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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

2

Income Tax Amendment Sparks Tariff Reform Debate

Senators Cummins Aldrich and Bacon clash over income tax and tariff revision. Cummins argues an income tax enables tariff reform without harming revenue, while Aldrich opposes it, fearing higher taxes on wealth and hitting funds for protection. The exchange frames a broader battle over taxation equity and rates.

Bopster Cumming Taft Bacon Georgia Aldrich New Jersey Cumming Tle Register and Washington Renator Cumming Iowa Cummins Sanisarien le Tree Ries Uae Benator Cummina Congress Berator Aldrich

Banks Must Pay Checks Ruling Questions Bank Rights

Judge Brewen of Des Moines rules that banks cannot refuse to cash checks when the drawer has sufficient funds in the bank. The decision in the case of Alex Buchanan & Sons against Century Savings Bank concerns 8000 in unpaid checks by Louis Hough. The ruling challenges bank discretion and questions depositor rights amid debtor distress and bankruptcy concerns.

Brewen Des Moines Alex Buchanan & Sons Century Savings Bank Louis Hough Hough Sesso

Bank Powers and Depositor Rights in Check Payments

The passage debates bank discretion in honoring checks during normal and distressed times. It notes that banks may refuse payments drawn in good faith, questions security for depositors, and points to a disputed case about Hough’s funds in a savings bank. Observers expect Supreme Court guidance on these issues.

Hough Supreme Court

Curfew Law Urged As Essential For Girls In Cities

Des Moines Tribune argues curfew enforcement is needed mainly for girls after dusk, noting five girls for every boy on streets and questioning who bears blame for youths’ after dark presence. Editor calls attention to authorities in teaching cities considering curfew measures and suggests applying curfew law.

Des Moines Tribune

Frustration Over Youth Misconduct and Parental Blame

The passage argues that many young girls go astray and that parents bear much responsibility for the problem. It contends that parents who should be guarding their children loudly denounce laws that allow the situation to persist, suggesting a perceived link between lax oversight and juvenile trouble.

County News Notes from Kossuth and Adjoining Counties

Peter F. Gappa son of Matt Gappa formerly Whittemore now Emmetsburg died April 20 buried Whittemore Catholic Cemetery April 22. David K. Lincoln forty years Ft Dodge resident died April 24 native of New York merchant in St. Dodge since 1869. Funeral held Wednesday conducted by Christian Science church. Mrs George Devine died Livermore last week Monday formerly Irvington moved to Livermore less than a year ago. She was nearly 20 and leaves three children and husband. Burial at Irvington Thursday. Mrs Herman Drawe of Whittemore died last Wednesday morning age 45 born in Germany lived in Kossuth county 15 years, home Lotts Creek township. Family moved into Whittemore last winter. Five small children and husband mourn. Funeral ties from Lutheran church last re

Kossuth Peter F. Gappa Matt Gappa Whittemore Emmetsburg David K. Lincoln Ft. Dodge New York State St. Dodge Germany Kossuth County Lotts Creek Township Lutheran Church

Hobart School Closed For Alice Britt Funeral

Hobart shut Tuesday of that week due to the funeral of Alice Britt. Miss Clara Matthews helped care for her grandmother Mrs. Gould of Irvington who has paralysis. Mr and Mrs James Britt thank all who aided them during Alice’s illness and death. Reports of whooping cough and scarlet fever disease near Hobart were mentioned, though the scarlet fever report was likely inaccurate.

Hobart Alice Britt Clara Matthews Gould Irvington James Britt Alice

Advert for Stock and Meat Market Help Wanted

A reader in Algona advertises stock loss claim and seeks pasture for about 25 head of stock during the season. Inquiries directed to the Algona Meat Market on East State Street for details and placement near the city.

Social notes of Algona clubs and weddings

The Halesca club visits Mr and Mrs F Hendrick, Mire. Dana Sheetz hosts luncheon for ladies, the 500 club gathers at Howland Smith's, and a Knights of Pythias dance occurs in Adams Block. The Monday club meets in the library to discuss Neronesse. Daisy Elizabeth Tilton and Clarence Wilber Cook plan a wedding at Tilton home. Invitations issued for an At Home at Judge Quarton residence. 500 club hosts a turkey dinner and dancing at Woodman hall with harp orchestra. Elderly Ladies Birthday Club forms to honor Mrs Almy and Mrs S B French on her 70th birthday anniversary.

Halesca Club F . Hendrick Dana Sheetz Howland Smith Knights of Pythias Adams Block Neronesse B. F. Tilton West Fof Daisy Elizabeth Tilton Clarence Wilber Cook W. B. Quarton J. T. Chrischilles W. Dingley Lida Cole Judge Quarton Woodman Hall Harp Algona Almy S. B. French

Irvington Local Notes and Visits Highlight Week

Mrs Bert Bedell is on the sick list Nels Peterson moved to Randall Town A lecture Saturday evening was a success Charles Simmons is carpentry in this vicinity Horace Parsons of Hagle Grove is there looking after this farm Mr and Mrs Wesley Dutton and Mr and Mrs Robert Smith spent Sunday in Irvington Mr and Mrs John Moreton of Texas have been here visiting Moreton's mother Dunn and Devine have put up cave troughs on J L Bedell and Arthur Leubke homes now on Dr J R Adraatrone's residence

Charles Simmons Horace Parsons Hagle Grove Wesley Dutton Robert Smith Irvington John Moreton Texas Mr. Moreton Dunn and Devine J. L. Bedell Arthur Leubke J. R. Adraatrone

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