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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
6
Carl and Emil Levendahl bought the Butterfield farm, 280 acres ten miles southwest of Shellsburg, for 210 per acre totaling 587,980. The farm has been run by the brothers for years with Carl living there fourteen years and the land well cultivated.
Iowa will permanently close 483 saloons on January 1 1916 under the mulet law repeal. County tallies show Des Moines Dubuque and Scott among largest totals while overall population 2 224 771 from 1910 census. Dry law enforcement to curb bootlegging in river towns and job relocation plans accompany the closing.
Clerks and judges of election have protested compensation for polling duties. Law set 25 cents per hour. a proposed increase to 40 cents faced a last minute amendment to 30 cents, yielding only a five cent raise over the old rate.
Des Moines report shows expenses in 851 Iowa cities and towns rose $2,255,000 in the year ending April 1, 1915, while receipts increased $1,742,000. Taxpayers paid $17,009,000 for municipal government with total expenditures of $17,085,000, up from $14,530,000 in the prior year. Heavy improvements drive the rise, including paving in many small towns, some never before paved.
Cedar Rapids Coe college opens its thirty fifth year with 488 on third day of registration an increase of 30 percent over last year Freshman class 196 versus 132 last year total registrations near 800 trustees plan to boost resources and extend advantage to growing student body a fundraising drive of 350000 dollars aims to be completed by September 1 1916 endowing a million dollars and an 800000 plant value unavailable in-depth details.
Jacob Johnson aged about 24 killed himself at midnight by a bullet to the heart at the Cadwallader place eight and a half miles north of Knoxville. He lived with his parents on an adjoining farm and recently courted a young woman stopping at Cadwallader's. She declined to walk to the crossroads with him and returned indoors. a moment later he fired and died instantly.
Osceola High reports 239 students enrolled by end of the third day of school. Of these, 83 pupils are paying tuition. The record suggests Osceola may hold a high enrollment for towns of similar size in the United States.
Sue County Attorney has filed against 8. B. Gardner, formerly county engineer, to recover 6294 dollars claimed due the county for overcharges during hiring of men for drainage and road work. The amount is asserted as due by a state accountant.
Iowa City hosts the second annual conference of commercial club secretaries from Iowa cities on October 13 and 14 under the State University Extension division. Local officials and organizers emphasize cooperation and regional交流.
In a special election Nevada residents approved bonds totaling 91 000 to build a new school house. Voters backed the project by 470 to 254, with 81 000 allocated for a high school construction.
Grinnell alumnus and 1909 graduate Harriman has been awarded a one year scholarship to the American School of Classical Studies in Rome. He has stayed at Wisconsin University since graduation, pursuing fellowship work despite dangers of travel in Europe.
Kasots Minnesota testimonial paragraph touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as remedy for weakness and pelvic pain. A Maplegrove? Kasota farm resident Mrs Ciara Franks credits improved health and urges others to try the medicine, inviting confidential letters from the company in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
Dr W T Hornaday, famed wildlife advocate, reports to Science that Dutch authorities have curbed bird of paradise extermination in the Dutch East Indies. Shooting now limited to three species, with certain areas fully protected from any hunting.
A witty remark suggests a woman can become engaged without traveling, simply by deciding to do so on her own front porch. The line playfully elevates self-determination in romantic commitment, reflecting a social mood of independence and practical romance.
A playful ad style line questions if a president would win a prize at a baby show while promoting Denison’s Coffee. The snippet frames a humorous contrast between civic pride and a coffee brand. The text reads like a newspaper entertainment blurb or filler from a bygone era.
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