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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
The note from Hinchan & Finnell runs through subscription options and prices, then laments losing editorials when type racks blew apart. It admits no idea of the topics and vows to insure against loss of unpublished editorials in the future.
A Des Moines gathering of ultra pro prohibitionists discussed resubmitting the prohibitory amendment and enacting stricter laws to suppress liquor traffic. The record notes no need for more liquor laws, citing existing Clark prohibition law enforcement in Kossuth and many counties, and that large towns regulate liquor through local orders.
The Register and Leader quotes W. J. Bryan and critiques its own stance on Roosevelt's policies. It argues Roosevelt follows Bryan's reform lead, praising Bryan’s enduring principles while noting praise to Roosevelt boosts Bryan's position and mocks grafters and their supporters.
The piece argues Thaw was driven to insanity by wealth and idleness, praising labor as essential for moral and mental well being. It claims Thaw’s ruin reflects a broader danger of luxury, and urges compensation through hard work rather than idle indulgence.
A fire sparked a sense of loss beyond money as two or three unpublished editorials, deemed to carry strong inspiration, were not printed. The paper had drafted several burning editorials for the upcoming issue but paused at the crucial moment.
The war between standpatters and progressives intensifies with speeches by Cummins and Prouty in Des Moines and Mason City. A Cummins club reportedly forms, while Allison papers tout strong support and claim to have the race nearly won. Representative Holmes remains silent awaiting a decisive outcome.
The Britt Tribune and other papers charge Cummins and progressives with bankrupting the state citing insufficient treasury funds for running expenses. They blame rising levies, while noting Boies era had lower levies. They argue modern expenses outpace population, and two mills should suffice. They fault a high cost, with Jackson-era increases blamed.
The king Dom Carlos and his eldest son were killed as desperate, discontented citizens reacted to a degenerating monarchy. The ruler’s misgovernance and gluttonous excesses led to violence, with the assailants and some loyalist guards dying. The crisis unsettles Portugal and Spain, prompting calls for republican union.
The piece notes Roosevelt’s uncles cousins and aunts are Democrats and he becomes a Democrat by conscience and choice. It argues Democrats are pleased with him as a democratic president, funded by trusts and grafters who feel betrayed by his decisive 1904 stance. It ends with a saying about the gods grinding slowly.
The St Benedict Creamery company offers its Benedict Iowa plant for sale or rent to a party to operate it. Bids due February 16 1908 inquiries to M J Krebs bach St Benedict Iowa. Also two good short horn bulls for sale by H A Bates Rt 1 Algona Iowa.
Mrs Corinthe Pettibone widow of H Pettibone died in her sleep last Tuesday night at age 84. A Connecticut native who moved to Cedar Rapids area in 1869 and settled near Algona, she valued independence and church faith. Her funeral was held yesterday at the residence with Rev Holmes officiating.
A prospectus for the Spirit Lake Emmetsburg and Fort Dodge Railroad outlines an electric line from Fort Dodge to Spirit Lake with a survey through Clare Pocahontas Havelock Mallard Emmetsburg Terris Milford and Arnolds Park. Officers directors and committees are soliciting stock with claimed low costs and no watered stock.
The ten ears of corn prize sold for 350 at the Clay county short course. Prof. King of Ames notes it as the highest price for ten ears at any short course. Raised by B. F. Thompson, it was bought by Mr. Atwood, a major Clay county stock grower, and won first in white corn class and best overall exhibit.
A sale fetched $20 to Henry Gredicke while Charles Baldwin, a Clay County farmer, raised it. First prize yielded ten cars of yellow corn sold for $11, raised by Tories Bros. and bought by O. Holdread. Prof. King calls the short course one of the best ever held in the state.
The Court Record lists cases including John King versus Michael King and Martin King. E. E. Stahl petitions for druggists liquor license. Will Robinson versus D. M. Simpson. Edna M. Adams versus Harry B. Adams. State Bank of Swea City versus Emma Howard et al. Henry C. Amundson and S. J. Kennedy apply for liquor licenses. B. F. Guthrie versus Alfred Blatti. Clay County Iowa versus Kossuth County. Sarah E. Robinson versus H. B. Adams and Henry Shales. L. Stockwell versus Theodore Manus. A. D. Clarke and Co. versus John Kline.
Leslie M. Frances of Spirit Lake and George Boyle of Whittemore were in Emmetsburg on Thursday night for campaign outreach. The pair learned of each other’s presence, interviewed local supporters, and then departed without incident as they headed home after the brief encounter.
The Estherville Democrat accuses Congressman Conner of flip flopping between standpat and progressive factions across counties since his election two years ago. It declares the Tenth district unanimously progressive, labels him a traitor and a danger to the Republican party, and urges defeat in the upcoming primary. It denounces his “stamp” as a disgrace to the district.
Denatured alcohol now on sale at Litchfield drug stores in Thecanta per gallon. Prices in Europe run 8 to 12 cents per gallon. Expected price drops as small stills spread in agricultural areas convert farm products like soft corn and moldy grain into alcohol. Movement to import compact stills from Europe grows as American makers dominate the whisky trade and limit small scale outfits. Sate notes mention Black Langshaw hockers and Taylor selling ice cream.
Fairbault Minnesota reports a reform drive led by Supt Jones against tobacco use in schools. A census of boys from third grade to high school shows 240 surveyed above fourth grade. 24 habitual users, 74 recent users, 182 occasional users. Specific fractions include four of sixteen third graders and eleven of nineteen fourth graders. in sixth and seventh grades 33 of 62 admitted tobacco addiction.
Coffee is presented as an effective remedy for asthma with emphasis on strong black coffee without sugar or milk. It should be given on an empty stomach and in limited quantities to aid absorption and avoid stomach distension or digestion disruption.
Claim from Fairmont Sentinel that one ounce cream of tartar dissolved in a pint of water drank at intervals when cold cures the worst smallpox in four days without scarring, attributed to L A Burton.
A column of wry observations on aging picnic fatigue busy people and social quirks. It notes tension between rights and duties and features witticisms about women, men, lawyers, and social behavior with playful aphorisms and old fashioned phrasing.
Emmetsburg Tribune notes that R G Bright of Emmetsburg township earned 1902.02 from thirty cows in 1907. Milk sales totaled 155826 pounds bringing 1755.57, calves sold added 940.45, with total receipts 1902.02 and still owning the herd.
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