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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
7
A series of letters argues farmers need equal capital and labor access, not farming tips. Authors from Fort Wayne to Nevada blame legislation and city power for high living costs and weak farm profits, urging government action to restore competition, fund small mills and railroads, and protect farmers from price manipulation by middlemen and packers.
Krank Goteh is described as the world champion heavyweight wrestler who purchased an 840 acre ranch adjoining Roscoe South Dakota with an option on 320 more acres. He plans to ship two carloads of cattle next spring, build silos of 120 and 180 tons, raise dairy and beef cattle, and stock with Shorthorns similar to his other large ranches in Minnesota and Indiana. References to immune Duroc males weighing over 260 pounds and contact F A Corey are included.
F H Green, near Quarton Hut chison corner Cresco township, fought by two young men who rode a bogey seeking husking work. A dispute over pay led to a fistfight, Green battered, thumb dislocated, wife and neighbor summoned sheriffs, suspects fled into nearby woods, one man named Fred Wallbright, George Johnson.
Local items report Wolf hunting urged near Plum Creek to protect sheep after four were killed. Burbank family mourns death of Mrs. Anthony Castor of Fowler Indiana at 51, survived by husband and children. Ringsted gas well reportedly still burning with gas likely to be piped for light and fuel. Past attempts at gas exploration near Algona recalled with colorful detail. Sermon topics announced at local churches followed by union service at Con gregational church. Perry St John and son escaped injury from a scaffold accident at Dr Glasier residence. Methodist Brotherhood to hold monthly meeting initiating new members. News from Burt: Fred Schultz dies in Colorado. Marriage licenses listed for several couples.
The Algona post office offers packing tips for Christmas mail. Pack securely with strong manila, print addresses clearly, include a return card, and note zone weight limits of twenty pounds for zones one and two and eleven pounds for other zones. Parcel post cannot be registered as first class but can be insured. insurance costs 5 cents for 25 dollars and 10 cents for 50 dollars. Books photographs and calendars are third class matter at two ounces per cent. mixing classes makes the whole package third class. The office anticipates higher volumes and urges early mailing to ensure delivery before Christmas.
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