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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Judge Frank H. Dunne said trials have degenerated into a game where defense attorneys prosecutors defendants and judges play roles and outcomes hinge on technicalities. A Sioux City case freed a man for missing presence at sentencing, highlighting miscarriages of justice and calls for reform.
The article cites Paul Scheerbart predicting glass architecture and electric heated homes with iron furnishings and Tiffany decor, envisioned under a colorful glass city. It then recounts a Kansas farmer lost in a wheat field and rescued, likening daring acts to Theodore Roosevelt’s River of Doubt exploration and noting Enri’s related adventure as a cautionary tale for town farmers.
Representative Rainey exposed spurious deals in Argentine corn reported by the Chicago Board of Trade. Secretary Redfield probes the matter. If uncorrected the Board could face investigation or loss of license. The alleged coin deals misled the public and should be punished.
Kaleer William of Germany formally opened the Hohenzollern Canal on Wednesday, uniting the Oder and Spree to give Berlin water access to Stettin on the Baltic Sea. The project, dating to 1669, marks a broad German waterway development spanning over 160 miles.
The report notes vessels not exceeding 600 tons may sail from the Baltic to Berlin, highlighting Germany's lead in European progress. It also cites Rev Philip Blakeway of Alberta proposing a lay church community project to settle Englishmen on land near Ed Mundton and spread gospel and work.
Local items recount Dr YT Chrischilles returning home and praising Southern California while favoring Seattle for future growth. M B Dalton's brother visits, detailing his 1850 California gold-digging trek, inventions, and a book on Lost Tribes. Fleming Planing Plant sale to C M Daily signals millwork demand, with Dag Daly's leadership seen as key. Dentist Greg moves to Algona, eyeing a practice. town touted for healthful climate, rainage, and growth potential.
Two Franciscan Sisters visiting from Rock Valley Iowa to Clementon Iowa stay with H C Nelson from Saturday to Monday. They are related to Stephen Ferrigan. A barn dance is planned at George Larson farm north of Sexton on Saturday night June 27 with invite to all. Mrs Stephen Ferrigan visited Gilligan home last week. Paul Ferrigan John Mahoney and John Blain fished last Monday but had no bites. John Palua visited the writer Sunday. Lost eye glasses with finder to be rewarded. Fresh milk cow with calf for sale. Avg Hoenhold listed.
The Algona Moose Lodge teamed with Evans Carnival Company for a six day carnival starting Monday July 6. The Lexington Intelligencer lauds the Evans show as among the best visiting the city with numerous new features including the monster motor dome and a full slate of thrills. The 15 attraction program is endorsed by city governments in Washington Iowa Independence and Iowa City and includes the Great Hippodrome Ischa Ga Bibble Royal Circus and a giant Ferris wheel. The Flying Huffa and Danteberrys Cowboy Band will provide daily acts and concerts. A red and gold neon spectacle lights the evenings as locals are urged to boost for the Moose.
Public notices include a hog found call for owner to claim and pay charges. Land for rent in Grass-Land area. For sale two lots four blocks west of the post office. Town and county lands offered by J Wellendorfs. Short Horn bulls advertised with grass land for rent. Inquiries at the Courier office in Algona Iowa.
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