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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
2
A New York judge recently quashed a manslaughter indictment against Christian Science parents after their ill child died from diphtheria. The ruling rejects state power to dictate medical choices, arguing punishing parents for trusting healers would roll back progress and harshly second guess parental efforts to save their child.
The old idea placed yellow fever origin in Havana, but Havana is now free while New Orleans reels under plague. The city remains quarantined from the world as new cases appear intermittently. Doctors cite mosquitoes as a suspected factor. no cure exists. Government aid backs Louisiana in the fight.
The Commoner argues that democratic ideals and policies boost a leader’s appeal. It cites Roosevelt’s arbitration of the anthracite strike, railroad regulation, and enforcement of anti trust laws, praising La Follette and Cummins for democratic stances and urging sustained, consistent democracy across parties.
An Estherville merchant known for his bow legs, who apparently rarely advertises, recently confronted a vinegar faced customer in his store. The shopper refused the merchant’s invitation to follow toward the rear, replying she would leave without the blue calico rather than walk that way.
North Iowa Lumper Co announces liquidation of Carrara paint at cost. Limited quantities remain with emphasis on bulk purchases for contractors and residential buyers. Sale highlights discounts and availability while stock lasts.
Local items recap minor incidents and court news. A liquor permit case, juror list for Sept term, and notes on Lichter De Lasure, Thompson watch theft, and a beer misunderstanding in Fenton. Pigeons from California and Northwestern extension talk draw Algona’s highway to growth with possible Rolfe line.
Kossuth County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in special session August 2 1905 with all members present to adopt a resolution establishing Drainage District No 3. They reviewed engineer A J Lillys report and appraisers damages, found costs and damages not excessive, then fixed damages and divided the drainage into sections with completion targets through August 1907. They named Lilly as engineer for Drainage District 8 with $5000 bond and $5.00 daily pay, scheduled a bid letting for September 7 1905, and approved transfers of taxes to the General County Fund and other routine actions with mileage and per diem for the board members.
Joint session of Winnebago and Kossuth counties hears bids for Drainage Districts 3 and 11. Inter-State Drainage Company of Britt, Iowa, led by E. O. Rood, chosen as lowest responsible bidder. contract to be signed within 30 days with bonds. Auditors to issue warrants. meeting to reconvene September 21, 1905 in Forest City.
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