War chat and legal woes mix in Algona column
A lengthy Algona Courier page notes subscription rates and local notices while recounting Dr. O Brien of Emmetsburg visiting Algona hospital for a minor operation and discussing Canada wartime sentiment. It covers German and Jewish tensions in Toronto, reciprocity debates, a Nashville mayor pistol incident, and a New England rail mail lawsuit alongside political commentary on Congressman Murdoch and railroads.
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the Courier
O’brien
Emmetsburg
Algona Hospital
Toronto
Canada
O'Brien
Germany
Taft
United States
Hope for Peaceful Prosperity Shaping Future Civilization
A reflective note urges sustained peace and prosperity in the nation, envisioning it as a model of a better civilization for the world. It emphasizes restraint and steadiness amid turbulent historical scenes.
Thaw Case Inference on Serial Murderer’s Fate
The Sun opines that if the Thaw murder suspect kills again his chances of escaping the electric chair rise with the amount of money the Thaw family still holds.
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New York Sun
Thaw
Stanford -White
Who Is to Blame Emmetsburg County Reports Publish Law Question
The Emmetsburg Democrat criticizes Iowa law requiring official county officer reports be published in official newspapers and questions why the rule is ignored in the county. It asks for input from the county attorney, county auditor, or the board of supervisors on ensuring taxpayer access to these reports.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Howie
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Iowa
Thia
Thia County
Board of Supervisory
Iowa Deposits Rise in State and Savings Banks
July 6 1915 deposits in Iowa state and savings banks reached 325 812 711 up 11 625 215 96 from July 1 1914, per state banking department. The report shows improved conditions versus last year. Also notes a farm loan ad offering low rates annual interest and optional payments. A Humboldt accident brief reports a car collision injuring Joe Connor and daughter as they attempted to cross near the depot. minor injuries expected.
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Iowa
State Banking Department
Chicago Herald
Humboldt Rep
Joe Connor
LaVerne
Humboldt
Connors
Local Happenings and Community Notices
Union township farmer Frank Rich, back in England, writes home about his land bought for 300 dollars an acre and the likelihood he may return to the United States. A Belmond boy was bitten by a cat suspected of hydrophobia, leading to clinic visits and a rabbit inoculation showing fatal results for hydrophobia. German Lutherans plan a mission festival with sermons from Lay Verne and Humboldt pastors and special collections. A Chicago-bound trip turned memorable as a steamer disaster sent passengers fleeing into the water. Local social events include a slumber party with visiting cousins and a woodside breakfast, while parking weeds on Hast State Street call for mowing. Births occur in local families, visits to Hamilton county, and hunting license concerns.
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Frank Rich
Union Township
England
Thomas
Frank
G. W. Potta
Belmond
Brels
Hastland
Helen Falkenhainer
Aurora Rogera
New York
Josephine Hazlett
Cecilia Fargo
Kansas City
Hast State Street
Moratorium in Christianity Urged by German Soldier
A Berlin written piece in Christliche Welt argues for a wartime moratorium on Christian preaching. It claims war’s ruthlessness taints faith and urges the church to refrain from blessing the conflict. The author predicts returning soldiers will demand a reformed church stance after the blood soaked front.
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Berlin
London
Christliche Welt
Germany
Notice to present warrants for payment Iowa county treasurer
Public notice from Soseuth county Iowa treasurer HH. J. McChesney requiring presentment for payment of specified drainage warrants on or after August 26 1916. Lists Drain 77 warrants 25 86 Drain 81 warrant 16 Drain 82 warrants 24 38 Drain 86 warrants 1 19 46 and Drain 86 warrant 10 with August 26 1915 as the date.
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Soseuth County
Iowa
HH. J. McChesney
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