County bill payments list for various services
A long voucher style entry lists numerous county payments to individuals and firms for commission work surveying labor supplies and services, fuel, coal, nursing care, printing, and others. It records amounts next to payees like F C Newel CE Heise John Cullen WT Hall Albert Ogren Roy Davis and many more, plus public notices and miscellaneous expenses across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Newel
CE Heise
John Cullen
Miller
Parsons & Co
Sid J Backus
Nicoulin
Cevieeneen
JE Lillie
Savy
Norton
McDonald. Com
Messenger Printing Co
Aupalles
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
M Welch Co
Court House
Harrison
Esses Ee
H Dutton
Board of Equalization
Backus
Hope Publishing Co
Fidlar & Chambers
Auditor
Bhearer & Haggard
Ae IM
Finnel
Erickson, Et al
Gopher
Montgomery
H W Soltow
JW Neister
C Stewart
Nick Weidert
P Kerseh
O Mann
Dreyer
BL Hollister
John Helgens
W Dreyer
Kossuth County
DW Smith
Northwestern Drainage & Con Co
AJ Lily
Roy Davis
Fred Saylor
Henry Lilly
J Lattimer
Ward Bros
John 8 Cullen
Charles E Chubb
A W Parsons
Matt
Bestenlohner
Red Laird
Berte L Palmer
AJ Lilly
Paine & Howard
Clement
Paine
F Steinberg
Tir Seere
C E Hutchins
UT Clement
CY Paine
Burt Monitor
P Haggard
CE Paine
T P Harrington
Willachton
Land Prices Rise as North Iowa Farms Sell Strong
Local reports show land near Fairville and surrounding areas selling well with prices near 75 to 100 dollars per acre. Multiple 80 acre and 320 acre parcels changed hands with buyers planning improvements and new homes. Community notes mention Ladies Aid and Sunday School events upcoming in Irvington.
Neighbors' News Seasoned by Local Happenings
Reports from Algona and surrounding towns note Miss Rachel Moore’s return from an extended visit with grandparents in Algona, George Godfrey’s trip to Ames for a public sale, Mrs Countryman’s visit to her niece in Swea City, and Burt’s shipment of fifty-two empty beer cases amid dry weather. A Whittemore carload of hogs to Milwaukee ended with twenty dead on arrival, and Palo Alto county’s J E Williams sues a dairyman in Emmetsburg for refused cream as a test of public-business non discrimination theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Ade
Armstrong
Rachel Moore
Algona
Charles Mathews
LaVerne News
George Godfrey
State College
Ames
Swea City
Mra Ed Countryman
Samuel
Gerled
Louise Bassett
St. Paul
Basset
Burt Monitor
Bear
Burt
Jung
Champion
Whittemore
Milwaukee
Wegener
Higgins
Bye Head
Sam Schultz
J. E. Williams
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
Local Moves and Visits Tied to Algona
Irvington notices John and Mrs Moreton moved to Algona last week Mrs Cowan of Algona visiting relatives in Livington Mrs Walter Anderson headed to Missouri to visit her parents R M Watson went to Tow Falla and Will Gallmora of Peter Bon s here in his place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moreton
Algona
Cowan
Iivington
Walter Anderson
Missouri
R. M. Watson
Tow
Falla
Will Gallmora
Peter Bons
Narrow roads spark debate on county highway widths
A reader and the local paper clash over widening highways for farming use versus durable permanent road beds. The discussion supports a 30 foot road with 5 foot gutters, tile where needed, and better upkeep to reduce mud and accidents, warning broader avenues without proper care invite more danger.
