Two Iowa Candidates Prominent for State Representative
The Courier weighs support between Bro Wolfe of Titonka and Bro Dewel of the Advance as potential representatives, humorous reflections on which would best illuminate the house. An incident in Washington highlights intolerance as five southern congressmen refuse seating with two black men, including Dr W T Vernon, showing a lack of Christian spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D
Bro. Wolfe
Titonka
Bro. Dewel
Washington
Congress
House
Dies
Garner
Texas
Sims
Tennessee
Chandler
Mississippi
Stanley
Kentucky
W. T. Vernon
Kansas
Register of the
United States Treasury
Monterey Clash Over Consul General Phil Hanna
Monterey Americans blame Consul General Phil Hanna for not punishing a Mexican who shot at an American. They recall LaGuayra style threats, while times have changed and such tactics may fail. Public sentiment supports night riders and lax punishment for property arson and murder, signaling a troubling legal environment.
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Phil Hanna
Monterey
Mexico
Phil
LaGuayra
Tennessee
Harsh satire on ancient Athens linked to American lawmakers
A column recalls how Athenian practice tied lawmakers to halters and strung them up if rejected, then compares to potential American scenes with every tree and telegraph pole bearing an honor to a member. The Register and Leader and the editor of Home City are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Halter
BE. A
Mur- Riz, Jr
Senator Dolliver Praised Yet Criticized by Journal
A satirical note suggests the journal’s stance on Senator Dolliver, joking that Uncle George’s praise would be hypocritical given Dolliver’s reputed guarded manner and the metaphor of a brick concealed in his hand. The piece relies on familiar figures to lampoon political praise.
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Journal
Dolliver
George
Statesman Nelson Renews Free Lumber Tariff Position
The Minnesota senator once backing heavy lumber tariffs shifts to support free lumber as soft pine depletion and farmers’ fortunes reshape views. He argues tariff policy is a river and harbor issue, benefiting lumber interests and New England cotton, while southern leaders weigh extended protections for pine owners amid changing markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Nelson
Minnesota
Congress
Towa
Prairie
Nelson
Paci
New England
Gen. Hancock
Sugar Tariff Exposes Export Underprice Trade Tale
A New York Journal of Commerce piece cites a sugar trust export price two cents below the domestic rate, illustrating how a Canadian dealer pays export prices while tariffed goods are priced for U S consumers. The contrast highlights that tariffications burden workers while higher charges apply to luxury items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Sugar Trust
Cobourg
Ontario
Hammondsport
N. Y
Stranger Dies After Mysterious Collapse in Algona
A man in workingman's garb collapsed and died near the Iowa Central depot in Algona. Officials found no papers or money on him, and he gave the name Curlis Hohnis from Minneapolis. Dr Fraser suspected apoplexy, not alcoholism. a urine test showed small alcohol content. County officers sought his identity in Minneapolis with no results by nightfall. He died around 8 pm Wednesday after lingering in a near-unconscious state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Iowa Central
Wadsworth
Fraser
Northwestern
Curlis Hohnis
Minneapolis
Dickinson
Fine Social Function At Adams Hall In Algona
Mrs. Anna Kain and her daughter Miss Mary hosted a large Algona social at Adams Hall. The event featured welcome remarks, music by the Algona Harp Orchestra, a High School quartet, and a travel lecture by Miss Catherine McMenamin of Chicago on Holland. A steriopticon lecture illustrated the talk, followed by refreshments and dancing, to general praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Anna Kain
Miss Mary
Adams Hall
Mrs. Kain
Bach
W. E. Kain
Misa Catherine McMenamin
Chicago
Algona Harp Orchestra
Melvin Mackey
Earl Crane
Verle Vincent
Ray Potter
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Algona Public Schools to Hold Commencement at Call Opera House
Commencement exercises scheduled for May 26 and 27 at the Call Opera House feature a class play The Princess and the graduation program with a baccalaureate sermon, class address, diplomas, and musical interludes. Memorial services follow on May 31 with a sermon by Rev Holmes and a G A R observance on Memorial Sunday.
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Opera House
Algona Public Schools
Call Opera House
Nyehoby Row
Walter Verbet
Prinxcegs
Dramatis Personal
Laure Chabb Quton Eel
Alice Cruunkshank
Mie Bowen
Erof
Blanche
Veeerpeere Es
Gertrude Niesing
Leuparars
Y Hey
Lillian Harwood
Eady Chiviste
Sarah Harness Eady Matilda
Lilly Bowen
Violet
Henrietta Miuis
Archard Guom
King Arthur
Princa
Cap Sew
Wellendorf
Giula
Erosco
Wilfred Gailgon
Geigse
Q. IE
Holmes
Bo Tl
Gaydor
Orien VY. Presser
Des Moines
W. Sullivan
Renvalettown
Walter Torbet
Conner’s Drug Store
Torbet
Old Camp Ground
Lincoln
Getteysburg
Laura Chubb
Glee Club
Wm. Galbraith Coe
Comrades
W. R
Death of Mrs Thiele a German native long time resident
Mrs Coretta Marie Thiele mother of Mrs Nannie Setchell and Mrs D J Mitchell died at the home of Mrs Mitchell on Thursday of last week and was buried Sunday. Born Seehausen Germany she would have been 85 on August 18. She arrived in America in 1857, Castle Garden July 4, lived in Illinois, moved to Algona in 1869. Husband died 25 years earlier. Survived by three daughters and one son who died in Algona years ago. other daughter Mrs Beard of North Dakota. Funeral conducted by Mr Mitchell with attendance of relatives from Des Moines and North Dakota.
