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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
3
Algona Convier details subscription rates with one year in advance at 81.00 and six months at 76. The notice is filed at the Algona Iowa post office as second class matter under the bylines Hinchon and Finnell.
A reporter recalls Senator Cummins addressing the Hamilton Club in Chicago and condemns his stated preference for electing Republicans over Democrats. The piece argues the remark signals narrow partisanship, branding him a political troon if the words were calculated for favor.
A prominent Algona citizen warned that opposing the Republican party in the county seemed futile after election results showed single digit votes for Claude Porter in Eagle and Grant townships and eight in Hebron. He cited Roosevelt era critique of tariff politics and Republican circle hypocrisy as factors fueling nationwide protest and moral fatigue toward party leadership.
A brief observation notes that the slough water districts of Iowa remain by their supporters without seeking reinforcements or favors. The piece remarks that those with wealth enjoy devoted friends, implying a critique of political influence.
The Upper Des Moines Republican poses a tough question on whether killing is ever justified. It opposes the idea, declaring Thou shalt not kill, and declines to endorse violence, while noting the question is provocative and tied to post election rhetoric.
Bancroft Register lists two contenders for the legislature P M Barsley and John Krapp each with distinct qualifications Barsley advocates women rights while Krapp is noted for political acumen and township schemes The piece critiques current appointments and calls for more capable candidates while warning of deadlock if factions back their own choices The piece notes Mexican demonstrations against Americans in Mexico City and comments on accountability and integrity in politics
A critique notes how lynchings provoke limited official response while ethnic groups express their anger through lawless rioting. It argues for stronger lawfulness and moral teaching, contrasts Western chivalry with the East, and mentions Washington's passage of an equal suffrage amendment and prospects for women in Iowa if Barsley is elected.
Oyster Bay residents wonder at Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s sudden seclusion at Sagamore Hill after returning from the Spanish American War. He shows little public activity, avoiding even his tree felling, as rumors swirl amid a tone of political and personal loss reflected in contemporaneous verse.
An old party led by Col Spencer and others toured Huron Dakota to inspect land and assess investment prospects before the wetter seasons. They found dry, stony country with crumbling Russian thistles and wary land agents guiding seekers toward Thompson ranch near Huron. The scene shifted as rains arrived, crops began, and land values surged from six dollars an acre to sixty.
The United Play Company presents The Climax by Edward Locke at the Call Opera House. The Broadway hit from Weber's Theatre New York earns glowing notices for its dramatic pull and universal human themes. The show arrives in this city for a first appearance with Wednesday performance set for November 23.
Clip this coupon and bring to the Courier office with 10 cents to receive one set of 20 Colored View Post Cards. By mail add 8 cents for postage. Money to loan at 6 percent. A. D. Cuankin & Co.
Dispatch from Manchester Delaware County Iowa reports a fish hatchery at Spring Branch started in 1897. Total fish propagated and distributed to streams and lakes of Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Michigan amounts to 42,467,273. Twenty four varieties released at no cost to recipient communities. Station described as valuable and enjoyable for anglers and communities alike.
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