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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
2
A mixed page talks about the Pacific fleet policy and naval flaws raised by Henry Reuterdahl, plus a Des Moines tale of an affinity leading to divorce plans. It reflects political tension, labor unrest, and domestic scandal in bold, period-voice style.
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal shifts stance, endorsing Bryan as a steadfast fighter and popular candidate. He notes Bryan’s broad appeal even among Republicans and calls the current winter a hardship on the poor, describing the period as a rich man’s panic.
The piece reflects on the stages of a boy’s growth from childhood to adulthood, noting how early confidence in a father softens into respect with time. It emphasizes life experience teaching both parent and child, the influence of siblings, and the value of starting life with regulated habits to avoid lasting scars. It ends with a quirky line about Taylor’s suited peanuts.
A postponed Algona entertainment featuring Mabel Sharp Hardin and Mrs. Whiffen with a wide program including Beethoven Sonatas, Liszt Dedication, Dvorak songs, Chopin pieces, and Schumann Nocturnes. Tickets available at Conner's Drug Store.
The article credits Frederick Weyerhauser with the first lumber price drop in seven years. It argues prices rose due to combines and limited supply, then fall as the market adjusts, despite tariff protections. It lists reductions across products such as dimension timber, common boards, fencing, siding, and lath, noting a still-diminished log supply due to light winter snow in northern Wisconsin.
The Blake and Nelson Telephone Company held its annual meeting and elected C. W. Blake as president John Cruise as vice president Henry C. Nelson as secretary and treasurer Melvin Seefeld as treasurer and Henry C. Nelson as repairman A new line member John Govern was added The report notes bank balance of 330.10 cash on hand 12.68 and 4.18 due from other lines totaling 46.91 in reserve L. E. Krantz hauls a load of shelled corn shipped from other points. J. Martinek visited Wesley farm. Mike and George Garman work for C. W. Blake. Miss Powleson of Kanawha visits Miss Anna Johnson at the Blain home.
Kossuth county fared well at the Ames short course with Ed R Mandsley of Plum Creek winning first prize in amateur corn, a $5 cash award and a $45 corn planter. H A Bates placed eighth on a bushel of corn and second on the best ten ears, and Carl Paetz took fourth on the best ear of any variety. The Board of Supervisors returned from Forest City after a joint drainage session, elected Ogren as chairman, appointed Gallbraith delinquent tax collector, fixed deputy salaries, and designated the Courier, A. D. Ms Republican, and Titonka Topic as official papers for 1908. The Courier notes postal rulings may affect subscribers behind on payments and urges prompt remittance. Algona residents were surprised to learn Roscoe Call married May Kreichbaum in Burlington, with plans to visit Chicago and Louisiana before returning by March first.
The column reports on local illness with Florence Sorenson in pneumonia improving. Dr Kenefick of Algona made three house calls. Visitors include Q Peterson and son Clifford from Sexton to see Mrs C A Nurell, plus Mrs A J Lang of Burt and Mrs Amos Hall of David City Nebraska visiting Aunt Agnus Cole.
Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co advertises a full range of coal at low prices and a new stock of dry kindling. The offer includes storm windows and doors at competitive prices ahead of cold weather. Customer service and delivery details are not provided in the excerpt.
Two first mortgages offered at six percent, 3 to 5 year terms, with semiannual interest. Property values listed as 4300 and 10000. Multiple farm and livestock ads from Algona Iowa: horses, bulls, boars, farm rent, hides, salt, and loan services. Includes Carrolls and local businesses like A D Clarke Co and Taylor's candies.
A home needs a reliable hot water bottle as heat eases pain fights inflammation and aids disease. The ad warns of leaks from poor rubber and promises dependable rubber goods at low prices with a positive guarantee.
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