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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
2
The fragment provides subscription rates and publishing notices tied to Alona or Alhona Canvier. It indicates one year in advance pricing and mentions postal or publication terms. Names and exact figures are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In a letter to the Courier, a debate on arming high school curricula is aired. Proponents cite German war culture and Berthel Treitschke while Bryan and Wilson are praised for peace. critics warn constant war prep risks triggering conflict. The piece weighs whether Germany’s militant vigor or pacifist leadership should guide American policy and education.
The proposal advocates maintaining peaceful sentiments and brotherhood while opposing gun practice in the school and seeking prohibition of concealed weapons to the extent law allows.
Gillespie M. Parsons died after years of declining health at his daughter's home in this city Mrs F H Shackelford. Born 1843 in Michigan he served in the Union Army and moved to Kossuth county in 1866. He and Mary A Baker married in 1868 and farmed Irvington before moving to Des Moines and later Durant drug business in Algona. Eight children survive including Rachel Shackelford W A Parsons Joseph N Laura Burtis John J David A and Asa W. Funeral held Sunday at the home with Rev Goddard and burial in Irvington cemetery by the Masonic lodge. He was regarded as a good citizen and neighbor.
A group of about twenty Blue Earth boosters in five autos visited Algona last Saturday to paint telegraph poles black and white, marking Blue Earth Trail No 1 and planning further work toward the Lincoln Highway and Twin Cities. They also marked a trail east and west through Blue Earth led by Ex-Sheriff McDonald and Druggist Kamvar. Filo Poarch returned from Germany after months abroad, facing detentions in England over German papers. Sermon topics at local churches include Are There Too Many Churches in Algona and a Greater Iowa symposium led by Mr. B. Hutchins and Judge W. B. Quarton. Sunday services include Rend er unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's at the German Lutheran church, English services at 7:30. Ladies Aid meets Friday at the parsonage. see Mrs. Jas. Taylor for November millinery and dry goods sale notices.
Nathan Strauss of New York calls religious prejudice a conjured Frankenstein that dominates millions, feeds fear, and poisons hope. He describes it as the hand maiden of error, destroyer of justice, and a toxin to truth, art, and benevolence.
Estherville Iowa residents endured weeks of nightly barn fires until 16 year old Vern Elliot confessed after fire marshal Lord Connelly and City Councilman W A Beymer questioned him. The boy admitted setting eleven barns and the Meth odist church fire to draw attention and thrill crowds. He described a man he saw and aided detectives in the hunt, stating he watched from the crowd and knew watchman locations.
Get to Know the Sanitary Grocery promotes seasonal produce and canned goods with mentions of New York apples due in Algona. The notice cites Long Bros. & Henderson and includes a fragmented campaign line by Venna Kanouff, along with scattered personal notes and a misprint about an auto glove.
The City of Algona Iowa enacts ordinance 177 prohibiting coasting on sidewalks paving and gutters within city limits. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to fifty dollars and possible city jail imprisonment until fine paid or discharged. Immediate effect upon publication by town mayor Joe Wadsworth and city clerk 9 W Crowell.
Livermore Gazette reports Sack Devine sought an acid proof dog with a standout pedigree in Humboldt. After arranging ears and tail trimmed to the latest design and shipment to Livermore, the dog died on arrival. Devine refunded the purchase, while Mrs. Peugnet advertises millinery and assorted goods. A pocketbook was lost and offers of sale and lumber appear in local notices.
Eugene Walter authors Fine Feathers a major drama praised by Chicago papers. The metropolitan News echoed high praise calling it a brilliant work superbly interpreted. Also included are local notices on real estate water and job ads for McCall and Kenefick as well as sales of Hotel McCall and farm stock from Algona Iowa.
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