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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
2
The item reviews Italy's war against Turkey and its impact on Europe, including social conditions in Italy and the Avanti critique. It weighs potential outcomes, Tripoli, and the broader civilizational effects, with side notes on the Maine wreck investigation, tariff evasion by Nathan Allen, and Taft's political stance and party tensions.
The Regard-Herald notes Seventh Day Adventists study Bible prophecy and judge the latest prophecy by a creed adherent as speculative. Rev Cy Russell comments on Isaiah’s prophecy linking it to an era of evil days and world events. The piece blends editorial views with a brief sports mention of Wilson leading and Klle second.
Hon J B Bowen surveyed Clarion business men on the presidential race. Of ten who favored Taft, forty four backed La Follette, three had no choice and twenty would not commit. If representative, this straw poll suggests La Follette strength statewide and nationally.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican, rare in Iowa papers, openly supports Senator La Follett for president and hints publishers may soon align with Taft.
News dispatches report a three cent per gallon increase in whiskey. The piece criticizes trusts for deepening the burden on workers and minorities, calling out the unfair impact of price hikes. Additional context remains fragmentary.
Oct 1886 items report Secretary Sessions paying premium costs for a fair, Britt Tribune shuttered by the sheriff, and local press upheaval. Foundry drilling reaches 233 feet with a broken rod, risky extraction ahead. Republican office ownership shifts as Hallock buys a quarter share. C Lo Foss plans a 20 by 82 foot tailor shop corner east of Bradley Nicoulin. West Bend postmaster Franklin resigns, leaving no mail. inspector sent, deputy takes charge, Franklin rumored to have misused family matters causing community unease.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Humboldt Republicans and girls in a disrupted context. No clear event, people, or organizations can be reliably identified to form a coherent summary.
The Board of Supervisors met in Regular Session in September 1911 with all members present. Proceedings include reappointing commissioners for Drainage District No 4, approving bond work, accepting completed work for District No 46, awarding contract for District No 60, and adjournments with bill audits continuing through September 14. The minutes record hearings, tax refunds, and various resolutions filed for drainage improvements, with detailed financial and contractual actions.
A reader asks Milwaukee railway officials why special excursion trains are provided for Woodmen picnics circuses and fraternal events while no train is offered for the Kossuth county fair. The letter notes a prior excursion to Algona for Woodmen events drew only seven to eight coaches and questions fairness and access for local residents.
W. Knight the promoter of a new electric rail line from Sioux Falls to Albert Lea and via the Springfield north line says most of the right of way, including Elmore, is bought at about 75 dollars per acre, though grading may not start until spring. Also for sale two Dufoe Jersey steer calves, one year old, excellent stock from Wm. Paatz.
Emmetsburg Democrat describes a novel fodder treatment on the Allen farm northwest of town. A tall round stack of corn stalks is built with heads inward and salt flooded into the center to create a brine that saturates the fodder. The plan, praised by the State Agricultural College, involves a 20 foot diameter silo and seeks to preserve about 125 acres of corn for fodder.
Government land in Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations across Mellette and neighboring counties opens to settlement. Registration runs October 2 with the lands listed totaling about 466,662 acres. Ticket agents Chasen & Western Ry and C. Johnson, 226 Wiedagkeon Blvd Chicago, handle particulars and mail notices.
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