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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
2
After seven months of Democratic push the tariff bill passed and was signed by President Wilson. It will take effect March first with many items reduced or free. The piece lists numerous goods with old and new rates and mentions broader economic expectations and political remarks by Col Roosevelt challenging wobbling followers.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald recalls a report that the C M St P would replace the present Waukon Junction to Dubuque train with a 75 foot electric coach carrying 70 passengers and reaching 75 mph. Proposes between Hagle Grove and Elmore a self contained service with gas fuel and 200 HP dynamos to attract northern riders and improve schedules.
The weeklong gathering in Halle, Germany, concluded that the divining rod is a scientific fact. Attendees claimed that a forked willow or hazel stick in certain hands can indicate hidden water or minerals, sustaining belief in the method's validity.
A Hindu, Bacenta Koomar, now in Chicago, calls William Jennings Bryan’s pamphlet British Rule in India a penal offence in India and says he has been exiled for reading it. Bryan praises his view that British rule in India seems unjust. The five mile Moffatt road tunnel in Colorado is funded at 4.5 million dollars and will end the need to cross Giant's Ladder at Corona. Roosevelt voyage remark celebrates safe return and bipartisan American support for his South American course.
Emmetsburg Tribune notes Algona papers ran a picture of Edward Conner last week and misattributed first prize in class C. It was later decided William Cliff deserved the prize. The note playful states any baby could win first prize from Baby Connor's countenance, inviting a contest of charm.
Dr Andrews protests a vaccine claiming it is a pure preventive of typhoid. A letter cites medical authorities doubting safety and overall effectiveness, noting possible latent tuberculosis and severe reactions. It argues sanitation, not vaccination alone, reduces typhoid and cites military and hospital data.
Recalling his switch from ministry to law, J. B. Porterfield of Essex Iowa has been named deputy revenue collector for the district by Louis Murphy. Porterfield, an attorney and former Whitely County Indiana prosecutor, is a personal friend of Vice President Marshall and campaigned for him in Indiana. He was the Democratic candidate for state representative in Page County, running against W. F. Stipe.
Washington reports Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cato Sells issuing bids for 9000 head of cattle for the Crow Indian reservation in Montana. He has authorized similar purchases for other reservations and aims to improve tribal stock and develop livestock industries, including work in Arizona and New Mexico, with Indian sheep ranges and stocking of mares and stallions on reservations.
A large barn on Engstrom Bros farm seven miles south and two miles east of Corwith was struck by lightning during a thunder storm last Tuesday morning and burned to the ground. Seven head of horses, two colts, 2000 bushels of oats, fifteen tons of hay, farm machinery and harness were lost. One colt was killed after severe burns. One brother saved eight horses but the others refused to leave the barn. He suffered facial burns. Insurance on grain and machinery was light.
Potato sale notice states after October 9 a carload will be sold at 75 cents per bushel by Hugh Neill at the North Western depot.
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