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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
3
A historical notice states subscription options for Algona, Iowa readers with rates for one copy one year in advance and for shorter prepaid periods. The item notes mailing eligibility and class of mail, indicating standard post office procedures for periodical publications.
The debate over free transit for US coastwise ships through the Panama Canal centers on treaty compliance and economic impact. Backers cite stability of treaty interpretation, potential shipping benefits, and equal tolls, while opponents warn of reduced canal revenues. Prominent figures and British notes are cited to argue the act does not violate the treaty, with politicians urging repeal on diplomacy grounds. The piece also mentions Ottumwa's Capitol Grounds map dispute and an engineer’s area estimate.
A Detroit area blast from kerosene sparked a fatal house fire in the Dormoy homestead. Louis Dormoy died next morning after the explosion and flames engulfed the clothing of Louis Charles and Mary Dormoy, who were badly burned but expected to recover. Fred Dormoy escaped. the old home and belongings were destroyed.
The article notes a day of swift legislative action with rules suspended and tax receipts to inform the public, while criticizing state bond voting limits. It condemns the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad for overstating 1910 income by over 5 million and misrepresenting labor costs, plus a 100 million overstatement of property investments. It mentions the State Fire Marshal report and a New York bill to abolish that office, contrasting Iowa interests with wider reform.
The Burt Monitor notes that publishing political announcement cards costs 7.50 in advance for a primary run. No card or line mention will appear without coin deposited with the editor. Display ads are 15 cents per inch, locals 10 cents per line, and readers without coin may be turned away.
From the Courier March 1889 note Harrison did not dance at the inaugural ball citing lack of grace and decorum. Local items: A D Clarke praised for Jeffersonian style at the ball. births, arrivals, and moves in Algona. recurrence of pneumonia. town elections with J R Jones elected mayor. court moves. plans for consular service and pensions. Los Angeles relocations. growing stores and new homes. a large furniture shop planned in LuVerne. weddings and family news. and a gold rush rumor in San Diego via the newspaper’s notes.
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