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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
2
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The Saturday Review notes growing U.S. war fear yet looming balance against the nation. It says administration and financial bodies largely support the war while financial sectors wobble as trade interests rise.
A London press summary notes heavy fighting along the Tugela near Ladysmith with British reverses and no decisive victory. It argues Boers defend their homes, cites political missteps in Britain, and predicts possible collapse of Ladysmith if Buller fails again. It mentions a Philadelphiabound ship to Manila with 1.5 million dollars for troops.
Governor Thullins spoke on the need for Christianity amid a waning religious influence. Rev E E Hale praised his address, remarking it showed more practical sense than twenty years of sermons. The governor, though Episcopal, asserted Christianity is essential to prevent government decay.
A speaker lashes at denominational discord and secular influence, blaming a loosening of faith for Sabbath neglect and Sunday amusements. He cites clergy disengagement, lax seminary selection, and a shift toward newspaper culture, urging unity, tougher Gospel preaching, and pure ministry. The note highlights Catholic gains and calls for old-fashioned evangelism.
Iowa City judge Wade will lecture February 2 at the Free Public Library Assocation in Algona. Proceeds fund library books. admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. He travels for expenses only. heating and lighting at the opera house covered. Public notices praise his fairness and eloquence and pledge a strong audience reaction.
Legislative notes report Representative Cowles and Senator Mealy among those striking a pro Boer sympathy stance or opposing fusion. A Burt trial followed, with Doering vouching for reputation and a jury awarding one dollar in damages.
August Doering sued Jud Healy for personal damages defamation and for damage to a fanning mill after Healy allegedly entered Doering’s shop, demanded tires, assaulted Doering, and damaged fans. Healy pleaded guilty to assault and paid a five dollar fee.
Mrs Rosa E Brooks Mathers died Friday at her Irvington home after long illness and a surgical operation. Born July 7 1862 in Sun Prairie Wisconsin she taught in Kossuth County and married Charles J Mathers Oct 4 1880. Survived by husband five sons and her parents five brothers and a sister. Funeral by Rev Olle Renshaw at the Irvington Presbyterian Church Monday with large attendance.
Georgia Up-to-Date Minstrels—colored performers—return to Call Opera House for a single January 37 performance. Highlights include an old time minstrel first part updated, a grand intro with chorus, latest songs and dances, ten big feature acts, vaudeville variety, grand cake walk and Burlesque Cake Walk. Tickets 25 35 50 cents. Also notes a list of normal schools candidates in Nordzal schwols region.
A legislative caucus finished a bill to create three normal schools with sites chosen by a future ballot. The plan calls for one school in 1901, another in 1902, and a third in 1908, with sites decided by majority votes after the act passes. It notes doubts about passage amid treasury concerns and local interest in Algona.
On a Sunday evening in Bancroft, a group of young men left a room said to be gaming and a quarrel spilled into the street. Others unrelated to the dispute tried to intervene or were mistaken for fighters, turning the disturbance into a public clash.
A garbled itinerary lists air and rail options through Mexico with rooms, Pullman cars, and travel to City of Mexico and tropical regions. The note references the American Tourist Association escort, Chicago agents, and a general manager named Campbell, with tickets and tour books mentioned.
The Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets at one fare points to many territories and states including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming Indian Territory Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Northern Michigan and southern regions. Inquiries for full details should be made to GEO. W. BATTY at Marshalltown Iowa.
Tour of Puerto Rico advertised under escort of Mr Waller Boyd Townsend noted as artist and guide. Details promise special Pullman cars meals berths on steamers hotel stays in New York and Puerto Rico with guides interpreters included. Tours under direction of Rearn Campbell and General Mauger with full refunds offered by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul agents.
Articles of incorporation filed by Gen Gall Martin Rahim Frank Erdewyk Joseph Rahm and Frank Andersey forming Peoples Savings Bank of Saint Benedict Kossuth County Iowa under Town laws with capital stock of 10000 shares at par 100 each. Directors named Geo G Cull Martinulin luk Vuh dowyk Joseph Rahm Andorfer with officers to be elected. business to commence upon authority and valid for five years unless dissolved.
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