Silo whiskey boom sparks Indiana legal case and mixed politics
The column rails at Democratic policy while noting wartime effects on tariffs and currency. It recounts President Wilson recognizing Carranza in Mexico, forecasts continued guerilla action by Villa and Zapata, and reports Indiana silo whiskey prosecutions as farmers guard their grain alcohol. The piece joins global war context with local oddities and political opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Zapata
Carranta
United States
Mr. Wilson
Indiana
Lebanon
Ind
Boone County
John Ellis
Ellis
Iowa
Complicating Factors in Balkan Drive and Allied J complicate
The piece discusses potential wider war entanglements as central powers advance in the Balkans. It cites a 1911 England Japan treaty, speculates on Japan helping the Allies with 500000 troops for compensation, and notes Britain France and Holland tensions over territorial concessions and naval leverage. The author warns that these currents could draw more nations into the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
England
Japan
Egypt
France
India
Holland
Dutch East ‘Indies
Hollandie
Each
Presi
Hope for Long Oppressed Peoples Amid War
Fragmentary text speaks of a war’s impact and a longing for freedom and justice. It references oppressed peoples and hopes their aspirations will be realized, noting another people largely forgotten. The passage remains incomplete and lacks verifiable specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukraine
Russia
Austrian Galicia
Germany
German Empire
Guang
Chicanery of a Flipflopper at Britt Tribune
The Algona Republican editor is accused of dishonesty and chicanery in a critique of political flipflopping. The piece argues Republicans should back Republican candidates and not support renegade belters, labeling such behavior as untrue and a betrayal of party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Bailey
Britt
United States
Canada
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Britt Tribune
Algona
Taft
Hiram C. Wheeler
Iowa
Unhappy Conditions Report From Bancroft’s Register
A traveling man returning from Canada described dire financial conditions there. He said most able bodied men are with troops or training at various points, and about seven hundred men enlisted in Moosa Jaw at the war’s start. The note paints a bleak early war economy and manpower picture. Also appears scattered ad snippets for rental and cough syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft’ Register
Canada
Moosa Jaw
St Nins
A Quarter of a Century Ago From the Courier
A summary of items from the October 31 1890 issue includes a new electric light plant at Sheldon, Ed Kunz Jr visiting Algona, and wedding notices for Frank Seeley and Mary Finnell of Whittemore with Deems grandparents. Paris Green committed to insane asylum, Mrs. Ingham in Chicago, a marriage license for Peter Muldoon and Angelina Ray, and various local visits. The piece recounts October snow rarity and a tale of Col Spencer’s dog Slick and its ran-in with a horse and Colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Sheldon
Isaac Deems
T. J. Smith
Leandée Barton
la Verne
Frank Seeley
Misa Mary Finnell
Whittemore
Deems
Col. Spencer
Slick
Sexton
Washington
Roy McGetchie
Roy
Burt Monitor Realigns Career With Edtorial Bend
The article mocks Burt Monitor as he leaves teaching for the editor role at the Republican paper. It quips his mind drifts when he speaks and suggests simple diet fixes, mentioning Rexall Grip-Pilla and Rexall Store. It also references Canada Land-See Crose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Monitor
The
Republican
Timar
Rexall Grip - Pilla
Rexall
Canada Land
Crose
Big Flower Sale in Algona Floral Hall opening
The undersigned plan a large Chrysanthemum and cut flower sale in Algona at Otto Newman's store on Friday and Saturday the 29th and 30th. Shaffer & Sons advertise the event and invite the public to attend the flower sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Otto New Man’s Store
Shaffer & Sons
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Mygona Couvier
BY Hinchon
Finnele
Rexel
Ed Kunz Jr
Wesley
Paris Green
Romney
C. A. Ingham
Chicago
Peter Muldoon
Angelina Ray
J. R. Blossom
Spencer
Algone
Dr. Stull
Linden, Wis
Isaac Fry
A. W. Patterson
Maresh Stephens
Mra
Jas, Taylor
John Goeders
Katie Aman
Frank Conley
8. P. Christensen
Charley Stewart
Enow
Lantry
Eva
Cordingley, McDermott, Werhert and
Kennedy
Bancroft
F. H. Shackelford
Crystal Palace
Ee Ua
Thorington Reet
WM. Noble
Paved Street
Call Street
Oliver Moe
Duroc Jersey
Clear View Farm
Hobart
Jas
Britt’s
North Iowa Pike
E. M. Sparks
Rt. 1
Towa
Poland
China
J. F. McFadden
Frank Rischhoff
Burt
C. A.momyer & Sons
R. W. McGetchin
R.M. Mountford
RSA
A. Stra
Fred Betas
Locust Street
David Histay
Aed
Anette Legtea
Icoregton
J. Greenberg
Algons
Plains
J. A. Brownell
Shoe Co
Algona, Iowa
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