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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper ad details a subscription offer with unclear wording. Mentions one copy and six months prepaid, a location likely Chi Afgena Tawa, and references to a class or item tied to a shop or publisher. No clear dates, prices, or entities fully legible.
A Minneapolis activist critiques vile newspaper advertising and clairvoyant scams, citing laws and prosecutions in Minnesota and nearby states. The piece shifts to a debate on ocean subsidies, arguing they won’t create a deep water merchant marine and detailing ship costs, flags, and the economics of subsidies. Boston dateline October 14.
A Boston writer argues that government subsidies for shipbuilding and mercantile fleets are misunderstood by inland readers. He notes high costs and Taft’s support for subsidies, while highlighting opposition from Henry Wallace and concerns about protecting Iowa farmers. The letter to the New York Sun discusses whether subsidies truly create a robust merchant marine.
The piece surveys southern lawlessness among Anglo-Saxon whites, praising Tangipahoa Parish’s execution of Avery Blount as a potential turning point for order. It notes carriers of violence, family ties, and belief that law enforcement must redefine life in Louisiana’s troubled region. Connelly of Dubuque urges carriage makers to switch to autos, predicting the auto craze will displace carriages.
The author discusses horse prices likely dropping only if the market weakens, noting current strength. Railroads and large employers push temperance, with some sectors banning drink to protect safety. United States Steel plans a ten million dollar investment to regulate breweries and curb drinking among coke workers to improve efficiency, though total abstinence is not seen as practical now.
A letter argues that the Mineral Point Wis bank failed soon after a favorable examination and notes other failures that followed examinations. It questions the effectiveness of bank exams, cites forged papers and officer manipulation, and calls for more efficient oversight methods.
The clash between Democrats in the Republican party and the regulars persists. Uncle Joe Cannon warns insurgents could be defeated at the polls. Cummins and Lafollette are named as examples. The Democratic wing of the party vows to shelve Cannon. A Democratic Congress and president could follow if the fight continues.
A thief stole a live possum and sweet potatoes meant for President Taft's Texas dinner. Texans offered gifts, the theft disappointed the president, but a station stop provided cooked possum and taters, leaving Taft well fed and in good cheer.
During a Texas presidential tour in Dallas a large crowd formed and militia guards protected the scene. A prominent local office holder was pushed forward and a young militia member thrust a bayonet into him. The blade pierced the stomach and he died within hours. The report warns of weapon danger in crowds.
Explorer Cook faces renewed dispute over reaching the North Pole and plans another ascent of Mt McKinley to locate records he left there. He aims to silence critics by proving his claim. The text notes a czar’s visit to the King of Italy, avoiding Austrian territory, amid tensions with Austria.
The piece notes Germany gaining leverage in the Turko Balkan dispute and Italy seeking an anti Austria alliance. It portrays Japan paying a penalty for oppressing Koreans, citing Prince Ilto in Korea and his assassination in Harbin as a vengeance act. It argues Korea cannot fight Japan as a nation but individuals can strike at individual Japanese.
The Iowa State fair announced a $30,000 net surplus after expenses and urged the next legislature not to award an additional $100,000. Observers say the fair should fund its operations from its own finances in the future.
Farmers are advised to use common coal ashes around grape vines as shown by CG Widger of Ottumwa. His Concord grapes grew larger and more abundant over three seasons, with scientists noting a beneficial element in coal ashes. Also described is a quick method for dehorning calves using caustic potash applied at three days old.
At the Estherville Albert Lea passenger depot last Wednesday afternoon the baggage man became the center of attention as decorations for Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams wedding were torn from a trunk and discarded. The event drew jeers from onlookers while Cashier A T Wherry and others discussed land sales in Eagle township and travel to Chicago for coal deals. Local residents and visitors, including Miss Ruth Mckenson and Winnle Guvern, were noted in a long column of town news with multiple names and minor incidents.
The Commoner argues tariffs hit small importers hardest by showing dramatic contrasts in duties across items. Examples compare $1,000 imports such as diamonds shirts champagne blankets paintings statuary sugar jewelry wool dress goods automobiles yarns furs yacht and clothing, revealing vastly different tax totals. An additional sale notice lists household goods for sale before Nov 1 1909 including an ice box rugs dining table and a palm plant.
Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, denounces the House of Lords over budget clashes. He asks why ten thousand owners of the soil and others are treated as trespassers, a plea that echoes Greek and Roman rhetoric. The writer warns of monopolists, tariffs, and water power trusts preying on the public.
Classified notice seeking four girls or middle aged women to assist with household duties due to wife health. Father J. D. Ziegler of Rt. 4 Algona asks applicants to respond.
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