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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
The Algona Observer lists subscription rates in this ad, noting one copy yearly in advance and six month options. The notice is entered at the Algona town postoffice as second class matter.
A New York voice argues that high living costs burden the poor and moderate, blaming wasteful methods and indifference among farmers while urging cost per unit as the industry standard. It also notes farmers' real effort levels and predicts reforms. The piece contrasts suffrage tactics proposed by Mrs. Belmont with male countermeasures and cites Minnesota politics and Teddy Roosevelt’s travels challenging disease fears.
Pasteur Institute in Paris reports a Mauritius telegram about a local bacteriologist named David discovering an organism in Euphorbia Pilulifera resembling the sleeping sickness bacillus. Walter Wellman sails from Paris for Tromso toward Spitzbergen as base for a pole flight, while the piece condemns crude journalism and urges ethical conduct.
A quotation from Samuel J. Tilden warns that reform in government is unlikely from those who enjoy the current order from a high social position. The remark ties to ongoing tariff revision debates and public sentiment toward entrenched interests.
The piece calls the fight over the Dingley schedules a strange clash between free trade and foreign domination. It condemns the president for backing a reduction demand yet letting senate committee increases pass, risking the men who support his pledges and the administration.
The czar chose Louis G. Michael, professor of agricultural chemistry at Iowa State College, to head a government experiment station in southern Russia. He will earn $5,000 yearly plus expenses to determine suitable corn varieties and teach peasants corn culture.
The Humboldt Republican reports that Humboldt county may become dry before fall as druggists surrender state permits. Auditor Devine notes Thor druggists plan to return their licenses and Hubbard and Rose of Humboldt join in surrender. Most permit holders in the county intend to give up their authorizations.
In northern Iowa, George Peterson, a tiler by trade living south of Titonka, demonstrates how a young man can succeed. He started his own work three years ago and plans to have about 1000 dollars, seven cattle, and two teams by fall. He shows that opportunity is strong for enterprising youths in the county.
A nameless man attempted to buy up farms between Bill Cox’s place and the Humboldts’ holdings at Humboldt and gave small loans with board and lodging at the St. James hotel. Loans remain unpaid and no real estate moved. The piece argues there are easier paths to wealth than farming, hotels, or newspapers.
Low rates east via the North Western Line offer round trip tickets for June and July to New York City Boston Toronto Montreal Quebec Niagara Falls Atlantic City and other points in New England and along the St Lawrence. Fast trains connect in Chicago with eastbound lines. Plan now and visit any ticket agent for full particulars. Also: a nice eight room house with eight lots for 38000 for sale or trade and money to loan at 6 percent.
After Charley Stewart’s death threats to Mrs. Stewart emerged as letters demanding 2000 dollars with a black hand signature. Miss Larson, longtime neighbor, faced a trial over billing and later arrest, then was declared insane and ordered to Cherokee after investigators implicated her.
A note suggested a man had died but the son found his father en route to town. The father was wet and muddy, having jumped into a river but deciding not to commit suicide. He told his son the water was too cold. Mr Redfield will care for her cows chickens garden and house during her absence.
In Algona last Friday H I Andregg of Garfield reports five acres in beets with neighbors also planting. A Waverly sugar company contract covers seed, cultivation, and harvesting by company workers, paying farmers $5 per ton plus 50 cents freight. farmers cover the rest. Prospects are strong, with yield potential estimated at 15 tons per acre. Freight and costs cut profits, but a good year could net about $68 per acre.
An advertisement promotes low summer excursion rates with liberal return limits and stopovers to Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles Portland Spokane Seattle St Paul Minneapolis for gatherings including N IA Epworth League Christian Endeavor GA R Elkis I O C B National Irrigation Congress and more. Also listed are Aberdeen Angus cattle for sale at Cedar Lane farm near Algona and a pasture land listing four miles north of Algona priced at 2.25 per acre backed by J F Schoby and C D Best.
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