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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
2
Big postal leak fuels call to build government cars
The article decries the high railroad car rents paid by the government, citing annual costs around 4.3 million dollars and averages of 4 229 dollars per car. It credits Wanamaker and Vilas for urging government ownership, but claims Congress ignored the proposals amid railroad influence. It asks how long this will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Wanamaker
Congress
W. F. Vilas
Vilas
Denison postoffice graft and national politics mix in Iowa
Denison post office funds are debated as a $60 000 appropriation shifts to a $360 000 investment with a 10 percent return. Critics label the idea as graft amid a government deficit of over seventeen million. The piece also covers insurgent politics in Iowa with Cummins urging progressives, and notes rising prices tied to crop shortfalls in several key states amid tensions between China and Portugal over Macao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Algona
Congressman Woods
Woods
Conner
Weaving World Views From Notes on Nations and Mars
In a stream of opinion the author parries aggressive actions by white settlers, contemplates China and Japan, and notes plans for a divine healing convention led by Gen. James B. Weaver. The piece also cites Prof. Lowell on Martian canals, Taft on whiskey, and Roosevelt’s African curios destined for the Smithsonian.
The Border Miz Hankinson Borrows Quick
A humorous Chicago Evening Post column jokes about Miz Hankinson who borrows flour sugar tea coffee pies and a door chain from the speaker. The neighbor’s habits include borrowing items daily and even borrowing a hat, while a doctor delivers a prony remark about ventilation and wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz' Hankinson
Tex
Ikea
Barry Wine
Chicago Evening Post
Democratic Wisdom and the $250 Iowa Office Defeat
In a small Iowa town a vacant political post paying $250 a year drew fierce contest. Ezekiel Hicks, a shrewd Democratic candidate, lost unexpectedly after a costly campaign. He admitted the mystery, noting he chose a truck farm over spending $300 to win the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincotts
Iowa
Ezekiel Hicks
Ezekiel
Local court clears Peter Kockler in Swea City store case
The state case against Peter Kockler for stealing cigars whiskey and a pipe from Stone's drug store in Swea City was heard before Squire Taylor last Tuesday. The evidence mainly came from Clarence Baker who saw Kockler near the site after hearing breaking glass. An alibi and a footprint analysis left the judge unconvinced of guilt, and Kockler was discharged. The report also notes ongoing civil disputes, local real estate interests, and residents visiting Algona from Lemmon and Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kockler
Squire Taylor
Kockler
Stone
Swea City
Clarence Baker
Koekler
Clarence Berker
John Erickson
N. E. Stone
S. P. Haglund
F. A. Tienan
A. W. Bruce
C. A. McAdams
Wm. Kraum
Jake Kockler
Sullivan & McMahon
Squire Crowell
Squire Taylor's
Sullivan
Long & Sundstrom
Quarton
W. G. Olson
Lemmon
Algona
J. R. Lillie
Beedle
Martin Finley
Riverdale
Jim
Dakota
Buffalo Center Tribune
Nielson
The
Tribune
Mothers' Club of Union Town Ships Meeting Recap
The Mothers' Club of Union Town ship met with Mrs. Max Day last Thursday afternoon and drew fifty attendees. Husbands spoke warmly about the club, Roberts Vincent provided music with daughter Nita at the piano, and the event featured dainty refreshments, deemed a delightful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club of
Union
Union Township
Mothers’ and Daughters’ Club
Max Day
Roberts Vincent
Nita
Grim plaster cast of Geronimo death in Algiers fort
In Algiers museum a unique plaster cast reproduces the martyr Geronimo in death. The block, formed by concrete in 1569, later yielded an almost perfect mould of his bound, twisted figure. Described by a Spanish writer, the piece invites uneasy reflection on colonial power and Western domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almiers
Geronimo
Albert Bigelow Paine
Algiers
France
Unfortunate Affair at Bode Bugle Office
Word from Bode reports Editor W N Thompson of the Bode Bugle in a scrape with a seventeen year old compositor. An attachment was issued against the Bugle office as mob tension rose. Neither the girl nor her wife will prosecute, leaving the office in a legal tangle and Thompson likely to leave town. Humboldt residents were surprised by the charges against a supposedly genial editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Bode
W. N. Thompson
Bode Bugle
Bugle
Thompson
Tricky Credit Restored by Pumpkin Gift in Missouri
In Sturgeon Missouri a banker and farmer dispute a $1000 loan from thirteen years earlier. The loan had aged out, but when the farmer gifted two prized pumpkins the banker credited them to the old note. The court revived the debt and the banker recovered the full amount with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon Mo
Sturgeon
Manson Makes A Record
Within the town limits of Manson there are around a dozen habitual drunkards. They are the genuine old soak breed, not the semi occasional or accidental type. If they draw one sober breath in twenty four hours it is not their own fault. Is there any town with licensed saloons anywhere that can beat this record. If there is they are welcome to the belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Humboldt Sprinkling Plan Still Under Study
The Humboldt Commercial Club has formed a committee to evaluate spraying main streets with oil next year. If not feasible, a contract may be awarded to hire a worker at a fixed salary to perform the sprinkling job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Humboldt Commercial Club
A Hard Jolt For Taft
Burt Monitor urges principle over party loyalty, declaring the Monitor will not support Taft. It accuses Taft of breaking promises and being manipulated by a political leader who misleads voters to reach power. The piece frames the Monitor as standing for integrity against party machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Burt Monitor
Pettibone and McDonald Firm Dissolved in Mutual Agreement
Pettibone and McDonald implement dealers in Algona announce dissolution by mutual consent. Mr. Pettibone continues the business and thanks past patrons while soliciting future patronage. Names C J Pettibone and W E McDonald appear with follow up ad for farm rent inquiries to Sullivan and McNah hon.
