Algona Courier's stance on Supervisor Ogren and race remarks
In a pointed letter from Algona, the paper defends its independence on the Supervisor Ogren vacancy dispute while criticizing Burt Monitor for its stance. The piece rails at Democratic maneuvering, questions public access to inside facts, and calls for transparency. It expands to controversial views on race, Liberia, and Japanese immigration, noting Roosevelt’s influence and Western segregation trends, and arguing strength equals national respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogren
Burt Monitor
Courier
Bro. Hinchon
Plum
Advance
Monitor
Battle fleet shifts to Pacific under Roosevelt policy
The Montana Mississippi Idaho and New Hampshire lead a Pacific-bound task, with others soon to sail. The writer questions why Roosevelt did not keep a larger force in the region, arguing that if a real need emerges, the smaller contingent would be exposed or destroyed and India must consider Japanese aggression and the risk to victory.
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Montana
Mississippi
Idaho
New Hampshire
Pacific
Roosevelt
Japan
Roosevelt receives thirty year old whiskey from Gen Castleman
President Roosevelt was gifted a demijohn of thirty year old whiskey by Gen John B Castleman of Louisville during Lincoln memorial services at the old Lincoln birthplace farm. He accepted the bottle and brought it to Washington, a move sure to shock many sensitive persons and provoke commentary on his consideration for others.
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Roosevelt
John B. Castleman
Louisville
Lincoln
Old Farm
Gen
John
Teddy
Washington
Washington asks US to oppose Liberia governance
Brooker Washington petitions the United States government to oppose the Liberian authorities in their handling of national affairs, requesting intervention or challenge to their administration.
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Liberia
Brooker Washington
United States
One of Lincoln's Letters Reveals Public Duty Over Secrets
A June 21, 1836 letter from Abraham Lincoln to Colonel reads that public interest outranks private favors and that he will not tolerate blackmail over supposed facts. Lincoln emphasizes honesty, public trust, and personal friendship, inviting publication of any response or facts while preserving his stance against disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Goldwin Smith
N. W. Edwards
Sangamon
A. Lincoln
New Salem
An Unfounded Rumor in Family Death Question
A newspaper item cites a rumor about a man’s death and questions whether a father has joined the great majority. The piece notes the rumor’s unfounded nature, emphasizing caution about unverified reports and public impression.
Denison offers 200 prize for Cerro Gordo corn yield
Mason City tile magnate Mr. Q O Denison announces a 200 cash prize for the best corn raised in Cerro Gordo county. The contest awards 100 for the top 10 acre lot and smaller prizes for the next four places, with participation to notify by June first. The county fair association will supervise measurement and prize distribution.
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QO. T. Denison
Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
County ‘Fair Association
How to Treat a Man by a Horse in Labor Strife
Guidelines from W. R. Gilbert in Fairmont Sentinel describe brutal, coercive methods to force workers to work harder. It advocates striking with end boards or stakes, kicking in the stomach, and withholding water for days to compel thirst, plus violent flogging and forced overwork. The piece argues these acts will allegedly restore energy and health, urging continued heavy labor and punitive discipline.
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W. R. Gilbert
Fairmont Sentinel
Public сель Auction of Farm Stock and Equipment Near Irvington
Compelled to quit farming, J H Dunn and M Vinson announce a public sale at 14 miles southeast of Irvington on Wednesday February 24 1909 starting at 1 am. Sale includes 14 horses 98 cattle 25 steers 42 steer weights 600 to 700 lbs 150 chickens farm machinery hay corn and other articles with free noon lunch. Cash up to 10 and 8 percent for terms over that.
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Irvington
Angola
J. H. Dunn
Whittemore Creamery Board Meets and Local News Roundup
SEC Boyle's column notes the Whittemore Creamery board's first meeting of the year 1908 with H P Hatch resigning as secretary and Thomas Carmody elected to replace him. The item blends local anecdotes about residents, auctions, sales, visits, and rural life, including remarks on Col Dalhouser's upcoming sale, a chase over a rooster, and town characters like Joe DeGraw and Jim Dutcher, plus weather and street scene notes.
