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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1897
Page
8
Ordinance No 19 establishes construction and maintenance of sewers in Algona Iowa. It covers council authority to order sewer construction, bidding, bonds, and contractor penalties, with detailed technical standards for piping, traps, inspections, and connections to the public sewer.
An 1897 municipal ordinance outlines sewer tapping rates, building tap requirements, and fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. The document includes sections on tapping fees for public buildings, rates for city power, and general enforcement provisions, signed by Mayor Christlieb.
In Kossuth county the December term 1897 of the district court is notified that on or before November 16 1897 the plaintiff Henry Klindt will file suit against Edward Mahoney and Sarah Mahoney and others for six hundred dollars plus eight percent interest from March 16 1896 and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the east half of section 34 township 94 north range 27. Defendants face no personal judgment beyond the named two. If no defense is made by December 2 the next term default and decree will be entered.
Sealed bids are invited at the City Clerk in Algona Iowa until eight pm on December 10 for trenching part of the city sewer from station 47 to 65 a distance of 985 feet. Bid forms specifications and instructions are available from the city clerk. Each bid must include a 10 percent deposit as bid guaranty. The council may reject any or all bids. Chair Chris Childes Mayor.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph H. Kennady filed intention to make final proof for his claim H. B. 1180 in the northeast and southeast quarters of section 30, township 88, north range 29 west. Proof will be examined by the Clerk of the District Court at Algona Iowa on December 31 1897. Witnesses: William J. Galbraith William A. Batehler C Payne and rank Beichlanais all of Algona Iowa. Thornton S. Wowarp Register.
Beginning September 12 1897 and then Saturdays thereafter daily Palace Sleeping Cars will operate between Chisago and Denver via the C M St P Ry and Omaha routes. Through Tourist Sleeping Cars will run from Chicago to San Francisco via Omaha Colorado Springs Grand Junction Salt Lake Ogden and connections to San Francisco, continuing until further notice.
Persons planning a trip to California should ensure tickets read via The Northwestern Line to avoid car changes and delays. Personally conducted excursions to California depart every Thursday. For lowest rates sleeping car reservations maps and information inquire of agents Chicago Northwestern Railway.
Commencing Sunday November 14 trains via the Nickel Plate Road adjust schedules. The 10:35 A M departure becomes 10:25 A M, No 6 leaves 2:00 P M instead of 3:05 P M with through sleeping car to Boston arriving 10:30 P M next day. Evening train leaves 10:16 P M as before with coaches for colored porters and dining car service, touting comfort and lower rates than rivals.
The United States reports from Germany on Ernest Salzenberg’s discovery of a golden yellow incandescent gas burner. Increasing gas pressure to about 31% amperes yields a light brighter than 1000 candle power and readable print at 100 to 150 feet. The cost is claimed at 4.74 cents per hour versus 14 cents for a 400 candle power lamp. Applicability requires water works, with U S patent applications filed.
Mrs Barbetta Offein of Belleville Illinois died at age 82 after 30 years as a recluse. She spoke only to her husband who lived as a hermit behind a high board fence. The family says she refused to wear new dresses, using old rags and quilts instead. She kept to her home for two decades, rarely leaving the property.
Preliminary figures from the agriculture department show an average cotton yield of about 181 pounds per acre. State averages include North Carolina 184, South Carolina 189, Georgia 178, Alabama 155, Mississippi 220, Louisiana 243, Texas 165, Arkansas 215, Tennessee 132, Oklahoma 225, Indian Territory 300. The crop is in excellent condition with favorable weather and no signs of overstatement by reporters.
Mr Gladstone pursues an important biographical project though rumors grow of his aging and infirmities. He travels to Riviera for winter rest and will visit Cannes on November 26 with his wife and daughter.
The lesson notes Paul’s final charge to Timothy from 2 Timothy 4 1 8, urging faithful ministry amid opposition. It outlines motives for faithfulness preaches in season and out of season reproves rebukes exhorts with patience and sound doctrine. It also discusses Paul’s readiness to be offered his fight finished his course kept the faith and the crown of righteousness awaiting him.
The piece uses humorous proverbs about big fish and happiness, rain and church, not waterproof faith, and a remark on wind and the devil to mock self important attitudes. It reads like a folksy social observation with regional dialect.
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