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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
2
The article surveys early Zionist aims to found a Jewish state in Mesopotamia, noting Jewish diaspora history and varying location proposals. It discusses funding, Turkish promises of self government, and the potential relief for Russian Jews, with side remarks on road construction and broader American development.
An American consul in Germany argues for narrower public highways to free land for farming. He cites Prussia's 30 foot wide main roads and estimates current U S road widths at 66 feet across Minnesota to Ohio, claiming cutting widths to 36 feet could reclaim about 2.5 million acres valued at $100 an acre, generating $12.5 million annually.
Public health notice urges ventilation and sunlight to fight tuberculosis. Lectures by Rev Kepford and Lady Aberdeen are cited along with tips on airing rooms, avoiding dampness, airing bed clothing, and burning sputum. The piece also notes Austria tax plans as a potential model for financing health measures and hints at higher taxes on bachelors and childless husbands.
The Baptist ministers of Chicago move to expel Prof. George Burnham Foster from the Baptist ministry. Foster, a Chicago University professor, has published ideas the ministers deem heretical, including the claim that man made God in his own image, not the other way around. He predicts further remarks after ministers finish with him.
A. J. Erickson, economics professor, visits the Bugle office on a rainy morning and proposes converting the old court house into a machine shed used to store Republican spell-binders who last fall promised tariff reform and tariff relief, criticizing their assurances.
The Mirror reports Constable Hyde and Marshal Sherman raided a house owned by P. Anderson on Monday with a search warrant. They found six cases of alleged malt on the first visit and three more on a second run. Neighbors say many men visit the big house at night suggesting malt, defined as containing under two percent alcohol, is popular. Justice Marsh posted notices requiring the owner to appear on June 8 to show cause for destruction.
N J Kelley of Grant township had a bad accident returning from the creamery. He drove off the grade into a slough, two horses went under water with one drowned. He saved the other horse by keeping its head above water, but was alone and could not seek help. The loss is severe as he relies on horses to work.
The morning mail car on the Fort Dodge to Des Moines line was delayed nearly forty minutes by a library weighing over a ton sent from Washington to Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver. Postmaster Robertson faces storage quandaries until Dolliver arrives.
Wesley News-World reports Kouba bought the 80 acre Charles Corey farm north of Wesley from Julius Kunz for 87 1/2 dollars per acre. Kouba plans to improve the property to support his stock and feed cattle business. He is highlighted as a successful local businessman with a keen eye for solid opportunities.
The government prints stamped envelopes through Dayton Ohio firms with the government only acting as agent and sales manager. Postmasters across the country place orders, the firm fills them, and the product is mailed at a price that undercuts home printers, creating controversy over the arrangement.
On Friday morning Mrs Levi Toothman was badly injured when a playful horse kicked up its foot and struck the tongue, throwing the driver from the buggy as the horse bolted. The accident occurred while she was returning from a neighbor visit.
A woman sustained a bruised right shoulder and rib injuries and is described as a great sufferer. Authorities report she is progressing as well as can be expected and they hope for a rapid recovery.
Building work near Fenton progresses with W J Lull listed as contractor for multiple structures this season. Projects include three barns for local owners John Burke Hang Christenson and a Mr Christenson near Ringsted, plus an addition to the Fairville creamery and alterations to John Newel's residence adding a bath room.
The Sexton friends of Carl Nielson report him missing for over three months after last being heard in Portland Oregon. His brother Chris has searched the region without success, and local friends fear harm may have come to him while hoping he turns up safe and sound.
Harry Watson road superintendent for Portland township narrowly saved a horse that slipped from the grade near Mr. Jackman’s place last Friday. The animal fell into a deep ditch and, after an hour of effort, was retrieved without injury.
Ross Appleman finished shearing 265 head of sheep for Mr. Vaux on Tuesday and then used his machine to shear 150 for A. M. Me ininch. The machine is a marked improvement over hand shearing. those who handle sheep say it clips enough more wool to pay for the equipment.
John Fitzpatrick drove a car load of cattle to pasture below Cylinder last week. He reports lush pastures covering as much as two sections with ample grass and cattle. If the cattle don’t fatten, it is because they are too lazy to eat it.
Titania reports Lew Oesterreicher, supervisor elect, as the sole farmer at the office who dragged the roads after last Thursday’s heavy rain. He habitually drags after every rain and seldom forgets, urging others including city officials to adopt the same practice.
Bart Monitor reports many residents seen leaving with grips and suit canes while not fleeing. locals instead head to hidden spots for beer. Estherville Enterprise notes Ruthven Appeal plans to charge six dollars per published card of thanks to deter such notices.
A man on the Ole O son farm suffered a severe poisoning after being bitten while burning rubbish. Other Storm clouds hit: a cow killed by lightning at Fred Walters’ farm, Carl Tegelberg’s barn struck, and road workers L. O. McNeil and Art Wilson shaken. Doug Waller reports a monster fish in Hagle Lake, swatting at it with a spear but the creature proves elusive.
Sioux Indians from a North Dakota reservation will present a full eight day encampment at the Iowa State Fair. The visitors bring ponies tepees blankets dogs pappooses and feathers to demonstrate traditional native life before civilization in an authentic camp setting rather than a staged show.
P. W. Jensen of 8 Senoct cee last. Being treated for cancer. Ringsted Dispatch notes a local update on health. A cryptic line mentions Wat Mashivih Fre and a fragmentary remark about treatment status.
Mr Jensen of Odin Minnesota traveled with his son J G Jensen to Dr Nichol’s hospital in Hot Springs for a cancer near his left eye. After examination the doctor recommended removing the eye to cure the cancer. The operation was done last Saturday and reports say bandages were changed and he is progressing well. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Uncle Sam Going Some notes the rise in per capita government cost from 6.50 in 1880 to about 12 in 1910. The Yeomen plan an ice cream social and dance at the M. W. A. hall on June 15 with cake to share, dance 50 cents, ice cream 10 cents. Algona orchestra will provide music. Also items list: girls wanted at Glove and Mitten Factory, pasture land for sale near Algona, single buggy for sale, loan money offered at 5 percent, Aberdeen Angus bulls for sale, and contact details for Abe Schoby and Jon Schoby.
Money to loan at 6 per cent offered by A D Clark E Co. Also advertising eggs for hatching rose comb Br Leghorns from E Thiel.
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