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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
8
Miss Clara Jorgensen a Kimballton milliner suffered a gun misfire while twirling a No 22 rifle during outdoor exercise. The bullet entered the foot and passed through, ending in a stocking. A physician supplied treatment and reassured that recovery would be swift.
For five weeks starting February 22, the shop offers one fine Oparient fruit dish with every $5 cash purchase. George A. Faanons of Continental Insurance and agents Theo Patty and Thomsen & Larsen invite customers to visit for general merchandise and honest fair treatment.
A crowded report from Kimballton and nearby Elk Horn notes visits by George and Hans Marctseen at Jacob Eebeck's. PLE Allernen moving to a farm northwest of Kimballton. J. Rasmunsen's Sunday near Tuton. M. N. Esbock & Co. stock hardware. George Stanborg visiting Jesper Jensop. Tens Andersen's business in Samlin. James Jorgensen to Elk Horn for bone work. many locals hosting guests from Olsen to Petersen families. a big Friday schoolhouse program with Audubon Walnut guests. a ten year old boy's arm fracture and prompt care. Miss Esther Boysen ill. Mrs. Nilsen and Nila to Omaha. Chris Larsen selling clover seed. Walter James stock-buying. W. Ianken buying goods in Des Moines. plans to move West by Rasmus Hedegaard. multiple medical operations noted for Mrs. Soren Jensen and others.
Townships Sharon and Gray vote on a five per cent tax for a projected railroad. A Monday meeting boosted the subscribed fund by 2000 dollars and residents broadly believe the railroad will begin once spring arrives after the final survey is completed.
notice to close the photograph gallery on March 1 ending sittings. signer T. WT. Miper Elk Horn. a brief local notice from multiple names mentions community trades and recent activities including bank, trades, and local services with various residents and businesses in Atlantic and Elk Horn.
A quirky item appears for sale the Naan Plush Sofa Pillow Burned but priced low amid a local ad. C Tansen plans a hardware sale in Mitchell South Dakota and forms a partnership with brother Chris in furniture. Anton Anderson recovers from lung fever after treatment and convalescence. Soren Sorensen ships cars of stock to Chicago as others near the main line move hogs cattle and plan a trip to view the Great Lake and parts of the lake city.
Miss Edieth Christensen daughter of Mr and Mrs Nils Christensen and Mr Daniel Larsen were married at the Seventh Day Advent church seven miles northeast of Elk Horn on Wednesday February 20 at 2 PM. Rey Staer of Stuart Iowa officiated. The couple will reside on the groom's farm west of Extra.
Fifteen men are sought for Kimballton Hydraulic Stone Works with good wages and steady work. Inquire at once at the Kimballton office in Kimballton, Iowa.
Auction notice offers a few Oxford Downs Rama for sale by March 16. Seller agrees to hold until August. inquiry directed to Scort Herrick.
Think of it No 2 offers 120 acres at 50 dollars per acre seven miles from a good town with R F D access. About 90 acres in cultivation, balance brush pasture, well laid and new ground with few stones. Watered by spring and wells, good improvements. Mortgage options include 2000 at 5 percent due March 1 1907 and 2000 more, with balance long time at 6 percent.
No. 4 260 acres three-fourths mile from a good railroad market with fine soil and springs. About 40 acres cultivated, 70 acres bluegrass pasture, balance timber. 20 acres hog pasture with a stone quarry. Good fences, a four-room house, granary, barn 40x48, big orchard. Priced at $15 per acre. Journal Expire.
A large farm listing details 6 250 acres priced at 70 dollars per acre. The property lies four and a half miles from a town on the main line with R F D at the door, near a church, and a good neighborhood. It features 160 acres of fine nearly level cultivated land, deep black soil, 100 acres brush and timber pasture, bluegrass, ample water from springs wells and windmill, two tanks, pasture lots, a monster 66 by 80 barn, cattle sheds hog house cribs granary and other outbuildings, a fine two story stone house with cellar, and easy balance terms.
A money maker listing offers 210 acres at 57.50 till Jan 1 1907 then 60 per acre. Half a mile from a fine town on Rock Island with good roads. 160 acres nearly level, rest rolling, rich soil, no stone, fenced hog and cattle pastures, large orchard and groves, some timber, well watered, new four room house, stables, stock and grain farm components. $500 down, balance long terms. Journal.
A 220 acre farm near a large town offers 9 A size, 61 price per acre, 3 miles from town, good roads. Includes 6 room house, granary, big barn, 100 acres bottom land, rolling terrain, near wood and coal, 1 mile to school, fenced cattle yards, easy terms, trade possible for 80 or 120 acres.
Advertisement for a farm listing 120 acres with coal underlay and timber, seven miles from town, 25 cultivated acres with 60 more expandable, three building units including a house bought for 2400, coal bank paying 400 yearly, 25 year coal tenure remaining, price 3.50 per acre, trade accepted, easy terms.
120 acres near Wood Town with good road access and a nearby school. Fenced and cross fenced into five to six fields with hog pasture, running water, springs and a dependable well. Describes quality soil, built to last, with excellent water and pasture facilities.
Ad in the Journal describes 160 acres available near a town with mills and a creamery, featuring timber, pasture, and a four to five room house. Land is described as highly cultivable with rich soil, fenced quarter, cattle sheds, barn, and new outbuildings. Prices nearby run 60 to 70 per acre, urging immediate action.
Buy Today at 40 dollars per acre on 120 acres with 75 cultivated. 4% miles from town, good neighborhood. Well fenced and cross fenced, new four room house, coal shed, hen house, orrt? stable, sheds. All new. Will take a thousand in trade or sell on long time with small down payment and storm clause. Journal office.
A fine grain and stock farm offering 225 acres at 61 dollars per acre, three miles from the county seat. Includes bottom land, rolling but not rough, clover and timothy, well fenced, good soil, house, large barns and sheds, water, church and grove on site. Price 2000 to 4000 with long time balance. Journal.
A 160 acre tract described as parcel A is offered at a price around $6 per acre with a $1000 down in March 1907. The property has rolling topography, good improvements, ample water, and a well fenced line. Terms include a long payment schedule with annual installments after initial payment.
No. 158 presents 107 acres of nearly level land with small buildings in good condition and an orchard. water is good and a black walnut grove is noted. About 80 acres are in the second bottom, with slight overflow on a few acres and mostly level terrain except for a possible two acre northwest corner. Proximity to coal and two strong railroad markets adds value.
120 acres offered at 500 dollars per acre with rolling but not rough terrain. Lies 7 miles from Flue town on Rock Island Ry line, 1 mile to school, high cultivation, good soil, fenced with woven wire, two pastures and orchard. Includes 14% story house, barn, shed, wood house, cistern, deep well and wind mill. Easy terms and a fair price for the area.
60 acres at $05. Gently rolling, all seeded, well fenced. One mile to school and store, 1 mile to church and creamery. Five or six room house with stables, sheds, hog yard, cattle pasture, good orchard and grove. Call at Journal office.
Forty acres listed for sale featuring 2% miles to town, gently rolling terrain, grove, spring water, good orchard, five to six rooms, barn and outbuildings. Price $65 with easy terms. Journal advertisement notes property details.
Forty acres near Milwaukee rail line offered at 65 dollars an acre with a neat four room house barn cow shed hog pasture and fruit.well watered with a good well. mortgage terms two years at six percent. also a 200 acre stock farm listed at 40 dollars an acre two and a half miles from a railroad town. Call Journal office for details.
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