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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item notes an Algona related matter with unclear wording and emphasis on entry or filing at a local Algona location. The text mentions Jaws and a postal matter, but specifics are not readable enough to determine exact action or date.
W A Wiscin of Algona announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters in Kossuth County primaries. Van Ness of Whittemore announces candidacy for County Attorney subject to Democratic voters in Kossuth County primary elections.
The author argues eastern critics misplace blame on farmers for high living costs. Pack ing firms control prices for cattle, hogs, and grain, often earning vast fortunes over 30 years. Prices paid to farmers do not explain high consumer prices, as meat and dairy costs far exceed farm receivables.
Canada moves toward full independence with growing population and wealth. Premier Laurier backs a Canadian navy of fast cruisers to stay in Canadian waters, with potential emergency use for England. The shift mirrors rising autonomy for Canada and Australia as colonies gain self rule.
A Baltimore woman seeks divorce alleging her husband slept through a Democratic speech by Senator Rayner. She recalls her awakening moment and states her disappointment at her spouse dozing during the stirring political address.
A fragmentary critique riffs on a "spirited democratic buyomatt" and a senator's speech. It mocks a man who slept during a Democratic address, linking him to personal loss and urging him to abandon alimony and vanish from public life.
Des Moines lawyer Odle and Decorah lawyer Acres lead contempt actions against thirteen drug stores across Kossuth county. Algona judges fined A E Lien O L Graves and E E Conner 200 dollars each. Obituary notes long time Algona resident Mrs J F Lacy who died Tuesday following months of illness.
The Union township Mothers and Daughters Club held its annual banquet for husbands and sons at Mr. and Mrs. Will Annis last Thursday. Forty four attended the chicken pie feast, followed by vocal duets and two papers. Mrs. Chas. Dittmer spoke on Things Worth While, read by those missing Farmers Institute, and Mrs. Carrie Bourne discussed The Relation of the Parent to the Country School. The group endorsed consolidating schools and creating a township high school amid a lively discussion on improving country schools. It was a delightful social day, with praise for more such meetings.
Mrs A D Barker of Riverdale township died Wednesday February 9 1910 after a long life. The funeral was at Irvington conducted by Rev Torbet of the Algona M E church. She was born in New York state November 30 1841 and was married fifty years ago on the sixth.
In Kossuth County a long time Riverdale resident, who settled there thirty-two years ago, raised seven children with six daughters and four sons surviving while one daughter died in infancy. She was remembered as a poor, kind woman, a loving wife and a model mother.
Dr Walters of Weeley attended here Friday aiding children of Ss Tamberry and J M Witte with a light pneumonia. J G Immersalis of Beltrond works on Bernard Dorr residence interior finish with local builders. G C Studer G B Ludwig and Mrs Greg Studer visited Bancroft to see J N Ludwig who is ill. Jos Neuman welcomed a baby girl. Chas Arndorfer returned from Texas trip near San Antonio. A D Butterfield visited Geo B Butterfield Swan City. W L Mattern and John Huschin hosted visitors. Chas Loeble transacted business here. D Staillck visited Corwich.
A civil war era broken engine runaway near Hutchins sold as one of the worst in the state. The slow train allowed six traveling men to alight and escape. They continued to Britt, completed their business, dined, then boarded the same train eastward. They plan to winter in Duncan.
The undersigned holds a sale on the old Butler farm in Riverdale near Algona, starting 10 a.m. Thursday February 24 1910. Items include 99 head of cattle two Belgian stallions multiple mares some pedigreed, two Arabian ponies, 125 Brown Leghorn chickens, several turkeys, grain and seed lots, extensive farm machinery, lamber and canvas shelter. Sale notes that mover is to Canada. terms cash up to $10, and for larger sums one year on notes at 8 percent. Auctioneers Stratton and Larsen. clerk A J Prye.
Grace Cameron appears Wednesday night February 23 at the Call Opera House in C Herbert Kerrs four act comedy Nancy. The production features Miss Camerons strongest role to date with a polished company and she performs character songs from vaudeville including Hariatch If the Wind had only Blown the Other Way I Wonder if That Funny Little Boy Loves Me Adam and Love Doctor Cammy Pain Little Dollie Dimples.
Agnes Reimers, staying four miles from her shack to care for a sick lady, faced a severe blaze on January 19. The ranch home burned with all contents. family fled in night attire, children tossed to deep snow, and four miles were covered in five hours in 12 degree below zero weather. Reimers suffered burns and lost clothing, a Christmas box, $25 in cash, two $50 checks, a gold watch, and other items. The incident leaves her logs and finances devastated.
Neighbors and friends held a farewell reception for the W. F. Bindewald and Dave Dutton families Tuesday evening in Madeira. Bindewald plans to move to New Richland around March 1, having purchased a fine, well improved farm. Dutton moves to a new home near Algona, Iowa, after contributing as a substantial farmer in Madeira. The notices praise their character and the community loss. A. D. Clarke & Co. advertises 5 percent loans with optional payment and annual interest.
Bancroft Register notes Roswell Hunt returned from Graettinger Iowa after spending winter there hauling time The town closed its two saloons just before injunctions hearing and celebrations lasted until four in the morning Prices dropped and many bought kegs of whiskey Farmers joined the crowd The town now appears sleepy awaiting relief by saloon reinstatement or L H Mayne's congressional election status
John S. Nelson sold four nine month old Poland China pigs weighing 363 pounds each for 108.52 dollars. He plans to raise high quality blooded stock and believes Jerseys may dominate meat markets. Nelson plans to build a silo to improve Jersey cow results.
For rent a 320 acre improved farm in Harrison township by F W Dingley. Also money to loan at 6 percent from Clarke Co. and 5 percent with optional payments from Hutchison Gilmore. Sheridan Bros offer 5 percent loans with optional payments. Household sale in Bancroft Iowa. For sale eight room house and ten lots with orchard and tile work. inquire D S Milner Ringsted Iowa.
A. D. Clarur & Co advertises money to loan at five percent. Also offers for sale a square house north of the N. W. depot with three lots two blocks 219 and 218, twelve fruit trees and hard maples, pasture, and many other trees. Price 2500 cash. Also offering or trading the Northwestern Hotel for cheap land. Webster City Iowa.
Sealed bids will be received by the Algona Creamery Co from February 14 to March 1 for butter milk supplies for the ensuing year. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. B Horurs, Secretary.
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