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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
An old newspaper ad lists subscription prices for Moona Convict newspapers offering one year and six month options, with in advance payment noted. It references a Sun publication and lists multiple duration rates.
The Wumboldt Independent condemns the 1902 university regent defeat of Harvey Ingham as a crime linked to the Cummins machine. It urges testing public sentiment by running Ingham for governor against Cummins to expose political influence and uphold fair play. Remember the crime of 02.
A Chicago dispatch reports Marshanshi Fujita of Hokkaido, Japan arrived to study beer brewing. Director Uyamura of Sapporo Brewing previously toured Europe and the U.S. to select Chicago as the training site. The piece praises American beer quality and while noting possible Milwaukee envy, asserts Japan will return to advance its breweries. It also contrasts China with Japan in progress and European influence.
The piece credits Representative Cowles for opposing railroad passes to legislators. It argues passes are favors from corporations, not charity, and that openly accepting them undermines public sentiment. The author condemns hypocrisy and praises Cowles for voting against accepting passes.
Mrs Abbie Gardner Sharp offers to sell the Spirit Lake massacre site to the state for 5000 dollars and seek a state custodian job at 300 dollars yearly. Senator Bathman introduces a bill to appropriate funds, while critics say lawmakers who tabled the anti pass measure mislead voters.
The piece argues that many citizens remain indifferent to the scheme and that legislators oppose the anti pass bill on the presumption of public apathy. It suggests legislators reflect their constituents and that public murals are in a low state.
The piece questions President Roosevelt’s handling of Admiral Schley’s appeal and why he sought input from Republican lawmakers and leaders. It argues that tying the decision to political considerations undermines public faith in a judicial outcome and suggests the conference aimed to secure partisan approval rather than a merit based ruling. It portrays the act as a dangerous precedent for politicizing a judicial matter.
Henderson, blind and deaf to the storm signals, urges protesters to avoid tariff cuts and reduce internal revenue. He claims taxation should fall on foreigners while defending a guarded Congress stance amid widespread discontent.
A compact verse tribute to enduring values of love mercy faith and friendship. The speaker recalls youth dreams and impulses toward truth while affirming that steadfast kindness and moral courage endure beyond time. The piece ends with a hopeful note of a light that cannot fade and angel voices.
Mrs. E Shaw is very sick with bowels namination. Jobe Marty and brother rode the train to South Dakota to buy land. Farmers haul grain to the elevator during good roads and weather. J L Hauser attends Algona grand jury this week. Neighbors called to Algona for unknown reasons. Mrs Ed Will returned from Cylinder after a short visit. Frank Block and Henry Will viewed a Cylinder farm. Chambers Bros prepare for Friday sale to be comfortable for attendees.
Ledyard Leader notes Hen Steinberg sold his farm last week for 60 dollars an acre to Gustdy Sloom. Steinberg came six years ago with 800 dollars and bought the farm at 21.50 an acre, reporting annual net profit of about 1,000 dollars. He sold to buy a larger farm, purchasing 160 acres near Buffalo Center and plans to move around March 15. Friends in the area regret his departure.
Engaged couples and bride to be are the focus as the sale of the wedding ring is advertised. The notice mentions J. M. Moore's sale on the 28th at a location four miles west of Lone Rock. It lists fine stock and other goods to be sold, with further details on a March 7 eye ear nose and throat service and a dining room sale at the North Western Plant.
A deed records Wirren interest transfer to Mr Ingham for 4300. The paper notes Ingham’s solo tenure and Warren’s future plans. It urges voters to select capable aldermen and school board members for two upcoming elections, naming terms and resignations. Also covers smallpox vaccination orders, local legal cases, real estate moves, and community notices.
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