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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
3
Subscriptions and advertising rates listed with terms in advance. Entry notes mail handling and post office classification. The notice specifies pricing, cadence, and receipt details for readers and advertisers in Algona, Iowa.
A lengthy, era-tinged column mixes warnings of a looming war with Mexico and Japan with satirical takes on female leadership and political strife in Kossuth County. It covers party division proposals, canal-era trade shifts prompting plant moves to Hoboken, a libel suit verdict against Public Opinion of Watertown, editorial praise for Connolly as a Senate candidate, and sharp criticism of Adama’s support for Frank Woods over Hanson.
The text notes a standpatter's willingness to support Woods, a progressive, signaling a Republican split. It mentions Consul General Philip C. Hanna of Monterey, Mexico, once Tae Verne, Iowa, rising in Mexico’s affairs and being charged by General Huerta with aiding rebels. Hanna has often stepped forward in Latin American episodes.
The Pocahontas Democrat reports the illness of Geo. L. Long, editor of the Manson Journal, who has endured two Rochester operations. The paper notes hope remains while life lasts, and Long remains reconciled to his fate saying they will face the coming months cheerfully and with faith.
Berlin reports a mass exodus from the State church as socialist and atheist groups gain followers. An imperial order forbids twelve socialist mass meetings on Penitence Day and aims to curb desertions. The Empress presses for action to halt agitation. Increases in abandonment fees appear in southern states to enforce church tax. Berlin notes over 5,500 left in a day and 35,000 since the movement began. The Empress remains distressed by the church dispute.
A Denver woman who adopted male dress exposed herself by the way she hitched up her trousers. The piece argues women will learn there is art in hitching trousers as in catching up a skirt, challenging view that men are praiseworthy only for earning money.
Several hundred acres in South Central Wisconsin offered for sale at ten dollars and up per acre. Described as good land with access to markets and civilization, ideal for dairy farming. Interested buyers should contact R. H. Spencer of Algona, Iowa.
The Peopless Savings Bank of Town in Kosauth County shows assets including cash to vault and drafts. The report lists capital stock deposits and total liabilities with managers Martin Rahm Jos Rahm and E Rahm signing before a notary.
A collection of local notices from St Joe and surrounding areas reports new constructions and purchases, including Wip starting a house, Berningham near completion, Raskopf buying a farm near Sexton for about 17 an acre, and Hilbert buying a west river quarter for 4000. Barns, births, hay prices, tours, visitors, and greetings fill the social notes as the region enjoys mild fall weather and light activity while political jabs and editorial reflections color the piece.
Livermore Gazette reports Capt T A Rossing left Bode for Decorah to educate his son and then sued the State Bank he helped form for 60000 dollars. He withdrew his stock before leaving, and the suit centers on the bank’s valuation versus his quoted worth. The outcome is awaited by many.
For sale 200 to 240 lb Poland China boars thoroughbreds and grades plus some food gilts. Received double treatment in July. Contact William Strack Rutland Virginia phone 801.
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