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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
2
A reader letter compares party discipline and special interest influence in the United States and critiques democratic and republican stances. It argues the Democratic Party has weakened defending equal rights, cites lumber and tariff issues, and notes shifts in Iowa Senate representation under progressive pressure. It also discusses Indian independence sentiments and global tensions amid Aldrich tariff debates.
An Indian student killed a prominent English official at a London social event signaling rising India unrest. He told a court he would not defend himself but would prove the justice of his deed, arguing English law has no authority to imprison him. He said patriotism motivates his act and that he desires no counsel.
Notable items include A M Willey securing a Standard Oil warehouse contract in Albert Lea via J F McFadden, a westward Editor Rogers trip via Seattle Exposition, McFadden sisters visiting Jewel Junction, and a Fort Dodge hotel contract awarded to CG E Atkinson. Leroy Barton scouts Minnesota land to resist drainage plans, Algona ballers draw Emmetsburg in a scoreless tie, and local officials tour Glidden route to spur road work. Also reported are a Winnipeg gypsum plant fire causing $150,000 loss affecting Hancock and Kossuth holders, M W Ferguson moving to Colorado Springs for bronchial relief, with mixed health gains noted.
The Courier notes Mr. Ferguson plans to leave Colorado Springs due to limited livelihood prospects and may move to Idalha or Oregon to invest in land and support his family while seeking health restoration. It laments losing such a community asset as he and his family, and wishes him success.
The Bode Bugle endorses a Sunday horseshoes tournament after a morning of prayer. It would attract residents and visitors, offering pleasant relaxation and acting as a town drawing card. Shoppers may be reminded of groceries and return next day.
In a Monday column GEO and Boyle sketch a sunlit Whittemore scene with Harve Dailey and Mert Miller’s rooster, recount a lively Lotts Creek versus Whittemore baseball clash and a playful summary of local residents, rail plans, and upcoming social events. The piece records Ed Boyle’s Idaho visit, local cattle shipments, and a G A R special train prospect from Faribault to Salt Lake City, all in brisk, humorous tone.
J E Bowen now U S consul at Punta Arenas recounts a carnival week ending with the masked parade and the burning of an effigy of the Devil. The procession featured grotesque costumes, noisy music, confetti, and mock mourners, culminating in the Devil’s hanging at a plaza pole and a fireworks finale. The display was captioned Victima del trabajo, meaning a victim of hard work.
Charlie Van Hoosen owns a three quarters Durham cow that freshened in April and produced 1 881 pounds of milk in June. The herd is milked three times daily and local tales claim the groceries bills paid by this bossy cow are remarkable.
Pittsburg Kansas reports fifty six women were arrested for disturbing the peace after a raid on West Mineral joints. After a mass meeting they marched to the taverns and wrecked four, many of the women being foreigners.
The Rev Geo Ash of Fitch a Union Theological Seminary graduate denied key biblical tenets but was ordained by the New York presbytery in a 10 to 7 vote He will depart for China to begin missionary work in Shanghai The opposition led by Rev Daniel Seelye Gregory argued the Bible was not the infallible guide and the presbytery rejected it as faith guidance Also notes an Iowa college notice and a teachers exam in Algona with Sid J Backus listed
The Board of Supervisors of Kossuth County Iowa will hear a drainage petition on August 17 before the county court in Algona. Owners and occupants of lands described in Cresco Township are notified to file damage claims by August 18 1909.
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