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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
2
Alpena Couvier by Hinchon and Finnell outlines subscription rates for Otir copy one year in advance and one copy six months in advance. Entered at the Algona Iowa post office as second class matter.
The Advance lambasts the elephadonk label while defending reformers who refuse to back the Payne Aldrich Cannon tariff. Cummins and other leaders face criticism for not joining the Democrats, with accusations of political expediency and questions about party principles. A Burt Monitor editorial is reprinted criticizing tariff planks as a political bait.
A fragment argues the Monitor cannot reach Taft at present while condemning three unaffiliated Republicans. It urges reform at home and notes support for courage while criticizing the county ticket.
A national black meeting in New York featured Booker T. Washington and others urging civic progress amid rising mob violence. The address notes 26 colored men murdered by mobs in thirty days, argues white justice affects all, and cites wealth growth among African Americans as a push toward equality. The piece also critiques President Taft for unloading Ballinger, Cannon, and Aldrich to curry favor with enemies, warning it could destroy his support.
The speaker mocks insurgents and praises Taft and Aldrich while labeling reformers as socialist threats. He attacks Democrats as sinful men and likens critics to hypocritical pipe-smokers near Wall Street, urging supporters to stay firm against reform.
The Burt Monitor criticizes the Republican Party under Taft citing one term Taft, Ballinger, Gore exposure, Fairbanks, and Aldrich. It argues graft and corruption threaten the party, urging unloading Taft and his supporters to restore honest national affairs and prevent revolt among voters.
Court record lists new cases with plaintiffs Alice C Hays Clarence M Hays and others against Marshall Rai Fhelps E FP Wiggins CG Spague and Julia Williams Spague against Lewis Ohlmstad J G Williams and P H Williams.
Clarke Horse Sales Company announces a major sale in Miles City Montana on September 12 14 15 featuring 2000 horses across all classes. The event promises cheap prices with mares and colts and draft bred weanlings emphasized. Also scheduled are October sales on the 10th to 18th and on the 28th 29th.
The Rev John Wesley Hill of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in New York recently lectured in Ohio and Cincinnati visiting Charles P Taft brother of the president and Times Star owner. He called Roosevelt’s support for Taft a great service and labeled public figures as insurgents and various epithets.
Canadian land prospectors invite interest in Saskatchewan farms with high crop prospects this year. G. A. Watts announces special round trip rates on September 16 and 17 for travel to visit lands and farms, inviting attendees to come along and learn more.
Special teachers examination in the court room at Algona Iowa scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday August 30 and 31 at 8 a m. Sid J Backus County Superintendent Stock Bros advertises paying the highest price for eyes in exchange for meat.
Clarke and Co advertise money to loan at a set rate. The notice also promotes excursion rates to the Iowa State Fair and Exposition in Des Moines via The North-Western Line, with daily departures from Aug 26 to Sept 2 and a return limit of Sept. 4, urging readers to apply to North-Western ticket agents.
Review praises the musical comedy Dan Cupid at the Call as a polished ensemble work with distinct character delineations in the libreto and catchy songs interwoven in delightful numbers. The piece is highlighted as a finished production of its time showcasing individual talents prominently.
A lively farce titled Our musical comedy of that name lights the Call Opera House next Tuesday evening. Tickets are on sale and the performers promise sparkling champagne moments and colorful wit.
After W J Guderian resigned the county democratic nomination for recorder, County Chairman Finnell summoned ten precinct chairmen to Algona on August 24. Six ballots produced a majority for Frank Henderson with 6 votes, Dutton 1, Dodd 2, Graves 1. Henderson is a young Algonan, former Langdon Long employee, praised for character and fitness.
August Schneider, longtime Lotts Creek resident, died last Thursday after a rapid decline following a trip to Chicago for a friend's funeral. Burial was Saturday in Lotts Creek Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Fuerstenan. He was about 68, a native of Germany. His wife had died earlier. Surviving children include Paul of Ortonville, Frank at home, Mrs. Charles Geilenfelt of Lotts Creek, M. Heigenwill of Whittemore, and Mrs. Dacken of Algona.
Judge Gee H Carr and Hon A Parker of Des Moines added to Spirit Lake Beacon tax rolls by purchasing the O W Webber quarter in Richland at 71 dollars per acre and the Webb Thomas 248 acre farm on Hast Okoboji’s east shore at 74 dollars per acre. Both farms are well improved and buying as permanent investments. Parker plans a stock farm on the Thomas place and H A Miller handled the sale. Webber likely remains on the Webber farm another year.
Isthmian Canal records show five and a half miles of the Panama Canal at the Atlantic entrance opened to navigation on August 13 for the sand and rock fleet. Tug shared routes from Port Belle and Nombre de Dios to Cristobal will feed into the Cristobal off Mindi then via the old channel to Gatun. Pacific entrance five miles in use. total ten and a half miles now usable.
Public demand for government publications grows as more than 500000 documents were purchased in the year ending June 80 1910 at a cost over 87000. Inquiries to officials show the public lacks knowledge on obtaining documents and learning prices. Address inquiries to the Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington DC for prompt information.
Fragmentary notices show sale terms for Swedish Select Oats at $1.00 per 33 lb bushel with payment noted, mixed with requests for Algona inquiries to M Riampane and ads from H C Adams ildwood Stock and Seeded Farms. Also a rental notice offers 80 acres east of the Milwaukee depot and other scattered local contact bits.
Iowa Experiment Station tests with hogs show stock foods such as Standard Iowa and International offer no digestion benefit. Gains from corn are not improved by adding stock foods, and more feed is needed per pound of gain when stock foods are used. A bushel of corn yields equal or better pork when fed alone, with lower cost per bushel. Bulletin 113 full results available free from the Director at Ames.
Bridge lumber to be sold at public auction Tuesday morning August 30 at 10 o'clock. Lumber from Altwege Bridge in Plum Creek township and Seeley Bridge in the same township will be offered at their respective locations. C. E. Heise. Estray pig about 4 months old taken up at Irvington Twp August 10. Owner to call, pay charges, and take animal. O J Mathers A D Clarke & Co loan money at 5 percent with annual interest.
G B Boyle closed a deal with The Josephs from Des Moines for the Valentine Wallace farm five miles south of Whittemore. The even section sold for 90 dollars an acre totaling 57 600 dollars. Wallace bought the section eleven years ago at 37 60 per acre, yielding a profit of 52 60 per acre or 33 000 dollars. He has also accumulated much cattle and other personal property, promising a marked fortune increase.
Jim Farley invites readers to visit Algona for his big show at the Kossath County Fair. The piece recalls last year’s races where Geo and Bob posed as equestrians and the crowd pitied the horse, suggesting Geo should ride an elephant at the fair.
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