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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
5
A dated local advertisement promotes a lumber yard on State Street in Alcona offering a full line of new and stock building materials. It invites customers to call for prices on lumber grades cement lime stucco and coal and asserts the business is here to stay and seeks patrons.
In the District Court of Ossuth County Iowa Margaret J Roberts Ida C Roberts Frank W Roberts and Carl J Roberts sue Henry Kellogg A Kellogg Charles I Kellogg William Nicholson George Foxle Howard it Gibson and unknown claimants for the south half and northeast quarter of Section 26 Township 5 North Range 29 West. Plaintiffs claim title by adverse possession and seek to quiet title against all defendants including unknown claimants. Default will be entered if no defense by Feb 14 1903. Bonar & Fellows attorneys.
Public auction at my place 2 miles northeast of Irvington 5 miles southeast of Algona 7 miles west of St Benedict on Thursday February 5 at 10 a.m. includes 25 milch cows 4 fresh 4 two year old and 5 yearling steers 9 two year old heifers 6 calves 1 full blood Short Horn bull two years old 2 geldings 4 mares aged 4 to 7 years 1 colt two years old 2 yearling colts 7 breed sows 150 chickens 5 ducks farming implements hay tools wagons and harness plus seed and farm gear. Terms cash under $10 ai others on notes at 8 pct 2 pct cash discount. JOSEPH BRASS & CO Jno M Vinson Auctioneer Wa Ferguson Clerk
A prisoner letter from Jan 13 1903 to the Courier recalls Ward 2 the parole ward housing about 30 men from many trades including merchants artisans preachers lawyers and doctors. He praises Dr Appelgate core staff criticizes attendants and sheriffs while noting parole and funding issues and calls for reform to parole returns and financial aid for released inmates.
A letter notes that the disease of inebriety is not hereditary, with several patients stating their ancestors were temperate. The writer, D. J. Lona, discusses princely vices and the behavior of unprincipled people, attributing recovery to the free will of Jown.
The Farmers Institute committee led by C B Hutchins presents a detailed three day program featuring corn topics led by Prof P G Holden Ames and E C Bennett on dairy and tiling discussions. Notable speakers include Mrs A P Ives, Prof Towle, Miss Alice Tyler, and Prof West Dodd with music, recitations, and a lecture on electricity and lightning rods. Farmers urged to attend with families, showing support for the county industry.
Money to loan at five percent with optional payment. Interest payable annually. A D Clarke & Co advertise loans offering five percent with annual interest due and respect to the Milwaukee depot sale inquiry details at this office.
Bids will be received until 2 p.m. on February 1903 for county grading in Kosoth county Iowa for 1903. Five districts list townships including LaVerne Sherman Riverdal y Irvington Oresco Garfield Whittemore Phun Creek Union Portland Wesley Buffalo Prairie Ramsey GermanTown Hebron Springfield Grant Eagle Seneca Ledyard Lincoln Swea Seneca Greenwood Fenton Burt Lotty Creek. A cash or certified check of $50 accompanies bids to ensure contract entry and performance. The board may reject any bids. Dated Algona Iowa January 1903. Board of Supervisors. By County Auditor.
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