Royalty in Business Sparks Wealth From Estates and Farms
European rulers King Edward and the Kaiser are active in business to grow wealth. Cadmen farm near Danzig, 3,000 acres, now profitable after Kaiser reforms. The Kaiser runs a majolica factory, a distillery, and a large crop program, while Edward speculates in stocks and markets Sandringham produce in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Edward
Kaiser
Reichstag
Cadmen
Danzig
Germany
Harper’s Weekly
William
Herr Birkner
Red Eagle
Victoria
Windsor
America
Spirit
Hohenzollern
Berlin
London
Sandringham
England
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Convier
Hinchon & Finnell
Denison Postoffice
Cummins
Register
Seys
Cumaning
Carro
State House
Washington
Tama Jim Wilson
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
China
Portugal
Macao
Canton
Japan
James B. Weaver
Des Moines
Ihen
Weaver
Jan
Prof
Lowell
Boston
Mars
Roosevelt
Africa
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Roose ‘Velt
Miz’ Hankinson
Lizzie
Ana Dlezie
Cheak
Alyira
Monby
Sheridan Bros
Bancroft, Lows
Ood Farm
Sullivan & McNah Hon
King Edward
the Kaiser
Woodford, Wheeler Lumber Company
Great Western
W. H. Hopaes
A. D. Cranks & Co
Allivan & McManon
Alzona, Lors
I. Vv
Swetiing Altorney AT Law
Juney
Loin
L. Bon
Athes
Algona State Bank
Hardingtor
Dickingon Farrington, & Dickinson
Towa
M. Galbraith
John Galbraith
M. J
Algona Hospital
H. Cretzmbeyer
Margaret EK
Coles
Dutton & Sorensen's
Im. Hatch
M. D
Buooe No
Armory
Morse
Co. Hartman
Gay
Rist
Glasier
A. Devereaux
Crown Lawa
D. W. E. Kain
Jaws
E. Sayers
Good Hospital
Accommodationa
Algona, Ia
W. H. Ingham
THRO
Orrischilles V-Prea
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Iowa
W. GB. Ingham
J. G. Smith
Garvey Ingham
T. Chrischilles
Lewis B. Smith
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Deppalta
Wm. K. Ferguson
Horonaing
First National Capital and Surplua, Bank
United States Depository
BE. V. Swetting
R. H. Spencer CG. A. Palmer
Wyecraw FF Oauhier
D. H. Hutchins
Roscoe Call
E. DB. Vonner
Dickingoo
Savings Department of
First National
Hank
Rast Court House Square
Algota State Bank
A.D. Clarke
C. Chubb
V-Pres
G.'s
Chubb
V.W. Dingley
Kossuth Co
Board OF Directors
Geo. L. Galbraith
the County Savings Bank
Capital
Dowa
al BH
Wm. Dodds
B.S. Gilmore
Gardner Cow Tes
Andrew Peterson
B. C. Spear
BE. McMahon
Ulva
Farmers Savings Bank
Sexton, Iowa
G. M. Butts
Prea L
BE. Krantz
Pregow
Johnson
Cashier UP
Larson
Geo
Benzohoter
B. E. Sanders
LJ. Dickingon
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