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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

6

Whittemore Farmer and Local Happenings In Whittemore News

Whittemore notes the farmer on a snowy fence reflecting on days ahead as he husks corn and buys a new machine. Obituary for John L. Cotton of Lone Rock, a respected Whittemore neighbor. Local births and farm sales are reported, including the Stewart farm sale to W. T. Olliver at 369.50 per acre and a 480-acre total for Olliver. Other items mention Leo Butler’s visit, Cullen’s lumber project, tiling by H. S. Dailey, and humorous local anecdotes about residents and chores amid snow.

Dr. Hutchinson H. J. Thompson A. E. Lien Guy Farley Mark Boyle Wara Nara John L. Cotton Lone Rock Whittemore Stork Samuel Shultz McCarty W. T. Olliver Stewart Fairfield Township Olliver Leo Butler Sexton Leo Phil Cullen Cullen Iowa H. S. Dailey Harve B.S. Pankuk Mankato Pope Teledo Titonka Boyce Pankuk Titonia Minneapolis Bancroft Henry Kleusner Dyersville Kleusner Jno. T. Sudmeier Barber Smith Elmore Algona Chris Golly Pearson Dailey Fred Wegener W. A. Eiler Topeka Kansas Chicago

Bancroft News items mark town growth and land deals

Nick Scholtes wins a drainage dispute reducing a single eighty by about 600 dollars. The issue spurs broader talk of farm auctions and new residents, with Tom McGilligan moving in for Bancroft school access. Local sales, auto moves, and public events fill weekly notes as townsfolk plan dances, transportation, and property deals.

Nick Scholtes Nick Sullivan & McMahon Geo. Kleen Bancroft John Kerr Geo. Horton Sells Gregor Rainer Tom McGilligan Ledyard Tom

Livery Stock For Sale in Iowa Auction

Owing to poor health I offer say as is liver stock and barn stock only and rent to wit purchaser. Ryille Stoddard Liver more Iowa. A few choice Brown Agghorn, co fetls for Ue tad.

Otter Tay Asia mi Barnell Wit

Snow damages Martin Rahm & Co lumber shed in St Benetids

Heavy wet snow last Friday night crushed the roof of the Martin Rahm & Co lumber shed in St. Benedict. The report notes local activity including visits, dairy and bank staff movements, and community events such as a Wesley dance and several travels between nearby towns.

ST. Benedict Martin Rahm & Co Herbert Burlingame Livermore Livermore State Bank

Stock Sale at the Mike Weisbrod Farm Auction

Public auction to be held Wednesday November 24 starting at ten o clock. Sale features 4 head of horses 97 head of high grade cattle and extensive farm machinery on the Weisbrod farm area near Fenton Whittemore and Lone Rock. Terms cash under five dollars otherwise on approved notes at 8 percent interest. John Fitzpatrick proprietor J G Jensvold auctioneer G W Newel clerk.

Mike Weisbrod Fenton Whittemore Lone Rock Gale Ohio John Fitzpatrick

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