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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
2
Algona residents face a prescription rate notice stating one year in advance and six months in arrears. The entry uses archaic phrasing with unclear terms and dates, indicating a local billing or tax related alert from a past issue.
The nation faces a persistent money contraction with widespread plant shutdowns and job losses. Chicago machinists idle, railroads cut 25,000 construction jobs, and numerous mills in Texas, Oregon, and Washington close or limit hours. Discussions include a government deposit guarantee funded by a bank deposits tax, with Roosevelt, Morgan, and Bryan weighing options.
Dr Kime a local council member proposed a health and tuberculosis free milk program requiring health checks for dairy herds and regular barn and utensil inspections. The measure stirred locals until defeated, then a dairy challenge offered 200 customers if he supplied reliable buyers paying premium rents per quart. J J Ryan countered by demanding responsible customers, leaving the doctor to meet the showcase.
Germania Record reports a bear belonging to C. E Mallory escaped Sunday night and attacked a herd of Shetland ponies, wounding several. The bear seized a stallion and began crushing it until help arrived. C G Pritchard fired and after about thirty shots, along with J B Johnston, the bear died. The bear had killed its mate a year earlier.
In Emmetsburg a dispute over three calves led to a lawsuit against T. H. Taylor who held stock near town. The justice awarded Nolan two calves and Taylor one, with both sides bearing costs, prompting commentary on whether such partage sets a legal precedent.
Bert Peck of Igona transacted business in Ringsted last Saturday and purchased Johan Johansen’s adjoining building. The acquisition adds two fine first floor store rooms and second floor living rooms with city water.
Records show most top office appointments under Judge Conner have gone to Progressive Republicans. In county seat towns three-fourths of appointments in the tenth district also favor them. The contrast raises questions about division and preferences.
Burt Monitor reports Kossuth county game warden Charles Pooch was fined $500 and costs by the district court on a charge of illegal liquor selling. The case sends a message to outlaws at the bar of justice and leaves local residents with mixed smiles.
Corwith Hustler reports Archie May suffered a severe cut to his foot last Saturday while peeling bark from a tie. The ax blade pierced two toes and a doctor tied a small artery to stop bleeding. His parents urge him to resume school as soon as possible.
Bridge lumber to be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday December 4 starting at 10:00 am at the main bridge on the south half of section 14 Plum Creek Sowner. At 2:00 pm the same day bridge lumber at Blackford bridge half a mile west of Algona will be sold in the same manner. Also offered is a five year old black Percheron stallion weighing around one ton until January 1st. Contact A W Haase Fenton Iowa or write Spurbeck Lambert Co for non freezing salt for cooling gasoline engines and Taylor’s butter scotch.
The Inghams marked fifty years of marriage with a large reunion in Algona. Children from Des Moines Redwood City Olympia Omaha and Iowa City joined relatives for the event. Neighbors and friends attended the reception and Rev Holmes presented a silver and gold loving cup and a chrysanthemum bouquet as tokens of the occasion.
The piece details Mr. and Mrs. Inghams long life in Algona after moving from Cedar Rapids and York State. It notes their early fortunes, family growth to around twenty five descendants, and a life rich in partnership, devotion, and community esteem. Their son and daughter roles are highlighted along with enduring love and respect.
In a family obituary Mr. and Mrs. Ingham mourn eight children born to them, three having died in infancy or youth. Surviving offspring include Harvey Ingham editor of the Register and Leader Iowa Geo W a physician in Olymphcia Washington Mary Harriet C Coxsee Redwood City CA Helen V Russell Omaha Cornelia McChesney Iowa City. The elderly couple remain in good health, with visits from children who winter in southern climes. Mr Ingham recently celebrated his eightieth birthday near the anniversary of their wedding and Mrs Ingham is three years younger.
The community of Algona congratulates the Ingham family on a joyous wedding anniversary. A Wednesday celebration featured family participation, four programming events, merriment at the house, and a dinner at the Durdall. Local residents extend best wishes for many more years together.
Auction on his farm four miles east and twenty four miles south of Burton on Tuesday December 20 1907 at 10 o'clock will offer 20 head of cows and heifers 8 head of young bulls and the herd bull Royal of Kossuth a prize winner at the Kossuth county fair in 1906 plus grand sweepstakes over all beef breeds at the same fair Royal of Kossuth bred by G H Burge Mount Vernon Iowa Most young bulls sired by him and some good enough for full blood herds 18 cows and heifers to drop calves before the end of April Also 18 Duroc Jersey shoats one Litchfield manure spreader 60 bushels used one year Frank Riebhoff to sell 3 bulls and 2 heifers Terms 12 months time on approved notes at 8 percent interest Free lunch at noon Auctioneers J H Riesnore P W Dahlhauser Joe C Smith Clerk C H Blossom
Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co advertises a wide selection of coal at low prices and a fresh car of dry kindlings. They also stock storm windows and doors at competitive rates ahead of cold weather. The notice emphasizes value and readiness for winter.
400 acre farm in Plum Creek two six miles from Algona. M L McKnroe Algona Rt 1. For sale house and three acres with electric lights water and bathroom. Large fine cellar. Inquire John G. Smith. Dressmaking sewing services offered by Etta Van Voast first door east of Winkel's sewing machine office.
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