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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
2
The Des Moines Register and Leader will be led by Gardner Cowles and Harvey Ingham after Cowles bought half the paper. The move shocks Algona, where Cowles and family were prominent. The piece criticizes Roosevelt and U S actions over Panama, questioning urgency in recognizing the new republic and suggesting inconsistency with US professed policy.
The piece questions U S actions in Panama and the Hay Herran treaty with Colombia, arguing the end may or may not justify extraordinary means. It defends adherence to Monroe Doctrine aligned policy, noting Colombia's rejection of the treaty and alleged plans involving funds to French and American interests. It frames the issue as a moral and strategic test of U S commitments to its sister republics.
Burt Monitor argues Republicans were easily swayed into districting. Democrats now face a chance to redraw county supervisor districts and reveal their competence. The piece notes prior gerrymandering parallels with state practices and urges action by the incoming Democratic board.
A New York doctor advertised a five thousand dollar bounty for an ear to fit a patient’s missing ear. Within hours about twenty people offered ears but none matched the stub. Among applicants was a young woman who wept as she realized her ear could not fit the miner patient, highlighting social moral questions.
A reader's letter from November 10 1903 in Chicago denounces Dowie and his restoration movement as a colossal fraud. The writer claims personal observation of Dowie and his colony, accusing him of egotism vanity deceit and money greed while exploiting vulnerable followers.
A fragmentary letter shows H. D. Hepprick denouncing Dowle and asserting belief he may declare himself the only true and living God. He expresses hatred of fraud cloaked in religion and says he is pleased with his position, hoping to see friends at home at Christmas.
The Sexton post office six miles east of Algona was burglarized overnight with a broken front window and a broken money drawer. A nail fashioned into a key was found on the sidewalk while receipts for registered mail were discovered on a rail line. Deputy Gilbride and local residents suspect no local talent could safely handle stamps or cash and officials from Sexton and Uncle Sam will pursue leads.
Mrs Will Bourne hosted a Saturday afternoon party at her home for twenty two old ladies in honor of Mrs Corintha Pettibone s eightieth birthday. Miss Josie Pettibone read on Rome and Mary Vincent announced a silver shower and other gifts.
The Chicago Record-Herald last Sunday ran a portrait of Edith Bowyer noting her appointment as faculty at a leading local music college. Bowyer, a pianist and organist for People’s Church, hails from Algona Iowa, where her father I G Bowyer is a prominent businessman.
The Kos suth County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at Burt on November 19 and 20. The program includes devotional services, attendance talks, Sunday School finances, and committee appointments, with Rev. O Marey Rev. H Kremers Rev. Allen Wood and other clergy leading sessions. Delegates from each school are invited to attend. visiting delegates are welcome free of charge.
Geo KE Bayle is commended for good sense and good nature after defeat in the supervisor race. The office was handed to him without his asking, and he could not escape it. John Cullen is viewed as a likely young supervisor and will serve well. Also, 25 cents will be paid for fresh eggs per Mrs. Jas Taylor.
A long reminiscence lists Algona men sent to enrich other towns over the past fifteen years. It names Des Moines leaders Harvey Ingham Gardner Cowles Col. Thomas Cooke and others, including A. F. Call in Sioux City, J. M. Comstock in Washington, W. W. Jones and J. H. McMurray in Iola Kansas, and many figures in St Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, Spokane, Mason City, and beyond. The piece portrays a pattern of relocation, wealth creation, and regional influence stemming from Algona natives.
A sweeping list shows many Algona and Kossuth county residents relocating to states including Minnesota Iowa Texas and New York. Names span real estate steel hardware medicine and banking with Emmetsburg Stillson Bancroft and Des Moines among destinations. Despite this drain the article asserts continued growth and new settlers replacing the old population.
The Duluth News Tribune reports the death of actor Clay Clement, famed for his German character in The New Dominion. The Lyceum performance last evening drew a crowded house with audiences expressing warmth and affection for the beloved stage figure.
The Algona Mercantile Association offers a $25 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone guilty of destroying or defacing signs or billboards belonging to the association. O Falgenbainer, Secretary.
$2476.00 in Corn Premiums will be awarded for best exhibit at Ames Jan 4 6. Notice to contact Algona Mercantile Association or secretary O Walkenbamer for details. Also items on eggs trade at 25 cents, rental housing, watch repairs, par loan money, new shoe stock at Galbraith's, eyewear at Bowyer's, Burt township EB 3 inquiry, farm rentals and loans at 5 percent.
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