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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
Democratic State Ticket Names From Obscure Ballot Snippet
A scrambled OCR fragment lists Democratic ticket roles including Governor, Supreme Judge, and School Superintendent with uncertain spellings and multiple garbled names such as Vor Qourrnte and OWN SNORTILEY. The legibility is poor and definitive affiliations are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vor
Theat
Governo Vor Supreme Jundge
Snortiley
R. RB
AG. Brick
Supt. of Schoola
D. Jonson Sd Phildips
Gy Prrausgn
Subscribers urged to discontinue Courtei over editorials
Readers of St Benedict urged to cancel their Courtei subscription by visiting County offices or sending a personal note to the Courier. The notice asserts the paper is voluntary and stands by its editorials despite criticism from supporters of opposing candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict
Courtei
Kung
van Erdewyk
Democratic Notnation For Representative
Unjust Suspicion Casts Shade on Algona Editors
The Armstrong Journal questions Algona editors over a saloon incident after a North Kossuth trip. The Counter defends their temperate habits, noting the Journal’s inference from a single event may be unfair and urging a broader view of the editors’ virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alena
Courier
Hinchoo
Mulet Satoons
Armstrong
Algona
Tom Sherman
Bancroft
Armstrong Journal
Bro. Falenson
Kossath
Emmet
Agona
France's naval edge grows with submarines and Turks
The article notes France strengthening naval power by deploying a submar ine craft capable of unseen torpedo strikes, placing it near Britain in rank and threatening with a decisive edge. It cites the Bosphorus incident where France forced Turkey to comply and praises the submarine as unmatched by Britain or others, highlighting a recent Mediterranean demonstration and potential strategic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Turkey
Bosphorus
Trafalger
Submarine Secrets and Naval Implications
The excerpt contemplates how France’s sunken submarine boats could have altered events like the Washoda affair and potentially prevented war if possessed earlier. It notes France builds more subs, claims their model is a national secret, and mentions Britain’s reaction and the Scolland as a lesser American design lingered on for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
German Investments in the Americas Prompt War Talk
A newspaper piece rebuts warnings of German plans for war over Monroe Doctrine fears. It cites Germany's $1.2 billion Americas investments, led by $480 million in the United States and $144 million in Argentina, arguing Germans seek peace and that war talk is about garnering war funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
South America
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Lodge
Rout
Murdock
Navy
Congress
United States
Americas
Argentine Republic
Brazil
Central America
Mexico
West Indies
British Proclamation Threatens Boer Leaders Transit
The British government warns Boers all leaders failing to surrender by September 15 will be permanently transported from the country, while Delarey declares British soldiers captured by Boers will be held as prisoners. The piece mocks editorials, notes a local postmaster appointment, and comments on food prices and ethnic stereotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delarey
Death of Judge Hyatt Casts Shadow Over State Politics
Many residents mourn the death of Judge Hyatt who died Monday evening at Webster City. For years before 1896 he held a prominent role in Democratic politics and public life across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hyatt
Webster City
White men will play business men in Algona baseball game
A hometown headline proclaims a 2:30 PM game on the north side of State Street. Judge M. Taylor will umpire and a mix of locals including Harvey Ingham and J. Tremain will play for the North Side against the South Side. Named players and subs from the community form two strong rosters in a planned season finale praised for talent and rooter enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
M. Taylor
Harvey Ingham
North Side
Bros. Starr
Reed
South Side
Ay Ton
M. Curtiss
Palmer
Hist
Tigerineton
A. R. Specht
LW. Sullivan
He J. Tremiin
Amd
OH. Torhom
A. Murtagh
Leylisbaek
Etty
Dr. Devereaux
Spearr
Josh Smith
W. Crammond
J. la Bonar
Mule
Paugh
Crntk
Rausch
Turner
Algona Baseball
Sullivan
J. Murtayzh
Harvey Togham
J. B. Carr
Squire EB
Clarke
C. Spear
Spear
Rich Hancock farmer fined for coarse language toward guardian of Boevers kin
Fred Arnold of Hancock county faced Squire F M Taylor for using very coarse language toward Mrs Hoovers of the county while arranging to escort a boy from Mrs Boevers’ family to Sanock county. Arnold, guardian for the Boevers child, pleaded guilty with attorney Ripley present. He was fined five dollars and costs totaling about forty dollars. The youth reportedly did not accompany him to Danecack county. A lengthy guardianship dispute follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Fred Arnold
Squire F. M. Taylor
Arnold
Boevers
Sancock County
Danecack County
Discovery promises age defying whiskey invention
