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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1916

Page

8

LIGHTy WATER MDSE FUNDS AND LOCAL EXPENSES LIST

A compiled list shows various fund disbursements and expenses including J W Kelley Solvay Clint McClellan A F Dailey Roy Tillinghast and others. Items cover electric equipment gas oil drayage printing and labor with totals and fund headings like BOND FUND GENERAL FUND SIDEWALK FUND SEWER FUND. Public notices include sales ads for a modern eight room house hay at auction and a dual stallion for sale with breeder details.

Mdse J. W. Kelley Solvay Clint McClellan A. F. Dailey Roy Tillinghast F.C. Dailey W. Crowell M. B. Benjamin S.eeee Algona Mfg Co Ap Ecies N. W. Electric Equip Comdae McGraw Mig Co Mdge Julius Andrae & Sons Co H. Mueller Mfg Co Masa Ohn Dearborn Chem, Co J. W. Kelly Beloit Standard Oil Co Gazoling Electric Appliance Co Neptune Meter Co Separte Buffalo Meter Co Gamoan Meter Co Te “Yean Vacuum Oil Co Tub Cists National Refining Co Matt Parrott & Sons New Hinehon & Finnell Lee F J, Palmer George Koel Norton Mase Cece Es Aanif

Letter from Norway on winter, Ford Peace Ship crowd

A Waukon Iowa native living in Christiana Norway shares her parents a letter about a harsh winter with cold spells and severe poverty among the poor. She notes the Peace Ship visit to Norway, its uncertain purpose, Ford absence at meetings, and mixed reception. She recounts meetings with Einar Onsum, Mrs. Lindsey, Mr. Steep, and Des Moines figures, reflecting on American views and cost of the expedition.

A. M. May Waukon Iowa Christiana Norway Allamakee Ford Mr. Ford Stockhom Einar Onsum Bergen America U.S. A Grand Hotel Associated Press Mr. Steep Judge Steep Lindsey Mr. Evans Des Moines Col. Henry Jackson Miss Evans

Early Religious Training Rabbi Mayor to Kansas City Journal

Rabbi Mayor argues childhood forms the basis of religious and moral life. He cites Stratford-on-Avon the Hannah and Samuel scene to stress dedication, heredity and environment shaping a child. Education progresses from correction to imitation and reflection, with religious training as essential as mental and practical study.

Kansas City Journal Stratford-on- Avon Hannah Lad Samuel Temple of Shiloh Bis

A Quarter Century Ago Measels Ride Riverdale and Local Notes

A March 6, 1891 Courier column recalls Riverdale measels this winter and general town news. Items include a Swedish M.B. church basket social at the grange hall, attorney Sullivan handling Emmetsburg business, a ten pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Sherman, Thos. McEnroe returning from Iowa City Commercial College, Joe Paxson’s cigars and a girl in his life, Parker of Spencer visiting court, J. F. Lacy buying the elevator, a new Mason City Daily Times arrival, Whittemore German Lutheran dedication, W. J. Wade among visiting lawyers, local election results with mayors and council members, Bancroft’s OC. M. Barsley elected, Harvey Logham’s eastern trip, Geo. Hanna’s stop at the Courier, Alden Hawke divorce news, and Rev. Phil C. Hanna’s consul nomination to La Guayra.

Will you have a cherry or an olive in your cocktail major

A Cincinnati Enquirer item quotes a host asking a major whether he prefers cherry or olive in a cocktail. He answers neither, saying both just take up space that could be used for the liquor. The notice also lists ads for Parm Loans and a corn sale by local grain firms at 301 East State Street with contact numbers.

Cincinnati Enquirer State St

Public Auction At Lone Rock Farm

We offer at public auction all of our personal property without reserve. Anyone who has attended our sales knows we sell regardless of price. The sale takes place on our farm just north of Lone Rock 40 rods from the depot 15 miles north of Algona starting at noon regardless of weather.

Lone Rock Depot Algona

March 13 sale features 300 head of home raised livestock

The sale offers 300 head of live stock including 40 cows aged 3 to 6 years, 40 two-year-olds, 30 coming two-year-old steers, 40 yearling heifers, 50 coming yearlings, 10 bulls and several sows and boars. Also farm machinery and harness. Terms: cash up to $10, over that nine months at eight percent. Free lunch at noon.

Notice of Bankruptcy Sale In Algona Iowa

Notice is hereby given that under order of the District Court for the Northern District of Iowa Judge Spencer W. Qorowell the estate of Anton J. Schemmel bankrupt will be sold by the trustee at the west door of the Algona Courthouse Koasuth County Iowa on the first day of April A D 1 to the highest bidder. Real property described as the northwest quarter of section three township ninety six range eight containing 26 acres more or less. Sale begins at 1 o clock p m and is free of all liens and encumbrances. Dated at Algona Iowa this 24th day of February A D i. SHERIDAN trustee.

District Court of the United States Iowa Spencer W. Qorowell Mareree Io Biery Antoo J. Schemmel Sul Anton J. Schemmel Algona Koasut Biute Towa Kossuth Becton Genty Elught Lees Uena 4 Incum Aigons A.D. i Sheridan Dp Fuerupley

W T Hall Prospers in Farm Sale Near Fort Dodge

W T Hall of Fort Dodge, former district supervisor, sold his farm near the city for 225 dollars per acre at a public sale last Saturday and plans to move to town. He had previously invested at 180 per acre and aimed to expand holdings in the region by 1920s standards.

Titanka W. T. Hall Ft. Dodge

Psychology of the Necktie In Fremont Tribune

A note from the Fremont Tribune observes that maps of neckwear show personality trends. It claims ties worn loosely under the ear hint at genuine traits, while tightly adjusted fashion plates are common among those who dress for appearances.

Fremont Tribune

Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa

The District Court of Kossuth County Iowa announces that on February 21 1916 a paper claiming to be the last will of Meike H Jelderks deceased was filed and opened for reading The April term 1916 was fixed as the time when the will may be admitted to probate all interested persons may appear to show cause why probate should not be granted The notice is dated February 22 1916 and signed by B E Johnson deputy clerk Jenks work of the District Court

State of Iowa Kossuth County Meike H. Jelderks Meike H. Jelderka District Court B. EB. Johnson

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