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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1905

Page

2

Algona Canvier Canvies Subscription Rates

Local notice outlines subscription pricing for one copy at the 1 copy per issue rate in advance and six month advance terms. The fragment provides basic rate structure but lacks complete figures and dates.

End of War Brings Victory and Peace Prospects

The war ends at Portsmouth with both nations victorious. Russia gains chastenings and reform moves toward liberal government, while Japan rises to first magnitude and secures concessions. Roosevelt earns praise for brokered peace as pressure from public opinion shaped the outcome.</s>

Portsmouth Russia Japan Roosevelt The Hague

Roosevelt, Shaw tariff accord questioned in Des Moines row

The Vinton Observer cites Secretary Shaw telling Harvey Ingham at a Des Moines banquet that Shaw and Roosevelt are in perfect accord on the tariff. The piece argues the president’s stance may differ, noting a public misalignment and concerns over a life insurance promoter link.

Vinton le Secretary Shaw Harvey Ingham Des Moines Ingham President Roosevelt Roosevelt Shaw Leslie

Democratic Platform Echoes in Republican Ranks

The Manson Journal, a republican paper, presents a platform urging tariff revision and fair treaties to aid manufacturers and farmers. It calls for empowering railroad commissioners to set equitable rates, ending private car fines and rebates, and nominating all officials by primary election methods.

Manson Journal United States

Democratic platform plank critique in Manson Journal

The passage discusses a graduated income tax and price maintenance by manufacturers to crush rivals, accusing Standard Oil of this practice. It notes Tom Healy's nomination to push the platform, contrasts with past platforms, and condemns Manson Journal editors for remaining in the Republican party.

Standard Oil Tom Healy Supreme Court United States Manson Journal

Standpat and Ripper clash over reciprocity issue

The war between Iowa Stand patters and the Rippers tightens as Secretary Shaw and Governor Cummins trade charges over a Des Moines speech on the proposed reciprocity treaty with France. Cummins accuses Shaw of misrepresentation. Shaw replies with a denial and letters to papers. Cummins cites Lafe Young’s editorial defense. A broader call urges reformers to join the Democratic Party.

Iowa Rippers Shaw Cummins Chicago Des Moines France Ripper Democratic Party

Intellectuals and hay fever among editors and the Algona brothers

A humorous reflection on intellectuals and hay fever, noting editors rarely suffer this ailment and praising the Algona brothers as unusually resistant. The piece suggests travelers seek hayless zones while business continues unimpeded at the old stand, highlighting wit about natural gifts and counterbalancing weaknesses.

Blue Sky Scrutiny in Spencer Prompts Public Fight

The Spencer area earns a reputation for blue sky promotions as land brokers solicit owners with printed contracts promising a 50 cent acre commission. Owners risk paying when land is advertised, with many paying to avoid court or notoriety. Some residents plan to resist the scheme.

Spencer Algona Blue Sky

Peace Treaty Nears End of War With Japan and Russia

The Portsmouth talks yield peace terms with Japan renouncing indemnity and Russia offering concessions. Key points include Japan's influence in Corea, Manchuria evacuation, open door policy, division of Sakhalin, and rights for Chinese and Japanese in regional trade and territory. The drafting of the final treaty is expected by week’s end.

Japan Russia Portsmouth Corea Port Arthur Manchuria Moscow St. Petersburg China Sakhalin Liaotung Peninsula Dalny Blonde Elliott Islands Chinese Eastern Railroad Harbin New Chwang Mr. Rothstein Prince Uhktomsy Asguri Far Eastern Pacific Russian Littoral Vladivostok Bering Sea

Libel Suit in Emmet County Courthouse

Emmet county district court opened with a record docket of 180 cases. A key case is a criminal libel action against H. M. Peterson, former editor and part owner of the Armstrong Republican, who entered the local newspaper business about a year ago by purchasing a half interest.

Messrs. Robinson Stewart Finlayson Peterson Republican Armstrong Armstrong Republican Grand Jury Robinson Emmet-Dickinson William Register and Leader Estherville Emmet H. M. Peterson

Local News Briefs From Fort Dodge and Surrounding Areas

Local notes report Mrs. Helen Walston’s return from Lime Springs and Mrs. Bertha Carey Gilbert’s property interests in the area. H B Mason and wife arrived from Michigan. Miss Edith Ejckenrodt visits Des Moines for the state fair. A Clarion man dies on his first day as special policeman at the fair. Florence Lusk now presides in the doctor’s office during Dr. Kenefick’s absence. John Groover leaves Falkenhainer & Co. for Denver. Hunter fills in. Johnny Lynch of Lone Rock breaks his arm, Dr. Walters attends. Spencer party leaves for Wisconsin, illness in the family. James Spencer departs earlier. Zeimers return from two weeks in Fenton and Fairville. crops reported good. Love matches list published. Mrs. Morse seriously ill with peritonitis, later recovering. Miller and Snow of Batavia involved in a runaway accident near Manson. bonds posted. Otis Bower’s Minstrels opening Sept. 6 at Call Opera House. 25 artists. reserved seats at Conner’s drug store. Northwestern schedules special county fair trains Sept. 6 and 15, with listed stops. return at 9 p.m. A Wednesday Humboldt and Palo Alto storm caused significant damage.

