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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
The Algona Courier outlines the June 2 primary election rules, including party ballots, writing names in vacant spaces, and voters’ cross marks. It warns the law is unclear and may be revised, emphasizes electing precinct chairmen and county delegates, and notes local prejudice examples in Waterloo about a colored preacher, urging reflection on Christianity and society.
A public dispatch reports that Rev A L De Maod a Congregational preacher from Buxton Ja visiting Waterloo Iowa for a church conference was refused lodging at multiple inns due to being Negro. He arrived on a late train and was unable to find a place to sleep. The article questions Christian treatment of racial minorities.
Washington reports Liberia a fragile black republic on Africa west coast imploring United States help to endure threats from England and France. British ultimatum demands better governance while Secretary Root negotiates with British representatives.
In a contentious era, the piece weighs race policy and a plan to resettle freed African Americans in Liberia as a solution to racial tension. It notes the feasibility of transporting willing colored citizens to Africa and cites the cost of naval deployments. The primary race features two Democrats, John A. Menton of Boone and Montague Hakes of Laurens, both urged as solid choices for the nomination.
Town Republicans allege Congressman Conner is mailing campaign literature without postage using his franking privilege. They argue this usage advances his political interests and could defeat Canner at the polls.
A lively partisan mood develops in Algona this week as Wood supporters push an anti Conner stance. They claim earlier campaigning would have weakened the Conner contingent, likening them to a trivial amount. Republican troubles are also noted among foes.
The Courier appeals to Republican readers to back George E. Boyle on Tuesday in the primary, praising his work for the Kossuth county fair and urging a vote for state senator to reflect appreciation in Kossuth county.
The Emmetsburg Democrat owes the Reporter an apology. Congressman Connor has acted since election. He recommended Mr Mayne for postmaster at Emmetsburg and voted to raise his own salary from 5900 to 7500 dollars per year. We are glad to correct any erroneous statement.
The Whittemore Champion reports baby number twelve arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Schmeling on Wednesday this week. All the children are in good health and Emil is very proud of his youngest son.
A Whittemore Iowa man announces his candidacy for the Iowa State Senate in the 47th district subject to the June 1908 Republican primary. He pledges to work for the state's best interests and his district if nominated and elected dated February 4 1908 Whittemore Iowa.
A batch of notices from candidates in the Second District Republican race and Democratic contests for County Supervisor in the First and Second Districts. Names include Joan G. Smith Lam, C. E. B. Huse, W. A. Patterson, Samuel Stoussy, J. Prompson, and M. L. Ronny, all signaling June 2 primary dates and district targets.
Delegates from Supervisor District No Year who attend the county convention will also attend the Democratic supervisor convention in Algove on June 20 to nominate a candidate for supervisor of the district. Chairman TC. SMITH announces the event.
Wm Hentges a long time resident of the county died last Friday at his daughter Mrs W S Parsons home near Humboldt after a brief illness likely erysipelas followed by inflammatory rheumatism and heart failure He was 66 years old a native of Luxemburg The body was shipped to Algona for burial in the Catholic cemetery Monday Present at the funeral were his son Peter Parker SD cousin Theodore Hentges Hospers IA nephew Ed Keirsch and Mr and Mrs Saner relatives of St Joe and Mr Nic Marso of St Joe His daughter was Mrs Henry Arent of Irvington township His wife had died several years earlier
Ernest Brinkman, who went to Hugo Colorado, appeared in Algona last week and will stay all summer. He left his family to prove up his claim and will work at his trade to support them. He notes nine months with no rain in eastern Colorado, grain sown this spring lying unsprouted, while irrigated areas thrive. In the area Harvey Wadsworth found water close to the surface crops grow. much land remains non irrigable. Brinkman would not sell land at 100 dollars an acre if water access existed. The paper fears eastern Colorado remains a grazing region rather than arable, despite some soil and climate advantages. John Bingaman spent eleven years in Colorado with only one crop. Corn planting has been delayed by heavy rains. about half the corn in Kossuth remains unplanted. On higher ground planting fares better as no cold follow after rains. Overall crop prospects are discouraging. Dr. Gay suffered a singular accident carrying one of his operating knives in his coat.
The 1908 class day exercises were well received with an oration by Oscar Rosewall, a play, and songs, showing strong class unity. Local obituaries, river flooding, and farm weather impacts fill the rest of Algona news, including Mrs. John Haines’s funeral and land losses to the Des Moines river.
The document presents assets and liabilities figures such as total assets and total liabilities, followed by a notarized oath. It lists officers including Hat, Muntaan, and the president, with signatures of A.J. Murtagh, M.P. Haggard, and notaries. Found within Cedar Rips and Des Moines references.
Fragmentary legal attestation text dated the 82nd day of May 108 appears to be a notarized or justice of the peace acknowledgment in Kossuth County. Signatories include Guy M Butts Pres and Asaf Gushier with Ehlers and Lehn roles, attested by Kossuth County official Krants and Saunders.
Low round trip rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line on sale daily June 1 to September 30. Return limit October 31. Two fast through trains to Colorado daily. The Colorado Special, only one night to Denver. For booklets and full information, apply to any ticket agent of the North-Western Line.
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