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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
2
A fragmented notice lists subscription prices for Algona readers with annual and semiannual options in advance and mentions post office matter status for second class mail. The text is garbled but implies a local mailing rate schedule and official classification.
The Washington post office orders weekly papers to drop subscribers in arrears over a year or mark them with a one cent stamp. Algona’s Courier reports delinquents, including long-time readers, and urges immediate payments to avoid loss of service.
Taft’s move to publish a Roosevelt letter on Canadian reciprocity backfired. The key line claiming Canada would be an appendage to the U.S. aided conservatives and hurt Liberals, drawing sharp backlash from Laurier supporters and Liberal papers. Taft’s judgment in releasing that sentence is criticized.
The Burt Advance threatens exposure over comments about Fred Anderson and accuses the Monitor of publishing a delinquent tax list only after the Advance and Republicans refused to run it without funding. Anderson had promised work that was hard to secure, and county officials faced obstacles in paying expenses.
A discussion notes how promises by Treasurer Anderson after election may fade. It references backing from Bro Dewel and a push for exposing actions, with warnings about political patronage and the risk of penalties for those who support Anderson. The piece signals a political feud and calls for public accountability.
The writer challenges Fred Anderson to publish in the Advance if there is new matter to present. They claim not to be swayed by money and insist on settling all past favors at 600 cents on the dollar. The issue is framed as a matter of principle rather than dollars and cents.
The Monitor urges voters to back Charlie Murtagh, praising his class of men and deeming political creed secondary to choosing the best candidates. The piece argues Murtagh embodies the highest standards and deserves universal support from those who seek capable leadership.
A May 13 1887 Courier item notes August Sterzbach planning a house near O F Hale, Ambrose Call selling north and south additions, Essie Cordingley visiting Spencer, Dingley back from Des Moines after pharmacy board exam, Rutherford loss from prairie fire, Smith and Durant returning from Winona shooting tourney, a 360 head cattle herd to the north, Gardner Cowles starting a new residence, Fred Willson building, Link Singleton beating a traveling foot racer at Whittemore, West Bend raising 800 for a Catholic church, corn up three to four inches, O McEnroe sending 350 cattle to summer grazing, and local business ads for painting, decorating, house sale offers, wagons, eggs for hatching, and jobs sought.
A 26 month old son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Marlow disappears while visiting near Lone Rock. Bloodhounds from Springfield trail the boy but find no clue. Leaves stained with possible blood prompt autopsy tests while cars in multiple towns are checked. The distressing case remains unsolved.
Court records show Jones vs Tienan resulting in a $40 jury verdict for the plaintiff on an assault claim. Algona Creamery Co. vs Algona Ice Cream and Candy Co. involved about $180, with the court directing a verdict for $179.16 for the plaintiff. Various defaults and divorces noted include Frank X. Munch vs Elizabeth Munch, Anna B. Logan vs Bernard Logan, and a permit application by A. E. Lien to sell intoxicating liquor.
Claude Pugsley the car robber was sentenced to five years in the reformatory at Anamosa. Earl Kennedy an accomplice age eighteen received county jail time until October first, 1912. Schaumberg charged with incest confessed guilt and was sent to Fort Madison penitentiary for up to twenty five years. Judge Coyle defended leniency noting reform over vengeance and urging electing different judges if the district demanded harsher terms. Court adjourned at noon Tuesday.
A short notice from De L Parsons of Irvington Iowa outlines egg hatching at 3.50 per 100 and shipping settings priced at 1 dollar per 15. Contact phone 2 on 8. Local emphasis on maintaining top quality for Rose Combed Reds.
In Topeka on May 8, widow of ex-congressman Jerry Simpson claimed the spirit of her husband spoke through a medium. She said Theodore Roosevelt will be the Republican nominee and Champ Clark the Democratic nominee for president, with Clark eventually elected.
A fragment from a voter’s remark centers on Champ Clark as the candidate of choice. The speaker asserts strong backing, claiming Clark will be elected without a doubt amid a brief, dialogic exchange.
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