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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
2
The Supreme Court declares Standard Oil unlawful for restraining trade and gives six months to wind up and dissolve. It forbids reorganization under any form. The ruling sparks debate over whether mere trade restrictions are unlawful and how prices may rise after dissolution, with critics calling it a license to other trusts.
A critical, period voice questions Secretary James Wilson’s reach in Washington noting large travel costs for farm science and advice. The piece claims 3,160 expeditions in one year with travel bills up to 1,900 dollars and 648 dollars for forest travel, linking trips to political patronage and Congressional attendance, while warning of escalating government expense.
The Attorney General has filed suit to enjoin eastern lumber combinations while western ones await future action. He and his assistants reportedly spent over a year gathering evidence, possessing copies of agreements, blacklists, and lists of dealers defying rules. The piece notes labor unions and a New York association of building material merchants in relation to these efforts.
Gatton of West Chester county New ark cites major lumber groups including Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island and Baltimore associations plus New Jersey and Philadelphia bodies The government seeks a permanent injunction restraining defendants from continuing the alleged conspiracy in the District of Columbia case.
American minister to Denmark Dr Maurice Egan spoke at a Dubuque convent school, comparing American and European girlhood. He praised European reverence, modest dress, and filial respect, noting Danish customs where young women stand, kiss mothers at meals, and avoid luxury. He urged American girls to blend American spirit with European restraint.
Ray Oesterreicher suffered a severe facial injury while handling two 4 year old colts. After leading the horses into the barn he was kicked in the face, receiving a cut nose and facial bruising. Dr. Wallace treated him with stitches. both eyes were swollen at the time of writing.
Carl Carlson has shipped two cars of hogs and one of cattle, signaling rapid activity in the Wesley and Plum Creek stock market. L E will struggle to keep pace as Carl dominates the field, while remarks on price hint at easy costs but tough distance to cover. The Wesley fishing club reports a river trip ending in soggy but lively fun, with plans to return. Local social notes mention Charley Little and family visiting, Ruth Hager’s Friday trip, and several neighbor greetings and visits around Sexton and Burt.
A fragmentary notice lists a good Algona residence for sale by W P Jones and inviting proposed buyers to list property with Langdon and Long. Also advertised are Langdon and Long slug shot, Paine Fregh cracked eggs at Hag House, and a request for 15 cows for pasture with city water.
From the Courier May 28 1886 reports Prof Colby moving from Algona to Wesley Mrs J W Robinson heads for Chicago and the East. Local shooting tournament participants John G Smith and Henry Durant travel to Minneapolis. Congregational church dedication set for June 2 with grounds leveled. Fort Dodge to Minneapolis road work progresses and a third railroad for Northwest Iowa looms. A baby boy is born to Mr Howes. A trust and loan company forms in Algona with T L Crosa president and J J Wilkinson secretary. Debates on delegates for Algona convention feature majority and minority reports with Clarke faction prevailing. Journal notes caucus orderly, adjourns, and hints editorial on Spain’s newborn king.
The Algona Advance extols Hindhon and the Courier as among the best edited country weeklies in Town. It lauds the paper for wholesome influence and wishes Hindhon many more years of active journalism, hoping he never retires from the pen.
Mrs M Schichtl offers a six room house with cistern and city water and a good garden located one block east of High School near 812 North 4th Street West Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Bancroft hosts a stream of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McHose of Boone, Mrs. H. W. Oggle from Van Cleve, Pat Cummings of Rock Valley, Rev. Lundell of Algona, and many others. Ed Nemmeras, Chicago dental student, returns home with brother Pete after leading class ranks. town talks include depot moves, church events, new photography business, and upcoming commencement at the opera house.
A fragmentary note hints at a quick estate sale tied to an individual’s involvement. The readable bits suggest urging a fast transaction linked to a specific person, but lack full context or concrete terms.
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