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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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