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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
5
The annal memorial service at the M. E. church drew a large crowd with a patriotic, reverent tone in music prayer and sermon. Rev S Ollerenshaw delivered a praised discourse linking Washingtons farewell to national unity and the need for religious obedience as the foundation of liberty.
The Springfield Mass Republican reports Ireland's population fell to 4,456,546 in the recent British census, down 5.3 percent from the prior census. It contrasts with 1801 just over 5.3 million and 1841 peaks, noting famine era impacts and high island density. The article frames the data as part of a historic tragedy.
The piece laments sixty years of population decline in a fertile land, noting losses from emigration and deaths. It warns that youth flight leads to industrial stagnation, weak public spirit, and social loneliness, urging imperial action to halt depopulation and its broader harms.
Walter Wellman summarizes the Supreme Court territorial decision. The United States may pursue a colonial policy without the constitution following the flag. The U S can acquire territory without full incorporation, which requires Congress action. Porto Rico is a territory of the United States not a part of it. tariffs to Porto Rico are valid and Congress has full territorial power.
The Portland Oregonian reports that the idea of a nationwide subsidy of $180,000,000 to millionaire ship owners is being knocked down by cold commercial facts. Advocates have largely backed away as the theory appears ridiculous under current conditions.
The Armstrong Journal notes that Clark and Cowles plants in Kossuth show large sprouts. One plant will be plowed up when the cultivator comes on May 31, while the other may suffer frost damage in early November.
City of Algona Iowa presents the annual financial report to the mayor and council detailing receipts and disbursements for the year ending March 31 1901 including electric light fund totals 540 45 and overall expenditures 15340 67 The report notes city owned meters rented to lighting customers listing meter inventory and total investment 1880 46 It is certified by City Clerk Dickinson on April 44 1901 and bears witness to the full statement of city funds
For Sale A small house and two lots on Philips street Only a small payment required C D TLBONEE Patent leather shoes will be worn largely this season We have a fall line for infants children misses boys men and women Galbraiths Shoe Store Notice Having sold our milling plant elevators coal sheds etc to Mr I W seers all parties owing or having accounts against this company are requested to call and settle at once as we desire to get all matters adjusted promptly Tig ALGUNA MILLING Co
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