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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1912

Page

5

Drainage Districts work approved and bonds paid

October 24 1912 meeting of Kosuth County Iowa Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions accepting completed drainage repairs by Spencer Cement Tile Co and Everhard Fleister, with warrants for balance due. Also appointed engineer for District 78 and processed hearings, adjournments, and tax abatements.

Board of Supervisors Kossuth County Iowa H. Curtis Spencer Cement Tile Co Heise, Newel. Oesterreicher, Pearson and Thompson N. 40 C. E. Paine Everhard & Fleister Newel Heise Oesterreicher Thompson Theo. Chrischilles John Pluk Buffalo Township C. WB. Paine O'Cock EK. J. Paine Burt Town T. W Engin Tier Garfield Township Anna Overbeck Wesley M. A. Dexter Nicholson W. Wheeler Chas Medine Sam Johanson Danson & Butler Werth Martin County Minn Hasti Towa Jawa Sta Itowa-Minnesota Staten 18 Iowa-Minnesota Line Sta. 48 Grant Township Minnesota Ayes Pearson, Hesse, Oesterreicher Kossuth Drainagh District Minnhesota Algona Swea City Harrison and Ledyard Konauth Harrison ‘Township Engin CG. E. Paine Waine Pee Bay Ikosauth C. EH Paine Olof Pearson Jl Oesterreicher C. I. Heise H. J. Thompson Pearson Oesterreichsen

Agony Ends as Rivalry Rests and Fans Unite

The speaker declares the agonies over and joy beginning, praising renewed focus and fan support. He reflects on years under Theodora’s shadow, faces mixed reception, and vows to persevere with determination and hope for a new chapter.

Tana Theodora Ina Ube

A quarter of a century ago in the Courier

A 1887 item notes a heavy Illinois and Iowa snowstorm last Saturday. Local moves include Cris Heise buying a fiery young steed, Pat Kain purchasing the Gize farm, Frank Potter acquiring the Grand Central Hotel at Whittemore, and Mr. Leatherman possibly buying Clarke's livery. George Minkler and Miss Caroline Lau marry at Dr Barr's residence on Thanksgiving as Rev Marsh officiates. Damon Orr and others plan winter in Los Angeles. New priest Father Nicholls arrives locally. C. D. Pettibone returns from showcasing Kossuth products at the Fat Stock Show. Skating on the river is noted as immense. The editor cites illness in the family and Thanksgiving gatherings.

Frank Potter Whittemore Mr. Leatherman Algona A. JD. Clarke Mr. Geo. Minkler Caroline Lau Dr. Barr Rev. Marsh

Fake Hog Medicines and a Hog Remedies Case

Britt Tribune reports Otto Gilster’s district court case against a St Paul company over damages from hog feeds said to cure cholera. The piece warns farmers to avoid serum products unless proven legitimate by state agricultural authorities, noting many stock foods are fakes.

Britt Tribune Otto Gilster Carton District Court Agricultural Department St. Paul

Harmony Restored in Britt Tribune Eye Fix

A lighthearted note from Britt recounts a misadventure with a wife throwing a flatiron and missing due to misaligned aiming. Doctor Murphy in Mason City assesses the gaze as dislocation, fitting spectacles with integrated locator and aimer to restore balance and harmony at home. A prior tale mentions a crosseyed old maid and a dramatic punchline involving a heart and farm.

Britt Tribune

Two Great Annual Events Boosted by Special Train Service

An appeal urges taking advantage of the epLen aid train service led by the Chicago and North Western Railway. For full particulars, readers are directed to contact ticket agents.

Chicago and North Western Ry

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