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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
2
Subscription rates for the Algona Couvier show options for one copy per year in advance and shorter terms. The text lists prices that appear to include six month and three month durations, with figures around 60 dollars and 50 dollars, though the OCR is unclear on exact amounts.
Algona residents report two Republican hopefuls for the representative seat A Hagand and Sayres present differing approaches to candidacy and party unity The items reference local political rhetoric, endorsements, and related commentary from Kossuth County sources and a note on hospital abuse coverage and cattle losses from Kansas and Colorado regions.
An official estimate notes that reported deaths likely undercount the true toll in western Kansas and eastern Colorado. The statement suggests far higher casualties as the disaster’s impact spreads across the two states.
The community mourns G G Carrall of Unton township as Myrtle Carroll, a 28 year old Cresco teacher, dies suddenly from pleurisy after returning from teaching. Born April 17 1884 she died just past her 29th birthday. Funeral services were held at her parents home conducted by Rev Kremers of the Presbyterian church.
Death of Mrs August Zahlten after months of illness at her home. Native of Hanover, Germany, came to America in infancy with parents Michael Reichhot. Married in 1837 to Yahien, five children born. one son and four daughters, only two grand children survived. Widow, daughter and grandchildren remain in old home. Devout Congregational member. funeral by Rev C H Halmes.
The Board of Supervisors met after adjournment with members John G. Smith A Ogren A Jacobson and Ed Kunz. They approved minutes and moved to vacate a road in sections 40 96 29 and report on roads between sections 24 35 and 23 24 in townships 99 27. They discussed grades and bridges in Palo Alto Kossuth and Swea counties and approved small monthly poor fund payments to Anna Hanes and Alive E King. They audited bills adjourned to 1 p.m. and later approved dog tax refunds and seating purchases for the court room while authorizing bridge and road works across multiple townships and sections.
Express agent Peterson, 70, found gagged and bound in his Britt office with a $4000 package missing from a money transfer from Spencer to Fort Dodge via Milwaukee road. Initial police finds claimed $13000 hidden, later called a ruse to force a confession. rumors link agent, marshal, and constable to possible theft. grand jury anticipated.
Mr. Carter, the noted Emmetsburg dog man, visited Algona Wednesday selling raffle tickets for a valuable dog. He valued a canine at $100 now and claimed his dogs sell for 500 to 1500 dollars. He reportedly owns about 37 dogs and recently a female dog produced eleven pups sold at 500 each. Some men still pursue cattle and hogs, while Carter discounts dogs. The piece ends with a jab about cats and dogs as security.
Two young men Conway and Wilson rode freight cars from Algona on an eight o clock southbound train. A brakeman spotted them and they leaped to escape. Wilson landed on his feet but Conway crashed face first, needing a doctor next morning. The incident ends with a warning against fleeing when caught.
Kansas City Star reports Missouri papers offer a get rich quick tip by depositing a cent on the first day of the month and doubling daily. End of month total allegedly grows to 10 737 418 23, with mock advice that anyone could do it easily. Also brief classified items include Bowyer's glasses and property trades and a registered Med bull listing from M De L Pansons.
An extensive court row recounts N. Harris vs D. M. Moore over a farm sale commission, Moore allegedly authorized sale for 55 an acre with a one dollar per acre bonus, a buyer arrived with no agent, a verdict for Harris at 100 plus interest. cases include Sutton vs Norwegian buyer, Walston vs Calkins verdicts, Jasperson vs Leavitt Johnson preliminary probe, Pearce divorce action and other adjournments and settlements with W. V. Ditch vs Thompson resolved, multiple divorces granted and an adjourned term set for June 6.
A Glidden Graphic note reports 46 young cattle died on St B Jump's Willison farm from rotten corn cob fodder. Assistant Veterinarian Parslow says two rotten cobs hold enough poison to kill a calf and advises removing corn from fodder and shelling it. Other local notices include bids for farm breaking, sales, seed purchases, eyeglasses, loans, and shoes.
A fragmentary timetable lists Chicago and North Western routes with Iowa and Minnesota specials, passenger and freight numbers, and frequencies. It shows trains such as No 9 No 10 and No 12 between Des Moines and St Paul, plus freight moves and times, but many entries are incomplete or garbled.
Egg buyers are promised 1 cent per dozen above the highest market price at Chrischilles & Herbst’s store. The ad claims customers receive more goods for their eggs there than anywhere else. It touts the store as the largest dry goods house in Northern Town with prompt mail orders.
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