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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
4
The Algona Milling and Grain Co. advertises offering the highest market price for grain with Barcom wanted. The notice implies customers should take advantage of the pricing at the grocer or milling company.
A Bancroft audience confronts political theater as public mood heats over the Postmaster job. The Mud Creek protest convenes with dozens, including Miss Mary Kelley and others, urging tax payer relief and a reassessment. Names such as Jim, Lilly, Droessler, and local figures appear amid community notices, travel, and school plans. The piece blends satirical dialogue with real civic concerns and upcoming local appointments.
A readthrough of the week reports court action between Mr. Roelingan and Mr. Thumsey amid labor disputes. Local residents Jake Fredh Joe Menke Sr and Susie Jacobs are among those mentioned with visits and travels to Alton Fairmont Des Moines and Chicago. Upcoming events include John Lattimer auction Oct 1, Leo Budde teaching Lang school and Frank Austin taking a Rushmore teaching post.
The St Benedict column reports the recent agent transfers with A J Erdman succeeding Morgan. It notes John Marks breaking an arm repairing machinery at the creamery, praises Jos Rahm Jr for smooth King Dragon road work, and lists visits and engagements including Sandma Arndorfer’s illness, the Balk engagement to Benetta Rake, and Clara Arndorfer’s trip to Minneapolis. Local residents visit Algona and Britt, with several family and church social mentions.
One of the best 160 acre farms in Kossuth county is for sale cheap if a deal can be made soon. Inquire at Mads Christensen's, sec. 9, Wesley two. Also note monetary loan offers at 5 percent from A. D. Clarke & Co and a local peanut brand Taylor's salted peanuts.
Swea City brief highlights local visits and social events. Residents from Armstrong, Minneapolis, Forest City, Goldfield, and Estherville attended gatherings and aided neighbors. Notices include job changes, travel to Minnesota towns, science society duties, fair visits, and plans for Sept. 18 events with Svensk Veka bani.
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