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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
A long text on subscription prices for a Ryone Courier edition followed by a series of editorial arguments. It champions republican duty, discusses term limits and political integrity, notes Randall’s county offices and a push to curb office-holding, and closes with observations on Jewish New Year dates and Sabbath practices.
Local article explains Jewish New Year customs and notes stores Harry Charney and Geo Lipshie will close on September 22 and 23 as well as October 1 for observance. Orthodox Jews begin with early morning services, then fasting and prayer at home until sunset, with the calendar sometimes shifting which days mark the new year.
The article argues France seeks to replicate its Algeria conquest in Morocco with a planned campaign, while Britain alters regional balance by offering protection to Morocco to curb Franco Russian ties. It notes Dingley withdrawing as Democratic nominee and a county chairman to fill the vacancy.
A critic notes that the state has three strong laws on suppression liquor traffic and drunkards yet saloons persist. The speaker cites the prohibitory law still unrepealed, the mulet law allowing saloons, and the dipsomania statute aimed at removing drunkards from circulation. He asks if this is enough for now.
The note lists Geo Hanna as representative Geo Boyle for supervisor Stlrz Way for state committee man and county affairs manager. It states the trip is the whole thing in the county GOP and says the company is buying all kinds of poultry and invites price calls.
Mr F W Dinery of Algona Iowa declines the Democratic nomination for state representative after gratitude to delegates and supporters. He notes the honor but states he cannot accept the nomination.
Notice to Democrats of Kossuth county invites all interested in selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by F. W. Dingley. Consultation will be at the county office in Algona Monday evening Sept 28 at 7:30. County Chairman I. M. Finnerr presiding.
Dr. Gay, called to treat Mrs. D Lallier at St. Joe, was tossed from a wagon when a dog frightened the team. His arm was broken as the rig ran off four miles south of St. Joe.
The Dingis Hoppe case occupied the court last week with a verdict of acquittal handed down Sunday. Several civil suits were heard including Mott v Pooch, Stoddard v Way, Sutton v Niece, and others. Jury outcomes favored the defendant in several cases, with some judgments and continued cases noted. Minor matters include guardianships, estates, and miscellaneous court notices plus local commerce ads for ice cream sodas and groceries.
A historical note reports authorities weighing action against a feeble minded man named Haase in connection with a child assault or meddling case near Fallawey, with talk of sending him to an asylum or feeble minded home. The item also runs a lengthy local ad digest, including property sale of old bridge lumber north of St. Joe, various loans, retail offers, poultry buys, and store rents in Iowa towns.
Dr J G Bertrand osteopath offers consultations for acute and chronic diseases with free initial consultation. Office located in the Hesse block. Hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m.
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