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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
2
Bonded item likely from Algona periodical with subscription details. Mentions authors Hinchon and Finnelg and outlines rates for one year six months and three months, though text is garbled. No clear event, date, or place beyond Algona and generic pricing.
A circulated banking scheme explains that U S bonds can be used to extract 21.65 percent real income. It proposes exchanging $100,000 into bonds issued for currency, with the government paying 2 percent interest to bond holders. The circular details costs, taxes, and net income for various bond prices and promises large profits.
A 40 year lapse since her last Ireland visit ends with Victoria pursuing a trip stirred by Boer War victories and Irish soldiers' bravery. The piece criticizes her prior indifference to Irish starvation, notes a royal commission finding Ireland paid far above its share, and questions her restraint amid widespread hunger in India as well.
A local editor known as Sheldon claims to imitate Jesus in editing a newspaper week. Critics argue the act blasphemes Christ and mocks Christian humility while noting the owner's profit motive and heavy advance subscriptions. The piece questions reverence and warns against presuming divine methods.
A local paper ridicules a preacher for seeking notoriety on a lecture platform while defending genuine Christian humility. It notes Geo Holloway returning from Europe, discusses Irish sentiment in Britain and in Ireland, and argues for Irish freedom. The piece critiques postal money orders to Kruger, praises Nellie Salisbury’s Farmers Institute piece on central schooling, and questions diocesan realignment and Fort Dodge as see city. It also condemns U.S. Philippines imperialism as costly and inappropriate.
Owen McEnroe, aged 67, died after a prolonged illness marked by prostate enlargement and a lung hemorrhage. Born in Ireland, he settled in DeKalb and later Kossuth County Iowa, leaving behind ten children and a devoted wife. Funeral services were planned at the Catholic church with relatives traveling from DeKalb and Peace for the final rites.
Dr Gay lost his robe after a spree by ten or more locals. The robe allegedly moved between an Ashing and drinking party and Otto and Henry Ristau properties before being recovered. Warrants issued for Henry Ristau Albert Reisner and another man.
A Omaha dispatch reports Burlington officials plan to invite thousands of Boers fleeing British rule in South Africa to settle in the United States. Agents will be sent to the Transvaal to offer undeveloped land for stock raising or farming, aiming to attract several thousand industrious refugees.
A political message argues for absolute free trade between Porto Rico and New York as essential to union policy. It warns that opposing tariffs risks undermining the flag and hints at broader national sentiment on trade and allegiance. The notice also advertises farm loans and sales of machinery and shoes.
Money to loan at 5 percent with optional payment. Interest payable annually. For sale a good livery stock and wood business located by A J Connolly Algona Iowa. Also mention of best prices on first class farm machinery and wide fit shoes at The Fair Store. Old Homestead Red Polls two young bulls for sale Sied by Hennepin No 3537 weight 2025 come and get your choice M Scienck.
Notice to farmers announces first class disc sharpener in shop for pulverizers and plow work with modern machinery. C J Horpena, The Blacksmith, lists six hole cura sheet and Nicholas and Shepard separator 36 by 60, both in good condition and to be sold cheap. Rinky and Lami.
Private sale announced for Tuesday in March at an address one mile north of Woobart. Inventory includes nearly new farm machinery in good condition, 21 head of yearling cattle mostly steers, a two year old Galloway bull, a yearling colt, and two last spring foals. Terms: eight months with approved security and seven percent interest. Patterson & Sons.
A long, persuasive call argues for central township education plans to replace scattered country schools. It urges home and school cooperation, better school buildings and heating, text books, libraries, and trained teachers, tying educational quality to civic progress and liberty. It references Governor Shaw and debates on compulsory attendance and central versus township systems.
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