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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1897
Page
5
A Britt attorney mishandles a divorce call with Mrs. Ray and his request for a 7 pm meeting triggers a wild scene. The husband follows, a chase ensues, and the pair race to a train with the lawyer pursued. In the end Mrs. Ray is granted the divorce amid the uproar.
Elmer Hodgson, Burt township assessor, presents figures from his books. In 1896 the township raised 781 acres of wheat, 6,250 of corn, 9,486 of oats, 818 of barley, 70 of rye, 8 of buckwheat, 599 of flax, 6 of potatoes, 189 acres for seed moby, and 15 acres of clover seed. For hay the township cut 60 acres timothy, 96 millet, and 4,184 prairie hay. The township has 4,073 acres of pare plus 268 acres of artificial groves and 16 gores of Apples. The township contains 983 horses, 8 of them...
A dusty census tally lists seven month old mule among livestock and records 6 215 cattle 88 thoroughbreds 88 sheep 3 194 hogs. It notes 986 hogs died from cholera in the se 1896 period.
Henry Blocker brought down a large American eagle alive, kept it two weeks, then died and was sold to G. F. Holloway. It was shipped to Eagle Grove to be stuffed. The eagle measured 7 feet across and 36 inches bill to tail. Hot Springs in Black Hills, South Dakota offer medicinal baths and hotels with tourist tickets on CG & N. W. Ry for monthly deals.
The North Western Line has over 400 000 acres for sale in northern Wisconsin at low prices and on easy terms. Land seekers can buy excursion tickets on April 20 May 4 and 18 at very low rates. For details inquire at the nearest ticket agent or write G W Bell Land Commissioner Hudson Wisconsin for maps and land descriptions.
One fare plus 2 for round trips to Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Missouri Kansas Texas and other points on specified dates January 19 February 2 16 March 2 16 April 6 20 May 4 18. For rates and details contact H L Unless agent Britt IAWA M and St L Ry Britt IA.
Minnesota Blue Stem seed wheat received a car at the Northwestern depot in Kimball and is offered for 90 cents per bushel. Secure your seed early.
Burt Monitor notes Grandpa Isenberger owns a duck that lays black eggs, a curious oddity observed by locals. The feature highlights rural quirks and community chatter surrounding the unusual poultry.
Advertises a Quaker Bath Cabinet claimed to cure rheumatism colds and prevent disease. Tests by Algona residents E V Swetting H W Rist G F Peek Auditor Calking Sheriff Sampson Clerk Crose and agent Jas A Orr are cited. Claims price 4.00 includes receipt. Mentions Dr Pierce New York recommends it and Shilohs Cure for coughs with 40 doses for 25 cents.
By special execution issued by the district court of Kossuth County Iowa the goods lands and tenements of defendants William Campbell Nettie Campbell William Jarvis Andrew Anderson J B Johnson John Nemmaers and Alcorn and Brunson are to be sold at public auction for cash at the courthouse door in Algona on May 8 1897 between 9 a m and 4 p m The real estate to be sold includes the north half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest quarter in section 15 township 98 range 28 west 6th P M Iowa The sale is witnessed and conducted by Sheriff C O Samson.
In the District Court of Kossuth County Iowa the estate of C Lund deceased. Claudia M Lund petitions for appointment of referees for the admeasurement of dower. Hearing set for April 17 1897 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the courthouse Algona Iowa. All interested may attend and object as required. Dated March 29 1897. Judge of the 14th Judicial District, State of Iowa.
Whittemore residents claim sighting a low flying aerial craft Saturday night with a bright, shifting light and possible small rear lights while witnesses reported it moving southwest. The event prompted bells, rumors, and a later practical joke with a large paper balloon and keys collected from roofs and streets.
A storied airship incident near Lanark Illinois unfolds as a small vessel lands without incident. A diminutive crew member emerges, attired in hippopotamus-hide robes and adorned with diamonds. They communicate in silence, while the craft stays tethered and a gold staff is shown.
Algona residents are offered ready to build lots sized mainly five rods wide by ten to fourteen rods deep. Some plots already prepared with shade and fruit trees. Paved sidewalks and easy terms with low prices for buyers planning a quick build.
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