An elderly visitor to Algona, expert in vinegar production, reveals a claimed method to age whiskey rapidly without time. A Chicago liquor firm has offered about half a million dollars for the secret, allowing the inventor to leave the vinegar business and pursue fame and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Barnes
Hiquor
Chicago
Tie
Billy Paetz House Struck During Saturday Thunderstorm
Billy Paetz of near Sexton was fortunate as his forethought and food management helped him survive a severe storm that swept Kossuth County on Saturday evening. The residence was struck during the shower and thunderstorm, but no injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Paetz
Near Sexton
Kossuth
Maid assails roof fire with improvised waterworks
Nehtoing hurled a bolt that pierced the roof while a ball of fire rolled from Moor. Children upstairs saw the blaze as Devan began consuming rafters. Tit Billy’s waterworks saved the home with a large household water tank and Flo quickly extinguished the flames before major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devan
Tit Billy
Flo
Mr. Paeta
Gardner sues Titonka creamery stockholders in major suit
Gardner the banker files three suits in Titonka against thirty five creamery shareholders and five members for about 1700. The creamery sold on foreclosure left a shortfall and overdrafts paid by Gardner are claimed from stockholders. Attorney Cohenour represents Gardner. defense for stockholders not yet arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Gardner
Woman With Awe Thy Faults We Love Thee Still
A Brecken ridge report claims Alec White died by poison, though belief remains uncertain. Rumors implicate Mrs White and the surrounding scandal, suggesting marital strain and broader social tumult. The piece mentions gendered blame and echoes classic jealous and wartime anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge
Alec White
Garden of Eden
Hank
Pepte
Faye
War
Troy
Excellent Young People Wed at Plum Creek Farm
A wedding took place Tuesday afternoon at the red Miler homestead in Plum Creek township. Alfred Clamp and Dora Miller were married by Rev. Chipperfield in the presence of about forty guests. The couple will reside at the Herman Bohn place. Guests from away included John Gerholt of Cedar Falls, Mrs. H. Kramer of Dayton, and Mrs. L. Buckland of Mapleton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Miler
Plum Creek Township
Alfred Clamp
Dora Miller
Chipperfield
Herman Bohn
Ovvlien
Hose
John Gerholt
Cedar Falls
11. Kramer
Dayton
Iowa
L. Buckland
Mapleton
Fred Miller
Hancock politicians spark debate on Cowles Ingham and Kossuth
The Britt News reports multiple mentions of Gardner Cowles and campaign actions affecting Hancock politics. A letter offers funding for the Bailey Deam Corps to host three meetings in Wesley Titonica and Algona to boost Dawles BACK, reflecting partisan interference concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Cowles
Ingham
Kossuth
Britt News
Gardner Cowles
Bailey Deam Corps
Wesley
Titonica
Algona
Fale
Bailey
Dawles
Local Happenings Include Injury to Willie Morse
Willie Morse escaped serious harm after an accident yesterday while climbing onto Street Commissioner Sampson’s dirt wagon. He fell between the wheels and a hind wheel passed over his leg, injuring it but not breaking any bones. The leg is badly mashed and recovery will take time. Mr Jones, a trusted colored ball player, recently hired a standard bred horse from liveryman Peck for local use and expected a smooth ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Morse
Sampson
Mr. Jones
Peck
West Bend
Cruelty to Animals Case and Local Echoes in Algona
An Algona report covers a man fined for cruelty to animals after driving a dollar to West Bend and returning late. The piece notes rival papers calling each other terms, and highlights local activity from Ramsey township corn, Portland builders, and officials like Chairman Way. It also details emigration fears in Robertson and surrounding counties, with 50,000 people needing aid before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cruse
Will Cruse
Lute Fairbanks
Portland
Chairman Way
Algona
Stite
San Antonio
Robertson
Leon
Limestone
Freestone
Starvation in Texas: Dallas Special Reports Dying in Seapatta County
A Dallas special warns that severe starvation in Seapatta county endangers men women and children. The transportation superintendent Q Brown is cited as part of the unfolding account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Seapatta’ County
Q. Brown
Bourne and Soy Open Walker Bros Store at Algoon
Announcement from W. T. Bourne and Son on purchasing the Walker Bros grocery stock and business and moving to Algoon to continue operations. They invite public patronage, aim to honor the predecessors’ trade, and express hope to earn new customers at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Bros
Algoon
W.T, Bourne & Soy
Osteopathy and Blood Purification Claims
The text argues blood disorders stem from bodily waste and faulty organs. It claims osteopathic treatment stops toxin production and helps organs expel impurities, improving rheumatism and other blood diseases. It emphasizes purifying blood by addressing underlying causes rather than neutralizing poisons.
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Dardall Clothing House
Madi
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Osteopathic
Algona, Iowa
A. D. Clarke & CO
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