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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
2
The piece discusses Britain's Liberal majority, Irish aid, and Lords veto power, noting deadlock and slow progress. It cites Mr Mayne and Woods, supports progressives yet respects opposing views, and mentions a proposed 1912 Bryan candidacy and local post office politics with sharp editorial stance.
The Titania Topic postmaster editor backs Congressman Woods in securing 60000 for a Denison post office and attacks Congressman Clark over Missouri appropriations. The piece argues for restraint and condemns perceived theft and extravagant spending, urging independence and honesty in public funding decisions.
A dispatch from Emmetter berg notes L. H. Mayne of the Reporter will seek the congressional seat held by Woods. Mayne is a stand patter and Woods a progressive, setting the stage to measure each faction’s strength in the district. The district is believed to lean progressive.
Secretary of Agriculture says proof is being gathered that American farm food products are sold cheaper in foreign markets than in the United States. He rejects the idea it stems from overproduction and disposal needs, blaming trusts for the price disparity.
A Friday evening sociable at Bronson school house succeeded both financially and socially with a fine program by teachers and pupils. Baskets sold brought up to 5.25 each. Also notes on local residents, upcoming visits, illnesses, and a February 18 1910 bid notice for Kossuth County pease grading with deposits and contract conditions.
Local note reports the marriage of William K. Ferguson of the First National Bank to Hortense Smith daughter of Lewis H. Smith of the Kossuth County State Bank in a Chicago ceremony last Wednesday. The couple will spend weeks in New Orleans and on the Rice plantation before returning home, with well wishes from the Courier.
The Woodmen of the Sexton camp hosted a record banquet with about ninety attendees. Guests enjoyed visiting, cards, and an elegant supper provided by the ladies. A basket social is planned for February 9 at the Johnson Bros. home to benefit M. E. church at Sexton.
The Farm Crops Department at Ames offers free tests for seed corn to help Iowa farmers avoid poor seed. Samples should be ears selected at random, with two kernels from each ear mailed in a strong envelope to the Farm Crops Department, Ames, Iowa, with seed quantity, gathering date, and storage details. Include older 1908 crop samples if available. results will be mailed promptly. A misfortune note from Bancroft Register recounts a man chasing a pin near the post office, causing a string of mishaps before retrieving the pin. the postmaster is exempt.
Sale advertises a house and land in Altona offered by Otto Neumann with a loan at 5 percent. A. D. Clarke & Co. handles money to loan for farms at 5 percent with optional payments. Hutchison & Gilmorn and A. D. Clarke & Co. promote 5 percent loans with annual interest and optional yearly payments.
Burt Monitor quotes Jim Dunn urging fair supporters to discard the knockers and adopt the hammer of upbuilding. Dunn, now a fair director and booster, calls for full citizen backing to ensure the fair’s success and hopes no one in the county will object.
Whittemore champions Rank and Leon Spilles lead the trapping section with about 350 dollars earned since the last failure. They boast 450 musk, along with numerous mink and skunk pelts. High fur prices now create revenue potential in trapping.
John Mericle returned from Chicago with cattle sold at top market prices. He reportedly earned about $4,000 for the stock shipped, including a Polled Angus cow that fetched $90 and top-tier six cents per pound.
Editor notes Carroll ousted B F Keltz for backing Frank P Woods and suggests Keltz to Carroll’s post. The piece labels Carroll a small fry for governor and mentions Mongy To Loan at 5 per cent annual, payable any amount at any time by Sheridan Bros Bancroft Iowa.
Horses wanted all year by S Shoellenbirger of Algona Iowa. Will buy horses aged four to twelve years and pay as much as any buyer. Some people pay I pay a little more. Phone 233 at 202 Elm Street.
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