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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
3
A distressed account describes Greek captives torn from churches and driven into streets under armed conquerors. It notes about 0,000 people transported from a city to camps and dispersed as slaves across Ottoman provinces under various masters.
The Courier supports paving when the city can share costs but opposes forcing residents to pay for intersecting streets. It warns against paving over old iron pipes and questions the need for a storm sewer. It calls the plan to narrow State Street sidewalks by four feet on each side preposterous and urges the council to reconsider.
A war update notes Balkan and Turkish clashes with a focus on the siege of Constantinople. It recalls the 1453 Ottoman assault led by Sultan Mohammed II, the city’s fall, and the mosque conversion of Saint Sophia, as described by historian Gibbon, with reflections on potential modern outcomes.
Kossuth County cites 40 to 50 inmates at Cherokee for the insane and yearly costs of seven to eight thousand dollars plus transport, urging creation of a local, cheaper facility on the county’s farm. Authors argue care improves with proximity to kin and labor potential offsets upkeep as population and insanity rise. They deem asylum planning more pressing than a new courthouse.
Bro Wolfe disagrees with the Courier over a tariff special session. Drake shares similar views, but the tale of Cleveland fishing is poetic. Reports say Wilson may call a special session though Gore advises handling one tariff schedule at a time with wisdom.
In reflecting on the death of William Larrabee Iowa honors a governor regarded as one of its ablest citizens. He was strong, broad minded and honest, fitting leadership and trusted office. He served the state well and his loss is mourned with peace to his spirit.
The U D M Rep this week prints a list of facts about President-elect Wilson but omits earlier claimed items. It previously said he favored pensioning Confederate soldiers and that he is an Orangeman who owns a mansion in Ireland.
Langdon and Long grocers announce a November 26 promotion to cut big cheese for orders by phone. Customers are urged to call to place requests and arrange pickup.
A letter from OsakisMinn highlights Osakis produce shipments in October totaling 172 carloads with flour cars, potatoes cars and livestock. A poultry house reports 6900 pounds of chickens bought at ten cents per pound. A Philippine missionary lecture at the Methodist church discusses mission life and health. A replevin dispute arises over a colt in Ledyard township resolved by writ of replevin. Poultry show premiums, Algona football defeat by Eagle Grove, and upcoming Ames game. Local business changes include Worster sale to Oran OKeefe. Public events feature a Galena glove and mitten factory report and Men’s Club program summaries. Genevieve Wheat to perform with Minneapolis Symphony in Algona.
Judge Bailie presided in Algona with little business left to finish. cases included a no indictment for W M Wooner, a $50 fine for Burt druggist Lee Pratt, guardian reports approved, and several estate matters settled or dismissed. A divorce was granted Minnie Hegarty from David Hegarty. Also notes a stockbuyer Jens Henricksen breaking five ribs in a hay mow accident. Local ads promote Hace Winged Horse Flour and cane sugar specials.
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