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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
8
Burt Monitor reports a serious scalding incident involving little Miss Atna Hardgrave, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hardgrave. She fell into hot water Tenaday, limbs and body badly burned. Medical aid provided and parents offered sympathy amid the sad occurrence. A second item notes wrestling lessons and a practical joke about pay.
Public sale at the seller's farm on Wednesday March 8 1911 at 10:00 am includes 19 cows and heifers with calves 10 young bulls 5 to 18 months Baron Prince No 279009 12 horses bay mares geldings and mules 20 Duroc Jersey sows and 300 bushels oats plus free lunch Terms under 10 dollars cash. over that credit up to 9 months on notes bearing interest from date. property not to be sold until settled.
Mary Clarke of Algona Iowa will receive 117000 in contracts and notes plus 10000 to her attorney and 15000 to Clarke's lawyers as part of a settlement to end the divorce dispute. Clarke faces 30 days in jail or a 250 fine for contempt of court, which was paid. The judge denounced the Nevada divorce as fraudulent and ordered immediate steps to purge the record. The case included prior payments of around 70000 to Mary Clarke before the Carson City decree.
County Attorney C R Wood begins legal action to recover two certificates of deposit stolen from Robert Moldenhower a young poultry fancier of Algona. The fraud occurred when he was approached by two men at Union Depot in St Paul leading to CDs valued at 182 and 265 dollars.
Cameron Idaho February 19 1911 We are well and like the country Snow has been heavy since Christmas Eight inches on the level but less in canyons Winter mild Coldest two above Main crop is wheat We raise a little of everything even a hill grade Four miles of grade raise 1500 feet Grain from here goes down that grade Some places have tramways to move grain I would not return to Iowa to live Regards to old friends Epw Pompr
A colonial note explains the origin of catching the Speaker's eye in parliament from 1610 to 1685 when Sir John Trevor's squint caused simultaneous eye contact. A later rule required the Speaker to name the member addressing the House, linking memory and sight to office. Also includes a miscellany of local notices and ads such as post card coupons, lamp coal, a hog stray, and a residence for sale.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a remedy for falling hair. It claims the antiseptic germicidal formula removes dandruff, stimulates circulation at the roots, nourishes hair, and restores health. The copy promises satisfaction with a money back offer at Central Drug Co.
An advert declares D. D. D. Prescription a superior eczema and skin cleanser. It claims the remedy treats eczema psoriasis and pimples with a mild liquid that cleanses and smooths the skin. A 25 cent bottle is urged for household use through R. H. Miller, a local druggist in Algona.
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