Helen Walston Lime Springs Bertha Carey Gilbert Algona H. B. Mason Michigan Edith Nellie Ejckenrodt Des Moines Clarion Florence Lusk Kenefick John Groover Falkenhainer & Co Denver Hunter Johnny Lynch Lone Rock Walters Charles Spencer Wisconsin James Spencer William Zeimer Fenton Fairville Zeimer Love League William Foertsch Theresa Wirth Fred Hinz Rosy Hanselman Wilhelm F. Buchholz Bertha Schmidt John K. Rippentrop Lina Isenbrands John Nowell Annie Allen Dr. Morse Miller Snow Batavia Ill Fort Dodge Manson Illinois Otis Bower Minstrels Call Opera House Conner’s Drug Store

Destructive Storm Ravages Emmetsburg Area and Local Oddities

The Emmetsburg Democrat reports 2000 to 3000 trees broken or damaged, buildings shifted, thousands of grain stacks toppled, corn blown down, and crop losses feared. In Algona, Andrew Parson of Swea City faced insanity charges, deemed only mildly off, returned home after officers warned him, 56 with ten children. Uncle Dwight Hine announces retirement from fishing after forty years, plans to store gear and urge youths to take up the pastime, urging resilience and renewed outfitting.

Emmetsburg Kossuth Andrew Parson Sweat City Algona Wednes Swea Dwight Hine Algona Hine Isaak Walton

Minstrel Show by Otis Bowers at Higley & Co

The Otis Bowers company brings a fresh, wholesome minstrel show to Higley and Co on Wednesday September 6. The performance promises bright, clean entertainment and broad appeal to lovers of lively minstrelsy.

Otis Bowers

Statemen tor County Savings Bank Assets and Liabilities

Balance sheet style record listing assets including loans and discounts, deposits with solvent banks, overdrafts, and personal property value. Liabilities show capital stock, deposits, profits on hand, total liabilities, and directors’ liabilities. Notarized by Invinc Dengs notary on the list day of August 1905 with Hutchins, Vesper, Peterson, Gilmore, and McMahon as directors.

Wenee Ereaenteres C. B. Ruscavis H. Weaver C. B. Hutchins Pf. A. Vesper E. Dengs Andrew Peterson Gilmore E. McMahor

Fall reopening sale to win back old customers

A long note from a clothing store promises heavy first class goods at low prices to reclaim customers after two years out of business. The seller states cash buys and long experience will secure good deals, and that substantial stock will be sold early in the season even with small profits.

For Sale near Algona Mills area land and house

Eleven acres of land adjoining the town site of Algona with a good house and barns. An excellent place for a garden. For particulars call at this window or address box 74 Mediapolis Iowa.

Algona Mediapolis Owa

Kindling Wood Sold By Spurbeck Lambert Co

Dry ash kindling wood for 1.95 per load delivered by Spurbeck Lambert 1 Co. Try one load and you will be sure to come again. Phone 23.

Spurbeck, Lambert 1 Co

500 For Seventeen City Lots Algona Milwaukee Depot

500 buys seventeen adjoining city lots near the Milwaukee depot at Algona. Would make a fine poultry farm. Inquire at Galbraith & Hinedon, Algona. Also notice of hunting season and sporting goods from Galbraith's Shoe Store. Local ads include castor oil, loans, paint, and rental listings.

Milwaukee Depot Algona Galbraith & Hinedon

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Algona Canvier BY Hinchon & Finnell Standpat and Ripper Mayor Woodward Atlanta Toledo Woodward Kentucky Dunne B. F. Robinson William Stewart J. A. Finlayson Northwestern Mth Wadsworth Elmore Ledyard Gerled Bancroft Burt Ringsted Plum Creek Humboldt Palo Alto Higley & CO TOR County Savings Bank Towa Galbraith’s Shoe Store Patterson & Son’s D. Clarke & Co Carrara Goeders Taylor Dodge Street W. B. Metcalf W. H. Hodges Black Cat DEA Jno Geders
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