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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
The item cites Charles Francis Adams attacking tariff “thieves and hogs” in a Ways and Means letter, condemning protective duties while admitting tariff benefit. It also notes Richard Pearson Hobson pushing Roosevelt to keep the Pacific fleet, editor-injury incidents, and a harsh view of English law through a fragmentary indictment. A mix of political theater, press violence, and legal critique appears in this snapshot.
The Republican National Committee released its campaign contributions totaling about one and a half million dollars. The sum is respectable but noted as small compared with the larger sums raised in prior campaigns by rival groups.
Mrs Maybrick spoke in Algona last Monday, delivering a lively account of prison life and her escape from English confinement. The story of her marriage to a morphine addict, his death, and her life sentence captivated the audience despite a dull opening segment.
A nine year old boy accidentally discharged a loaded 22 caliber rifle within the Nugent home, fatally wounding Edward, the youngest son. The family of six boys and one girl grieves as Edward dies at the Catholic church funeral follows. Relatives from Prairie du Chien Seneca Mason City attend the burial.
Abel Worster born March 8 1820 in Swanzey New Hampshire and a longtime Kossuth County settler passes away after a life spanning New England stock, Iowa migrations, and Riverdale Township farming. He left seven children, eldest daughter Harriet Durant and eldest son Charles among survivors. Wife Harriet preceded him six years ago. Interment followed at Irvington cemetery.
The play Under Southern Skies returns for an eighth road year at the Call Opera House on Saturday evening November 28. It has drawn large crowds, with new songs, costumes, scenes, and lively comedy, promising strong hearted drama and merriment for theatregoers with the Hallowe en games and pumpkin dance adding youth and cheer.
LaVerne News reports Jake Gifford set a farming pace in Al Millers corn field. In four hours forty minutes he husked 56 bushels and in nine hours fifteen minutes he harvested 110 bushels. The field yields about 45 to 60 bushels per acre.
A local Iowa column recounts a parody of marketing graft with a pricey watch and a crowd ready to buy. It praises editor Tom White, notes his mother’s kindness, and pokes fun at local figures including Barnum’s quip about suckers. It also covers a turkey shoot, obituaries, and Thanksgiving visits by residents like Ed Dailey and family.
Last Tuesday at St John Catholic church Peter M Schutz and Ligzig C Krainee wed with nuptial mass as Father Schrummel spoke their vows. A large crowd attended a splendid reception at the bride’s home as substantial presents were given to the couple. The groom is a farmer son of Mr and Mrs Niele Schiltz, while the bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathias Kramer. The newlyweds plan to live on Schiltz’s farm. A week earlier a similar wedding took place at Dr and Mrs Ed Howe’s home with Harley Howe marrying Miss Wilma Olsen of Bancroft in a ceremony led by Rev Harris of Swea City. Sixty guests attended and Mendelssohn’s wedding march accompanied the celebration. Both brides are praised as southern residents with bright futures. In local government news the Board of Supervisors met at the Olendiindie school house to discuss increasing the muta DMeh tax on No 1 and extending it to Blas Barthiver, with the majority supporting the measure. Alva Tit has completed his work and will begin work on the proposed improvement project as ordered. A medicine show by Modern Remedy Co held in the opera house closed Saturday with good attendance.
A patchwork of community updates, gatherings, and personal notices. Mentions of court action between Jala W. Mangan and Frank Hayden, Thanksgiving visits, hospital reports, and various residents traveling, visiting, or selling livestock and goods. Also notes on meetings, a chicken pie supper, and local business ads.
Unclear report details a serious accident at St Claud Minnesota where a man was injured while feeding and lost his limb. death of Aston Atudorfar, twin son of Mr and Mrs William Atudorfar of St Cloud Minnesota, reportedly linked to diophtheria quarantines. postmaster date transfer discussed for Johan A Witty.
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