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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
5
C M Doxsee defends concrete drain tile against Pangburns critique. He cites long use in Brooklyn and Paris, argues concrete improves with water flow after setting, and cites Prof G B B Smith findings. He notes issues from poor cement or aggregates and laments wasteful public spending on unproven tile.
A large group of colonists traveled to Lemon in the northwest corner of South Dakota, seeking land at 1.26 per acre. All but Tom Stull Rob Raney and Mrs J R Lillie and Sadie returned home the next day. They denounced a Mason City agent who lured them into a costly trip with promises of cheap land. Locators charged $25 to locate a man, or $2.50 if unsuccessful, while railroad land nearby demanded over 10 per acre. Redfield impressed one traveler as the best stop, but many will risk more, or less, chasing “God’s country.”
Rebecca McNutt, daughter of Mr and Mrs H McNutt, died at a Minneapolis hospital last Tuesday night after illness linked to Dutch measles and possible diphtheria. Born March 18 1887 on her father’s Hobart area farm, she attended local schools and the State University of Minnesota, pursuing literary studies. Funeral services were held in open air at the grave with Rev O H Holmes officiating, as family members faced sorrow and absence due to illness.
S B Reed died Friday night at M E Hospital Des Moines after an operation. Born March 21 1847 in Ottawa Wisconsin, he came to this county in 1866 with his parents and later spent years in the Des Moines creamery business as traveling salesman for Creamery Package Manufacturing Co. The Reed family and many friends mourn his loss, with funeral services held at Mrs Horton’s home attended by relatives from Des Moines Mason City Bay Minette and Chicago.
Two houses for sale in good locations with attractive terms for responsible buyers. Prices described as very reasonable with easy purchase on agreeable terms. Contact 361f H. G. Adami for details.
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