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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
The Algona Courier argues for forming a building and loan association modeled after Emmetsburg. It explains mutual organization, low administration costs, and strong bonds. Stock purchases enable saving toward a home while loans finance construction, with favorable effective interest and predictable payments.
The county accounting department chief Joseph Wall faces a finding that Engineer Gardner is involved to about $6000. Gardner billed $5 daily for services to men paid $3 daily. The case sits in Wardin county courts as three supervisors resign and a new board is chosen amid the scandal. The European war news grows worse with Italy entering the fray and an unclear outcome ahead.
Local happenings note a packed audience for Monday and Tuesday performances of the coast country vit play at the opera house. The graduating class this year is large and strong. Details include a prompt claim settlement in the Max Herbst case via J. B. Johnston and a delegation selection for a Washington D C convention by Mrs. H C Adams of Algonry. German services are planned at the Lutheran church Sunday evening. Jos Bastenlehner visited Cedar Rapids over the weekend.
At 70 Elihu Root and 79 Henry Wallace resist presidential and gubernatorial bids while 75 year old Henry Watterson cries On to Panama. Gray Carranza chases the lively Villa across the Mexican scene, highlighting age contrasts in political theater.
The Boston Globe notes individual income taxes plus corporate taxes are likely to exceed the initial 80 million dollar projection, suggesting the country is not as hard-pressed as expected despite tough times.
A Cleveland Leader note jokes about a doctor’s cure using hot water for snake bites and questions practicality of carrying hot liquid in a hip pocket while lightly mocking mail order dental services and routines.
Early notes from Algona recount L C Smith building a new house in Buffalo Fork and Sue Cordingly planning a rental property. Builders swell with activity as many new structures rise. John Lamuth shifts toward front-line work for Henderson and Browning. T Dodd and sister Mrs Mahler visited Mason City then St Paul. Whittemore residents travel to Des Moines for baptism by Rev. Thompson. eight women and two men baptized. George Woodworth sells his business property to John Goeders with possession October first. Woodworth plans to move unsold goods to Washington or Oregon. Kossuth Old Settlers set June 11 meeting at Court House Hall with sociable picnic. B F Reed secretary. Fred Palmer’s body arrives from Spokane after a fatal switch-engine accident.
Mrs H P Larson died Saturday after months of heart trouble. Born Johanna Mary Johnson in Denmark on December 10 1844 she came to the United States at 26 and settled near Cedar Falls. She married H P Larson December 2 1872, lived on farms near Cedar Falls and in Kossuth County before moving to Algona in 1908. Survived by her husband nine children including Anna Zanke May Peterson Nettie Anderson and Charles George Louis and Alfred Larson two brothers and twenty grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday conducted by Rev Smiley.
Farmer offers three cribs of corn for sale due to lack of time to haul. Located 44 miles north of Algona. Contact F. 5. Norton and place orders by phone. Long Bros. & Henderson advertise bread delivery with Occident and Tip-Top brands. Also Canada land promotion via Crose.
Memorial Day in Algona will be observed Saturday May 29 with a 9 oclock meeting of James C Taylor Post G A R Spanish American War veterans and allied groups for grave assignment. A 1030 march to the Call opera house features a program including Salute to the Dead Dar publication of orders invocation and songs with local youths and veterans. At 130 pm the procession to Riverview Cemetery will decorate 75 graves and flags are urged. flowers and autos are requested to aid the procession.
Promote a scenic western tour using the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. Describes the Expo sights in San Francisco and San Diego, the Rainier-Shasta route, and the Pacific Limited service. Also mentions side trips to Yellowstone, Rainier, and Colorado as part of the Grand Circle Tour. Includes travel literature and agent contact. Also lists local ads for services and rentals in Algona, Iowa.
Fragmented note from Britt Tribune describes persistent car sales and cash payments, with blurred phrases about wagons and automobiles. The piece hints at nightly activity, purchases around eight to ten, and long-term buyers paying cash without trouble.
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