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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
3
The notice advertises subscription rates in Algona Iowa with pricing for one copy one year in advance and six months in advance. It mentions the Algona post office and a class matter related to delivery timing. Various typos obscure details but the core concerns pricing and delivery terms for a local newspaper.
The article argues that holding Antwerp is pivotal to England and Europe, citing historical views and noting potential British decline if Germany controls the port. It discusses Supreme Court candidates Seth Thomas and the non-partisan ticket, German naval successes Emden and Karlsruhe, Portugal’s aid to France, and a Boston bean shortage amid wartime imports.
The piece warns of war driven calamity and a bean shortage as Austria exports beans grown in Galicia while war disrupts Germany’s merchant fleet. It notes price spikes in wheat in New York during the mid 1850s and contrasts Allied trade with blocked German shipping, referencing ships Karls Tuhe and Emden.
A call to all citizens to participate in the upcoming election, arguing that government reflects the will of the people and that a full expression of honest sentiment should guide state and national policy through voting.
Humboldt resident Parley Finch, longtime Kossuth representative, urges voters to oppose Clarke's re election. Finch cites tax doubling over four years and calls for organized voter action to push for fiscal restraint and veto of bad measures.
President Wilson’s letter to Iowa Committeeman Wade urges voters to back Mau Rice Connolly for the United States Senate. Wilson praises Connolly’s high principle, tested quality, and belief he would distinguish Iowa in national councils.
Local items report John Goche’s battle with blood poisoning and the funeral of M Frost of Waterloo. Mrs. John Klein travels for her father’s funeral. J P Bollig’s father dies in Wisconsin. Teachers’ exam in Algona. Western Telephone Co moves HQ to Mrs Merron’s house. Dance event praised. Farm sale: Clem Menke sells adjoining land at 175 per acre to Boone buyer. Paul Lonergan brokered deal. Twins born to H White couple. Dr Sartor notes all well.
The note asks Wesley voters to support assessor candidate Tremain Henry C. Nelson and to vote for John Cruise. It also mentions Frank Seefelds Ford, Des Moines trip with Charlie, and social visits. A Monitor Christmas ship left for the Far East, carrying nearly five hundred charity gifts valued around $300, praising local generosity to aid war sufferers and urging continued goodwill this season.
Sampson Lamebull earned first and second premiums on white corn Indian corn bloody butcher corn and milo maize. John Bull took first and second premiums on yellow and kaffir corn sorghum milo maize squaw corn and feterita.
For SAe Pure bred Poland China male hogs a few fall yearlings big bone type inquire Cedar Lane farm 14 miles NW of Algona J F Schoby For Saam full blood Duroc boars for sale at farmers prices all eligible to registry and cholera immune J A Vipond & Sons Algona Iowa
Nels Godfredden nearly escaped injury during a Sunday squirrel hunt when a bullet pierced his leather wristlets leaving a mark on his wrist. The incident occurred as he stood near a tree and heard the humming of a bullet.
True and Well Said endorses J. W. Sullivan as a bright and brainy man to look after Kossuth County’s interests. Also contains short classifieds: girl wanted for general housework at $5 weekly. for sale a year old registered Chester White boar. farm loans by Adams & Co.. rental of half section farm seven miles from Algona.
Court record lists several civil actions including John Y Luke versus Board of Supervisors and District No 60 and John Wermersen Jr and John Wermersen versus Farmers Savings Bank of Cor with Ruth Nelson versus Fred Hokengen. Also includes Lewis Larsen Co versus Homer Farrell and wife and Velie Carriage Co versus Manus Implement Co. plus other filings. Farm loans offered by H C Adams & Co Algona Iowa with low rates square interest and optional payments.
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