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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
2
Algona newspaper lists subscription prices and a slate of political candidates. Governor candidate MOD DATED PS appears alongside K. MERGUSON for Supreme Judge, JOAN SHORTLEY for Commissioner, A. C. BRICH for Superintendent of Schools, and W. D. TOTENSON. The ad shows one year advance and shorter terms with unclear figures.
The Democratic state convention drew broad attendance with all counties represented. After factions chose committee members, the majority backed reaffirming the Kansas City platform by 661 to 538, despite some zeal for a state platform.
From the Wesley World, a Wednesday report says Edward Kunz was nominated for representative at the democratic convention. The CORR BIOR praises his selection and notes Kunz is a young, capable businessman who led his family's affairs after his father's death. The piece credits Ed’s hard work and potential, mentioning several Kunz brothers in the campaign.
The piece lauds Mr. Kunz as a wealthy, liberal citizen active in Wesley and surrounding towns with ventures like a brick front store and elevator. It notes his two terms on the board of supervisors, election as mayor during a European trip, and strong GOP standing. Pettibone of Algona is urged as Democrat treasurer, while Will McDonald is praised as sheriff candidate and ally to Christensen.
A Cherokee Democrat laments politics as a hindrance to worthy citizens. He notes people could be bright in farming blacksmithing ditch digging or editing but politics ruins many, expressing a prayer for mercy on those trapped in political life.
A St Louis physician, Bernstun, claims to have discovered a cure for insanity and offers to treat a selected case from the press for 500 dollars if no cure is effected within four to eight weeks. He refuses public disclosure, prompting doubt about his honesty and professional integrity.
The county official defends Pettibone against claims of seeking county offices. He states Pettibone has never pursued office in fifteen years, besides a single 1889 sheriff bid under pressure. Pettibone accepted nominations only under pressure and did not seek office, though he deserves to be honored if conferred.
A weed called beggars lice tea is claimed to cure or ease lung hemorrhages. Reportedly benefited by Chicago policeman P. J. Ryan and others. Readers urged to try it, though the weed's identity is unknown and said to grow profusely around Chicago.
A plan by W. BR. Mead to catch fish via a cow powered by submarine electric lights that blind the fish, causing them to surface for netting, claimed as a simple method to obtain any desired quantity where fish are present.
A York millionaire outfits four seventy-five foot boats to sail to the Pacific coast to test a new fish scheme. If successful, the plan could lower fish prices, offering hope for country newspaper readers.
Biographical summaries of Phillips Ferguson Shortley Johnson Brice and other candidates for governor lieutenant governor state superintendent and railroad commissioner. The piece notes Phillips as Whitebreast miner and former Ottumwa mayor, Ferguson as Logan editor, Shortley as attorney and ex Republican now Democrat, Johnson as Town supervisor, Brice as consul and veteran, plus a commentary on railroad convention fare subsidies favoring Republicans.
A New York dispatch notes Juho A Creighton of Omaha has sailed for Europe to seek the Pope's blessing and will visit Italy to receive the title Count of the Holy Roman Empire. Noted philanthropist, he has endowed Creighton College and the Poor Clare convent, with ongoing funds boosting the endowment and new wing construction.
The Swea City Herald reports that delegates to the Republican state convention remained loyal to Cummins and his treaty with other nominees. They supported Cummins for governor and all his nominees, praising their obedience to instructions and urging retirement of Welcome Mowrey from the railway commission.
The text details Count Creighton’s philanthropy and influence in Omaha and the West. It notes the John A. Creighton medical college, its move to a brick edifice at Fourteenth and Davenport, and his large endowments. It recounts his wealth, stockyards project with Joan A. McShane, banking roles, and leadership in irrigation, land, and railroad ventures. It highlights his title Knight of St. Gregory and Count of the Holy Roman Empire, his towering presence, and public regard.
The democrats of Kossuth nominate Ea Kunz Wesley for representative C D Pettibone Algona for treasurer Will McDonald for sheriff and Miss May Butler Whittemore for superintendent The ticket is a strong one and deserves support Wanted Yellow car or shelled corn by the Algona Milling Company
A mix of business notices urges farmers to cut and prepare corn fodder for winter feed to exploit the corn crop value. Several shoe and coal ads plus loan offers from A D Clarke Co and Cranty Co follow, with store hours, savings messages, and small business pitches.
Weekly abstract real estate and loan office transfers show numerous parcel moves and trust assignments. Entries include McDonald to Gardner Cowles, Dammann to Munier, and Ledyard savings to FA Jonks, with assorted properties and dates across multiple townships and addresses.
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