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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1917

Page

8

Democrats and local notes fill Courier of Nov 18 1892

Democrats are not fond of office as Republicans. J R Jones and F M Taylor attend a Masonic meeting in Council Bluffs. The Call bridge is torn up for two weeks while Henderson rebuilds it. McEvoy of Emmetsburg visits Altona en route to Des Moines. Dorwolfers visit. Paul brings two daughters to the Normal School. Dr Ensign sells Plum Creek farm at 25 dollars per acre to a Webster County youth via Dingley and Moffatt. Samuel Reed recovers and hopes to vote in the Democratic victory. Pettibone offers milk. Marshalltown orchestra at Starrs Hall Saturday evening. Kain sells steer stock worth several thousand dollars to Mr Window. Last week’s misprint fixes. county Republican majority corrected to 292. Whittemore post office dispute and a large dance in Lillibridge’s barn. Brunson did not speak in Whittemore. Sam Plumly back from hard times. Supervisor Holz serves final term. After January no Democrat remains on the board.

Courier J. R. Jones F. M. Taylor Council Bluffs Tom Henderson McEvoy Emmetsburg Altona Des Moines Philip Paul Dorweiler Paul Ensign Plum Creek Webster County Dingley & Moffatt Samuel Reed S. H. Pettibone Marshalltown Orchestra Starr's Hall Pat Kain Window Whittemore Lillibridge Brunson Sam Plumly

Woods Predicts Long War in New Homecoming

Estherville Vindicator reports Congressman Frank P. Woods returning home for two weeks and warning the war may last two years or more. He urges strict economy and food conservation as national policy during a prolonged conflict. Also noted are lost wallet notice, hog listings, used Ford sales, and local farm ads.

Estherville Frank P. Woods Washington Woods

Local Fall Plowing Ends as Farms and Social Events Highlight County

Farmers Jess and Peat Lamb return from fall plowing on J. J. Ryan’s Fort Dodge area farm while A. M. Curran aids in road work. Hallowe'en party at Julia Stripling’s draws ghosts and games, raising 1600 dollars. Sunnyside Aid bazaar at Frank Mullens nets 1400 for fish pond and supper. District No. 3 Sherman township basket social yields over 5000 with 20 baskets. Sale ads: six room house near Main Street priced for quick sale with 1750 dollars two options.

Jess Peat Lamb J. J. Ryan Fort Dodge A. F. Curran Guy Stoddard A. M. Curran Minneapolis A.M Hallowe’en Julia Stripling Frank Mullens Sunnyside Aid Sherman Township Johnson Des Moines

Kills Intestinal Worms with Nyal Worm Syrup

An advertisement from R. H. Miller Drugist Algona Iowa promotes Nyal's Worm Syrup to treat intestinal worms. It claims relief from symptoms like indigestion colicky pains feverish restlessness and nervousness, noting the product kills worms and aids sleep and appetite. The bottle costs 25 cents and is advertised as safe and easy to take.

Nyal

Amendments Adopted to County Savings Bank Articles

At a special Iowa stockholders meeting in Algona on October 22, 1917, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were adopted by two thirds of shares represented. Amendments authorize new trust powers, raise capital from 50000 to 100000 dollars, and change Article V from nine to eight. The bank officers certified the proceedings.

County Savings Bank County Savings ‘Bank Iowa Algona United States Towa E. J. Murtagh CG. B. Murtagh Teeting E. J, Murtagh Murtagh C. B. Murtagh B. Hutchins Sne Peterson Sreon W. Sullivan R. Murtagh

County Savings Bank officers sign 1917 instrument in Algona Iowa

The President E J Murtagh and Cashier C B Murtagh of the County Savings Bank of Algona Iowa sign and acknowledge a bank instrument dated October 22 1917 before a notary public Bi Bailey. Directors certify they have read the preceding meeting proceedings of the board in Algona Iowa.

Sid Cashier E. J. Murtagh Co. B. Murtagh Iowa Kossuth A. D C. B. Murtagh County Savings Bank

Delinquent Tax List for Kossuth County Iowa 1917

The following is a true list of lands and town lots in Kossuth county with 1916 or prior taxes unpaid. Taxes interest and costs due must be paid or the property will be sold at the Treasurer's office in Algona on the first Monday in December 1917 starting at 10 o'clock a.m. Unsold properties previously advertised two years or more will be sold at this sale or adjournment. Algona Iowa November 7 1917 H J McCHESNEY Treasurer of Kossuth county Iowa.

Kossuth County Iowa Algona H. J. McChesney

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