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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
3
Algona Courier notes President Wilson's Indianapolis speech of August 8, praising his administration's work. It flags themes on party politics Congress the need for ships labor policy tariffs and Mexican affairs with a hopeful wartime future tone.
The article recounts a January 1990 snapshot of Emmetsburg and surrounding Wisconsin and Iowa towns. It notes residents visiting relatives, local travel plans, robberies, political figures, a packing house funding doubt, school matters, and a Scandinavian Democratic Club reception for Representative C. Lund.
A. E. Lien of Whittemore dies after a brief illness and failed operation. He was about 58, a longtime druggist, former postmaster, and Republican organizer, buried in Blooming Prairie by request. Mrs. Minerva Bemis Franklin dies at 88 after a stroke. burial led by Rev. Taylor. Her husband, 108 next May, remains in his Creston home.
A serialized tale titled The Christmas Spirit promises a wrecked life repaired through an accidental encounter ending with joy. Also a small ads slate lists Hotel McCall for sale due to ill health, an invalid chair, and agents offering specialties. Wanted a girl for general house work. Sioux City Iowa listings.
A Iowa wide series argues railroads face a grave crisis from war and money strain. It urges general public discussion, urging listeners to understand railroad finance, the need for support, and that rates must be decided with public consent to prevent widespread ruin.
Analyzed in a paid advertisement, the piece warns that a railroad crisis threatens not only transport but the entire investment world. It notes railroad bonds’ central role in insurance companies, banks, and colleges, and urges Iowa readers, especially farmers, to study forthcoming articles for verification from public records.
Assessment notice by the Algona City Council for paving costs on Thorington Dodge and Moore streets with specific width, curb, and alley return details. The plat and schedule list lots and owners, with 20 days to file written objections after the first publication dated January 9.
M. O. Emmons notes a car of cotton seed meal arriving in a few days as a cheap, high-protein cattle feed option. Feed costs are rising daily, and this shipment offers the market a more affordable feed solution.
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