Hog market brings in big cash at Fenton
A large hog sale at Fenton Saturday yielded strong money. The market hovered around 87.20 per cwt as one farmer delivered two loads and received a check exceeding $200. The scene portrayed a fortunate farmer profiting from livestock and grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Drain trouble prompts action over faulty ditches in two districts
Dozens of land owners in tract No. 3 gathered Thursday evening to address allegedly faulty drainage works amid heavy spring rains. Cedar Rapids judge and local counsel present as supervisors discussed plans with landowners from districts 3 and 4 to uncover and evaluate drainage tiles, with protests over high drainage costs and poor results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea
Jandong
Cedar Rapids
Gerled
Newel
Fenton
Hall
Tod Gelse
Algona
Cullen
Wiemore
Hutchins
J. P. Kon
Bor
Northyarn Konsuth
Bart Budget Outing lingers in Minnesota visits and events
A fragmented report mentions Mr and Mrs L C Smith ending an outing at Fox Mrs Huntington and a daughter visiting Minnesota relatives. Ella Boettcher III spent days with Mrs Dundas in Armstrong. Mrs Jonathan Hulburt visits as a cousin, Mr Williams and family from Rochester, Minnesota. Da Brown drew large audiences at two services, Miss Warner and Mr Whitney returned from Clear Lake. Attendees included Carrie Nation and other speakers, with Mr Richards president of the Federal of Woman's Clubs and Mrs Hill of Des Moines. Ernest Schwettert, a respected farmer, lay unconscious in his oat field one day last week and remains in serious condition. Mr Sebuth, once healthy, fell ill due to heat and worry. Abi and sister from Delaware County come to help care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Smith
Fox
Huntington
Apend
Tives
Minnesota
Ella Boettcher
Dundas
Armstrong
Jonathan Hulburt
Williams
Rochester
da Brown
Warner
Whitney
Thair Outiny
Clear Lake
Ox Bryan
Carrie Nation
Mr Richards
Federal of Woman's Clubs
Hill
Des Moines
Ernest Schwettert
My. Sebuth
Abi
Sister
Delaware County
Algona's Wealthy Indtor and Local Grit
The Burt Monitor notes Brother Hinakot the Courier may be getting rich or careless since July 17. A check payable to J. W. Binoche hangs on Algona business walls as a souvenir. Readers wonder if John Binoche is trustworthy amid claims of gullibility over blue sky stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Hinakot
Checklor
J. W. Binoche Algona
Chet
John
Algoné Caras
Algona Better Loyokonk Monitor session on horseshoes
In Burt locals embrace pitching horseshoes as a popular pastime while Algona teams challenge the scene. Four squads prove hard to beat as sessional players debate tactics and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Burt
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Goeders
Oxfords
Board of Supervisory Order
Board OF Health
Wey
Schraeder Obilda
Anna McRuree
Petersong
M J Kenefick
Albright
T J Carmody
Heathcock
G A Walters
Heathcock Family
Cw Hutchison
Drauz Poor
Leo Strom
Inna Dutton
Dow
Cacceay
Iva Dutton
Austin St John
Valle Naudain
Dutton & Sorensen
Moise
Duo Caon
Northern Lbr Co
Fletcher
D Wiener
Parks and Barton
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Lacy & Ray
Nick May
Rosewell
Lo Anderson
Bert Peck
Moore Bros
Pool
J Kenofick
Lewis H Smith
Melvin Dutton
Cook
Geo C Turner
J W Sampson
C Reinecke
Jacobson
AE Worater
W Smith
MJ Ash
Agees
Mike Sundt
Burbank
HeQueal & Co
Frank Froohte
John B Besch
W Johnson Lr Co
John Bingaman
G @ Studer
Mann & Powers
J Wheeler
Ole K Olsen
W F Laidley
G G Studer
J A Simpson
Miss Larson
Independence State Hospital
Cherokee State Hospital
J Stephenson
Draine
BV Rhodes
Levelman
Central Dredging Co
Bob Hartzel
Vodman
P Frakes
Feeds
Whodos
Matt Bestensohner
W Parsons
Speecene
J P Frakes
RJ Laird
FE Lillie
Matthews Bros
Northwestern Drainage& Con Co
Hazel Jackman
Lowa
Alguni Dows
Theo Bleckwenl
Gremmels
Fairville
Ringstead Dispatch
Corwith Hustler
Elmore Applegate
Chas, Harrah
RK. F. Hawcett
Mra. Shaw
J.B. Smith
Lotts Creek Township
Peter Kollasch
Chas. Kastner
Three Rivers
Michigan
A. G. Arnfelt
M. L. Roney
J. L. Bedell
Ben
Ladies Aid Society
Irvington Sunday School
A. P. Ives
Omer Cleary
Irvington
C. B. Hutchins
Board of Supervisors
Sioa City
Kossuth County Fair
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