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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1901

Page

4

Big Land Sales Report From Swen City

Swen City Herald notes several land deals near town. A Ringquist sells 200 acres to C W Clatrot Illnois for 50 dollars per acre. Carlson and Swanson sell quarter sections to O Hill and Ole Espe of Canton Illinois at about 45 per acre. Other parcels bring 36 to 54 dollars per acre. Gov A Stoke purchases a 60 acre farm and an 80 acre parcel near the McAninch school. An 80 near town sells for a good advance. A half section also sold around 54 per acre. names withheld.

Swen City Herald A. Ringquist C. W. Clatrot Illnois Carlson Mr. Swanson Harrison Township H. Jacobson Belmond Gov. A. Stoke Peter Gerling McAninch School House

Ledyard to Rebuild Four Brick Fronts and Hotel Hints

The Leader notes a contract to C Lepper of Blue Earth City for four brick business fronts at Ledyard including three stores and a bank. The project, finished with pressed brick, will cost about 15000 and aims for occupancy by September. More brick buildings and a large hotel are discussed as spring approaches.

Ledyard C. Lepper Blue Earth City Kossuth

Big Land Deal Enables Farm to Change Hands Near Algona

Bancroft Register reports P Ewen sold his southwest farm to John L Krapp for 10480 dollars. After nine years of bachelor farming he plans to move to town. The notice also advertises a good farm near Algona for rent to a quiet couple with few/no children and promotes local footwear bargains at Galbraith Shoe Store. An item mentions a yellow car or shelling by Alegyna Milling and Grain Company.

Bancroft Register P. Ewen John L. Krapp Pete Batchelor

Seneca Squibs and Local Happenings

Services will be held at both churches next Sunday. River bridge work slows due to bad weather. Victor Bibotmi and son searched Minnesota for land but found none in Seneca. Dotson and sons also looked in Minnesota without success. Miss Louise Anderson visits Burt. The Boligs host J P Boltiz’s parents. Miss Skatie Bollig will join them in Shelby County for the winter. W W Alcorn buys another separator and stacker, expanding his threshing equipment. Prairie chickens are ripe, though many were taken. May Butler, Democratic nominee for county superintendent, is praised for tenure and character. if elected, schools should not suffer under her supervision.

Victor Bkbotmi and Son Minnesota Vyut Senecca Dotson Bollig Skatie Bollig Shelby County W. W. Alcorn Algona May Butler Taneht Nand West Bend Whittemore Butler

Two Hubbard Stories From Des Moines Leader

Judge Hubbard of Cedar Rapids and an Eagle Grove man on a Northwestern train discuss politics and Cummins as a future U S senator with lingering shots at Dolliver and Shaw. Hubbard calls Dolliver lazy and recalls a hymn about not hurrying to the skies while others fight for the prize. For Rent The Owen McEnroe farm in Plum Creek township totaling 650 acres is for rent by Edward McEnroe Adm. Sexton Iowa.

Des Moines Judge Hubbard Cedar Rapids Eagle Grove Northwestern Cummins Man Cummins United States Iowa Tom Dolliver Wright County Shaw Hagle Grove Sam Owen McEnroe Plum Creek Township Edward McEnroe Adm'r Sexton

Sale of farm stock and household goods near Algona

Sale to begin Thursday Oct 10 1901 at Swan Petergon's place 3 miles west of Algona. Description lists 12 cows seven fresh 14 calves 4 horses 42 hogs farm equipment wagons buggies plows mowers binders milking gear and cluttered household items. Terms cash under 5 dollars else 1 year on notes with 2 percent cash discount. Auctioneers D A Waypard and Chubb clerk.

Algona Swan Petergon D. A. Waypard Auct. Co P. Chubb

Algona Markets Report Stale Prices and Grain Totals

The algona markets section shows scattered grain and livestock prices with wheat and com futures unclear. Entries mention timothy hay at 6.00 per unit, butter and creameries, and chickens with no clear quantities or dates provided.

Real Estate Transfers A Weekly Abstract Listing

A weekly abstract lists multiple real estate transfers across Algona and nearby towns. Names such as Crose Wagner Pinto, Wesley State Bank, McCabe, Whittemore, and Sprocher appear with parcels and transfer notes. The report records several property changes and associated parties as part of local land records.

E. Crose Wagner Speier Pinto Wesley Staite Bank Wesley Ted Bik Wesley McDonnell Guilinin Michell

For Sale or Rent Near Catholic Church in Estherville

Property listing notes a residence one block east of the Catholic church in Estherville, offering either sale or rental options. Contact CRONHOLM for terms and arrangements.

Kent Tmmog Estherville Lwwill Catholic Church

Notice to Builders for Latts Creek School Project

Notice to builders in Latts Creek township Kossuth county Iowa announces bids for a school building. Bids open at six oclock p m on a specified day when contracts awarded if bid is suitable. Plans and specifications available at the school board office Whittemore Iowa. Sept 2 1900.

Selly Liatts Creek Iowa

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County Savings Bank Calital Savings Department Geo. C. Call Ey. Gilmore FR. H. Vesper FR. H. Vesper, Cashter Geo B._ Boyle Gee W. Hanna Cor Tutelins G. J. Lenanery W. 2. Quarton Prank Wilemer R. H. Miller Ansurang J.W. Hohn Patterson & Son The Northwestern Hotel Jay McCall Prop Iowa State Street Northwestern Depot B. F. Grose Opera A. D. Clarke & CO Rae A. F. Dailey A. FB. Dailey Moore Bros. & Relthous Tawa Central Elevator Bkyr Swen City Armstrong Journal Subbard Kossutha Cummins Andy Clarke Stitz Gore Riley Clarke Whittemore Champion Butters Ottawa Halligan Otto Kohl Cub W. B. McAlpine Lou Boyle Ackley Estherville Way Thisuttice Galbraith Shoe Store Lricey Calbraith Shoe Store Wanven Alegyna Milling & Grain Company Hubbard Ripke Algona Markets INQ Cronholm Dingley & Pugh Mino Crowing Town Daniel Delury Walker Minu Albert Malueg. Flour & Feed Store Welandie Gueders SALE LACWS Um. Lacy & Son DA. WaAchcamp Court House State Street Wwe Woodford, Wheeler Tompkins Alguna, State Street Tuwa Leader James Patterson A. D. Clarke Lalbrath's Shoe Store Begnes Age
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