Fractional bid postponement and tax sale report
The delinquent tax sale for 1907 was held at the treasurer’s office in the courthouse Monday from 2 to 4 pm, with forty three sales and only Armstrong town lots unsold. Bidders were few but lively. Armstrong property prompted a postponement to January 3 at 9 am to accommodate eastern county bidders. Isabella McEwen Morgan died November 29, 1907, at age, with funeral held Monday at the Methodist church. she had long engaged in missionary and church work, leaving a husband H M Morgan and four children. Bailie set aside Axness’s deed to a 233 acre Lincoln township farm, citing insanity. guardian Dave Fitzgerald pursued the suit with Alma M Watland as relative in Dolliver.
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Court House
Armstrong
Swan Lake
Estherville
A A. Jobson
Fred Richman
HH Tosdal
W. A. Combs
Armstrong Property
Peterson
Isabella McEwen Morgan
H. M. Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Edinburgh
Scotland
Chicago
Iinois
Bailie
Hhis
Axness
I'vedt
Lincoln Township
Sygod
Norway
Olaf Svedt
Axiess
Axiiess
America
Alma M. Watland
Dolliver
Hansen
Dave. Fitzgerald
Big Santa Claus Store Seeks Holiday Shoppers
Local retailer promotes seasonal gifts and festive deals at the Big Santa Claus Store, inviting customers to browse a wide selection of apparel toys and decor as the holiday rush begins.
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Big
Illinois Highway Commission Work Examined For Tax Costs
A. N. Jonson proposes a court of inquiry into road costs under the present Illinois system. The 1908 state road summary shows 14141 miles of public highways costing 4,625,365 with 490,563 as labor value, leaving 4,194,802 in cash tax. 1,388,740 funded bridges. The article details earth road maintenance, drag use, and convict labor rock crushers, plus Galva associations.
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Ilinois
Exact
Galva
Henry County
Galva Good Roads Association
Board of Prison Industries of
State Highway Commission
Joliet
Wilate
Illinois
Fourth Annual Convention of the Iowa Association of Cement Users
The Iowa Association of Cement Users announces its fourth annual convention to be held February 19 to 21, 1908 in Des Moines with headquarters at the Savery hotel. Des Moines is chosen for its central location and ample facilities, with sessions and exhibits planned on cement and its applications. Cement workers are invited to present topics and participate. exhibit space may be reserved.
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Des Moines
Savery
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Fort Dodge readers debate Woods vs Conner for Congress
The Fort Dodge Messenger weighs Woods candidacy against Judge Conner. It praises Conner's fair postmaster record and district service while noting Woods is a clean, young challenger. It stops short of backing a side, urging fair play and a progressive approach, and mentions an Owens event at the Hills Opera House on December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Flynn
Conorees
Iowa
Woods
Conner
Cummina
Congress
Parker Sues Chantland Over National Guard Election
Major George Parker, rival to Col. Chantland for a guard rank, filed charges after Gov. Cummins ruled the Fe. Dodge election illegible. Parker accuses Chantland of unbecoming conduct and disturbing military discipline. A court martial for Parker and trial of Capt. Kulp were anticipated amid disputed votes.
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Des Moines
George Parker
Chantland
National Guard
Cummins
Fe. Dodge
Parker
Kulp
Davenport
Major Parker
Col
Diamond Jewelry Line Bets Big on Profits
Small profits on pure diamonds and other swell things will enable us to move more goods than ever before. We show the largest line of rings chains watches and jewelry.
Local Store Ad Promises Courteous Service
A storefront offers friendly treatment to shoppers, inviting them to browse with no pressure. The ad guarantees good service and asserts that if goods aren’t shown they cannot be sold, promising customer satisfaction.
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Delinquent
Sale
J. 3
Eftks Memorial
Elks Memorial
J. J. Klopp
Nels Lee
W. W. Corwall
Spencer
Mr. Todd
Miss Bachman
Estherville Lodge
The
Iowa Association of Cement Users
Opera House
Dee
Major Chantland
Therville
JAY Johnston & CO
Estherville, Iowa
R. Olson Jewelry Store
L. M. Eldred
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