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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
3
Anona Comnvier lists subscription rates as one copy for one year in advance. The notice mentions a Boterea at the Aliana and notes second class matter status with a post office designation.
A 1911 UK coronation piece critiques royal dress codes and pageantry. It details coronet designs for different ranks, dress specifics for Peers and Peeresses, and invited youths in black velvet. The essay contrasts ceremonial excess with Jeffersonian democracy.
A fragmentary discussion notes Buddhism’s revival as Christianity expands into Buddhist lands, claiming Christians have weakened their own faith while Buddhist anxieties rise in Europe and Latin America. The passage hints at a Scottish convert amid this cross faith tension.
The text notes Western Christians with long Christian ancestry adopting Buddhism abroad. It suggests Christian progress in the East is hardly hopeful, criticizing current Christianity. It calls for diagnosing and treating its own disorders rather than targeting Oriental Buddhists.
In Adams County Ohio the entire male electorate of Billtown has been disfranchised for five years due to bribe-taking. Women will govern school affairs during the period, with men barred unless they move in or come of age later. The piece urges women to show public aptitude and teach the world a lesson.
In Kansas a proposed bill by Rep George Cones would bar wearing tights in public and require skirts to hang four inches below the knee. The measure drew curiosity about knee anatomy as seven lawmakers asked where the patella lies. Violators face a $100 fine and 60 days in jail.
The Estherville Enterprise notes Emmet County has no vote in senate elections since its representation by Democrat C B Murtagh who backs Claude Porter. It questions if Hartung were elected, he would likely back Young, a weaker rival to Porter. The county veterans likely favor Porter over Young.
The paper asserts all advertisements are paid for at ten cents an inch or two dollars per column, with no free ads. It claims stronger local circulation than competing papers like Algona’s Courrier and emphasizes reaching county readers over distant subscribers.
The Kossuth County Agricultural Society held its annual meeting Tuesday with President Farley and Secretary Harvington presiding. Officers were elected after debate on policing and funding. Wolcott won the presidency and Lenander, Harrington, and Schenck were elected to other posts. The group adopted a resolution urging state and county aid for fairs and requested legislative changes.
Mr and Mrs Julius Chiiachillos depart for a six to nine month tour abroad sailing from New York on the Cleve land to the Canary Islands and Gibraltar. They plan side trips to Seville and the Alhambra and other African points with Juliva pursuing ancient art and history while the couple seeks health and enjoys travel opportunities.
The Farmers Institute did not open at 10 30 Wednesday due to unassembled attendees and threatening weather. It opened after one o clock with talks on corn by M A Hauser and a strong address on railroad rates by 8 D Drake, plus music byMar on Keith and others. A paper by J B Hofius on government creamery policy followed, questioning oleomargarine protection and farmer shares. The institute adjourned for the day and no further reports could be provided this week.
Mrs Esther Augusta Chambers Stebbins, born May 1835 in Brant Ohio, died Saturday after a long illness. She married Sumner S Stebbins in 1869 at Whitewater Wisconsin and lived in Algona for decades with her daughter Mrs May Herma. Survived by three sons George Herman, Willard, and Walter and a daughter. Funeral services held at the Baptist church with Rev Day, interment in Algona cemetery.
Mrs Charles Dunn of Irvington died at her residence Wednesday evening. She was an old resident of the county, came with her husband and children from Allamakee County about 35 years ago. The family settled on a farm a mile south of Irvington and remained there until last season.
A lively poultry show at the armory drew 28 entries and 260 birds from Guwrie Spencer Burt Lone Rock Galbraith and Corwith. Judges including Mr Elliot of Iowa scored the varieties from Silver Spangled Hamburgs to Rouen Ducks while Editor Shearer exhibited Buff Orpingtons. The event showcased pride in breeds and promises a yearly continuation.
Fairmont Sentinel recounts a Minnesota land swindle in which men from Delavan allegedly used fake buyers and a sales agent to entice farmers to sell land. A $400 to $500 check guaranteed good faith, later proved worthless, triggering federal warrants and arrests. The scheme reportedly netted between 1200 and 1500 dollars from victims, with William Hubball and George H Drake linked to the investigation. The three defendants waived exam and await grand jury action in Mankato with bonds set at 8000 dollars.
Auction notices list Strattan and Larken W Hodges Algona and Albert Dreh with February sale dates across multiple locations including West and 2 mile west, Dan Harris south-west and 8.G. Ort northeast. The exact days appear as Feb 4 Feb 2 Feb 1 and Feb 14 with additional unclear entries.
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