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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
8
Britt Tribune notes the legislature created one new commission and abolished none, while Swea City Herald reports ongoing talk of county division resurfacing this week. The piece comments on political action, public opinion, and accountability expectations regarding local reform.
A digest from the March 18 1892 Courier recounts local life in Coun cil Bluffs with visits and travels among residents. Highlights include Harvey Ingham visiting friends, Hoxie recovering, and families planning homes and trades. Notable notes cover births, political trips to Des Moines and Tama, a blizzard in Independence, school board gains, and a Humboldt Republican dog tax.
District Court in Kossuth County Iowa gives notice that on March 1 1917 a paper purporting to be the last will of Robert Pink deceased was filed and opened for probate. The court fixed April 24 1917 to hear the matter where interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Jon Jenke by Deputy Cora M Frink signs the notice.
For Sale one concert grand piano new at a bargain and easy terms One good work horse one single harness and one single buggy Quion Lumber Co Algona Also for sale home grown 1916 Timothy seed at 2 dollars a bushel Jacob Winkle phone 63 on 20 Farm loans at lowest rates Rico Zerfaga
The Board of Supervisors awarded the contract for Tile drains in Drainage District No. 50 to Mickson & Nelson of Swea City Iowa for 12929. A bid was found lowest and best after opening bids and compliance with specifications. The County Auditor and Chairman are authorized to enter the contract. Notice of claims and a lengthy schedule of payments were approved and warrants ordered. The board adjourned to February 6 1917.
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