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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

7

Postmaster Peek Resigns in Algona Succession Question

Postmaster Peek resigns stirring surprise in Algona as political maneuvering over his replacement unfolds. The likely candidate pool includes Melzar Haggard, Mart Weaver, Bill Haggard, and other local Republicans. Petitions by M P Weaver and E G Bowyer signal jockeying, with insiders claiming the outcome already largely decided and hinting at a favorable $2,100 salary transfer.

Algona Peek Conner Woods Glen Brunson Mr. Peek Melgay Haggard Pacific Coast Melzar Haggard Kossuth County Mart Weaver Mart Bill Haggard Republican Party John G. Smith J. R. Jones Ben Reed J. R. Laird E. G. Bowyer Wm. Cleary M. P. Weaver E.G. Bowyer Ingham

Right Track Hunt Proposal for Wolf Control in Kossuth County

Spencer Herald urges a large winter wolf hunt inviting Kossuth County residents. It cites Algona Courier editor Brother Hinchon as liaison and proposes Whittemore’s Uncle Geo Boyle lead the expedition, praising his horse skills and cross country riding.

Kossuth Brother Hinchon The Algona Courier Geo. Boyle Whittemore Spencer Herald Herald Clay County George Boyle Lochnivar Kossuth County

It Is Plain How A Cow Was Hit By Train

The Minn road morning passenger train struck a cow drinking from the river under a bridge east of town. Local papers joke about the absurd scene while noting such incidents occur in small towns. Court records list several civil cases including Sprague versus Mehl and Wallace, Jasperson versus Wallace, Zoelle versus Ramm, and Sandrey versus Small, plus Farmers Insurance Company versus Germann.

Minneapolis Livermore Gazette Bro Bill Bode Algona Julia Williams Sprague

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