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Whittemore Creamery Board
H. P. Hatch
Thos. Carmody
Bean Supper Arrangements For G A R Event At Algona Armory
Arrangements are complete for the annual G A R bean supper to be held next Tuesday evening February 23 at the Algona Armory. Doors open at 5 30 p m with tables reserved for old soldiers and spouses until 5 45. After supper there will be songs and speeches by Rev Torbett T P Harrington and Judge Coyle. Mrs Dennis Goeders will recite. A fine musical program includes Marching Through Georgia Keep the Camp Fires Burning Bright Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground and other selections.
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G. A. R. Bean
Algona
Armory
A School Man Opinion From Des Moines Capitol
J Peasley with twenty five years in schooling harshly denounces a school bill before the legislature. He calls it drastic and insidious, aiming to place schools under state and county commissions, elevating college control and inviting graft through teachers agencies and book companies. He urges freeing common schools from college control and politicized school management.
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Des Moines Capitol
J. Peasley
Star Chamber
Raneileh
The Best Coal Supply Available in Algona
Wheeler Lumber Co offers Scranton hard coal and soft coals including Pyrolite Sunday Creek Ohio Hocking Valley Virginia Sprint Washed Out and Iowa coals. They feature Cast Iron West Virginia Splint and Petroleum Coke with assured weights and competitive prices. Contact Wooprorp Algona by phone 57.
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Scranton
Sunday Creek
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Virginia
Sprint
Illinois
Iowa
Algona
West Virginia
Wooprorp
Wheeler Lumber Co
City bids sought for coal oil electric light and water works
Notice is given that bids will be received by the city of Algona Iowa for the next fiscal year for coal oil electric light supplies and supplies for the city water works department. Bids must be received at the city clerk's office on or before March 27 1909. Dated at Algona Iowa February 16 1909. S W Crows City Clerk.
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Algona
Iowa
City Water Works Department
S. W. Crows
For Sale Desirable 10 Room House and Farmland Near Algona
For sale a good 10 room house with 3 acres five percent blocks south of State street features city water electric lights a fine bathroom telephone and quality cut stone and cement cellar a good barn with barn cellar a large heated house and yard plus 80 acres of fine land six miles west of Algona priced at 55 per acre and 160 acres in Grant township described as a very good quarter in Iowa offered by Joan G Smirn.
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State Street
Algona
Grant Township
Iowa
Joan G. Smirn
Farm Help Wanted and Real Estate Adverts
Position on Farm Wanted seeks farm employment with residence and garden space for family with good references. For SALE a seven room house and large barn, well located. Also two Poland China sows and loan money at 5 percent with annual interest. Rose Combed Rhode Island Red Cockrels for sale first premium at county fair. Local names include F N Raymo, Frank Bestenlehner, Joe Bestenlehner, C W Carle, A D Clarke, M De L Parsons.
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F. N. Raymo
LaVerne, Rt. 1
Frank Bestenlehner
Whittemore
Iowa
Joe Bestenlehner
Algona
Rhode Island
M. de L. Parsons
Irvington
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John Goeders
Couvier
Hinchon & Finnell
California Senate
Dohe M. Vinson
BS T
Sec. Boyle
Whittemore News and Comment
James Markle
A. B. Corweiler
Mr. Maricle
Maricle
Kossuth
Jim
Peter Dalhouser
Col. Dailey
North and
South Carolina
Fred’ Wegener
Fred
Wegener
Hauge
August Hite
Mame McDonell
Nan Butler
Josephine Liddy
Dee Hayes
Wil and Wooly West
Joe de Graw
Louis
Joe
DeGraw
Milwaukee
Theodore Elbert
Jim Dutcher
Jimmy
Felder
Great Weekly
Editoria
Holmes
J. M. Farley
Jeems
Poland
C. W. Carle
A. D. Clarke & Co
Royal
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