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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
5
The ad argues for quality and fair weight, noting the store sells better sized cans and raisin packages at fair prices. It claims not to offer underweight or cheap grades and promises to meet competition, treat patrons with courtesy, and pay top prices for butter and eggs.
A Swea City Herald note says editor Sid J. Backus is discussed as a mayoral candidate for Algona. A straw vote yielded 29 votes for Backus, nine for two other possible contenders, with Backus deemed highly qualified for the post.
A compilation of land sale notices and farm advertisements from New York and Iowa towns. Listings include 24 acres near a 600 and a 10 000 population town with 180 acres hay land, prices from 3 000 to 50 per acre, and multiple farm and livestock offers from Algona Oneonta Hobart and surrounding areas.
The Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company wins the paving contract for State Street and Thorington, with Mc Laughlin & Son of Red Oak awarded the curb and gutter work. Base depths, price per yard, and schedule set from May to October, with possible adjustments if property owners object. The report also notes a wrestling event crowd and spectator incidents surrounding a separate bout.
The grand jury returned a single indictment against Nathan Wooley for theft from W. E. Brace in Union township. Ernest Ross remains indicted on incest. county attorney may hire extra counsel. Estate cases Hoyt and Ruth Hoyt settled inheritance tax. Isabel Hubbard’s guardian ad litem appointed. N W Portland Cement Co vs NW Drainage & Construction Co continued to first jury term. County Savings Bank vs W H Raed Malion stayed. general geft excepta.
The February 17 anniversary of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Associations prompts Iowa to organize parent teacher associations across the state. President Mrs Chas Brenton and Secretary Mrs J C Bennett lead with state vice presidents guiding regional work. Goals include parent teacher cooperation, democratic reach to every home, and programs stressing child development. An advisory board including Governor Clarke and state officials backs a $75,000 push for a child welfare building at the state fair in 1913 to house a baby health contest exhibits lectures and classrooms. The effort seeks legislature support and a state organization to aid local groups with literature and organizing help.
Gazette reports a notable town wrestling event at Rock Island fright Rouse last Tuesday night featuring Fred Bonateter coal heaver and Ole Brovold section bogs Desa Burnside M and St. L. night operator acted as Bostetter backer after being convinced by his claims Ole backed himself relying on his own confidence
The Swea City Herald notes C A Sampson is seen as a likely choice for sheriff of Kossuth. The Algona Courier ponders interim duties and who fills Crooke’s sheriff seat, while the Swea City Herald questions Bull Leslie for the office.
The Estherville Democrat raises a tongue in cheek inquiry about grammar in prayer and jokes that they will refer the matter to George Nichols via the Swea City Herald, noting Frank has not offered such petitions before.
Poem reflecting on aging and memory by F. L. Stanton from the Atlanta Constitution. The speaker recalls children, storytelling, and lost summers, contrasting past joys with present coldness, and cherishing the kisses and love once known. The piece honors youth and gratitude for beauty even as time passes.
A catalog of juvenile and general works appears with authors from Adams Harper to Whitechurch. Titles cover adventure science history poetry and fiction including Adams Harpers Electricity for Boys Allen Heroine in Bronze Burgess Old Mother West Wind and Nicolay Roys Life of Lincoln among others.
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