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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
3
The Algona Iowa newspaper lists subscription options with one year in advance and six month terms. The notice records the publication as mailed from Algona with the post office designation and class designation.
In Algona and Kossuth County politics a wave of party changes is being filed with the county auditor with about 35 prominent citizens reporting moves from Republican to Progressive or Bull Moose. The piece weighs potential statewide effects, noting Theodore Roosevelt’s stance and the risk of a county and state split that could aid Democrats. It lists numerous individuals making the switch and comments on broader suffrage advances in Iowa and future shifts in religious practices.
The text derides male dominance in religious rites and mocks pork barrel politics. It notes Carroll gaining a $70,000 post office via the Pork Barrel Bill, with rent estimates and 6 percent interest on the amount. Algona is urged to secure a name in the next bill. It mentions Uncle Joe Cannon’s wealth from farmland near Danville and a dramatic price rise from $25 to $100,000, ending with a quip about preferring virtue over high titles.
A painter named William Williams allegedly passed a $100 check to Ed Nelson in Algona after Nelson sought a pint. The check drawn on Town Falls was honored by the Algona bank, overdrawn Nelson’s account, and Williams fled. Nelson suspects alteration but evidence is unclear.
The second local dairy banquet, organized by Algona DeLaval rep Mr Busian, drew over sixty attendees at Laura's Cafe. Speakers included State Dairy Commissioner Clark and Professors Jarvis and Merrill, with Merrill delivering the evening’s keynote. Absent was T J Julian the Holstein man, while Judge Quarton the Guernsey man attended.
The Courier reports Alf Rist leaves for Sae City to set up a dentist business. Catholic folks plan to buy a church bell, Free Methodists host street revivals, and California excursionists are heading home. Local incidents include a near scrap at the hay station, a horse killing itself on Blackford bridge, and calls to celebrate the Fourth of July. Prominent figures include Wm. Ward seeking a deputy state veterinarian, Sexton described as a boom town, and Swedish Lutherans hiring J. W. McMurray to build their church while Ed McGeough of Waukon sources hay.
Mason work and plastering listed with concrete tasks and bids. Leave orders at Quinn Lumber Co office or 602 Nebraska St. Algona Creamery Co. will sell surplus buttermilk for one year starting April 1 1913 to the highest bidder at the creamery on April 1 at 10:30 a m. B Hofius, Secretary.
Wesley News World reports Lou Matern sold horses and cattle totaling over 6500 dollars with the top mare price at 272 dollars and fifty cents. Personal property valued around 10500 dollars, bringing his total near 17000 dollars. The piece praises his seven year farmer start, good wife, and young daughter, noting youth’s vitality and a sale promising future. Also listed is a for sale improved farm at eighty five dollars per acre via F W Waterhouse.
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