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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
10
Algona convent notice lists subscription rates and display ad pricing. One copy yearly in advance, rates vary by subscription length. Advertising rates range from 15 to 25 cents per inch. Classified as second class matter at Algona post office.
Reynolds chairs the Democratic state convention called in Linton for May 6 1916 at 10am to fill vacancies for delegate at large and delegate at large alternates to the St Louis National Convention. Delegates allocated by county with one per county plus extra for votes for Gov Hamilton in 1914. Branagan as secretary.
A reflection on postwar economic transformation arguing war will widen the rich poor gap, devastate European and allied regions, and force rapid social changes. It warns debt, losses, and reconstruction will burden masses while urging Americans to safeguard peace and prosperity.
Race friction dominates the scene as St Louis adopts a segregation measure by a 62 000 to 17 000 vote. The ordinance blocks non whites from moving into blocks where 75 percent are white, while 76 percent colored blocks deny new black residents. Real estate interests push the policy. opponents vow to seek U S Supreme Court review alleging constitutional concerns.
The author argues for free government transport to Liberia for colored people to work there for one to two years, enabling self support in farming. It cites a Utah Jewish colony as an example of failed agricultural settlement, noting Jews may excel in trade but struggled with farming and irrigation payments. The piece urges policy to develop the best in colored citizens.
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette runs as Republican for president and advocates a government embargo on exporting war munitions. He calls it a test of the party sentiment and ranks as a key public figure whose campaign progress will draw interest.
An essay argues for modest military training for youths while recounting a Shawano Wisconsin town hall fight. The narrator describes choosing neutrality, grabbing a stove wood stick for safety, and getting attacked by both sides, escaping via roof and street. The piece ends with a claim that preparedness can be risky yet still prudent in theory.
Britt Tribogue praises Bro. Branagan of Emmetsburg as a capable honest Democrat who could win Iowa governor. He expects Branagan to run in the primaries and views him as the strong choice if Republicans lack a rival candidate.
Forrest Phillips visits Goldfield for business while Emmetsburg and Whittemore residents host family events. John Mahoney weds Kathryn Ferrigan in Algona, with the couple planning residence on the Blake farm near Sexton. Local improvements include LuVerne lights debut and a move toward a changing livery business amid farm and moving notices.
The undersigned invites written bids for the position of Road Superintendent of Union Township in Kossuth County Iowa for 1916. Proposals must be submitted by April 1 1916 and bidders must have a team and be ready to commence work. Applications will be considered at the April 1916 Board of Trustees meeting. The board may reject all bids. Send applications to W C Nelson Township Clerk R F D No 2 Algona.
Chicago and North Western Railway offers low-fare one-way colonist tickets daily from March 26 to April 14 to Colorado Utah Montana Idaho California Oregon and Washington. Includes variable scenic routes and favorable stopover privileges. For rates and details contact local ticket agent.
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