Venezuela Crisis and Monroe Doctrine Alarm
The Algona Courier weighs two nations pressuring Venezuela with sinking ships and a costly railroad debt. It argues Germany and England overstep by destroying vessels to force payment, questions arbitration limits, and warns against undermining the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Togland
Venezuela
England
Krupp
Caracas
United States
Monroe
Cleveland
Hopland
Wogland
Hay
Europe
Policy Echoes From History: Monroe Doctrine Hit By Expansion
Damaged archival text reflects a stance that US policy faced strain as it pursued Asian expansion, suggesting the Monroe Doctrine was challenged by American efforts to seize territory abroad. The fragment hints at a debate over how far U S actions abroad should go and the tension with established diplomatic doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Virginia bill would ban kissing in public health bid
An alarmed opinion piece criticizes Dr. R. B. Ware of Virginia who proposes a legislative ban on kissing to prevent disease. The piece warns of overreach, arguing that such a prohibition would threaten personal liberty and the joy of affection, while claiming doctors exaggerate germ concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Ware
Virginia
General Assembly of
A Note On Language And Grammar From The Advance
The Advance replies to a contemporaries grammar critique by noting the phrase possibilities with lie and say. It argues against hot tempers over usage and favors corrections such as damned be he. It adds that editors, as public educators, may discuss language openly and should stay calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Shakespear
Bill
Tolerr
Editorial Mishap Remarks on Burned Shin and Sympathy
An editorial note recalls Bro Bill Hayward of the Republican limping from a burned shin while the Counimar extends its sympathy. It recounts past mishaps to newspapers brethren, including Ben Reed’s football tumble and the eccentricities of genius, as Bill read by lamp at night with feet on the stove and drifted into sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hayward
Republican
Counimar
Ben Reed
Bro. Haggard
Bro
Ben
Bill
Mortels
Morpheus
Sleep of the Just Man Hurps After Fire Scare
A fragment describes a man sleeping through a blaze near his trousers scorched and soot marked. He wakes only after a small patch on his leg burns, reaching the office by noon next day with sympathy from The Counter.
Deaths of J B Johnson and Geo Johnson Adams in Bancroft and Algona
Obituary notices report J B Johnson longtime Bancroft postmaster and county leader dying at home after illness with stomach disease and Colfax treatment. Born 1848 in Sweden, he lived in Swea and Bancroft, active in politics and business. Also noted is Geo Johnson Adams died in Omaha at 63 after urinary trouble, born 1821 in New Hampshire. married Ellen Horn in 1845, seven children, lived in Boscobel and Algona, church member with hospital farewell remarks. Funeral for Adams set at Methodist church in Algona today at 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
Bancroft
Colfax
Mr. Johnson
Sweden
Redwing
Mion
Swea Township
Johnson
Geo. Johnson Adams
Methodist
Omaha
Nebraska
Mr. Adams
Haverheil
N. H
Lowell
Mass
Ellen M. Horn
George William
Horace Etra
John S
Methodist Church
Quahba
Abi. A. In
Local Happenings and a Big Wedding Near Sexton
Mr J E Russell a Titanica blacksmith promoted a new plow design with a backward reclining maId board longer land side and a curved beam claiming easier draft better scouring tougher parts and a new hardening process. A wedding at the Baine residence north of Sexton united Grace Baine and Emil F Johnson with a full house and festive meals. A small claims case before Squire Taylor involved J L Sutton suing Haggarland for 99 99 over alleged breach in Marshalltown area. jury selection included several men named TR B War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Russell
Titanica
Algona
Russell
Joy
Tong Iives
Squire. Taylor
J. L. Sutton
Haggarland
Marshalltown
E. VY. Swetting
Sutton
Vinie
Nevada
Sheriff Seizes Milling Machine After Court Warning
The jury ruled for the defendant while Sheriff McDonald, at Ti tanka, retrieved a milling machine from a dispute. The machine had been used despite a court warning. After arraignment before Squire Raymond, the machine was to be destroyed. costs paid, parties released. The sheriff disassembled the machine, finding many parts small. The Advance weekly issue arrived with four extra pages and vivid color on the first page. A social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Ureh’s east of town drew over 200 attendees. Dry hard wood advertised by Peter Winkel. For Sara Poland China stock hogs and Plymouth Rock roosters, J. M. Moore, Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
A. Paine
Forbes
Rey Carpenter
John Hohn
Horan
McDonald
Titanka
John Ureh
Statement of Peoples Savings Bank Des Moines Iowan
Bank statement summary lists assets including loans and discounts cash items and overdrafts. It shows liabilities and capital stock with totals sworn by officers and auditors. The document references several banks and figures in dollars and cents from 2002 era records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statement OF Peoples’ Savings Bank
St. Benedict
Iowan
Bugibes Dee, Ltd
Mae
Nat'l Bank of the Republic
Chicago
County Savings Bank
Algona
Van
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Algona Courier
Hinchon & Finngle
Hanne Ytastd
Gade Betnaeve
Peter Winkel
Fon Sara
Poland
Plymouth Rock Roosters
J. M. Moore
Algona Markets
Jeer
Murtagh
Martin Rahm
Frankva Nerdewyk
Hetest J. A. McDonald
Notary Public
Joe Rahm
Frank Andorfer
Chrischilles & Herbst
Navy
Ribesonn Sale
Algone
Ings, Ag
Viernes
Kraft Clothing Company
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