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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show Algona post office second class filing and local business names Bravery Betteay Bons Willis W Sherwood, with scattered rate text for subscriptions and display ads. Details are incomplete but indicate county rates and advance payments.
County observers report that Democrat nominations at the recent county convention were challenged as illegal under state law. A plan emerges to place candidates on the ballot under an Independent Democratic ticket using petitions requiring twenty five signatures, since printing their names as Democrats is blocked. The piece defends caucus and convention methods while noting primary rules provoked the dispute.
A 1918 Iowa City note urges support for the war effort amid political strife. It condemns antiadministration rhetoric as Sabotage and Callouts, calls behind the mask deranged, and stresses unity with President Wilson who proclaims the immediate task is victory. The message closes with strong loyalty to soldiers and the nation.
The University of Iowa issues a service bulletin containing a President Jessup message to sons in the service. It honors those who left to defend freedom, praising their courage and sacrifice as the state extends a proud, affectionate greeting.
War Savings and defense stamp sales remain on schedule across the state per Homer A. Miller, state director, with total sales reaching over 1.3 million dollars in post offices and Federal Reserve purchases. The campaign targets urge citizens to avoid cashing stamps early to prevent monetary strain on war efforts, stressing patriotic saving and discouraging unpatriotic redemptions.
A fragmented editorial voice urges voters and Republicans to back the president and war policies to sustain unity, noting past support for Lincoln and McKinley during wars. It argues peace commissioners depend on partisan support and warns that a Democratic victory could threaten wartime gains and prolong hostilities.
In a joint statement the Comptroller of the Currency and the Superintendent of Banking are urged to eliminate overdrafts. Banks listed include Farmers State Bank Whittemore First National Bank Algona and others in Kossuth County pledging to refuse payments on checks causing overdrafts unless deposits or acceptable notes are obtained.
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