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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1917

Page

8

Backyard Government in Plum Creek Township

A letter from C. E. Owen of Algona appeals to Plum Creek Township owners to approve straightening road and fence lines to redistribute eighty acres near the Des Moines river. The plan would trim two to three acres and alter several parcels along sections 13 and 24, impacting gardens, yards, and possibly a building while urging trustees and county supervisors to pursue a correct survey. Owen calls for unity to serve the community’s interests.

Eatata Plum Creek Township Des Moines C. E. Owen Algona Ae A

Colds Are Catching Says Iowa Epidemiologist

Dr Mark Boyd of Iowa State University reports seventy two cold cases observed at a hospital clinic with thirty analyzed. Fifteen developed after contact with coughing or sneezing individuals and twenty eight of the thirty men shared a common meeting place. He advises using a handkerchief when coughing or sneezing and avoiding crowded areas when sick.

Mark &. Boyd Iowa State University Hetells

Meat shipment delays rail trip to Liverpool from Sioux Falls

A freight train north of Rock Island delayed six hours after a refrigerator car punctured by breakdowns carried 69 boxes of salted and cured meat weighing 22 tons bound for Liverpool. At 25 cents a pound, the meat would retail about 11000 dollars. Most shipments to warring nations are heavily insured, sometimes up to 76 percent.

West Bend Rock Island Great Britain Liverpool England Sioux Falls S. C

Paige the Creative Force in the Motor Car Industry

The statement questions responsibility for a potentially damaging claim about Paige, but argues Paige remains a truly creative factor in the motor car industry, underscoring her influential role and contributions to automotive design and innovation.

Paige

Holden Welcomes Senator Reed With New Station Hinted

From the Cass County Leader Holden awaited Senator Reed on Friday as his train arrived to cheers and a band. Reed did not come but communications to the Missouri Pacific Railroad’s new superintendent in a special car suggested Holden may gain a new station in honor of the occasion.

Missouri Cass County Senator Reed Holden Missouri Pacific Railroad

Algona Progress Sparks Paving and Sewers Plan

Germania Record notes a man’s livelihood ties to town viability as Algona unveils plans for sixty additional blocks paved this summer. The Elmore Eye estimates $30,000 will be spent on sewers, with further improvements aiming to set a high city record for its size. Citizens praised for progressive spirit.

Germania Elmore Eye Algona

For Sale Concert Grand Prio Bargain terms

Quinn Lumber Co. of Algona advertises a new concert grand piano at a bargain with easy terms. Also listed are a good work horse a single harness and a single buggy available from the company.

Grand Prio New Quinn Lumber Co Algona

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