Railroads, Roosevelts clash echo in Algona column
The Algona Kossuth County Courier laments poor freight and passenger service by three railroads and urges action from railroads, the railroad commissioners, and the Iowa legislature. It cites Governor Roosevelt’s recent message, criticizes officials as “softies,” and underscores the need for better North South service and a morning and evening passenger train. The piece also notes farmer perspectives on corn prices, land value, and local work ethic.
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Algona
Kossuth
Courier
Iowa
Nagle Grove
Algona Kossuth County
Sotto Voce
Eaton
Palmer
Wool Corporation
Democratic Press
Des Moines
Carpenter
Gue
Penetrating glance on county supervisor elections debate
The Titanica Topic suspects a legislature move to elect county supervisors at large in three-member boards. It argues district elections better serve all, noting that in other counties partisans influence results through caucus timing and intra party fights. The piece warns three-seat boards risk regional control, especially sidelining the north.
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Kossuth
Algona
Whittemore
T Epic
Konsuth
Courier
Debate on electing county supervisors and reform
The piece argues against electing county supervisors at large, defending five districts for Kossuth and noting political dynamics in party control. It also covers the Sicily Italy earthquake death toll, American aid, and Yuan Shi Kai’s removal in China amidst broader international jitters and a separate note on a court ruling erasing a $29 million Standard Oil fine.
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Sicily
Italy
The fools of India and its endless struggle
A critical tirade condemns British colonial rule as draining India’s wealth and causing chronic starvation while Hindus and Muslims remain divided. The piece argues a century of oppression failed to unite Indians and cites ongoing religious conflict and imperial control.
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India
England
Riots in Calcutta District Spark Military Action
Dispatch from Calcutta reports Hindu and Mohammedan riots near Titaghur escalating to military intervention. A mosque was attacked and damaged as mobs clashed with troops, with casualties reported among the rioters and Hindus gathering to retaliate.
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India
Calcutta
Litaghur
Titaghur
Conscientious driver returns to farm after hen incident
An automobilist stops, retrieves a hen he accidentally strikes, and apologizes at the farmhouse. A woman, unaware the hen was hers, expresses relief and thanks, revealing she had spent days trying to catch the bird for dinner. The tale, from the New York Times, highlights unexpected kindness.
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New York Times
Shot By Her Own Son In Accidental Shooting
Mrs. F. E. Duncan of Dilworth Minnesota formerly Bessia Wickham of Spencer was accidentally shot and killed at home by her son who was cleaning two revolvers He warned her he would shoot her then pulled the trigger the loaded weapon fired and she died instantly The incident is reported by Spencer News.
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F. E. Duncan
Dilworth
Minnesota
Bessia Wickham
Spencer
Word from Colorado Good Word for Colorado
Mads Christensen, once a Wesley township settler, writes from Fowler Colorado praising the climate described as always clear. He reports renting 80 acres and harvesting 180 tons of beets at $3 per ton and 100 tons of alfalfa at $10.50 per ton, noting strong crops on a same-sized farm.
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Mads Christensen
Wesley Township
Colorado
Courier
Fowler
Colo
Wesley
Maps Christensen
Notice on teacher certificates and sales notices in Algona Iowa
Teachers with summer 1909 certificate expirations may take an psychology examination for renewal at the court house in Algona Iowa on Saturday January 30 at 10 am Certificates renewed may be dated July 1. Sid J Backus County Superintendent Also notices announce Rhode Island Red chickens for sale best prize at county fair Norse? M De IL arsons Irvington Iowa I A Bates Duroc Jerseys for clients Art course in International Correspondence School for sale Poland China hogs for sale breed guaranteed by J M Glasier Rt 2 one mile west and 2 miles north of Hobart Algona Markets
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Court House
Algona
Iowa
Sid J. Backus
Poland
J. M. Glasier
Rt.2
Hobart
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