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Thiele
Coretta Marie Thiele
Nannie Setchell
D. J. Mitchell
Seehausen
Germany
America
Castle Garden
Illinois
Algona
Beard
North Dakota
Carl Setchell
Des Moines
Key
Bennet Mitchell
Mitchell
Death of Lizzie B Read reported from Algona
Word reached Algona on Tuesday that Mrs. Lizzie B Read died Sunday at her Fayetteville Arkansas home. Her remains would be sent for burial here. She left Algona years ago to live in a warmer climate and returned briefly on a visit. A woman of literary taste and ability, she was the first editor of the Upper Des Moines and gathered material for the Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie B. Read
Algona
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Des Moines
Pioneer
Ambrose Call
Indian native Elizabeth Bunnel Read laid to rest in Algona
Elizabeth Bunnel Read, native of Indiana and second wife of Dr S G A Read, married in 1863, arrived in Algona in 1865, later lived in Arkansas. Her remains were brought to Algona Wednesday and interred beside her husband. Rev Mitchell conducted the funeral as many old friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Columbia City
S.G. A. Read
Algona
Mr. Read
Death of Andrew Cosgrove in Wesley Iowa
Andrew Cosgrove a longtime Kossuth County resident died at his Wesley home last Thursday after a period of illness caused by heart infirmities. Born in Ireland in 1882 he came to Ontario at age nine and married Mary O’Niell in 1860. The family moved to Kossuth County in 1868 and lived on a Wesley area farm before moving to Wesley three years ago. Eleven children were born to the couple with two dying in infancy and Andrew Jr. dying six years ago. all surviving children cared for him during his illness. The funeral was held at the Catholic church in Wesley last Saturday.
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Andrew Cosgrove
Kossuth County
Wesley
Mr. Cosgrove
Ireland
Ontario
Canada
Mary O’niell
Wesley Township
Andrew Jr
Bargain Galvanized Barb Wire Offered by Dunn and Devine
Irvington dealers Dunn and Devine announce a new stock of galvanized barb wire acquired after a price drop and offered to customers at lower rates. The notice emphasizes the low price as a key selling point.
Wool Wanted by Paetz North of Sexton Area
Advertises top market price for clean wool delivered to Wm Paetz two miles north and four miles west of Sexton. Wool must be free from tags.
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Paetz
Sexton
Wanted cattle for pasture in Algona Iowa
John Seefeld of Algona Iowa Rt. 1 advertises seeking cattle for pasture. Address provided for responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seefeld
Algona
Iowa
Special low round trip fares via Chicago & North Western
Colorful travel offer from Chicago and North Western to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Yellowstone and Pacific Coast cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and more. Highlights include liberal stopovers return limits versatile routes and a chance to visit the Seattle Exposition. Ask local ticket agent for details and for free wisps booklets.
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Chicago & North Western Iy
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Colorado
Yellowstone National Park
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Seattle Exposition
Chicago & North Western
Butler and Danson Plan Farm Improvements Near Swea City
E B Butler arrived from Algona by train on Monday while partner W C Danson drove over the same day to begin a week of planting fruit trees and farm upfits north of Swea City. The Butler Danson firm owns 1100 acres in Eagle township and 1000 acres in Grant.
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Swea City
E. B. Butler
Algona
W. C. Danson
Messrs Butler & Danson
Eagle Township
Grant
Ex-Governor Boies Sells 960 Acre Grundy Farm
Land values in Iowa report former governor Horace Boies selling his Grundy county 960 acre farm at 120 dollars per acre, totaling 116200 dollars. Purchasers Meyers brothers already own 1760 acres in the same county and paid a small cash portion with a mortgage at four and a half percent interest.
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Iowa
Horace Boies
Grundy County
Meyers Brothers
Miner County Land Sale Offers High Value Property
An ad notes school lands in the locality sold for 88 to 45 dollars per acre and a good quarter could be sold at 81 26 per acre. Mentions an artesian well at 150 to 200 feet, a ten room dwelling for rent at the NW Hotel, and seeds including timothy and clover at low prices.
Public Sale of Shorthorn Cattle at Algona Iowa
The notice promotes a public sale of registered Shorthorn cattle at Algona Iowa on Tuesday June 1 1909 at 1 p m. It features consignments from West Liberty and southern Iowa breeders with about 15 bulls and 20 cows and heifers including Scotch-bred stock. Attendees may request catalogs or details from auctioneer R W Curley Mason City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Iowa
West Liberty
R. W,. Uarelay
Mason City
Eggs For Hatching at Brownell's shoe store Algona Iowa
Rose Comber offers Leghorns at Thiel in Algona Iowa. A D Clarke & Co loans money at 5 percent with annual interest. Piano tuning will visit Algona twice yearly in April and November to tune regulate and repair pianos with satisfaction guaranteed. Address Mrs C M Biggs Clear Lake. Orders received at Lang's restaurant.
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Thiel
Algona
Iowa
Brownell
C. M. Biggs
Clear Lake
Lang’s
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Atevniy Lowa
Pristo
the Register and Leader
Uvery
Hione City
Mrs. Anna
Mary Kain
Noready
Ladies Underwear
Utah
Yellowstone
N. W
J. J. McCall
F. C. Willson
Shorthorn Cattle Sale
A. D. Clarke & Co
Oine
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