December 1908 Winnebago Board sessions on drainage and hires
Winnebago County Board of Supervisors meets December 7 1908 at Forest City to discuss Drainage District No 3 and outletting with Kossuth County farmers, adjourn to next regular session. Resolutions include quit claim deeds to H D Sprague and P M Joice, road compensation policy, tax abatements for old soldiers and widows, and travel to Buena Vista County poor farm. Evening session approves bills and adjourns to December 9 with further actions planned.
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Board of Supervisors
Winnebago County
Forest City
J J Holland
C O Thompson
WH Combs
Holland
Kossuth County
Iowa
H D Sprague
Iowan
P M Joice
Winnebago
Andrew O Lamfard
Axel Johnson
Stonecypher
Ole Jorgenson
County’ Auditor
Storm Lake
Buena Vista County
Alta Chapman
EB O Halverson
C E Halverson
B.gunhus
Lincoln
W H Combs
Ogmun
King Two
State of Iowa
W. Millard
Liljenberg
LA Hauge
Court House
O Thompson
Combs
L.A. Hance
Letter from Mrs Begker describes boys wrestling and farm life
In Clinton Minnesota on December 14 1903 Mrs Begker writes of school terms for George Delbert Awe’s wrestling matches with Richmond and another bout with Birchwood Delbert’s rising reputation in wrestling is noted along with cold weather and deep snow in the area Delbert and neighbors discuss Mr Murray and George Nicholson’s absence Frank Becker is in Texas working on a ranch while crop yields and cheap land are mentioned Delbert’s prospective farm rent near hers is noted The letter also references local inquiries about Del’s housekeeper and ends with a Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement by Walters Co
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Richmond
Delbert
Awe
Birchwood
Clinton
Roth
Del
Iowa
Mr. Murray
George Nicholson
Frank Becker
Texas
Mert
Q. KB
H. Brorer
Warning to Country Girls About the St Louis Gateway
A plea to country newspapers to warn young women and men about dangers near the St Louis gateway and misleading city offers. It cautions against accepting ride offers or boarding house promises and warns of moral and physical risks in the city. The note includes a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with price and trial bottle details.
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Country Press
St. Louis
Union
Dr. King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Walters & Co
Farm Lands Along the Minneapolis and St Louis Line
Farm promoters urge buyers to consider Northwest lands along the Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad line where crop failures are unknown. They tout good soil climate and people, noting rising farm values and low excursion rates from Town Central and Minneapolis routes. Address A B Cutts, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Northwest
Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Electric Bitters Adverts
Advertisements tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective cold cure and pneumonia preventer, noting its pleasant taste and low price. Electric Bitters promises to restore digestion, kidneys, liver, and blood, with a satisfaction guarantee. Also mentions a liquor tax bill and a holiday excursion rate by the Minneapolis & St. Louis road with January 4 return deadline.
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Chamberlain
Walters D'R
Senate
The
Rockford Register
Waltera & Co
Druggiata
Minneapolis & St. Louis RB. RB
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Trust
Hofius & Johnson
P. M. Jor
Omga Presida First National Bank
Board of Directors
Jacobs
P. M. Joice
R. C. Ballstadt
Cashies
Buffalo Center
H. 8. Vincent
J. Thompson
C. W. Gadd
J. H. Queal & Co
Limmber Ana Coal
COAL
Northern Lumber Co
L. G. Schultz
J. J. Hounanp
Elwell
SPARKS _BROS
A, Jones
Bepburn
Daum & Russell
Krenz & Daum Meat Market
Wilters Drug Store
Lew Hubbard
William_H. Wilson
Winnia
Bago
James Whalen
Germania
Jack Johnston
Our
Gen. L. Albert
Postoffice
Krenz & Daum
Buffalo
Strauss Bros
Chicago
Strauss Brosy
M.D. Skutle
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