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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
The piece quotes John Temple Graves and editorials denouncing demagogues and graft. It critiques Carnegie’s tariff stance and predicts tension with Japan, citing L F Haber on looming U S Japan conflict and anti Japanese stereotypes, ending with a jab on legal double standards and race.
The Glendale News highlights the Salton Sink area now as Imperial Valley, noting how the Colorado River broke into the valley and irrigation transformed it into a garden. The piece acknowledges prior forecasts of a lake and supports the valley as a desirable natural feature.
The Register and Leader reports on a Japanese resident's view of American attitudes toward Japan amid Roosevelt's recent agreement with Tokyo. The piece notes that many Americans visiting Japan find the yellow race's stance toward the United States aligns with the interviewee, and questions those who cheered for Japan during wartime.
Boyle comments on bank deposit guarantees, noting tiny historical losses and low failure rates, advocates county bank groups to back deposits while avoiding unknown bankers. He cites Kosuth County banks as a model and questions broader personal responsibility. The piece blends local notes, ads, and community hints with a columnic tone.
Local news notes as Col Spencer advised on German Lutheran colony inquiries. Noah Williamson becomes a Register and Leader solicitor. A. E. Graves restaurant sold to C. H. Dutton. Walcutt of Wesley forecasts safe work in Algona. Clint McClellan to Mason City. Glen McClellan heads Clear Lake bakery. Kossuth and Humboldt boards meet in Algona. bridge payments settled. Klingler buys Des Moines home at 1638 Hast Grand Ave. Brown Bus raises town depot fares due to feed and living costs. Sidney Kilmer jailed then released on recognizance for habitual drunkenness. George Lester and Hazel Wirties wed at Titonka Presbyterian church. honeymoon then farm life near Titonka. Dr Kenefick visits Ossian. Ossian town notes four saloons, two banks with substantial deposits, German town population, Father Lechtaner in charge. Sunday Register and Leader posted John G Smith story of early Kossuth hunt. Tribune showed J P Frakes and I Countryman with deer photos in Pine River country. Oscar Smith of Wesley jailed for 20 days after drunken escapade in Wesley. Mayor Giddings curbs him. McFadden sues Kanawha and L&N Railway for 25,000 over foot injury. prominent local legal teams listed. J B Hofius attends Chicago dairy conventions. Koasuth stock judged strong. J Kriethe ad promotes record sale with cattle, colts, and other stock fetching high prices amid a large crowd.
A list of Knights of the Emmetsburg council and attendees from Emmetsburg plus local society names. Reports a suicide of Glen Lawrence Estherville, a hunting accident involving Emory Smock, and various local happenings including births and visits. Notice of bus fare increases from Dec 15 and local ads for poultry, furs, and Scarlet King Flour.
Sidney Rist son of S S Rist of thecounty south of Algona died at his father's residence on Friday last. He was born in Algona September 11 1868 and was a little past 40 years old at death. He had long suffered rheumatism and invalidism, cared for by his father. Funeral Sunday in the Baptist church with Rev Holmes officiating, burial in Algona cemetery. He remained a Baptist throughout his life. Twill sell Wisconsin land without any payment down R H Spencer.
Local ad offers to buy all kinds of fur and hides. Consumers may bring hides to be made into robes or overcoats at Bannon and Anduesun.
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