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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
Algona Iowa subscription rates listed for one copy per year in advance and six months in advance. Notice indicates publication details and post office entry as second class matter.
A Chicago grand jury indicted fourteen prominent lumber men and association secretaries for alleged Sherman anti trust violations. Names include Arthur B. Holmes of Detroit and H. Hemenway of Denver. Each faces two counts alleging conspiracy to restrain trade and to suppress competition. The piece laments elite protection by tariffs and questions guilt, noting Hemenway is near eighty.
A historic editorial argues that anti-railroad sentiment spurred restrictive laws while leaving a monopoly of express firms unchallenged. It notes a recent dividend payout exceeding 3.8 million dollars and asserts rail firms profit richly at public expense amid broad corporate tolerance.
A congressional member, Mr Lewis, proposed a bill to merge express services with the postal department. The public urges a government run express department, predicting private firms would go out of business and calling for an end to corporate imposition.
The recall concept spreads in new states and territories with Arizona adopting judges for recall. Critics warn of mob mood, while supporters argue removal by voters keeps judges accountable. The article links cases like Ward of Lemars and urges Arizona to stand by its constitutional rights amidst Senate opposition.
Los Angeles physician Dr H S Tanner aged 82 offers to die in place of Angeling Napolitano of Sault Ste Marie who is under death sentence for killing her husband to protect her children. The note to Governor Grey requests clemency as Napolitano faces execution in Sault Ste Marie prison.
The article recalls the Ballinger Pinchot controversy and credits Pinchot with saving 5,250 acres of Alaska coal land from monopolistic plans backed by Ballinger and opposed by Taft. It cites Judge Farnbaugh praising court dignity and a separate court case where Charles Newlin paid $22 for contempt after claiming a coal cellar incident.
In the Armstrong Journal praise is given to John Hinthon as the top country editor. The piece claims no U S or Canadian paper matches the Algona Courier and commends Hinthon for delivering strong rural journalism.
July 2 1888 from the Courier notes Geo Ingham returns home for vacation Mrs Rebecca McDonald named Burt postmaster a worthy appointment Fred McCall builds a home Thomas Cooke prepares Call street lots Herman Rantzow and Minnie Feldbaum wed Mayor Haggard officiates Brooks Brox cast a 90 pound cannon Rev Miss Hulton to divide time between Des Moines and Algona Democrats in Kossuth county meet for delegates Pettibone named chairman delegates listed long convention roster Major land sale via Des Moines firm Col J D L Morrigan from St Louis to syndicate for 45000 dollars
Notice to property owners in Union township to cut weeds along the public highway adjoining their premises. If not done, Township Trustees will perform the work and charge the expense to the owners. An order of the Township trustees is on file with Rothe Liat and B R Talley. Office hours 9 a.m. 105 plan.
A rumor from Whittemore alleges Albert and Dora Bierstedt homesteaded separated plots in western South Dakota. The sister allegedly lies wounded with two bullet hits while the brother reportedly plans to move her home. The tale circulated after a local relator shared details with The Courier.
County Judge Rice receives a letter from Mayslick noting a dangerous wire fence on the pike near Absolm Pike built by Ches Rees. The writer complains the fence fence posts and horned wire injure hats, clothes, and best britches, urging action. The letter reflects local petty grievances and safety concerns in a period community notice.
A Hoosier warning from LaPorte Herald notes Mrs Bessie Baker of LaPorte visiting her sister Mia, and Mattie Nicholas of Chicago Heights plans to return home today. The Scott street and Perry street talkers who claim a separation are mistaken and urged to mind their own business.
A Boston magazine announces its March number will be sent to any friend the reader believes would enjoy the articles. The note laments words Too Late and Too Soon in a dreary tune, while suggesting night schools might help Boston readers.
A ledger of council expenditures lists payments to contractors, merchants, and services including fuel, lighting, printing, cement, and coal. Names such as Lashbrook, Crowell, Hackman, Bowman, and Dudley appear along with entries for electric light funds and a grade fund.
City of Algona Iowa adopts resolution calling a July 31 1911 election to issue bonds totaling eighteen thousand dollars for gas producers engines and power plant improvements. Four ward polling places named Durdaly Annex Nicoulin building Vanderlinden Building and Court House with four weeks notice required. Mayor J W Wadsworth signs the resolution. Clerk S W Crowell records it.
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