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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
2
Language Lesson Sparks Sharp Reader Debate in Grinnell
A spirited exchange unfolds as editor Ben Reed objects to a column critiquing his grammar. The Courant defends constructive language criticism, cites Webster on differ with versus differ from, and notes Reed’s rebuttals about headlines and usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Reed
Ben
Tien
New York Sun
The
Sun
Courier
Alena
Beno
Ames
Agricultural College
the Countek
Covniek
Wen
Rowe
Webster
Lord Broughan
Canning
Cherry Valley
Famine in Russia After Crop Failures Across Vast Regions
Widespread crop failures across the European division leave seventy provinces with insufficient harvests while only two report fairly good yields. The famine area is immense, nearly three times France in size with a population rivaling the United States. The government allocates 14,000,000 roubles to buy and distribute food to affected districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
United States
Grinnell Enacts Archbagce To Ban Public Drinking
The Grinnell town measure prohibits two or more people from gathering on city streets vacant lots or in any building to drink beer or intoxicating liquor or to create a disturbance. The ordinance targets public drinking and disorderly behavior with no escape noted in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
City of
The Muzza led Editors Slain by Campaign Tidings
In a sharp political broadside the Muzza led editors Geo Gall and Stitz Way mock rival papers the U D M and Rep while denouncing entangling alliances and recalling confessed irregularities in several primaries. Clarke Cowles supporters share blame, and the piece warns politicians to avoid compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Gall
Stitz Way
Rep
Clarke
Cowles
Much Ado About Nothing in Iowa Campaigns
A vivid critique of Republican election planning in Iowa. The piece notes past margins, boasts of a larger anticipated victory, and details statewide meeting activity in Des Moines with U S senators and congressmen, county chairmen, and speakers assigned by field. It highlights fundraising, favors Kos suth County, and predicts a loud campaign leading to the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U. S
Kossuth County
Dulliver
Cummins
Shaw
Conner
Tom Healy
Swen City
Dickinson
United States
Philippine Outbreak Foreshadows Prolonged War
News from the Philippines reports a detachment of 72 American troops surprised by native forces. Forty eight were killed and eleven wounded, signaling the war’s persistence beyond Luzon into Samar and suggesting years of conflict ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Luzon
Samar
Echoes From Hancock Political Commentary
A fragment notes quiet Stitz and George, questions why Tom Way is not called, mentions Gardner Cowles and the Democrats claim of his defeat, with skepticism about the forecast. The terse item reflects local political chatter and partisan doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitz
George
Stites
Bi Bfother
Hancock
Tom Way
Gardner Cowles
Gardner
Gardner back man claim in Des Moines questioned
The article critiques political figures including Gardner and others in Des Moines. It notes Gardner could not carry out vicious measures, mentions Williard Eaton and Speaker Cummins, governors Mertlow and Cowles, and accuses various Republicans and Democrats of weak honesty. It comments on Kossuth County papers and other local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Des Moines
Williard Eaton
Cummins
John Mertlow
Gardner Cowles
Cawles
Bailey
McKinley Era Name Change for Philippine Islands Urged
High government circles suggest renaming the Philippine Islands the McKinney Islands. The plan would honor figures tied to the islands like Dewey Otis and Mull and may be taken to Congress. Observers say the grant could reflect on McKinley administration if acquisition proceeds as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
McKinney Islands
Dewey
Otis
Mull
McKinley
War Tides Shift in Buer Conflict and Imperial Strain
The Buer war continues with Luer victories outpacing British gains. Lord Kitchener urges a 25,000 man mounted force as Britain’s taxpayer bears heavier burdens. Critics blame Chamberlain’s aggression and Rhodes’ greed for rising debt and fading prestige, doubting eventual Boer conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchener
Britain
Chamberlain
Rhodes
Patriotism and free speech after McKinley’s death
A Washington letter argues that strong critics of McKinley’s administration remain within rights and warns against mob violence. It condemns public punishment of dissent as harmful, urges calm, lawful debate, and cautions extremes risking anarchy and national stability.
Corruption Fund Raised A Republican Fund Drive Report
L. J. Dickinson chairman of the county central committee visited Algona on Wednesday to solicit campaign funds. An advertisement notes a sale offering ten cows from a batch of twenty five with cash or promissory payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley World
L. J. Dickinson
Republican County Central Committee
Algona
Stewern
Sexton
Taylor Ads Say 13 a Dozen for cps
A bank ad emphasizes thrift and wise investment, noting Taylor will pay 13 a dozen for cps, warns against wasteful spending, and promotes County Savings Bank offerings as a way to grow money rather than squander it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Cps
County Savings Bank
Township Caucus Announces Dem Nominees at Stewart School
Report from Riverdale outlines Democrat candidates for township offices to be nominated at the Stewart schoolhouse. Attendance is planned for the meeting in October with key figures anticipated to speak.
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Riverdale
Lowdrship
Stewart School
Bitase Peyson
Choi
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