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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
3
In year and in advance rates listed for Algona subscriptions. Entries show adjusted prices and a post office address for mailing. Minor OCR garble remains but indicates annual, advance, and monthly terms with a local Algona postmark reference.
A local editorial urges a strong Democratic turnout for the coming election de vide on national, state, and county issues. It praises Wilson and Marshall, highlights E G Dunn as governor candidate, and backs Kossuth County favorites Charles B Murtagh and various county officials.
In a signed piece in this week’s ADM A warning from Archie Hutchison links Wilson’s election to Algona’s sugar beet factory prospects. He argues men must have employment and fair pay to avoid Coxey’s Army-like poverty, noting farmers struggle to market produce at low prices.
A fragmentary remark notes that conditions feel worse than past unrest and foresees severe financial hardship approaching, with the speaker warning that difficulties have begun to surface and will intensify.
The column derides U D M A editor Backus for arguing over state school issues and laments his portrayal of schools as hostile. It defends impartial stance on town debates with normal and university matters, questions term limits for clerk Stephenson, and champions self governing American citizens ready to serve in public roles.
The piece notes that both Mrs Laigley and Miss Corweiler face handicap because they are women and that some men distrust voting for a female candidate even if she helps the economy. It argues women run well in county offices and urges generous men to support worthy women in their pursuit of livelihoods. It also reports the death of James Schoolcraft Sherman, vice president, on the eve of a national election, praising his impartial four years in office.
The text explains that voters do not vote directly for presidential candidates but for electors. It states that presidential names appear on tickets mainly for identification and customary purposes.
Frank Carpenter of Estherville, a Democratic state senate hopeful, is urged to secure Taft loyalists. The appeal cites Senator Francis as unusually abusive toward Taft, noting he pushed the campaign to the limit early.
A concise directive telling voters to place a cross opposite each preferred candidate. The instruction emphasizes completing the ballot by marking all chosen names with a cross, and presents no additional steps or conditions. It reflects a straightforward voting action from a historical or procedural notice.
An unusual incident in San Antonio Texas centers on a Pall night performance featuring Miss Marien in the leading role and an ensemble including Miss Sherwood. The event highlights the troupe after a moment of tension as the company proceeds with the show amid unusual gifts and a notable reception.
Reports from Fenton Titonka and Burt Monitor discuss candidates in Kossuth county. Carl O Roe seeks a representative seat highlighting business success and fair play while Mrs Laidley sponsors county recorder bid. C H Vorster looks to win clerk of the district court with two terms policy debated. Margaret Dorweiler camps for county superintendent and Ed Kunz leads, with local voters urged to consider nonpartisan merit beyond party lines.
A mass meeting gathered business leaders from both parties to pledge support for Mrs Laidley for county reelection. The event signaled strong backing and suggested a likely victory. Miss Corweiler of Fenton seeks county superintendent of schools and drew attention as a dedicated contender with prior teaching in rural districts.
A long list of court actions appears from Fairbanks and Titonka involving First National Bank of Titonka versus Kuchenreuther, Burt National Bank’s EB and others, claims between Jasperson and W. ante, and creditors against Lathrop Weaver partnership, Butterworth versus Lewis, Seiler Mountford Auto Co. versus Peters, and Lada Dingley against Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry Co, with multiple Board of Supervisors and clerk roles cited in several cases.
Mr and Mrs Peter Skow received a letter from the China Inland Mission in Philadelphia stating their daughter Anna Skow died in Hokow Kaing-si Providence China on a Wednesday in October. The cause was not given and full details are expected after the Rokow letter arrives in five to eight weeks. Anna left eight years ago to serve as a missionary and had been successful. She planned to visit home next year. The Skows express heartfelt sympathy.
SALb or trade for soft coal heater, or hard coal heater. Want a soft coal stove reason for selling. Ba ire of Nielson at and Modern Cleaning arks, or phone 637. TAKEN Up Three hogs came to my place last week and I have taken them up. The owner will please pay costs and take them away. R. Petratz, Lotts Creek.
Algona theatregoers will look forward to Graustark the dramatization of George Barr McCutchson’s famous novel. The production promises strong actors, impressive scenery, and elaborate electrical effects, with troubled princes, heroic figures, and a sympathetic princess as its core. The show opens at the Call Opera House on Web. Nov. 6.
Auto Owners Attention. The time of the year has arrived, when it is dangerous and very expensive to take any chances of having your automobile freeze up and thereby arack the cylinders or burst the radi ator. Take the matter in hand immediate ly, and insure your car against any possible damage of this kind. A stitch in time saves nine. We have a preparation which will positively prevent freezing and at that same time is inexpensive. Fill your radiator now, and be assured of no loss. Don't delay. Algona Auto & Mech. Co. For Sale-Mountain Hart Canary' birds-fine singers.-S. Shollenbirger,
From the Courier November 4 1887 a local marshal Dailey escaped broken leg after slipping through a sidewalk hole while pursuing mischievous boys. the youths escaped unharmed. D Blossom of Spencer visited relatives in town and Fred Waterhouse returned from pswitch Dakota expressing preference for home country.
C J Sterumnson Clerk responds to a taxpayer inquiry in the Algona Courier dated October 25 1912. He states he pays for all stationery and stamps used for camp sign making and political letters, writes on his own typewriter, and used about a half pint of county water for a stamp licker. He vows to continue using needed stationery properly printed while in office and plans no trouble with the Board of Supervisors when settling bills.
J P Mousel of Bancroft advertises a fine lot of Duroc Jersey male pigs from top breeding stock with a special thirty day bargain period. The notice emphasizes quality stock and a limited sale window.
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