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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notice appears to announce a subscription or service term with vague references to payment and dates. The readable elements include a one year term and various garbled words that suggest a postal or courier context without clear names or places. The readable content is insufficient for a precise factual summary.
The editorial casts Senator Dolliver as a late convert to tariff reduction, arguing his recent critiques echo past patterns. It contends his decades of high tariff support and alleged duplicity undermine his authority as a tribune of the people, urging readers to question his current stance and motives.
The Com moner prints Olof Larsen comments on tariff literature and American goods vs European prices, noting a prohibitive duty on machinery and arguing for U.S. manufacturing. Walter Wellman reports progress on Arctic balloon plans financed by several parties while Record-Herald supports his efforts at Spitzbergen.
The column lists townsfolk in Emmetsburg and surrounding areas, mentioning motorists, social visits, and local business. It notes a seven oclock arrival with a 30 horsepower Overland, remarks on Cummins and Dingley tariff talk, and references to Armstrong, White, and the lumber venture. It also covers fishing season, home purchases, and auto fever spreading among residents including Farley and Lien.
Stalker Hardware Co. reports major stock upgrades and a water distribution plan for residences, promising easier bath installations. The firm expands tools and machinery, projecting strong prospects for Algona. Also notes on fencing for poultry, rental housing, loans at 6 percent, piano tuning visits, and local ads from Lang’s restaurant and A. D. Clarke & Co.
A garment of extreme merit offered at a popular price. The Lisle Suit should be a great seller and provides great value for large boys and young men.
Local notes describe O B Durdall shipping hotel furniture to Charles City for auction amid a surge of Hart Par r engines workers moving to town. A Detroit to Denver auto parade may pass Algona July 20 with about 100 cars, while Dr Peters in Burt underwent successful appendectomy. Jogurst Norwood case leads to acreages of liens and mortgages, and Prof Cosgrove returns home to Plankington as drought worries rise in South Dakota. Burton Nixon's company to perform Lena Rivers at the Cal Opera House May 21. Angus bulls for sale at Cedar Lane farm two miles NW of Algona. contact J F Schoby.
North Iowa Lumber Co presents a carload of Rose Comb brown Leghorn eggs for hatching from Thiel Algona Iowa offered at reasonable prices. Also promoting the genuine original American woven wire fence with no by products and urging customers to call and sell. W. H. Burke manager.
Colorado Utah Yellowstone and the Pacific Coast special low round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and other Colorado points to Yellowstone National Park and to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and other Pacific Coast points Finest train service convenient schedules liberal stop overs and return limits Great chance to visit the Seattle Exposition and more Ask the Chicago & North Western agent for maps itineraries and booklets.
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