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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
12
A rambling old woodsman in a fragmentary tale bursts into his cabin and aims a rifle at a tree outside. He misses, claiming a wildcat as the target, while his wife jokes the noise hid only a bug on his thick eyebrows.
A quirky wordplay item questions the evolving use of the phrase I give as students debate tense and intent. The playful exchange centers on teacher Tommie guiding creative phrasing toward clearer expression.
Des Moines reports Iowa can rival Washington and Oregon in apple quality. The December state horticultural meeting will feature boxed Iowa apples, expert packing demonstrations, and talks on a possible state fruit exchange. Also covered are health board authority, disinfecting residences, and a case involving rotten hay under Iowa pure food laws.
Des Moines reports outline a proposed permanent Iowa state tax commission with three six year terms, appointed by the governor with senate consent. The body would take over assessment duties from the executive council, require bonds of 10000 and pay 3600 yearly, with a secretary at 2400, and power to review county actions. It envisions a county assessor as a desk for local reviews and allows state review of county and class property assessments. The agency would also investigate city county and town financial accounting.
Harry D. Kelly of Council Bluffs faces trial for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Clarence Woolman of Pottawattamie county and bartender Edmond Sterzing of Des Moines. Temporary insanity will be his defense as courtroom delays and illness of counsel extended the case.
Des Moines Packing company formed by local capitalists has secured Agar Packing property and will operate the plant about December 1. Articles of Incorporation prepared by Oscar Strauss and filed today. Capitalization set at 250 000 with Simon Casady likely to be president and Doe Mac haunt as vice president. Directors include John T Agar W G Agar I B Mat tes W S Hazard Jr J S Talbot J A Black and T A Dye.
In Denver on November 20, Mrs Gertrude Gibson Patterson faces a life term trial for murder. She is accused of killing her husband Charles A Patterson after a marriage funded by gifts from a wealthy admirer Emil W Stross of Chicago may testify.
Boone Nov 20 The Ogden Consolidated Coal Companys mine No 2 near Ogden, closed for some time due to labor trouble, will be reopened with new boilers and other improvements to work the mine to full capacity.
Manchester news notes supervisor Mead reports planting four acres of potatoes this spring near the city. He claims to have harvested over 900 bushels from the four acres, highlighting a productive terrace.
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