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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates for Alpona Convier by Hinchon and Finnell offering one year and six months in advance. It also mentions display advertising at 28 cents per inch and notes the newspaper was entered at the Algona Iowa post office as second class matter.
A June issue feature flags Hardin county graft in the Board of Supervisors and drainage engineer S. B. Gardner. It details Charles Marks attendance pay disputes from 1911 to 1914 and 1918, duplicate payments, and extensive rail and auto hire costs. Gardner’s padded payroll and inflated charges amount to alleged misuse of taxpayers funds, with Sunday work and holiday pay listed as evidence.
A local public notice addresses compliance with laws governing report publication tax levies and transfers between funds. It notes risks of executing transfers without lawful authority and calls for strict adherence to statutory procedures to avoid penalties.
The Holy Mountain hosts a 6000 to 7000 man only republic ruled theocratically by Greek monks. Women and female animals are banned, with guards at gates and a 24-delegate synod electing a president every four years. Located near Karyes, its monasteries dot the eastern slopes amid Balkan war turmoil.
Leslie's Weekly notes massive U S production in 1920s style trivia asking who consumed or benefited from vast outputs. It cites whiskey cigars tobacco newspapers films and church activity, framing questions about American consumption and culture.
A champion man was found near Webster City and presented a bill to the county supervisors for six dollars for taking his father to the county poor farm.
One new four row Aspin wall Potato Sprayer. This machine has sprayed only 21 acres, with excellent pressure and a guarantee. Retail price 65 dollars, our price 40 dollars. Contact S. H. McNutt, Algona or Ames. Also piano tuning service by R. M. Mountford. Phone 761.
J O Lewis former Hancock County treasurer killed himself after state examiners found a cash shortage totaling about 15000 dollars. He had not charged himself for several tax collections and had paid back 3500 dollars before his death after securities representatives reviewed his accounts with examiners. The Garner community mourned while noting Lewis had been well liked.
Dr. F H Essert a national lecturer for the Worlds Purity federation will address Algona audiences at the Methodist church tonight on That Worlds Blackest Crime White Slavery Women will gather Friday at 3 p m at the Baptist church and men at 8 p m at the Presbyterian church The speaker arrives with praise from ministers and medical men and admission is free.
A fragment from a Michigan issue presents a cryptic problem about a four month old woodpecker with rubber leg and a grasshopper with a cork leg to extract value from a dill pickle. The passage questions how a boy will learn when a teacher sends him home and hints at multiplying lengths and items like shingles and bundles priced in cents.
Salona buyers seek affordable financing as Hy and Con report negotiations in Algona Iowa. Local lenders advertise low rates for personal loans with flexible terms. Market observers note potential delays but expect favorable terms for residents.
Notice for bids on tile drainage at Whittemore Iowa to be let June 9 1915 at town hall. 8000 ft of 18 inch tile depth 6.20 ft with additional tile lengths and payments 80 percent upon completion. Sealed bids due June 8 1915 with 10 percent bid bond and 25 percent performance bond. Chubb engineer Algona and Peter Kollasch Whittemore oversee plans and specs.
Treasurer H. J. McChesney calls for all outstanding warrants on bridge and soldiers relief funds and drainage warrants across multiple districts. Warrant numbers and districts listed. interest to stop June 24, 10916.
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