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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
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The author reflects on the Republican and Progressive Conventions of 1916, noting the overpowering sense of history over progress. Chauncey M. Depew’s speech stands out as the only live, energetic moment amid a solemn gathering, while Roosevelt and Hughes shape evolving Republican sentiment and seal the Progressive party’s fate.
George Kulbeck, a young Norwegian inventor, gains world attention as he builds a biplane for an Atlantic crossing. He claims he will fly from Jaedren to Newfoundland or Cape Cod in about twenty four hours at a speed of 112 miles per hour.
Algona resident H. C. Adams visited Swea City campaigning for Tom Waud and O. R. Rowley. He approved the rifle club program and ordered a regulation company flag to present with full military ceremony, noting his Spanish-American War service and support for volunteer service.
Great surprise and regret follow the closing of John Wiener’s elevator last week. Creditors know the misfortune is business related and expect a settlement soon. John and Mrs. Wiener grant waivers of homestead rights, offer to surrender nonexempt property, and consent to a creditor committee managing accounts. Some farmers discuss forming a Farmers Elevator and taking over the property. The elevator may reopen briefly to dispose of contents once a settlement is reached.
M J Mann and family of Burt plan a long auto trip to New York within ten days. More than forty men labored on Commonwealth Power Co lines from Germania to Collar's Corner and toward Titonka with poles set as far as Eric Dreisman's and work continues. Mrs Berton rents Cowans Hotel at Wesley and plans to move there this week while offering her restaurant and hotel business for sale or rent.
Items from June 19 1891 report Prairie residents building barns. W F Carter travels to Nebraska on business. Charles Smith to Des Moines for business college courses. Teachers institute to open July 20 in Algona with Supt Corey pushing for best yet. E F Sehrab to move to Algona after selling farm to Mrs Widgal of Whittemore. Swedish Lutheran church dedication on the 25th with many ministers. Mr Kleeman of Chicago buys land near Burt to occupy in fall. Forest City Flax Palace to open Sept 8. Commencement at Ames attended by Mra M Starr and others. Land Agent C B Matson buys land in Emmet county. Candidates for county superintendent discussed: Reed, Platt, and B I Reed. Family reunion as Barney Lantry visits with brother T H Lantry. Peter Skow injured after an accident near Sexton. Harvey Ingham rumored legislature candidate. Consul Phillip Hanna leaves for South America. Eleven lots sold in Ledyard at good prices. Nurses Anna C Ingham and Kate E Keith graduate in Illinois. Keith first lady graduate of Algona Normal School. Democratic convention names delegates to state convention. Wesley gains new savings bank with capital $10,000 and set to open July 1.
Story reports a sidewalk clash between G. K. Allen editor of the Enterprise and Postmaster Frank Carpeter of the Democrat in Estherville. A punch knocked Carpeter down before both men departed, amid rumors of political slander from last week. An editorial note hints at further bloodshed and mentions local ads and rental notices rounding out the scene.
Local notes report visits by H C Nelson and family to Frank Cink, Algona visitors Paul Ferring and A J Martinek, and a scheduled first holy communion at Wesley Catholic church next Sunday morning. Humorous anecdotes recount H C Nelson and A J Martinek mishaps with fuel and cars, plus a social outing as Frank Seefeld and Mansel Starks visit Wesley.
Graettinger Times reports a young man named Dale charged with a serious offense in Fairmont Minnesota is also wanted in Nevada for wife desertion. While living in Ames he faced a forgery accusation against his father in law and was fined 25 for wife beating.
Bowles Billings and Kessler Grain Co advertise abundance of old and new corn for sale. Town corn available in the car. Call or visit Office 301 EB State St for details and pricing. Phone 257.
Notice offers a 200 percent reduction on all oils purchased on Saturdays at Pettibone & Ludwig near the Court House. Also a lost crank for a Studebaker left with Wilson Motor Co. garage. G Bolster of Bancroft seeks farm or trade items.
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