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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary record from Algona with vague reference to a convict ident and a one year term plus six months, entered at Abana Taw a post office. Details are unreadable. no clear names dates or outcomes available.
A political notice summarizes candidate W A Wright entering the race for County Treasurer, mentions Rossath county voters and party context, and notes the Courier prints the official announcement card. It also references ongoing debates over farm prices and restaurant costs, and cites other political figures connected to the era.
A Cleveland dispatch recounts Miss Lulu Van Fleet, a Lincoln High School teacher, fending off a highwayman by throwing him into a snowbank and securing his capture. The piece argues fashion limits women's pockets, explains purse loss as fashion fault rather than mind, and notes many pocketbooks lost by women. The editorial faults no change to dress and rejects adopting male attire.
Secretary Ballinger stands accused in a Washington investigation of corruption. Glavis testifies to enticement of perjury in the Wilson coal case and improper listing of Cunningham claims. He allegedly aided defrauding the government, took Cunningham counseling after leaving office, supported the Pierce decision, misrepresented Alaska ties, and sought to delay Alaska claim examinations for campaign funds.
Senator McCumber of North Dakota argued the farmer is underpaid and urged no tariff removal for farm products. He cited a senate restaurant menu showing 30 cents charged for two mashed potato orders, equating to the farmer’s return for a whole bushel, underscoring the cost-to-consumer disparity.
Drar Cour iER reports the first leg of the Panama trip with sixteen Iowans booked. The party includes Branagan, Bailey, Medary and others from Emmetsburg Britt Britt, Waukon, Decorah Denison Tipton Manchester and Hampton. The group will travel by train to New Orleans for the Gulf crossing amid milder winter weather.
Local notes report the Lyon revival meetings ending after four weeks with about 740 converts and donations between 1175 and 31200. Converts hailed from Algona and surrounding towns. rumor of Dr Fraser considering ministry denied. Episcopal church audience noted. Census taker exams held. Bert Peck sells livery to Ling Bros. Hi Hopfe from Dayaland praises Alberta prospects. Cemetery and teachers meetings planned. College Singing Girls led to early closing of businesses. Mrs Horton and daughter visiting.
Spring Novelly Goods arrive this week offering a large assortment of bells rays combs Barretts Novelly Hairreads Turlans hair nets and novelty develly new in stock.
An elaborate showing of embroideries laces white goods muslin underwear corsets and hosiery. We present our greatest assortment including the popular 100 dozen lot of womens misses childrens and infants muslin underwear.
A listing showcases embroidery patterns including edgings insertions bands panels and corset cover embroidery. Prices range from 10 to 98 cents per yard for insertions and edgings and up to 7.25 dollars for corset covers with other items like allovers flouncings and bands priced across a wide spectrum.
Fresh stock features fineral laces neat hand made torcions pure linen torcions lace allowers nets insertions and edgings Eidgings priced 5¢ to 89¢ per yard Insertions d¢ to 96 per yard Allovers 46e to 2.75 per yard Bands 2¢ to 79¢ per yard Many novelties in net and lace allovers bands and insertions
Muslin Underwear For Staying announces a large shipment sold at below regular wholesale prices. Gowns valued at 1.50 are offered at 98 cents. Shirts normally 2.00 sell for 1.30. Drawers priced at 0.60 go for 25 cents. Corset covers 50 cents now 25 cents.
A collection of 100 dozen garments offers low prices on seats tapes and neat finishing. Shirts, drawers, gowns, waists, infant shirts and slips are included in this lot.
Lace Curtains and materials sections showcase new designs and striking patterns for spring. Printed scrims for decorating and fabrics for short or deep curtains arrive daily. Prices listed at 20c and 23c per yard.
Our large hosiery section is ready with spring stockings in all colors. Silk finished hose priced at 25c per pair. Ten shades silk finished lisle with two toned effect and hand embroidered look offered at 50c per pair.
Short items report McCarty garage in Emmetsburg and Algona residents ready to invest. Fenton word mentions a critically ill four year old son of Dr and Mrs Logan. A. M. Jasperes welcomed a 113 pound son on Tuesday night. R H Quinby spent the week in St Paul buying new goods. Miss Elva Barton of La Verne visits Mrs Leroy Barton.
The February term opens next Monday with Judge Coyle. New docket items include Michael Hayes versus Maurice Cahill, J. G. Grundy versus Norman Anderson, FE. J. Willet versus C and N W Ry Co, Charles Morria versus J R Crabtree and W J Crabtree, Duncan Fraser versus M L Hartin and Mrs M A Hartin, Northwestern Loan and Collection Co versus A F Rogers, Sioux Remedy Co versus Steck and Sioux Remedy Co and A T Martinek and Sioux Remedy Co, Northwestern Loan and Collection Co versus C Wm Snell and Sioux Remedy Co, John Schaetale and Sioux Remedy Co versus Henry T Bowen and Sioux Remedy Co, J R Keltz and Sioux Remedy Co, W G L Joslyn versus Sebastian Weiler and August Boettcher, and J Lattimer versus Roy Davis.
Henry Gettman viewed a scene from his wife’s brother Andrew Zinny of Maltbanks Alaska. Mr Singe resides in Alapka four years and senses Liere Igno country as welcoming. He pursues mining and expects to uncover valuable dirt. Mrs N E Stone visited last week with Parrish of Rapid City South Dubote and sister Mrs Hob Smith of Adrian Mion. Auditor Anderson’s selections for seating affect several county friends. Rev Wolamy of Brodhead Wis has no-
The report mentions Pastorate change at the Baptist church, P Haglund returning from an eastern visit, Miss Clara Thompson visiting her sister in Tancroft, Gust Thorson and family with Pelton boys traveling to Bruce Wisconsin, Northern Lumber Company building a new coal shed, Lee Van Nice the baseball pitcher appearing at an opera house wrestling match, impending new phone lines connecting to the local exchange, Mrs Brockman visiting Kimare, and Sheriff Billie making a business call in town.
Farm loan offers at 6 percent with optional payments from A D Clarke and Company and Hurcison and Giunone. Local lenders advertise flexible terms and competitive rates to attract farmers seeking mortgage capital and annual obligations arranged to fit income flows.
The Board of Supervisors of Kossuth County Iowa invites bids for county grading in 1910. Bids due by 2 PM Friday February 18 1910 at the County Auditor’s office, per district or township, with $50 cash deposit or certified check. Bidder must bond for faithful performance. county may reject any or all bids. Dated Algona Iowa February 2 1910. A L Anderson Auditor.
On Thursday February 17 1910 a public sale will offer 60 registered and high grade Short Horn cattle and 20 full blood Poland China brood sows to be sold at the farm three miles east of Swea City. O E Butterworth proprietor.
Seed corn notes South Dakota tests yield 90 to 95. Sold 400 bushels of this corn in 1908 and all matured. Prices range 2.75 to 3.50 per bushel. These prices good until March 1. Sold by W. H Hopges.
A Salne Eight room house with ten lots and a good barn offered for sale. Over 100 apple trees, mostly Wealthy variety. Property tiled on the west and south with eight inch tile. Particulars enquire of D Miller Ringated Iowa.
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