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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1906

Page

9

Wesley township road fund report for 1905 in Kossuth County

The office of the Trustees of Wesley township presents a detailed fiscal year 1905 statement of road funds. It lists funds on hand at year start, receipts from county treasurer and land tax, and expenditures for road work, tools, and clerical costs, naming trustees Chandler Ward Nels M Johnson Leonard Falk and clerk Olaf Funnemade.

Olof Funnemark Oches Olof Prinemark Peter Seaberg David Johnson Jacob Johnson Chandler Ward Leonard Fal Emil Jonsons M.C. Roe Clarence Ward Austin Western Co Buuck Clarance Ward Smith Lumber Clark Aris Jobo Cruise Powelson Bros Kurtz Kossuth T. Olaf Finnemart Wesley Township Kossuth County Iowa Nels M. Johnson Leonard Falk Wesley Sute Dee Olof Funnemadie Henry Iiige Winnebiuca Noundy Uonots Trensatver Iu. Ptota Kassuth Missann Ownahip

Lincoln Township Road Fund Receipts and Expenditures

Ledger of Lincoln Township Nossuth County Iowa listing receipts and disbursements for road maintenance from April 1 to May 31. Includes NW and SE district items with ditching, bridge material, labor, and miscellaneous expenses. Names of trustees and workers appear with amounts recorded. balance of lumber bill at Buffalo noted.

John Deoga J Koppen Mike Hippen Germania Gust Gleiter O'S Buffalo

Road Fund Statement of Lotta Creek Township 1905

The statement, sworn January 14 1900 by trustees J B Butler James O'Brien and Peter Filbert for Lotta Creek Township Kogsuthaq County Iowa, details road funds received and expended for the fiscal year ending December 1905. It lists beginning balance on January 1 1905 deposits from various sources, expenditures for plowing and road work, and balances on hand including transfers from the county treasurer and other sources.

State of Iowa Kossuth German Ofice of Trustees Gorman Therm Honey Meyer Alb Blyser Win Sehreiler Justuos Lincoln Township Nossuth County Kogsuthaq Lotté Creek Katty Creek Lotta Creek J. B. Butler James O’brien Peter Filbert Trustans TM Farley Falls Wheeler Lbr Co Iumber Tue Lineen Nec Rambuth Bren Simpson Fumken Markgraf Tselgeburth Lelb Boos Hlacksnithing Bo WM Varley Austin West Balanee Yee Peeres Louth Wolbers Xeeeaens Ewelgeebay Gayeer Inwa John Darkert Lots Creek Towa Peter Elbert J.B. Butler Lotts Creel Anid John Markgras

Municipal trustees report from German township records

The document records financial and labor accounts of Meyer Albert Steeper and Win Setroeder trustees of German township and surrounding townships in Kassuth County Iowa. It lists road work, graveling, hauling, hardware purchases, advertising, and percentages of commissions with dates from 1905 and earlier, certified by township clerks and treasurers.

Kassardy HW. Sonnatherp German Township Konauth Towa Il Meyer Albert Steeper Win Setroeder Eptarnd AM Downshia Teory Sonnenberg W Glerk

Nobody Knows But Mother Poem Theme and Local Note

A lyric questioning a mother's unseen burdens with playful verses on chores and care. The piece quotes the Philadelphia Times from the Pious Kansas Town and notes Willis town stats: 183 residents with 176 church members. four nonmembers are loafers and three are infants awaiting baptism.

Trulay Mother Tommy Sam Ruth Bat Philadelphia Times Kansas Town The Kansas City Journal Willis Church Town Loafers

Romantic shirt tale spurs Dover romance and marriage

A Dover man returned a woman's nightie by mistake with a shirt and later married the owner. The item notes quirky social chatter about romance in society circles. Also mentions Dr. Ripke glasses, rail routes to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Omaha with spring sale details and travel info.

Dover News Dover

North Western Rail Offers Low Round Trip Fares

Chicago and North Western announces low rates to Los Angeles and the Pacific coast with first class round trips from April to May eleven. The Los Angeles Limited and Overland Limited offer electric service and tourist sleeping cars, with rapid schedules to California and connections via the Now Sast Late Route. For itineraries and agents, consult Chicago and North Western Railway.

Los Phe Overland United Electria Fass Phe China & Japan Wasp Matt Roow Chicago & North-Western

Time Cari Chicago and North viaRR headline

Time Cari reports on the Chicago and North Western route with a focus on train timing, service details, and regional impact. Officials discuss schedule adjustments. The brief notes amendments affecting riders and travel plans.

Chicago & North-Weith

Passenger train schedules and routes listed with multiple lines

A fragmented timetable shows trains including Minnesota Passenger, St. Paul Passenger, Chicago Milwaukee routes, and Iowa Central lines. It lists departures and arrivals in various cities with freight and passenger distinctions, noting through freights and mixed trains and indicating west and southbound directions.

St. Paul Paul Haines Proigl Talus West

Stanton's Irish Stew and the Great War Secretary

A cobbled tale depicts Secretary of War Stanton attempting to cook an Irish stew in the War Department during President Andrew Johnson's removal battles. Guard Pel Koerth and ex Sergeant Louwly guard him as orders swirl and a burnt stew seals a night of tension and fatigue.

Tala Hix Bodgguard Stanton War Department Anthew Johnson Louis Kaerth Tiry Johnson Staton Sergen Louwly Noort Stlitana Lis Koerth Koorth

Poultry Pointers from a Historic Breeder Digest

A historic note on fowl care covers daily water intake, fattening conditions, and nest sizing. It warns against overfeeding soft foods before shell formation and advises firm, varied rations with shelled greens. It emphasizes well-drained yard soil and sandy soil to promote health and ventilation of poultry yards.

Renes Lin

Brave Irish laborer saves boy from Serpentine water

A passing Irish laborer bravely jumped into the Serpentine to rescue a boy caught near the bank. Onlookers praised the heroism as witnesses recounted the act and a local boy expressed admiration after the court appearance.

Ahly Palth Diuan

Choir Anthem Sparks Praise for Soloist Mr Wood

An elderly churchgoer recalled a morning service where a choir anthem featured a solo by Mr Wood. She commented that without his performance the group might have faltered badly, praising the soloist as essential to the hymn.

le Best Wood

Smoker Night Introduces Gabble and Lerkins

Mirthful exchange at a smoker as Mutehed Towne-Met Gabble and Lerkins are introduced. Browne-Oh laments the habit of criticizing mothers in law while Towie jokes about Perking. The Boston Traveler notes the scene and humor.

Towne Gabble Lerkins Aod Browne Inine Boston ‘Traveler

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