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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
2
A fragmentary yet vivid note argues independence by highlighting American migration to Mindanao. It cites homesteaders who acquire land, build wealth, and support self rule, claiming capable Filipinos can govern their own affairs if they can settle barren regions and create thriving communities despite hardship.
Mrs A Butterfield visited relatives at Estherville. J M Watson traveled to Mazon City on business. Ada Merriam spent Easter at La Verne with family. Tim Armstrong of Lone Rock called on friends. Jessie Smith of Algona spent Easter at the O W Cleary farm. Thomas Chilton rode to Eagle Grove on business. Loren Westergard of Dell Rapids is visiting his brother Carl. Mrs David Green stayed with her brother Barney Rankin. Miss Marion Smith hosted a large postal shower week of 7 days ending last 8. Frank Capesius plans to visit Town City for eye treatment. John Cox returned from Nebraska after a funeral. Chas Skilling visited his parents from Baycroft. Mike Ross from Jefferson helped Chilton bale hay for Eagle Grove and Des Moines. Otis Hanley family moved to Decatur Illinois for interurban work. Mr and Mrs George Noone of Des Moines moved here to stay at the Chilton farm. A Will Grafing dance east of Irvington drew a small crowd due to weather. Andy Johnson operated on for appendicitis with Kate Werner as nurse. Northwestern train timetable changed to 9:38 a m starting Sunday March 27. Rowena Bedell, Cagsie Skilling, Marshall Watson, Paul Bedell and others noted births Friday. C Westergard contracted for new farm buildings and a house on Otto Willie farm seven miles east. Cleve Stewart broke a front Ford wheel near Irvington. car was left in a soft clay bank after the foot-feed stuck.
A fragmented 1900s era census summary states the Philippines counts 10,850,010 people with Christians forming a plurality. It notes Christians numbered about 64,572 in a context of religious diversity and asserts a high literacy rate among ten year olds, projecting strong civic potential and favorable comparisons to other nations.
Manila reports Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, urged that Filipinos seek full independence in any form possible, whether with or without U.S. protection. He said eight to ten percent would favor immediate absolute independence if a vote were held.
A Chattanooga News item warns that delaying on pledges to Japan risks weakening national good faith and invites international complications in the far east. It argues for a consistent stance on Shantung Manchuria and the Philippines, urging adherence to promises and a firm course rather than evasion.
The article advocates giving the Philippines absolute independence as their natural right, noting they have not yet achieved full statehood and criticizing governance of other peoples against their will. It frames American restraint as progress toward decolonization and suggests self-determination is overdue.
A Des Moines dispute over a cigarette law draws partisan support from both sides. Jean Tobacco Company is projected to prevail, while critics condemn the wartime smoking campaign and its alleged influence on soldiers and civilians, accusing it of normalizing dangerous habits.
Harrington Dickinson Brington and PickrNson Eyes at Law occupy rooms 212 to 214 in the Bank Block at Algona Iowa following a fire incident.
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