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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement extols Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen noting its spoon feed regulates a constant ink flow and prevents overflow, describing the mechanism as perfect for steady writing.
An Algona advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a germ killer and scalp conditioner. It claims Resorcin Beta Nogi thol and Pilocarpin stimulate follicles, revitalize roots, and can grow hair where roots remain alive. A personal guarantee offers a penny risk trial in two sizes.
An eczema wash based on oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine, sold as the D. D. D. Prescription or Oil of Wintergreen Compound by the D. D. D. Co. of Chicago, is claimed to instantly soothe and calm the itch. Readiness to cure varies with case, but users report immediate relief and a cool sensation after application. Endorsed by R. H. Miller and Joy Kaun with officers Be. B. Rann noting confidence in the remedy.
Bank message urges prudent money handling and savings deposition. Highlights include earning interest on time deposits and encouraging debt avoidance while investing savings wisely. Minor garbled text remains but conveys a general financial advice tone from a savings institution.
A Bancroft column recounts a late night corn theft foiled by Arthur and Theodore Murray with a shotgun near a broken crib. Robbers escaped after a scuffle, with county officials noting a complex web of local interests. The piece also lists civic notes on drainage work by Lenander, tile factory figures, a band dance fundraiser, boxing rumors, and various town visits, weddings, and health updates.
A shooting match will be held at Woodman hall Sexton next Saturday January 30 1909 with prizes for top scores and an all day event. A dance at W Blake’s drew a large crowd last weekend. Several local residents are ill or traveling for sales and social events including a basket social February 6 and a cattle barn project.
St Benedict news reports visits by Ed Pitterle and sister Cecil ia to aunt Mrs Victoria Arndorfer then departing for Minneapolis before Watertown Wisconsin. Mrs J L Raskopf and Miss Laura Ferati travel to Chicago to tend to seriously ill Anna Fairbanks with rheumatism. N W Witte of St Cloud Minnesota visits with brother John. Jos Krebsbach returns home to Adams Inn after working for his brother Math. Miss Celestine Rahm goes to Algona to work as domestic at A A Call residence. A lively evening at Jos Balk home. Miss Frances Rogenmeier moves to Algona for employment at the new Algona hotel. Plus notices of land for sale in Miner County South Dakota and a choice unimproved quarter near Roswell with March 1st 1909 possession. remaining details trimmed.
Notice to defendants in Ossath County court on a mortgaged property case. Plaintiffs seek $816.25 plus interest from May 6, and principal $8750 from defendants John H. Dieckronn and Tda FR. Dieakotan, plus insurance, abstract, taxes, and attorney’s fees. Foreclosure of mortgage on Lot Ten, Ortwinsl Plat, with other related claims. failure to respond by February court term leads to decree.
In Kogsuth County February Term 1909 Julia Winns Sprague exec of Delevan Sprague and D C Sprague sue Ole O Mehl Christina Mehl and J C Williams for 1070.65 with interest from Nov 2 1903 on a note secured by a mortgage on the southwest quarter of Section 12 Township 100 Range 27 West St P M. Defendants warned to answer by Feb 16 1909 or default and judgment will be entered.
In the District Court of Town and Kossuth County February Term 1909 Stumers Helmers vs D J O Dell Maurice O Dell Sanford O Dell J J Blick Waterloo Saddlery Co Defendants You are notified that by February 6 1909 the plaintiff may file a petition claiming 300 30 due with 6 percent interest from December 1 1908 for lumber and materials furnished to R A O Dell for a house and other buildings on Lot 16 Block 2 Penton Iowa The petition seeks foreclosure of a mechanics lien on the real estate and improvements with all claims junior and inferior No personal judgment against defendants If you fail to appear default will be entered and judgment rendered January 7 1909 Supnryvan MCMAHON Attorneys for Plaintiff
Notice to all concerned that Ferdinand O Mittag a registered pharmacist doing business as Mittag and Greinert Lotta Creek Kossuth County Iowa petitions the District Court for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors on a described premises near section B township 08 range 30 west of the fifth principal meridian The filing will be on or before February 1 100 and a hearing is set in February at August Dubie court in Kossuth County Iowa per district court records
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