This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
3
Algona Gonvier lists subscription options with rates for one year and six months in advance and displays advertising at 25 cents per inch. The notice indicates Algona Iowa post office filing as second class matter.
A Democratic delegate convention is called to meet in Clinton on May 7 1918 at 10 am to fill vacancies for delegates at large and to elect delegates for the national convention in St Louis on June 14. The plan includes instruction of delegates per primary results and details the representation ratio by county. The notice also mentions a primary on April 10 and discusses support for W W Marsh as national committeeman, opposing E G Dunn's challenge.
Members of the American Game Protective Association met at the Waldorf in New York and passed a resolution favoring the bronze wild turkey over the eagle as America's symbol. Henry P. Bridges of Baltimore praised the turkey's colors and vigor but argued the eagle remains a truer emblem of spirit and dignity. The report also notes a Brighton Illinois bank scheme to aid farm boys by funding Holstein heifer loans, with auction proceeds benefiting the caretaker boys, and mentions mining and finance interests tied to a separate US syndicate involved in securing options on United Copper shares.
The text notes a Bolivian mine sale valued at 6 750 000 with European ownership. It discusses war finance, US diplomacy with Mexico over Villa, and Wilson’s role in allowing Carranza to pursue bandits across the border, aiming for Villa’s death and a more stable regional scene.
Mike Johnson sold his residence north of the Catholic parsonage to Ferdinand Koppen of near Germania for 2100 dollars. Eric Johnson plans to move to Hibbing Minn by April first. Hibbing is described as a booming iron region town with high taxes and lavish improvements. Harry Jenkinson, W F Jenkinson’s son, is elected to Sigma XI for medical students. John Frieders of St Joe arrived with cousin Frank Miller of Ionia as his mother is seriously ill. German War Pictures at Call opera house March 22 with a German Lieutenant lecturer. Matinee 2:30 and shows at 7:30 and 9.
Algona high school holds its annual declamatory contest in Bryant gym on Friday evening March 17. Pupils and teachers strive to make it a standout event, with admission prices set at 15 and 26 cents. The program features Girls’ Glee Club, Dramatic, Humorous, and music portions with named students delivering pieces.
In District Court of Kossuth County Iowa Samuel V Carter as Plaintiff warns Unknown Claimants and other defendants of a quiet title action regarding the West Half of the Northwest Fractional Quarter in Section Thirty Township 100 North Range 29 West. Plaintiff claims sole ownership and seeks legal denial of any adverse claims with a decree establishing title. Answer by April 24 1916 or default judgment will follow. Bullivan and McMahon attorneys for plaintiff.
Notice is hereby given that under an order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa Judge Spencer W. Crowell, in the matter of Anton J. Schommel, bankrupt, property of the bankrupt estate will be sold by trustees at the East door of the Courthouse in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa. Sale scheduled for April 1916 at 3 o clock PM, with real property described in the notice to be sold free of incumbrances. One-half cash at time of sale and remaining balance due within 60 days. Dated February 24, 1919.
Ministers meeting in Algona hear papers on Dr Steiner's book Introducing the American Spirit. They adopt resolutions on delaying Sunday funerals, endorsing women's suffrage in Iowa June primaries, and observing Mother's Day to urge voters.
The annual musicale of the W L A S will be held Thursday evening March 16 at 7 30 at the home of Judge and Mrs W B Quarton. Each member may bring one guest. Program includes Adair Orchestra, vocal solos by Miss Morse, a paper on American Music and Magics, a vocal trio Indian Song, and other numbers by Mrs Hy Crete, Mr McCormicle, and Miss Brinkmann.
Abundant supply of fresh corn available in Bi area. Call or visit 801 EB. State 257 Sowles, Billings for details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.