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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
6
Bald heads face age bias as firms restrict hiring to under 35. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claims to cure dandruff, restore scalp cleanliness and hair growth. The ad promises a full refund if three bottles fail, with no obligation, sold by E. E. Conner & Co. of Algona in two sizes, 50 cents and one dollar.
R. H. Miller promotes the D. D. D. Prescription Oil of Wintergreen Compound as a simple wash to relieve eczema itch. He asserts rapid relief and a soothing, cool sensation after application, noting that obstinate cases may take longer but all users see improvement. The remedy is produced by the D. D. D. Co. of Chicago.
The Northwestern Drainage and Construction Company of Bancroft has secured the Martin County Minnesota drainage job. The project, similar in scope to Kossuth County Drain No. 8, will cost about 75000 dollars. Bidder Warrick and Hunt announced plans to start ground preparations promptly with cement tile throughout. The firm expects to employ many men and may build a tile factory on site. Community pride rises as local prosperity grows and the firm promises reliable, courteous service amid a boom in Bancroft.
Forest Lake Minn residents consider Bancroft as a future home. Alva Hunt and James Warrick seek a new drainage contract at Fairmont. Lawrence Rainer visits Forest Lake with son Gregor in fragile health. Misa Anna Privat visits from Lamberton with uncles the Shutz brothers. Mrs Jesse Greenwood and Childees plan Webster City move. Next Tuesday Miss Mary Wood hosts a basket social near town. Local notices record travel, health visits, and property transactions across the region.
Altona Tow a at close of business Feb 20 1909 made to Auditor of State assets loans in discounts gold coin silver bullion legal tender bank notes and subsidiary coin drafts cash items due from banks as follow drovers deposits national Chicago Merchants National Cedar Rapids Citizens National Des Moines Hanover National New York etc total assets capital stock time deposits profits total liabilities owed by borrowers endorser sworn to in my presence by H J Morran president C B Hurchns vice president and others notary public attested by A Peterson and others this 27th day of Red 108 notary public Spencer W Crowell unknown figures in accounts 50000 5000 etc
Bank financial page dated March 3 1909 lists loans and discounts, drafts and checks, deposits from various banks, and capital. It names directors Guy M Ryts Edw Johnson and officials W D Lehman and Krants Bauders.
Advertising copy promotes Fancy Patent flour titled White Daigy Who Wiss Glaten-2 Corn Meal. It claims every seek of this flour is guaranteed and available at store or mill with 5c per sack less on 5S and 0 sack lots. ALGONA MILLING & GRAIN CO advertises by phone number.
The writer recounts a trip to Windy City and Lake Geneva Wisconsin, noting horse auctions and breeders, local moving day, and visits with Dr. Murphy about Harold White’s ear. He mentions Kossuth Horse Co ownership, a Wegener rooster deal, a portable steam saw mill, and plans to live on the back porch as he jokes about city life and local happenings.
A Saturday farewell party at the Misgea Miehe home marked Agnes Anderson’s departure with her brother John for Idaho to make her future home. Others left for Caneden and Westfield New York, while local residents visited relatives in Kamrar and Iowa City. A Winton automobile for sale and other used cars advertised by Hathor Auto Co. Mayon City Iowa.
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