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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
The ad urges hard work and thrift, promotes economizing and investing savings, and offers interest on time deposits. Directors listed include E. J. Murtagh Martin Rahm and L. J. Werman with others, inviting deposits and careful handling of funds.
G M Butts of the Press, B Krantz of V Prep, Edw Johnson, Cashier J P Larson, Geo Benschoter, B E Sanders, and LJ Dickinson named to positions in a district clerical and financial slate.
Whittemore notes report Peter Net of Caledonia Minnesota wed Miss Anna Priester of Whittemore township at St Michael’s church with Rev Dullard presiding. Bride and groom plan to reside in Whittemore after a wedding trip. Photographer Peterson photographed the bridal party.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Joseph Oscar Priester and Virginia Maria Schiltz with plans for a Des Moines and St. Joseph honeymoon. Reports include civic notes on bank meeting, rural mail stamp practice, high school basket social, upcoming Diamond Concert, and various local obituaries and illnesses.
Miss Elsie Brown of Chicago gave a Monday recital at the opera house under the high school. The performance drew strong applause and demonstrated her mastery as observers praised each number.
Wesley and surrounding areas discuss tax fairness as wealthy farmers with large cattle hogs horses and debt pay low taxes while poorer neighbors pay more. The column notes mismanagement of laws and calls for reform. Several local residents update on family visits moving picture shows and local business activity with names like Smock Nelson Blake and Behrman.
Sunday visitors at H. C. Nelsons with return planned Monday. Mrs. Tom Blain Jr visits from her grandfather and brother during the week. Mrs. Leonard Falk recovering from illness. Dora Nelson and Mrs. H. C. Nelson in Algona last Saturday. Dora Nelson and Katie Ferrigan in Wesley last Friday.
Mr Henry Wiemer visited on Saturday on business. Mr Marvin Smith of Elmore was in town over Sunday. The masquerade ball at Ledyard last Friday night was a success. Mr Rich brother of E G was in Ledyard for a couple of days the past week. Miss Marquis was in Elmore earlier last week but returned home in time for the Friday dance.
Having rented my farm I will sell on my place six miles north and one east of Sexton and other nearby towns on Tuesday February 4 1908 at 10 am. Prices for 18 horses 60 cattle 81 hogs and machinery plus dairy produce and farm supplies. Terms cash under 5 dollars else 12 months on notes at 8 percent. No removal until settled. C W Blake proprietor J L Walcutt auctioneer Theo Doerfler clerk A D Clarke Co loan money at 5 percent. Free lunch at noon.
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