The Great Problem of the Age Lecture Review
A note on Judge Coyle’s lecture on the nation's boy problem and crime. The speaker argued the lowest 25 percent of citizens produce 62 percent of births and crimes, urged family involvement, gymnasiums, and youth recreation, while critiquing immigrant crime and judicial systems. He contrasted European crime rates with American ones and prompted self-critique among judges and lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyle
Europe
Chapler
Abraham Lincoln
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
John A. Johnsan
Minnesota
Supreme Court of
Algona
Chicago
London
Paris
United States
Congress
Boston
Brandies
Bandies
Ha J
Voting Machine Demonstration At Algona Court House
A visitor brought a voting machine valued at 1000 to Algona to exhibit in the county courthouse corridor. He offered to sell 34 units to Kossuth County at 750 each, totaling 25500 if all bought. The process involves an outside operator and an inside voter, with curtains closing behind the voter and a lantern inside, and a set of keys or levers recording votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Court House
Kossuth
Srey
Machine ballot a threat to voting integrity and cost
The piece argues against using voting machines in elections, warning they restrict voter choice and add costs. It favors restoring the simple ballot and booth rules of the Australian method, noting ongoing judge costs and the impracticality of storing machines. It also recounts Taft’s Peoria trip bill dispute with the Kickapoo Club and ensuing collection actions.
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Mikey
United States
Taft
Kickapoo Club
Peoria
Ill
Washington
Chicago
Hamilton
Cleb
Kickapoos
Hamilton ‘Club
Julius Starr
Eugene Baldwin
Tait
We Should Have Applauded Carnegie, The Clarke Family Troubles
The author questions why Carnegie received little applause amid debates on wealth and government policy. They argue Carnegie earned his fortune through favorable policy yet uses his wealth for good causes, suggesting the public should acknowledge his philanthropy and give him applause. The piece notes mixed feelings about billionaire wealth and societal government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tooney
Clarke
Carnegie
Skibo
The Bean Supper Near Algona
The Bean Supper drew old friends and a large crowd for music and oratory by J. L. Dickinson and Rev. Smylie and Rev. Holmes. The Ladies Quartets sang twice, each encored, as Holmes urged earnest law enforcement and reflection on the Civil War era and modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tennant
Hartley
Mr. Colby
Wesley
J. L. Dickinson
Smylie
Holmes
Algona
Wedding at Catholic Church Blesses Koppen Becker Match
A Tuesday morning wedding at the Catholic church joined Petar L Koppen of near Germania and Gertrude Becker of Cresco township. The groom is noted for his clean character and morals while the bride is praised for enduring virtues. They will reside on the groom’s farm and begin married life with optimism, health, and intent to live well. The Courier offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar L. Koppen
Germania
Gertrude Becker
Cresco Township
Jank Becker
Cresco
Prairie town notices and family departures at week’s end
A readable fragment from Prairie township records notes Mammoser’s funeral and farewell as he heads to Freeport Minnesota. Kinmogser plans vacating his farm for future home, while families like Lickfelz and Aurig visit Crosco Iowa. A party at Ole Jon Aman’s home ends in late hours, and Arthur Braman remains feverish as Dr Adams attends a youth with illness. Jacob Augustin travels to St Cloud to visit relatives and face a cheek tumor operation for his son John. A Lyon family member joins seasonal work, and Rosenmerer visits. Price inquiries end fragment.
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John Immerfall
Ann. Lickfelz
Baby
Crosco
Iowa
Adelhald Aurig
Piuredtat Homie
Ole Jon
Algona
Jacob Augustin
St. Cloud
Ming
Slater
Jacob Gormann
Jacob
Augustin
John
Algona Hospital
Drillinjgin Brottion
Inn
Renry Lichter
Viatt
Lyon
Ames
J. W. Lyon
Monata
Studer
A. Bruart
Juanephine Rosenmerar
Clarke pleads guilty in contempt case amid marriage turmoil
Wealthy financier Andrew D. Clarke faces possible jail as he pleads guilty to contempt of court for disposing of property against injunction. Proceedings delay sentence to Monday while a receivership hearing for A D Clarke & Company is set for next Saturday. Clarke defends himself, claiming persecution and citing a 12 year separation from his wife as grounds for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Fen
Andrew D. Clarke
Clarke
Dickinson
Messrs
Keith and
Carpenter
Richardson
Mrs. Clarke
Avery
Clark
Mr. Clarke
Public Sale at Algona area auction on Feb 27
Public auction to be held at a farm 7 miles northwest of Algona and 5 miles north of Hobart starting at 10 o'clock on Monday February 27. Livestock includes 1 head of horses many ages and colors, 14 cattle with milch cows and calves, 2 yearling heifers, 4 calves, and a 2 year old Durham bull. Farm equipment may also be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Hobart
At The Corner Grocery Butter and Eggs Ad
A fragment from a local grocery ad urges patrons to bring butter and eggs to the corner store. The readable text emphasizes household staples and a small shop feel typical of a neighborhood grocer.
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Alyona Convier
Hinchon & Finnell
Advancs
Altona
Judge Coyle
ST Benedict ‘News
Moore
N. WW
N. W
H. B. Mason
Bankers Life Insurance
J. A. McDonald
Majestic
Moore Bros
Matilda Goptsch
E. E. Schweitert
E. J. Murtagh
Orner Grocery
A Wallace
G. A. Castile
Amboy Graham
Oor
Dutton & Sorensen
Insuwunnnr
Tezes
Anya
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