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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
2
A compact note lists subscription options with annual and six month in advance terms for Algona readers. The fragment hints at pricing cues and copy details for a periodical. No exact figures or dates are legible.
The report notes LaFollette spoke from 8:20 to 11, delivering a factual record without flourish. Iowa listeners, including Aldrich supporters, are urged to hear him, with belief that more Iowans would pressure Allison and Dolliver to respond.
Des Moines Capital editor Lafe Young is praised for hard work yet blamed for worsening conditions. The piece rails at Republican split and rising salaries and taxes, portraying the party as bloated with sinecures. It argues for reform and equal opportunity while criticizing partisan leadership.
A Burt Monitor editorial defends the Monitor as the county’s only paper standing for principle over party. It critiques Wolfe and others, discusses Senator Bailey of Texas and corruption charges, praises Bryan's nomination, and mocks references to bosses while noting international war rhetoric and Cummins calling Allison a “nestor” in the republican camp. The piece blends praise and criticism across parties and leaders.
A fragment notes Bro Wolfe of the Titanica Topic claims Bryan was nominated against the will of a Counier editor who supposedly supported him reluctantly, contrasting with other views in the paper. Further context is unavailable in the excerpt.
Jurors drawn for the upcoming term of court convening November 11 include W H Ricker Union Geo Butterfield Fred Miehe Harrison A W Young Buffalo A S Kurtz John Amesbure Jurgen Skow Wesley Henry Frasher C W Server M E Polhemus A H Meinger Burt Norm Pingel Ledyard Robert Sohn Halver Larson Hebron L C McNiel Swea George Devine Riverdale Wm Medaris Greenwood M D Movick Garfield Simon Roth Wash Harris John Fenske Whittemore C J Her berg Grant Jordan WW E Morse Algona E M Toothman Portland Chas Heaman LaVerne John Kruse German John Daub Harry Potter Cresco John C Lallier Prairie
Fragmentary text references Republican convention or primary processes. It notes adherence to the will of the majority within a party gathering. No clear event, date, or individuals are identifiable from the readable snippet.
A half mile dash at Winnebago county fair pitted Roger O Malley against Watson's mare Laura King with Tink Wright riding the mare and a Britton Mason City jockey on the winner. O Malley finished two lengths ahead as bettors predicted a tight finish.
A wedding took place Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Ida A. Minkler. The couple are Miss Alice May Minkler and Harold Dexter Hutchins, son of Mr. C. B. Hutchins. Rev. J. F. Porterfield officiated at the Baptist church ceremony witnessed by many relatives. Hutchins, long noted for industry, recently worked in the internal revenue service at Dubuque. the bride is praised as amiable and popular. They will reside in Dubuque after November first. The Courier extends best wishes for health and happiness.
Young Hannegan and Billy Wood, residents north of the Black Cat, were riding home from Algona in a buggy when a horse race with others led to a crash into a barbed wire fence. Hannegan suffered a deep throat cut near the jugular, while Wood's hand was severely injured by the wire. The accident underscores the risky midwest life.
Monday reports confirm John Briggs bought the A W Young fifty acres within town limits for 125 per acre. Improvements total about 3000 for a residence barn and outbuildings. On the same day Briggs closed with Banker Nelson for eighty unimproved acres a mile southeast at 60 per acre. The two tracts average over 88 per acre.
Will Schwietert’s team faced a runaway last week as they collided with a cattle drove. One steer became wedged between the two horses and dragged for a quarter mile before the team slowed, freeing the animal without injury to any horse or steer.
Hon Geo Boyle praised as a fine district representative yet states he will not seek any office under any circumstances. The Topic believes he would serve if unanimously called, then it would be his patriotic duty. Also rental notice for 240 acre farm with buildings near two markets and a lake, 60 miles from Minneapolis, 5 year lease offered by S D Drake Mason City Iowa.
Blue Earth Post highlights Clarence Dobson's eleven acre truck farm near town. He earned 850 bushels from just over one acre of onions worth 850 dollars, sold about 225 dollars of raspberries and strawberries, and threshed 200 bushels of barley for about 100 dollars. Additional income came from eggs and poultry, likely covering yearly living expenses in cash.
Ordinance No 53 sets up city scales and a weighmaster in Algona Iowa with location near Geo Shelley's shop. Fees are five cents per weight, ten cents for two weights, funds go to a scale fund for operation. Licenses required for others to weigh for hire with fixed annual fee. Violations carry fines up to five dollars and possible jail time.
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