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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
3
A string of street conversations features a fast talker boasting of a lottery investment promising 600 percent monthly, a nephew mistaken for famous financiers, a doctor recounting a homesick case, and a witty exchange about a widow and a deceased husband. Also a husband plans a brief trip to St Paul, seeking a change.
Prof Longhunger greets Henry Peck and assesses his son as a lecturer in training. The father responds that the boy inherits the interest in lecturing from his mother, noting his indolent taste and natural inclination.
A tense jury room scene unfolds with The Foreman claiming consensus while an obstinate member refuses to align. The stubborn juror boasts of superior reasoning, sparking friction as others seek common ground and a fair verdict.
In a short exchange a city sportsman asks about hunting in the region and a native replies there is plenty of hunting but no game, only jug hunting. The quip hinges on a pun about illicit liquor instead of wildlife. The joke reflects rural humor and period slang.
He argued that the mothers of the day shirk their proper responsibility and opposed employing a maid for the children. He noted Hive had no nurse girl. She promptly replied Cain went wrong.
A witty exchange set in New York features Miss Van Der Whoop and Miss Binns debating lineage and status. The speaker asserts being the youngest member of one of the city’s oldest families, sparking playful banter about age and heritage.
A ribbing note from the New York Weekly jokes about a paper missing from the office and suggests it contains fashion pages on women tanning bonnets. The quip contrasts routine male absence with the idea of feminine craft and trimming bonnets.
Local notice reports Mosk and family celebrate the arrival of twins. Father Oi and others hail the new arrivals as a joyful event. Neighbors note the uncommon family setup with warm wishes and a sense of community support.
A terse exchange describes Rev Goodley as failing to align his ideas with a congregation. The dialogue then shifts to a quip about learning a trick and a mock exchange about a baby named Rupert, aged four, being kept for next Christmas. The tone resembles a clipped period piece with humor.
A reader questions why a submitted contribution was not printed. Editor responds that length was sufficient but scope was too narrow. The exchange highlights editorial thresholds for broadness and coverage in a local newspaper.
In a brief domestic vignette, Mrs. Henpeck laments the fatal sting of the phrase it might have been, while Mr. Henpeck sobers the mood with the blunt absolution it was. The exchange captures a quiet ache between a couple facing loss.
Naggsaby notes it is amusing how women change their minds after marriage. He recalls meeting the woman who became Mrs N, who initially claimed she would not marry the best man, yet within a year she wed him. Wagesby asks what evidence proves she has changed her mind.
A witty exchange contrasts appearance and value as residents joke that Blobbinson is worth three million dollars in status yet would fetch only 20 cents from appraisers based on looks. The humorous line underscores public skepticism of judging character by appearances.
A husband flirts about his wife’s singing, praising her voice as among the best in the world and joking that it would be worn out otherwise. The wife expresses delighted disbelief, and he affirms his belief with a playful remark.
A brisk exchange presents a sharp contrast between an industrious man and a shiftless individual. The industrious speaker emphasizes urgency with the phrase time is money. The other retorts that three months to earn a quarter is enough to discourage anyone.
The manager and artist debate music's power to lift thoughts and ideals. The artist asserts music elevates, while the manager concedes it can spur lofty ideas about salary and compensation.
The piece reports Senator Dolliver of Iowa railing against ultra protection in a Senate speech on January 13, opposing Aldrich of Rhode Island and defending tariff reform ideas. It notes reactions from newspapers, flags the tie to McKinley and Roosevelt, and critiques party and business interests backing high duties plus reciprocity promises.
A New York City woman testifies to relief from ovarian pain and inflammation after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe headaches, dragging sensations, and stomach sickness, credits rapid improvement after two to three doses, and urges others to try the remedy. The ad includes a $5000 forfeit offer for false verification.
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