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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
2
Secretary of state Hayward reports in 1910 Polk county saw 286 divorces from 1601 marriages while 165 marriages and seven divorces occurred in our county. One in ten state marriages end in divorce and a quarter in Polk County. Three times as many wives initiate divorce as husbands, and eighty percent of actions are uncontested.
From the Courier of June 4, 1836, notes multiple Algona area items. J M Comatock and L A Sheetz touted as possible Republicans for congressional honors. Mentions President Cleveland and Miss Folsom. Wedding wishes to Mr and Mrs Gigeoland. Will Reed of Corwith visits for Decoration Day. Wm Radig improving his Lotts Creek farm. Mrs Cameron visiting from Sun Prairie. Julian Chrischilles returns from Atlanta studying law, praises Iowa. Foundry near ready. John Kennedy builds a new barn. Algona baseball seeks more wins or avenges losses. Fourth of July preparations underway with seven committees. F R Patch and Myrtle Tenant wed. George Wella opening stock farm. E G Seymour noted as capable foreman. Grange basket picnic June 12 at E W Donovan’s grave. J W Murphy of state Grange to attend. Additional speakers invited.
The Algona Courier marks J W Hinchon’s twenty five year tenure as editor with praise for his broad vision and long service. The Enterprise notes Hinchon’s twenty three years of weekly readership, his usefulness, and hopes he continues at the helm for a quarter century.
Incomplete OCR shows a prospect of a local political stance. It mentions support for a congressional candidate and a statement of standing firm if Woods is elected, asserting no political wagon usage and urging actions for the county's best interests.
A political note declares voters in Iowa decide all matters and cautions against nominating outsiders from south of the Illinois Central. The speaker warns not to flirt with cross-state influence and urges electing men who are true to home.
The article notes Bro Hinchon advising Bro Bob and the writer to join Rep Hutchins' band wagon. The Topic objects to the reposition. The writer met Hutchins in Algona Friday and he said nothing about his band position or Dawes, implying seats are full with no room for others.
The West Bend Journal recounts a weekly scene at the depot where a carload of Minnesota fluid is unloaded. A large crowd watches to see if names are written on the memorial 'bier' and who receives a barrel, a pitiful sight that brings tears to some.
The column sizes up Senator Retipi and notes newspapers praise him as exceptionally virtuous. It argues Kervon is too good for politics, joking that he could have risen to a Methodist bishop or Catholic prelate.
A monitor urges authorities to fine speeders, both locals and outsiders, to aid citizens. The speaker laments the fast pace of some drivers, joking that they treat residents as if they were Indians.
A collage of local notices and humor from Algona areas includes a dairy advert by W A Kennedy praising Irene the dairy horse, farm wants for pasture and water, and sales pitches from Langdon & Long and Moore Bros. Also recalls a Britt joke and humorous quips from local papers, with Kennedy’s dairy highlighted as a long standing business.
Pacific coast excursion fares in effect daily June 1 through September 80 with liberal stopovers and return options. Rates apply from meeting venues in Los Angeles and San Francisco and are offered via the North Western Line ticket agents. Full particulars available through agents and respective associations listed in the notice.
The local talent production 150 Minutes of Comedy and Music directed by Jayelington promises an Algona event the Tribune of Emmetsburg calls the Wellington production the most enjoyed entertainment seen in its area. With many Algona favorites in the cast and special musical acts, the show opens June 7 and 8 at Episcopal church venues, with tickets on sale Tuesday at 9 am for 35 and 50 cents.
The sheriff, Glen, is a general utility man roped into diverse duties from recapturing Lenander’s buffalo to removing a dead colt and restraining a trespassing farmer. After serving Bancroft’s request, a stream of calls from neighbors—Mrs A, Mrs B, and Mrs C—keeps him on the go, ending with him heading home exhausted.
Bancroft Register reports Lawrence Kockler suffered a serious bicycle crash Friday evening after dark without a light. He collided with a team driven by Gaul, was thrown from his wheel, and the horse stepped on his head. He lay in precarious condition for days but is now up and about, appearing as though after a fierce fight.
Plain ad notes a new hotel at Irvington opening May 17 1911 with clean beds and soliciting patronage by owner J B Knowlen. The piece also advertises summer travel details for Colorado and Pueblo with stopovers and return limits, directing inquiries to North Western line ticket agents.
Road reports from the township note a sequence of street references and access details tied to the 71593 area. The terse entry lists a local block and nearby routes, indicating maintenance or inspection activity without further context.
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