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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
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The Iowa fire insurance graft bill spurred a Des Moines company with $1,000,000 capital, five times larger than any prior Iowa firm. S. A. Court and John L. Bleakly lead the new venture, framed amid legislative chance and public concern over special favors. Critics warn the law could drain Iowa’s wealth even if later repealed, while supporters argue for big institutions if created without biased legislation.
The Hon Albert J Beveridge former Indiana congressman argues in the Saturday Evening Post for a permanent tariff commission to supply Congress with unbiased figures on trade. He says members cannot master commerce amid multiple duties and that expert study is needed to predict effects of legislation and future trade conditions. He warns current wartime inflation and war orders may cause long term industrial and economic disruption.
Colorado authorities declare Christmas desserts may not contain intoxicating liquor starting January 1, 1916. The order bans mince pies, plum pudding, brandied peaches, macaroons and other desserts with liquor ingredients. It notes the rule aims to curb intoxication and public harm, praising Colorado ahead of Kansas and Iowa in reform efforts.
A Lexington letter debate centers on Richard Pearson Hobson, famed navy figure and prohibitionist, with a Kentucky distiller replying. The exchange recalls 1898 events aboard the Merrimac and a demand for whiskey for exhausted sailors, questioning changes in views on alcohol as a poison.
John Wagner 21, son of Paul and Mrs Wagner farmers near LuVerne, died Sunday afternoon when the car he rode in plunged into a drainage ditch about a mile from the Wagner home. Driver George Wolf and Emil Low, the other occupants, were not injured.
Local items report Rev. C Brooks former Algona Baptist minister died last week at Cherokee state hospital after years selling pianos and travel misadventures. W B Griggs of Fort Dodge visited Algona Wednesday and remains in the implement business. Pat Potter of Granville ND wed Laura Palmer of Pennsylvania. Hartley sale east of town next Tuesday the 14th asked as big closing out. John Coon called to Albia for his mother's death. Noble duo made a business trip to Germania. Orren Shoemaker and Lenny Schauberger licensed to wed. Jim Ory of Magna City toured Algona. House for rent, Hat Sale, and farmers urged to buy corn.
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