and failing to persuade voters they could do better than Wilson and the Democrats, threatening a possible next year’s administration change.
A political attack characterizes Hughes as aligned with Wall Street sharks and grafters while praising Wilson for shaking off parasites from government. The speech warns voters that Hughes would let the interests reclaim power and questions the motives of those with graft in sight.
Poetic tribute extols the submarine Deutschland praising sea prowess and dye laden freight. It calls for safe passage and luck from water gods, contrasting courage with cowardice and ending in a rousing cheer for the vessel and crew.
The marriage of John McFarland and Edna Febrin was solemnized yesterday at 4 PM at the bride's home with Rev. Lundell officiating. Ethel Guest and Marvin Williamson served as bridesmaid and groomsman. A wedding dinner followed. The couple will honeymoon briefly before moving to Canada to develop land owned by the groom. A reception is planned today at the groom's parents’ home.
Warning notice from W. Brundage Carnival Management prohibits confetti whips slappers tin horns and similar implements of war on show grounds. Ejectment for violations promised as the carnival holds a week in Algona from August 14 to August 19 with a claim of seventeen years of reputable operation.
F W Dingley and Pearl Pugh consider an east health trip possibly to Ohio. Marsh Stephens sold his east of town farm for $20 an acre. Bancroft Catholics plan a parsonage as many join this summer. Corwith youth J Johnson dies in a Wesley run away. Various locals visit Spirit Lake and Milwaukee. Bankers Tyrrell and St Clair eye Algona’s new bank opening Oct. Councilman Cleary tours Spirit Lake. Vault for cemetery being built. Ella Rutherford returns from Chicago. Lon Kennedy awarded pension of 710 monthly. Durant couple rejoice at birth of a son. A stolen washing on Mrs Winkel’s grass. Notables Lowell and Jones die. Navy lieutenant Bowyer visits. on China coast three years. Kan KC leaders nearly hanged over electric plant purchase. Tom Sherman notes if Iowa goes Democratic, Kossuth north half to be cut off. Dr McCoy birthday surprise with gift from daughters. Emma Cordingley returns to Yellow Springs with Essie Cordingley. Emma, a social favorite, dearly missed in Algona Catholic choir.
Portland July 22 United States Land Office announces approx million acres of Oregon and California land grant will open to entry by fall. settlers may file for 160 acres at 2.50 per acre. lands granted to Oregon and California Railroad Co were in litigation. government won. act to restore land to entry enacted, but Southern Pacific Co may challenge anew.
Gide Perkins, Barnard's newly appointed postmaster, is 21 and weighs 418 pounds. He traveled to St. Joe for a special office chair after his appointment. The report notes his efforts and a late attempt to drive a Purdeae pedgoten wedged 2-F 4 EEE, with details incomplete.
The 8. W. Brundage troupe arrives by special train with twenty cars in Algona next Sunday. Open to a week of frolic beginning Monday night, their 300 staff promise top attractions including Harry Earle’s Dog Pony Monkey show and Jerome Abbey’s Wonderland. The Brundage band plans daily concerts as Billy Kern performs. Weather favors carnival travel and autos head to Algona for the events.
George W Sprau born January 10 1858 in Bement Illinois died in Algona Iowa in 1916 after moving here in 1910. He married Amanda Loveless and they had five children Francis died in childhood Charles A of Kamrar Iowa Mrs I A Abramson of Lake Wilson Minnesota William A of Burt Iowa and Mrs M H McEnroe of Algona. He joined United Brothers Church about twenty years before his death and was a caring husband father and citizen. For the last year he was an invalid and lived with his daughter. Funeral held at Baptist Church Saturday at 2 PM with Rev Jefferies officiating.
Last week on Tuesday July 26 Ben Chamberlain and Edith Mangon quietly married in Ashley Iowa after securing a license in Algona on the way. The couple planned a private ceremony but a local paper revealed the event.
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