Board of Supervisors reorganizes with new officers and contracts
The board met Monday forenoon with Jno G. Smith named 1898 chairman and new officers sworn in. Will McDonald becomes deputy to Sheriff S P Christensen, Irving Dodge stays in the treasurer’s office. Supervisor Burton defends his payments to grading workers, Haight lands 1898 contract at 7 cents per yard after bid protest, and bids for grading jobs may require separate advertisement. A checking committee of W W Alcorn and A J Lilly begins annual settlements and reviews.
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Board of Supervisors
Jno
Burton
Haight
W. W. Alcorn
Seneca
A. J. Lilly
Algona
Railroad Travel Dates Set for Palace Sleeping Cars
Commencing September 12 1897 daily first class Palace Sleeping Cars run between Chicago and Denver via the C M & St P Ry and OC R I & P Ry with Omaha legs. Through Tourist Sleeping cars operate Chicago to San Francisco via Chicago Omaha Colorado Springs Grand Junction Salt Lake City Ogden and Ogden to San Francisco beginning October 2 1897 and continuing each Saturday thereafter.
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Chicago
Denver
Col
Omaha
San Francisco
O.M
St. P. Ry
Colorado Springs
Colorado Midland
Grand Junction
Salt Lake
Ogden
Through Cars to California Travel Advice for Northwest Line
Persons planning a trip to California should ensure tickets read via The North Western Jaile and avoid unnecessary car changes and delays. Personally conducted excursions to California depart every Thursday. For lowest rates sleeping car reservations maps printed matter and detailed information inquire of agents Chicago & North Western Bay.
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California
Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
Why Pay Rent Meek Better own a farm square now
Free copy of the North Western Home Seeker offered by W. B. Kniskern of Chicago, inviting settlers to obtain practical information on agriculture, dairying, and cattle raising. Also notes Shiloh's Cure for cough hoarseness or croup, sold by Dr. L A Sheetz.
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W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Shiloh
L.A. Sheetz
Grain-O offers coffee substitute for delicate stomachs
A new preparation named Grain-O replaces coffee in grocery stores. It is made from pure grains, well tolerated, and nearly indistinguishable from coffee. It costs 25 cents per package. Children may drink it with benefit. Bran and shorts delivered at mill prices by Patterson & Son.
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Patterson & Son
Dr. G A Sheetz Endorses Salter Remedy for Consumption
Dr. G A Sheetz endorses Salter’s preparation as a cure for advanced consumption. He asserts it can best treat the disease in a short period and pledges to share testimonials and guidance for use. The note positions the remedy as a leading, time-efficient medical option for consumption.
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G. A. Sheetz
Trade With Mexico Shows Rise In Vera Cruz Imports
United States consul at Vera Cruz William W. Canada reports rising U S trade with Mexico. U S imports through Vera Cruz grew from 15 to 19 percent of total between 1895 and 1897 while European shipments declined about 14 percent. He cites tariff misunderstandings and poor translations as wasteful, noting 40 percent duty figures and costly miscommunications harm the market.
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Canada
Vera Cruz
William W. Canada
United States
Mexico
Europe
Gold Seeker Venture Sails From San Francisco
The schooner Vine will carry officers of a Spanish American mining camp expedition claiming concessions from San Salvador Costa Rica and Guatemala for 60000 acres at a frontier contact zone. They profess a 2 million dollar capital with half paid up and list Willis Aumoseck Walter Granham and Henry H Darby as officers, with Sir Anthony Bradley and stock held in Cleveland and England. Also French inventors Revel and Campagne patent a meat preserving method using potassium iodide to keep meat fresh and dry without smoking or pickling.
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Central America
Vine
San Francisco
San Salvador
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Willis A. Aumoseck
Walter Granham
Henry H. Darby
England
Aumoseck
Cleveland
Sir Anthony Bradley
Dover
Revel
Campagne
Bride’s Christmas Pudding Becomes Paper Weights Tale
A bride unused to cooking bakes a Christmas pudding that weighs too much. She weeps while her husband notes the odd fate. He reassures her and cuts the pudding into segments to use as paper weights, turning a mishap into practicality in a lighthearted domestic vignette.
Pumpkin Growth Pattern From Minnesota Study
A. P. A Milarson of Minnesota State University reports eight experiments showing pumpkins grow mainly after 7 PM while daylight reduces growth as leaves react to sun. From 9 AM to 3 PM fruit weight declines due to leaf water evaporation. growth and wing expansion vary inversely. A New York undertaker display features immortelles and an inscription of sorrow.
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A. P. A Milarson
State University of Minnesota
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H. LL. Kimball
Ambrose 4. Call
D. H. Houtchins
Wm. KE. Perguson
D. D. Smith
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First National Bank
Algona, Iowa
D. H. Hutchings
A. Ferguson
Philip Corweller
H. Vesper
Ambrose A. Call
RK. H. Spencer
Ferguson
Alcona Sate Bank
Iowa
A.D. Glarke
Pres
Chubb
Thos
H. Lantry
Geo. L Galbraith
Fred M
Miller
Myron Schenck
F. Cooke
General Banking
W. H. Ingham
Theo. Chrischilles
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
Bualneas
W. H, Ingham
John G, Smith
J. B. Jones
T. Chrischilles
Lewis H, Smith
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Wale
C. Catt
Ney Alwayz
Danson & Butler
Opera House
UW. Rice
Algona State Bank
John G. Smith
Alarn
Lilly
Railroad Travel
Dr. A. BE
Salter
Rochelle Salta
Calumet
M. Z. Grove & Son
Montana
D. B
Yoas
Dlepiaye
Langdon & Hudson
F. S. Norton
Waterloo Tent and Awning Co
Laird
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