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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
2
Reading shows a subscription rate note for Algona Couvier with terms indicating a one year period and a single copy. the fragment mentions standard six months or similar increments, but exact figures and dates are unclear from the OCR.
A Cedar Rapids Republican claims the governor applauded Dolliver once while others clapped his phrases. Emmetsburg Tribune counters, saying the governor showed restraint and Dolliver acts from policy, not conviction. The piece questions Cummins honesty but notes his belief in the "lawa idea" and hints he may outpace Allison.
The article outlines Secretary Leslie M. Shaw and wife’s family strains centered on their son Earl a Seattle laborer who declines to join the social sphere of his father. Mrs Shaw travels from Iowa to Seattle to urge Earl to return to Washington but he refuses. The piece also notes Scandinavian tensions and a mass of quick divorces in Des Moines, and mentions a New York Life funding suit by the New York Attorney General.
The text states that Mr Perkins admitted paying 150000 to the Republican campaign committee. It argues that requiring repayment with interest would not be enough punishment for the dishonesty and the corrupting of the electorate.
Jas Taylor travels to Chicago for further examination with Dr Kenefick and Dr Billings. Mr Nichols discusses moving to Algona and potential legal actions while Dr and Mrs Fellows return from the West. Community notices include a mission, stock firm changes, a basket social, travel plans, and various local advertisements.
A telegram announced the death of J B Jones in Des Moines after a brief illness. Born December 16 1845 in Brighton Wisconsin he served in 1862 before joining the Algona area abstract and real estate business. He amassed wealth in farming stock and later real estate, owned 8000 acres of Louisiana rice land, and refused a $100000 bid. Funeral was held at the Congregational church with relatives from Iowa Wisconsin and Sioux City in attendance.
The court records show Ellen Johnson wins against neighbor C Ed Anderson over chicken trespasses leading to a physical encounter. Anderson is fined 300 dollars as verdict in Swea City court. Final guardianship report for Jacob F Wolf approved and guardian discharged. Several cases dismissed or settled with costs awarded.
Judgment awarded for 1178 dollars in the case of W. W. Wheeler versus H. P. Christensen. Decree as signed. Esther P. Hudson versus John K. Walker and others involves default and foreclosure of mortgage for 1629 dollars.
Minneapolis Tribune reports Wilfrid P. Jones, national bank examiner for Minnesota and northern Iowa, was robbed of his grip containing his commission cipher code and papers in Clarkfield Minnesota. The issuer notified, banks warned against an impostor with full access credentials. Jones searches depots and hotel for the missing case.
A terse editorial note frames the question of Shaw’s alignment with Iowa. The piece contrasts east and west perspectives on civic or political fit, signaling local interest in Shaw’s stance, with no formal endorsement or detailed argument.
Paul Dorweiler announces a second sale at his residence near Garfield creamery on Wednesday October 4 at 10 a m. He offers 61 head of Durham cattle including milch cows heifers two year olds and calves all bred to Morning Dawn 182761 with no reserve. Free lunch at noon. Terms: cash for sums up to 10, credit on bankable notes over that amount. Auctioneer Herman Anderegg.
For Sale in central part of town one and of 2 lots a good seven room house. Has bathroom closets pantry hard and soft water in the kitchen a stone wall ed cement lined cellar electric lights and sewer connection. Price 2500 or a reduction will be made if paid in cash. Enna Heckart Algona Iowa. For sale and rent scattered ads appear throughout, with local business notices and telecommunication rates.
Dr J D Bertrand osteopath treats acute and chronic diseases with ail calls answered. Free consultation offered with office in the Hesse block. Hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m.
I have the only up-to-date gasoline well drilling machine in the county capable of sinking wells from 3 to 8 inches for water supply drainage or for cities towns factories railways and farms. I will pay ten cents per my price estimates made on application carbon or address J. P. Byson Algona Iowa.
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