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County News Briefs From Algona and Surroundings
Local notes report the death of Joe Cordingly of Algona at forty two from liver disease and a series of farm, fire, and marriage notices across nearby townships. Lightning hit Ledyard area store. a gasoline stove fire caused by an unshut burner burned the stove but caused little damage. A county ditch plan and cost sharing was discussed by the board of supervisors, with farmers proposing partial funding and seeking county aid. Wedding announcements include Louise Peterson and Torger Torgerson at Homedahl, with farm arrangements noted. Advertisements promote Dr King s New Discovery for lung and throat ailments and Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets, plus recent real estate transfers in Forest City are listed.
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Joe Cordingly
Algona
Forest City Canning Company
Bwest
Albert E. Bolstad
Inger Moen
Norway Township
Frank Weimer
Ledyard
L. P. Krause
German Valley
Auditors Office
Eden
Logan
Rake Register
Mies Louise Peterson
Torger Torgerson
Homedabhs
Pater Peterson
Mr. Torgerson
Mr. Peterson
Mr. Paterson
Frost