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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
2
In a spirited exchange, Lyons Convier editors mock Ben Reed for calling them egotistical and offer $5,000 for proof of a more egotistical editor in the state. They defend their own grammar, quibble over dictionary quotes, and urge Reed to study language while praising his improved style.
The piece argues against factional bank money schemes led by Aldrich and Fowler to issue notes against assets or bonds. It asserts money should be government issued or backed by government, notes the need to retire bonds before relying on new paper, and laments silver debasement by gold advocates. The author calls for a clear national plan and a stable money basis.
Fragmentary opinion argues that mining output has shrunk ore to fruit or lead, urging wise financiers to resolve the currency issue with decisive action.
A Philadelphia commentary urges moving African Americans to Liberia as a colony arguing for self rule there and proposing Booker T. Washington and Thomas Fortune as governors while criticizing the Philippines as unsuitable and race-sensitive. It advocates government support for relocation and a year of aid.
A discussion on consolidation in small towns notes that rapid growth and multiple papers lead to unsustainable competition. The Jefferson Bee and Souvenir have merged, creating a $316,000 plant and ending internal strife, seen as a model for other Republican papers to better serve party and public interests.
The Postoffice scandal explodes with arrests in free delivery division. August Machon superintendent, Thomas McGregor clerk, C Ellaworth Upton clerk, Daniel Miller assistant attorney, and Joseph Johns Indiana buyer are named in bribery indictments as President Roosevelt trims probes to avoid political fallout.
A wave of indictments and suspensions hits federal officials and businessmen. Diller B. Groft Washington businessman and George T. Lorens former Toledo Postmaster face conspiracy in bribery with A W Machen. Edmund J Delg s Brooklyn former Representative indicted for accepting money to urge a government action. George W Beavers former Salaries division head and Leopold J Stern Baltimore charged with defrauding the government. Maurice Runkle New York City and James Tyner and John T Copper linked to post office corruption. Suspended: George A Christianey assistant district attorney after investigation.
Temple Graves, Georgia editor and orator, argues lynching will persist while conditions allow it and calls separation of races the only solution. He suggests transporting educated colored people to Africa or Liberia, with government aid and ships, as a practical plan to reduce lynching and racial conflict.
Mrs. Lucy Van Cerke of Shawnee Kansas sewed $7,500 in an old bustle for security while travelling to St Paul. She arrived in St Paul and found the bustle missing along with the money, reporting the loss to railroad officials hoping it was left in her sleeping berth.
The narrative recounts a mistaken finding where money sewn into a bustle was saved from being burned. Mrs. Van Cerke, returning home, discovered the bustle and the money, prompting concerns about future trouble but ending with the fortune secured. The piece also notes Bro. Reed's candidacy for county superintendent and jokes about grammar and past experience.
In seeking a timber for a democratic state senate nominee, the West Band Advance endorses Bro. Branagan as the strongest possible candidate. It urges a convention to nominate him unanimously and notes broad cross party support from Democrats and many Republicans ready to vote for him.
The county has drawn the trial jurors for the term starting September 14. Names listed include Thos McDonnell Joe Esser Whittemore Edgar Tuthill M Owen D L Godden Ed Hierstedt R S Sherwood C Q Smith Burt W D Nugent Algona John Krull Kobus Tjaden German M A Smit Lincoln Fay Reed H A Bates Plum Creek D C Smith Clem Menke J A Hertig Greenwood PA King John Hopkins Wesley L G Wolcott NE Noble G Li Dalton Ledyard J M Ricker Union Charley Gault Joseph Cink Jr Prairie George Houschen Fenton C Corle Irvington FM Jacobs Harrison AM McAnnish Grant W J Goetzman Sherman.
The Commoner reports a chorus of fear and scandal surrounding Oyster Bay figures. It notes reactions by Hanna Payne Shaw Lodge and others as they dodge scrutiny and press, while the public grows restless and distrustful amid alleged schemes and Wall Street pressures.
A fragment from the Pittsburg Gazette presents a playful verse about a proudly boastful automobile. The dialogue features the red car declaring its dominance on the road, followed by a dramatic bull charge and a memorable automotive sight.
Announcement by O. H. Burknarp declaring candidacy for Supervisor in District No 4, subject to the decision of the Republican convention. The item is part of a broader satirical list about skills needed to run a newspaper and public life.
Announcement notes the Boston Store will add a first class grocery department with dry goods and be ready for business by Saturday Aug 22. Readers are asked to watch for prices in next week's paper. Mentions highest price paid for produce and advertising by Harry Crearey. Also promotes coal sales at Moony Buos.
Local items recount a buggy crash near the Vinegar Factory injuring Mr. and Mrs. Clark, one horse badly hurt but recovering, and neighbors tending the animals. A church social featured world travel stations, including President Roosevelt’s Oyster Bay home, with fundraising and burlesques. Additional notes cover Mrs. Christensen’s mental health hospitalisation, Sawyer’s drunkenness case, Perry Burlingame’s mishap, and local attendances at medical licensing tests. Several residents plan trips to California, and John Goeders revises house plans in Dubuque amid lumber price concerns.
Hutching Iowa March 16 1903 Tuy ALGONA MILLING Gitain Co Algona Iowa Gentlemen Having retired from business here Ihey to make the fol lowing statement in behalf of your PANCY PATENT Flour I began business here in August 1901 and made my first purchase of 20 sacks of your flour August 30th It was two weeks before I disposed of this Flour and I ordered again My trade so increased on your Flour that Dec 16th 1901 less than 4 months later I bought a car load of 500 sacks and have always purchased in that quantity since that time The Flour from the start gave good satisfaction but I think the last I received could not be excelled in quality by an Minnesota or Town Brands To satisfy the trade at this point your FAND PATENT Flour will have to be handled by my successors as almost my entire trade used it Yours very truly
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