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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
2
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The article notes a historic rise in Swiss immigration to the United States, with thousands settling in southwestern Missouri. It highlights Swiss prowess in dairy, poultry, and fruit farming, suggesting their arrival may transform local culture and economy, contrasting with earlier poor white settlements in the area.
The state pursues several thousand dollars from Lafe Young alleging he overcharged the treasury for his work. Doubt rises due to alleged carelessness or complicity by ex-secretary Dobson. Iowa has long had a string of state officers tied to questions of integrity.
The report notes Harvey Ingham showing increasing momentum for a gubernatorial run and suggests a strong likelihood of his nomination if he accepts. It hints that Republicans would welcome him as a delegate to the nominating convention.
A criticized figure, referred to as Ben, advances as a maker of silly lies. The author suggests these fabrications distract Ben’s attention and impair judgment, framing the behavior as detrimental to focus and credibility.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s message signals democracy won over a Democratic party loss in the last campaign. It urges unity of Democrats, across parties, to push Roosevelt’s domestic reform agenda on irrigation, tariffs, taxation, land laws, and anti graft. It questions whether Roosevelt will pursue domestic reform or external ventures, predicting democratic triumph by end of his term.
In The Commoner report a private meeting reveals a magnate pressing a secretary on securing legislative favors. They discuss railroad rebates, stock transfers, street vacating ordinances, and a political speech urging attacks on anarchists and socialism while presenting themselves as trustees for the common people.
A playful note from Mexican capital highlights photographers who coax cheerful expressions from their sitters. After peering through the camera and emerging from a black cloth, the photographer offers a drink and asks what the subject would like. The witty exchange ends with the camera capturing the moment with a lifelike grin.
The Andigaspolis Sentinel reports the ink stand choice for President Fairbanks has been approved. The design costs $500 and will be paid from the Senate contingent fund. At the end of the Vice President's term the inkstand becomes his private property. Carrara paint and lumber references appear in the notice.
Frank Reynolds on trial for three days with a hung jury after twenty four hours. A drunken spree costs Oshuth County money and harms families. Injury to W A Gillespie at Gronwall shop. old man Charley Sharp jailed for assault. Senator Dolliver injured in Chicago riot aftermath. The Man From the West vaudeville to play Algona Opera House. Attorney Curtiss criticized for court reporting.
The Kings travel to Algona as famous actor managers known as the Kings arrive from Departaire North Brog. They are celebrated for their stage craft and comic performances attracting local audiences.
The Minnesota legislature creates a hotel inspector to visit all public sleeping structures, inspect sanitary and fire escape provisions, and issue certificates. The inspector may appoint deputies, travel expenses are capped, and fees go to the state treasury. Buildings three stories or more must have end hall fire escapes or room fire escape ropes. violations carry fines. Gypsum land at $132 an acre. Fort Dede Messenger reports a 240 acre gypsum land sale from John H. Kempley of Los Angeles to E. J. and T. F. Breen for $30,000 at about $182 per acre, seen as a favorable investment compared with local prices.
A letter addressed to Military Works in Algona arrived for a young man named Anton Peterson of Albert City Iowa. He asks if he can earn 25 dollars daily for learning to be a soldier in Algona and what the board cost would be or if it is included with the daily pay. Since no return stamp was enclosed the Doctor may not answer all questions.
Algona completes the school year with commencement at the Call Opera House on May 25. The program features music by Bennet Orchestra and The Maybells, various orations by students, a debate on trusts, diploma presentation, and class officers led by president Theodore C. Nelson. The graduating class includes eleven members, majority boys, with the class motto It Is Up to You and colors orange and black.
A quarrel between C. L. Mc Farland and I. M. Fickel has escalated into a serious disagreement. McFarland hired Fickel City to work his farm for the season and recently a conflict with Fickel’s oldest son led to the youth quitting his job, signaling further trouble ahead.
On the McFarland and Fickel farms a dispute led to a confrontation when Mr. Fickel and his son visited to settle accounts. Both men were injured, Fickel bruised and McFarland struck with a hammer and seriously cut. Each filed charges against the other. the matter heads to a grand jury meeting on Monday.
The report covers cattle hogs and sheep trends at Union Stock Yards Chicago. Cattle prices fell early in the week then steadied with heavy Monday runs weighing on values. hogs showed volatility with large Monday numbers driving declines and lighter midweek runs lifting prices. sheep and lambs showed steady to rising prices with spring lambs up to ten cents per pound. Bryan's Oratory is His Power at Cedar Rapids drew a large crowd, with praise for William Jennings Bryan's eloquence compared to historic orators.
Laurens Sun reports Roy Buckwalter has secured letters patent for a drum to wrap the cable used by threshers to pull the separator or equipment from hard to reach places. The device attaches under the separator and only the cable needed to reach the engine is unrolled, then wound back after placement. Buckwalter already has offers around $3000 for the patent.
A playful tale retold of Miles Standish courting Priscilla by proxy. John Alden pretends to woo Priscilla on Standish’s behalf to prove a point about social charm and propriety. Priscilla listens, teases, and responds with humor, leaving Standish to improvise his own approach.
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