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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
Henry Adams of Algona Iowa announces his candidacy for State Senator from the 47th District, subject to Republican primaries on June 5 1916. He states the state’s business should be run as economically as a private corporation.
About 200 women in New York join the American Women's League for Self-Defense attending weekly winter drills. They favor trousers for uniforms, arguing dresses hinder women soldiers guarding homes. Leader Mrs J Huntington Milbank objects mildly, but the vote passes. The piece lauds their patriotism and anticipates broader national preparedness.
New York report summarizes a National Geographic bulletin on Mexico’s population. It states 38 percent pure Indians and 43 percent mixed blood, with 19 percent white, totaling about 6 million Indians in the former Mexican territory. It notes 14 to 16 linguistic families, 51 languages or 182 tribes, and wide variance in civilization among groups.
A libel case in Tacoma Washington questions Washingtons character arguing he fathered the nation and suffered from alleged slurs. The court weighed if an action on Adams behalf could lie versus Washingtons. The judge ruled the cases not on all fours though the matter remains in court.
W B Quarton traveled to Toledo for depositions in a case linked to a 300 year old dispute over Shakespeare’s authorship, with Wm S Selig suing Col George Fabyan over a Bacon authorship book. Judge Richard Tuttill ruled for the defense, asserting Bacon the author as Shakespeare’s works mark a scholarly era, coinciding with Shakespeare’s death centennial.
The article notes owners move vast gold to Denver making it the world’s greatest gold center with April vault totals at 498 million and a national stock around 2.317 billion. It critiques publicity bureaus for political figures and questions Alan’s stance on insurance graft amid Irish unrest and Casement’s sanity.
William C. Royce of Cresco township died last Friday from heart leakage. Born in 1862 at New Hartford, Iowa, he lived in the county since 1909 and was a respected, intellectual man. Survived by wife Jeasie May Gardner and two daughters, including Mrs Ed Cook of Hobart, and a son. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, with burial beside his deceased children in Eagle Grove.
Brood sows for sale 12 Durch Jersey brood sows 200 to 250 lbs priced 10c per lb in rural Algona area 5 miles west. Also rental notice modern cottage on West B Street nearby inquire at county Sav filing Licenced to wed Frederick Schultz Ida Maria Krugger and others listed. German service at Evangelical Lutheran church Sunday 10:30 a.m. Theme Jesus the Good Shepherd.
Misa Jeannette Kingkist from Emmetaburg visited Branagan's base weekend to help with correspondence locals for the paper and weekly mailing. She assists in writing locals and preparing the paper’s mailings while Mr Branagan runs for governor, consuming much of her time with his correspondence.
A fragmentary ad seeks a sufficient vocal plumber to handle summer lessons in town. It lists names and offerings, invites inquiries, and provides a contact, M Mountford at phone 751 for piano tuning and related services.
Otia C Janssen of Andrew Iowa carried ten thousand dollars in a certified check to a bank when three alleged banco men lured him with talk of wealth. Detective Harry Raymond interrupted the scheme at Central Park and direct arrests followed. Janssen admitted family histories with con men as a cautionary tale. Two suspects were jailed with Bertillon records. two more pursued. The tale ends with warnings and a court-ready incident. A public notice also mentions a dramatic play and local notices.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous tale of slavery is brought to life in a full length Terry company production. The cast, scenery, and electrical effects are praised as among the strongest seen in touring theatre. Three bands and orchestras accompany the show, advertised for a single performance in Algona on Saturday May 18.
In the District Court of Kossuth County Iowa Probate division the administrator of the estate of Barnet Devine deceased has been appointed and qualified. Creditors to present claims as required by law. Dated May 2 1916 J W Sullivan Administrator. Also sales notices for Bancroft area farm at 18 per acre and poultry items from local listings.
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