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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
4
A Victorian tone guide describes oyster anatomy with a focus on the mouth, stomach, intestines, and heart. It details locating the tiny mouth near the shell hinge, exposing a crescent pericardium and a humanlike two-chambered heart, and notes the path from mouth to stomach and intestines.
A World’s Work writer recalls sailors and their leisure, noting dancing, games, and boxing aboard. Tales abound of ship pets from goats to a bear, with a monkey and a drunk dog featured in colorful anecdotes. The bishop of Shanghai quote underscores the sailor’s tender heart amid perilous life at sea.
A compact clipping blends notes on prickly pear uses and cautions with humorous exchanges. It cites its refreshing fruit in heat, advises careful peeling, and mentions treacle made from it. A light thread of witticisms follows, including jokes from the Washington Star about Adam and Eve and a quip on success.
Tom Engelson a wealthy farmer of 400 acres six miles southwest of Thompson Wienebagd county disappeared from his home around September 8 while reportedly en route to town. Friends, creditors, and heirs in Australia fear debts may be around 30 000 to 40 000 while his rumored trip to New York and possible voyage to Norway suggest a bid to claim an Australian estate worth about 800 million dollars as relatives await updates.
A Rockwell City dispatch notes a large term court docket centering on the Purgatory ditch project. The 17 mile long proposed drainage costs near 50 thousand dollars and damages claimed total 58 thousand, with 25 cases appealing the assessment to district court. Attorneys include J Lavendar for eighteen claimants and firms Frick Crandall Hunter Healy Vaughn Kenyon Stevenson.
The Commercial Bank of Mason City seeks Alexander Born, once a major cattle raiser in the county, now missing after sending ninety head of bred stock to Chicago for cash in advance. Bank loaned him money, halted payment, and lawsuits followed. He allegedly owes Mrs. I. R. Kirk and G. A. Harker, whose farms he rented, a substantial sum. His friends reportedly recovered and later returned stolen personal property. No court action occurred, and authorities pursue the debtor.
The New ton Herald editor read a commemorative poem at the Lovilla event of the Southern Town Veterans and Old Settlers Association. It extols the pioneer character of nerve and self reliance, lauding those who seek progress through thought and toil and spurn greed and class, ending with a toast to the sturdy pioneers and their legacy.
Nelson Crawford sold three eighths of a big half section to his son for 60.00 per acre and bought Silas Roupe's half section at 862.60 an acre. He also acquired a half section in Clay County Minnesota at 25.00 per acre. The purchases add 240 acres to his holdings for a total of 3600.00 more.
Ulysses approaches Troy in triumph declaring an Inside up to predict which horse wins. He laments lacking someone to share his odds, caressing the wooden seed and weeping at the prospect of a betting confidant.
DR J G BERTRAND OSTEOPATH treats acute and chronic diseases with calls answered and free consultation. Office in the Hesse block with hours 10 to 12 m and 2 to 4 p m. Money to loan at 6 percent. Also advertising for glasses at Bowyer's Yor Renr and various sales and rentals in Algona and Des Moines Iowa.
Rural notices announce a cattle auction 64 miles north of Algona near Hurt on October 6 1903 at 10 am with 34 head cattle and various items. Also listings for farm sales leases and registered Angus bulls plus a winter train service to Southern California from Albert Lea and Marshalltown with discounted rates and berths.
The governor announces the statewide and district level offices to be filled at the General Election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903. Positions include Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner and multiple State Senate and House districts with specified counties and districts. Sheriff notices and district judicial vacancy filled by Josiah Given under gubernatorial appointment conclude the proclamation.
Sheriff W E McDonald announces additional county offices to be voted on at the general election Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Polls open 8 a m and close 6 p m with applicable rules. electors must heed the notice from October 1203.
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