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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
2
Subscription rates for Algona Couvier listed as one copy one year in advance one copy six months and one copy three months in advance. No additional details or terms provided.
The Gemsernis of Kossuth County will meet in a delegate convention at the Algona courthouse on Wednesday, August 11, 1904, to elect delegates to the State Convention in Des Moines and nominate candidates for county offices including Representative and Sheriff. Representation is based on precinct votes for Bryan, with specified delegate allocations for Algona wards, Ledyard, and other precincts. All Democrats are invited to participate. caucuses are recommended for the preceding Saturday. precinct chairmen to ensure caucuses end by then. C. D. Perrimosy, Chairman.
The Alagua Courier argues Bryan must rehabilitate himself if he backs Hill, while the Dubuane Telegraph questions who counts as a Democrat. The piece notes widespread support for silver is fading and Bryan’s leadership is under scrutiny within the party as Britain moves on canal control and Russia eyes India amid Boer War turmoil.
A Wesley notice discusses a petition to replace Stitz as postmaster and editor with C H Peterson amid charges of betting during the Cowles Clarke campaign. It notes a post office inspector found the office well managed, and blames Republican rankness while urging honest Democrats to take power.
The Whittemore Champion condemns a traveling medical show marketing expensive galvanic batteries as cures. It accuses the pair of advertised doctors of fakery, notes no medical schooling, and warns readers to avoid impostors. The piece also lists athletic results from a Fourth of July event in Algoda and advertises local goods and services.
A trio of Hodgepodge boys started a hay fire behind the State Bank in Ledyard on a hot Tuesday with a brisk wind, igniting the hay and spreading to the bank and several buildings. Only the bank vault and flue remained inside the burnt bank, while many shops and homes were destroyed or damaged, with substantial insured and uninsured losses reported. The fire spread east toward the street, aided by a lack of water and no engine, as Elmore fire company arrived to save the Dunlap building. Insurance details show varied coverage for Bleich, Neister, Wright, Tilmoney, and others. Jenks hotel and livery barn were lost, raising questions about insurance payouts and property valuations.
A fire at C. E. Lampright's wagon shop early Wednesday or Thursday morning devastated the two shops and their dry stock. Lampright, discovering the blaze while traveling to town, reported $400 insurance, likely insufficient to cover stock and tools. Hoerberg’s blacksmith shop nearby fed the flames, but the fire brigade limited spread to protect Mr. Seastream's building across the street.
A builder named Warwood had raised the building and left jacks under it with substantial blocking around, which was Golstied, indicating ongoing stabilization issues and the need for careful shoring during work.
G V Dunn of Sherman township died after winter illness and rapid decline. Born February 14 1882 in New York, he moved with his family to Canada then Allamakee County Iowa, later settling in Sherman township. Survived by his wife and ten children eight living, funeral arrangements set for Algona Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
County Attorney and Milwaukee road clashed over a car of beer seized and returned when viewed as possibly for sale in violation of law. Brewing company lawyers argued shipments were for private family use, while the railroad was summoned as a party. Judge Clarke held the case under advisement until next Wednesday amid humorous comments from locals. Special prices on White Pearl flour and in-store notices follow, with Galbraith's Shoe Store promoting infant to women footwear.
Personally conducted excursion from towns in Iowa to Denver Salt Lake City and California via West League routes with half rates for round trip from all points. Tickets limited to August 31 1901. Contact W H Kniskern G P T Ay Chicago for folder with route details maps and arrangements.
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