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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
3
Great Reduction Sale offers 15 to 25 percent off on our largest stock of garments and liberal discounts on fur coats while they last. Trousers except cottonade discounted 10 to 20 percent. Steinke's Store invites men and families to shop for Honest Bargains and clothe their boys cheaply, with location easy to find by following the crowd to the Good Clothes Store.
Thomas Mardesen sues Louden Mullen and others in Audubon County Iowa to establish ownership of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 26 township 79 range 35. The petition traces 1855 to 1869 transfers among Mullen Baldwin Dodge Pegram Spoor and Barclay and their wives, alleging unreconveyed interests and cloud on title since 1463. The suit seeks quiet title, removal of all adverse claims, and a decree in plaintiff's favor with publication of notice for six weeks.
210 acres near a fine town on Rock Island with good roads. 160 acres nearly level and the balance rolling, excellent soil, no stones sand or bars, fenced hog and cattle pasture, big orchard and groves, some timber, well watered. New four room house, stables, good stock and grain farm offered at a low price. Price 3500 to 6000 with 3500 to 600 down and long time for balance. Journal.
Big town location with good roads near woods and coal. About 6 acres fine grove and timber plus 100 acres bottom land, balanced rolling. One mile to school. Cattle yard, crossed fencing, a six room house, granary, big barn. 220 acres priced at 81 dollars per acre with easy terms. Exchange options include 80 or 120 acres.
Classified style notice touts No. 22 farm of 120 acres at 27.50 per acre. Claims rich Iowa dirt suitable for corn and cane. Describes seven miles from a town with no roads, coal underlay, 25 acres cultivated and 60 more to till, urging attention to the bargain.
Substantial farm with 25 acres timbered, well watered and three building sets including a good barn and a house costing 2400 dollars. A coal bank operates here with 400 dollars annual royalty and coal supply estimated to last 25 years. Easy terms, strong trade potential, Journal Extra.
The listing describes 120 acres near a town, priced at 65 dollars per acre. Features include well fenced cross fenced fields, hog pasture, running water, springs, a high quality well, ten acres of timber, farm buildings, feed lots, a four room house, stables, and multiple outbuildings.
No. 20, 160 acres at 50 dollars per acre with rich soil and strong pastures. Adjacent farms sell from 60 to 70 dollars per acre. Property includes rolls of blue grass pasture, fenced quarter, cattle sheds, barn, hen house, new 4 to 5 room house, stone cellar, and RF D phone. Located near mills and creamery, investment for labor with potential big profit. Write to Journal office now. deal won’t last.
A 225 acre farm near the county seat lists good roads, bottom land with no overflow, rolling terrain, portions in clover and timothy, well fenced with barns and sheds, a good house, and options for an orchard and grove. Priced around 61 dollars per acre with a long time balance for 2000 to 4000 dollar investment.
Advertisement notes 180 acres offered at 66 dollars per acre eight miles from town. Describes rolling terrain finely watered good golf fencing and good improvements. Price listed as 1000 dollars due March 1st with long-term balance and annual payments thereafter. Journal record.
A string of Iowa incidents reports deaths from carbolic poisoning during Independence, a rabbit hunt injury near Independence, a fatal fall at Ottumwa, a city marshal wounding a suspect in Vinton, and a knife assault in Dubuque. Also listed are a leukemia trial in Monroe, a chimney collapse death near Seymour, a Mason City hotel strike, a stroke death at Fort Dodge, and Knoxville court actions affecting creditors.
Disaster near Loveland County on the Northwestern Los Angeles line leaves Louis Delario of Washington DC dead from burns after a Pullman car fire. Eleven passengers escape to a chair car as fire halts the eastbound train and crews fight flames with a hydrant stream toward Missouri Valley. Delario, clerk to Representative Mondell, had boarded at Laramie and his body is held for instructions.
Des Moines reports say the Civic League and Mrs. F. W. Dodson accuse Polk County jury selection of manipulation for the benefit of interested parties. They urge an investigation by Judge Hush Brennan and the district court, citing four district charges about seal and mixing procedures, illegal judge appointments, and evidence of a systematic manipulation of juror lists.
A jail inmate died while bathing in Dubuque. Fred Johnson aged 18 killed by a Burlington tramper in Albia. Adjutant General Newman warns the GA may disband within ten years. A horse kick near Maine leaves John Swinburn serious. Drawing of jury lists sparks corruption charges risking Polk county a year without a jury. Brakeman George Huff dies after being struck near Muscatine. Will Halverson declines to qualify after spending 500 dollars to run for Emma county clerk. Ira Bogard shooting linked to Lulu Higgins. suspect Frank Orr caught in Adair county. Mabel Conger Stanley, cousin of former Minister Conger, dies by suicide in Denver after quarrel with Jake Mogg of Audubon. Mogg recently set a world record by picking 403 chickens in 9.5 hours. Body found by Sioux City boys identified as William Farris of Dell Rapids. foul play not yet determined. County Attorney Foe seeks restraining order against Mat Ronies of Myaune over liquor-law violations.
A collection of circa articles offering practical instructions and opinions on daily life. Topics include etiquette, stain removal, hair care, weathering stains, and social attitudes toward women, with notes on diplomacy, patience, and modesty in the home.
We are pleased to announce Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Nick Dofting.
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