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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
GEO, BOYLE'S COLUMN reports Michael Liddy linked to Whittemore rumor mill. Community updates cover fire company reforms, upcoming uniforms, birthday notices, flirtatious Wisconsin visits, fishing catches by Geo Munch, M W A convention, and local real estate and automobile purchases. Also mentions tariff politics, incubator successes, and school institute programs.
St Benedict notes A. J. Erdmann and family visiting from Albert Lea and Mr Thackrey joining as M M St L agent with plans to settle locally. Weather delays farm work. miscreants damaged disc castings. Wesley baseball postponed due to rain. Local social events include a nine child First Holy Communion class and a piano purchase for Chas Arndorfer.
The Reporter quotes strong town growth as Lutheran church planning a summer build, Methodist choir house to rise, A B Johnson to construct a residence, Henry Weisbrod to consider a new house, Weisbrod Implement expanding its shop, and several other prospects in sight, arguing Fenton is far from dead.
A Winnebago Enterprise snippet describes an "oval fisherman" seeking meat from Froeh lick and Sanden's market after poor luck. He asks John to throw five big fish, claiming he will tell his wife he has enough fish and vows he is no liar, despite poverty and hardship.
A fragment describes lands offered for sale totaling 240 acres at a price of 3000 with easy terms. A neighboring tract lists 180 acres suitable for hay and plow, including timber and pasture. The notices reference water access and good roads near a town of about 10 000 people.
The fragment notes an assortment of names and a sale in progress possibly listing Wm Mertz Ottosen and Joma as participants or owners with reference to a sale and location Iowa. The OCR is incomplete but indicates a public sale of an estate or property.
The Black Hills of South Dakota offer rest and recuperation with hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hot springs baths, and scenic beauty. Reduced fares from June 1 to September 80 with return by October 31. Excellent train service and favorable stopovers. Full information available from ticket agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
In the District Court of Iowa for Kossuth County a notice announces that F. Nicoul in has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Martha Dunne of Kossuth County Iowa deceased. Creditors must file claims per law and debtors must pay the administrator. The notice is dated May in the year 19Wk.
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