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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
6
In Algona Iowa a reader notes President Wilson opposed to immigrant literacy tests, argues education access, and critiques later wage generosity by Henry Ford. The piece discusses looming political shifts over prohibition and woman suffrage, and ends with a call to build a club house for local youth after a strong U D M A response.
Consul Philip C Hanna reports alarming shortages of corn beans rice and staple foods in Mexico after four years of war He notes purchasing 1500 wheela of shelled corn and receiving a carload of food and clothing from Antonio Texas Women and citizens aid distribution from the Monterey hospital as winter threatens hunger and cold in several towns He pledges to push supplies and money to stretch relief efforts.
A University of Chicago professor states that education of any pupil may be determined by the manner in which instruction is delivered. The claim emphasizes method as a key factor shaping learning outcomes across disciplines.
A speaker asks a set of moral soul searching questions about public spirit and character. He challenges Hag education to foster kindness, friendship, honesty, and concern for the weak. He compares daily labor to high thinking and questions happiness, love, and view of the world beyond money and mere practicality.
The Sioux City Journal critiques the shorter ballot idea by citing Cole Blease as an example and arguing it risks concentrating appointing power in a governor. It warns the reform may oversimplify politics and trusts voter intelligence over centralized control.
A lyrical excerpt praises the bells of Notre Dame for their solemn intercession amid a noisy town. The speaker urges the bells to plead for reconciliation, divine grace, and a balm upon the hearts of all, invoking penitence and blessed harmony under benevolent divinity.
Public auction for cash of the northeast quarter of Section 4 Township 95 North Range 27 West of the 6th P M Prairie Township Kosauth County Iowa at the east door of Kosauth County Court House Algona at 2 oclock p m January 8 1915. Sale to the highest bidder. Guy M Burrs Referee.
A 1890 glimpse from the Courier Dan recalls Harvey Ingham in Chicago, Miss Anna Ingham home for Christmas, a Swedish Lutheran Christmas tree, Patti at the auditorium, and local notes on bootlegging, a wolf-scare swindle, Masonic lodge installation, and the LuVerne shooting club. Also mentions promises of political reshaping, local business travels, nuptials, and farm loan ads.
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