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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
2
A historical Algona newspaper fragment lists subscription rates for one copy one year in advance one copy six months and one copy three months. The compact tariff appears in a brief notices block likely from the Algona Couvier edition, authored by Hinch on and Finnell.
Democratic contenders listed for state offices include governor lieutenant governor supreme judge state superintendent and commissioner with names LIVAN CALDWELIS McCOOl Gaimmissioner PORTER LEWIS STENHMER for the seventh district.
The Elijah of Chicago, Alexander Dowie, plans a massive arrival in New York with Madison Square Garden booked for $1000 daily and ten trains to ferry followers. He will lead the crusade from a central hub while trains disperse, bands play gospel hymns, and kitchens are set up for the army. Critics call the approach a farce undermining religion, though some followers see prophetic gifts.
The article describes an extortion plot against the Northern Pacific similar to the Crowe-Cudahy case. Letters demanded 25000 dollars for alleged wrongs, with threats to wreck the line by dynamite unless paid at a 100 mile Montana run. The engine was sent with armed guards, but no light appeared. Bridges later exploded as villains increased the demand to 50000 dollars. The author criticizes such protection needs and calls on states to shield citizens and businesses.
The Montana government should deploy full resources to stop the rascals harassing the Northern Pacific and endangering travelers. The strong hand of government must be extended more vigorously to all such cases referenced here.
The Algona Advance notes Barney Kelly's hour long address and mocks his wit with a line likening his opponent's testimony to a flock of sheep. It praises Ben's eloquence and calls the comparison a portrait of his mental processes rather than a description of Kelly's laughter.
Booker T. Washington and Bishop Henery M. Turner of Atlanta discuss a plan for negro colonization in Africa. They will meet with Leigh Hunt in Cairo to review the Soudan country and urge government aid including reduced and free ocean transport for those who wish to relocate, suggesting Liberia as an alternative.
A reader criticizes government financiers for avoiding debt repayment. The author argues debt underpins bank currency, claims Secretary Shaw prolongs debt by refunding 80 million bonds due in 1907, and warns that paying bonds would reduce currency bases. The piece asserts Panama Canal plans could justify more long term bonds and interest payments.
The piece recounts how an Estherville editor named Jones supposedly coined the term blizzard, a claim tied to a broader history of the word’s use. It notes David Crockett's writings and a toast described as a blizzard, suggesting Jones preferred not to claim the honor.
Ministers of Linncoln Ned form an organization borrowed from labor unions to crowd out small churches to sustain salaries. They claim many churches hinder paying good salaries and thus injure religion, asserting a big salary comforts the minister whether or not it advances faith.
A New Orleans merchant returning from Porto Rico states that interior residents are starving despite American rule. He says locals rely on the island’s fruit for survival and criticizes Consul Phil Hanna and others who promised relief after American governance. He argues conditions worsened under the United States than under Spain.
A fragment critiques tariffs and infant industry protection for island possessions. It mocks Porto Rico competition and notes rival publishers Starr and Ben spar over content and personal style, calling Ben's journal a Ladies Home Journal in comparison.
A circulating report claims Geo I Roberts and Harvey Ingbany bought Strauss interest in the Des Moines Register and Leader and will publish anew under their idea. It also says Strauss and Allen Dawson and Jud Welliver have acquired the New York Commercial Advertiser and may shape its future.
The nomination of Tom Hanna meets with approval from every quarter so far as heard from. No one can say anything against him and everyone who has spoken of him has something good to say. Mr Hanna will certainly make a creditable rug. The democratic ticket is composed of good men and we doubt each will run ahead of this ticket.
Senator Hanna of Ohio declines to participate in a joint debate with Democratic senatorial candidate Clarke. The remark notes discretion as prudent.
J H Dunn democratic candidate for treasurer is a Highland Park business college graduate. The statement asserts his qualification and notes the office has not been filled.
A quoted daily Turkish prayer is analyzed for its impact on Muslim students and its alleged role in fueling anti Christian violence. The text argues European financial interests keep European powers from intervening, while portraying the prayer as a mobilizing force against infidels and their families.
A piece in Algona criticizes A C Rankin’s proposal to split Iowa into five marshal districts to enforce prohibition. It likens the idea to federal marshals but argues it would erode local self-government and fail, as such experiments have in America. The item ends noting a Galbraith shoe sale.
A roundup of late week events from Algona and nearby towns includes vandalism by local youths at Mr. Jain’s vineyard, military discipline talk around Col. Morse with two Iowa City guests, crop and weather notes, travel reports from J. G. Green and J. R. Jones, a fatal bull attack near Whittemore, marriages in Garfield and more. Reports of storms, farming conditions, and community happenings fill the week with city edits, map predictions, and upcoming Kossuth corn exhibit plans at Algona on Oct 13.
Miller promotes timekeeping with watches while Bowyer's offers glasses and a Des Moines tuner. An Algona piano tuner advertises during the October week. A roan heifer about 700 pounds strayed from premises. reward offered. References to Highland Park College and Drake Conservatory. Souunson & Sroctc.
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