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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
9
Iowa faces a massive hay harvest with high prices and eastern demand. Railroads plan large hay shipments, baling facilities may rise, and farmers are urged to cut and market all hay. Elsewhere a dam blast at Okoboji caused a major explosion. repairs underway and a state reward discussed.
Bancroft Register reports Hans Anderson a leading Seneca pioneer and prominent north Kossuth county citizen killed himself at his home west of Seneca. After shopping in the forenoon he tied a gun’s trigger with strings and used a loop to end his life. His son Albert found the body later. funeral held this afternoon under Rev. Oden. Anderson, longtime Seneca resident, left no note and motive unknown.
The forecast notes a storm centered around July 20 with rain and blustery spells from July 18 to 28. High temperatures possible after July 24 due to a new moon in perigee, with storms likely shifting to July 25 26 27 and a warm wave July 24–27. Drought may creep into interior regions over two to three years. eastern areas may see dryness in July and August, while most regions get some moisture with careful farming.
A pig rescued from the Des Moines river near Humboldt leads to a dispute among Harve Clark and George Burns who save it, Will Johnson claims ownership, Dan Craig sues Johnson for slander over the loss, with a potential $5,000 claim. Sheriff Hackley establishes Johnson as owner, sparking interest in the outcome and possible trademark evidence.
Spirit Lake Beacon reports that several citizens woke Sunday night between eleven and twelve to loud explosions and neighboring talk of a dam being dynamited amid local unrest. Police are investigating possible causes and suspects as residents fear water contamination and property damage.
Town Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at the extremely low rate of 49.30. Tickets are limited for return to Oct 15 1903 and good going over one route and return in another. Stopover privileges in both directions. See ticket agents for full information.
The Sells & Downs combined circuses drew the largest crowd in years with a street parade and a 4 tent show featuring bands riders in white satin, a noted Carrie Nation rider, a Philippine keeper atop a giant animal, and performances by lions leopards camels elephants and other acts. The parade showcased the show’s prosperity and left spectators amused and impressed.
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports that Congressman Lacy delivered a Fourth of July address that disappointed many. He was pleasant and entertaining but lacked preparation and spoke ramblingly, failing to offer a substantial fifteen minute speech for a large audience on the nation’s birthday.
Multiple small ads and notices including a medical service listing for J G Bertrand Ostropath hours in Heise block, Mylan Bros piano and organ sales with home visits, County Savings Bank interest and account details, manure disposal and trash pickup offer, poultry and incubator supplies from J M Moone, shoe store promotions, jewelery service notice, purebred livestock for sale, and Homeseekers Excursions with monthly dates and Midwest rail contact details.
In the District Court of Mon Ruth County James Gurren files a petition claiming ownership in fee simple of the northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 96, Range 27 West, seeking quiet title against defendants Lottrup Lund and others. The case asks that a mortgage from John P. Schneider to Th. Lottrup dated 1887 and another from Frank H. Schneider to T Lund be cancelled and discharged of record. Defendants must answer by noon on the second day of the September term at the Algona courthouse.
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