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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

2

Myon Convier Subscription Rates Notice

Myon Convier announces subscription rates by Hinchon and Finnell. One copy for a year in advance costs one dollar. Six months or three months options available at reduced prices.

Methodist Conference Rebukes Rev Smylie Over Catholic War

The Sioux City conference rebuked Rev Smylie for calling a war on the Catholic Church. Lay Methodist delegates urged peace and cooperation with other denominations, stressing tolerance and charity. Senator Doliver urged directing energy against paganism and agnosticism rather than other Christian groups. Catholic lay delegates’ representation was urged to foster broader harmony.

Smylie Methodist Church Algona Sioux City Bro Dolliver

Farce over law in Richards and Ward cases shocks readers

The piece condemns two cases where justice seems bent by money. Richards, ex Deputy U S marshal, is guilty of robbery and sentenced to eighteen years but the court takes a $5,000 bribe while he appeals. Ward, Lemary bank ex-vice president, embezzled up to $30,000 but receives only a $12,000 fine and no prison.

Richards United States Supreme Court Richarde Ward Lemary New York Bias Ward Cay

Railway Plan Spurs Titonka Algona Bonded Hopes

A Titonka Algona debate over the electric railway between the towns highlights support for swift construction and a shared regional future. Citizens argue for drainage laws to boost Iowa’s prosperity, noting speculators resist projects due to cost while urging informed votes for lawmakers.

Iowa

Rev Suckow Vividly Analyzed Hamlet In Lecture

Rev Suckow lectured on literature and drama at the Rutherford home praised for clear thinking and exact language. Miss Bertha Hancock contributed three pieces. the evening included thoughtful Hamlet discussion tracing Shakespearean form from Danish tradition to Hamlet’s complex portrayal.

Suckow Rutherford Rev. Suckow Bertha Hancock Reatherford Venius Hamlet Shakespeare Denmark Hamiet Httle Geoius Lero Min Posterby Ophelia

Corn Exhibit Draws Strong Support At Algona Fair

The corn exhibit drew wide praise with top quality white and yellow corn entries from exhibitors including J. O. Paxon, W. H. Mackay, Mrs. Jos. Thompson, L. D. Dickinson, and many others. Prof. Holden praised yields and advised three to four grains per hill for best results. Awards totaled fifteen dollars for white corn and fifteen for yellow corn, with several one dollar prizes awarded for white corn.

Algora St. Loui Iowa J.O. Paxon W. H. Mackay Birty Mackey J. O. Cotant Eugene Walston Brown & Dally A. J. Brown Myron Schenck D. Aykins Mrs. CG B. Burtls P. C. Peterson Jake Winkel J. W. Sabin J °. Jenkinson Ed Oster Hauer W. Hopkins W. W.robinson Frank Thompson Jas. Thompson D. D. Kenyon Peter Larson James Vipond John Ureh Jobo Kelly A. Klamp Jas, Seely Jorgensen R. E. Vincent M. J. Jones Frank Hasz John Haines W.E. Tony Elmore Wmn Heathershaw Swea City A.M. Curran la Verne Daminion & Sons Ed Donovan Donovan & Sons Lotts Creek A. Carlisle R. J. Hinton Whittemore J. B. Warden Geo. Moulton D. Rawussen Peter Hans Ledyard Prof. Halden Ames Wil Fitzsimmons W. H. Harrison James Seeley Ed Hayne J.T. Graban Holden

Hunters Relive Classic Feats in Union Slough Camping Tale

The piece narrates a hunting trip by Charley Winkie and his relatives in Union Slough. They take two boys for a two day duck hunt, stock provisions and gear, pitch near a farmer's house, and camp as evening settles. The account echoes frontier hunter bravura with rustic details and local flavor.

Behald Happes Charley Dld Taurus Ursus Mio Daniel Boone David Crockett Vicin Union Slough Charley Winkie Ben

Libel Case Verdict in Britt Over Fourth of July Fireworks

Bro Bailey of the Britt Tribune lost a defamation suit brought by Werner, chairman of the fireworks committee, with a $100 verdict plus costs after Garner trial last week. Bailey condemns the town libel law as harsh during the Fourth of July week, arguing slips of the tongue should be pardoned during celebrations.

Bro. Bailey Britt Tribune Legral Rassle Werner Britt Bro Bailey Brosey

Toy pistol accident maims Algona girl near eye

A ten year old girl from west of Algona suffered a severe eye injury when a neighbor boy used 22 caliber cartridges exploded with a stone. Doctors say the eye cannot be saved as the vitreous and aqueous humor leaked away. Parents evacuated to Milwaukee for care. the incident sparked calls to ban such devices.

Cretzmeyer

Advertiser Offers Quick Turnaround Deals and Promotions

The clipping advertises various local offers. Krafts ad promises making $18 from $15 while mentioning Miller for watches, Bowyers for glasses, Galbraith's Shoe Store, Geo Clymer cigars, Sheets Pharmacy Co selling products, and Crank & Co financial money bags at 6 percent.

Geo. Clymer The Sheets Pharmacy Co

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