Uncle Sam Discovers Wells Estate Dispute In Weilsburg
Samuel C. Bute of Stanhope files claim against the late George Wells estate for 1000 acres and bank stock in Ewmett and Wossyth counties claiming an oral agreement to deed lands before Wells died. Bute alleges loans and winnings totaling about 6000, with contracts dated 07 09 and 67. Courts will scrutinize forged or inflated claims, likely reducing unreasonable debts.
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Lutt
George Wells
Oeluhboring
Weilsburg
Samuel C. Bute
Stanhope
Bute
Wells
Ewmett
Wossyth
Islher
Alxtles
George Welly
Postal Violators Cited As Penalties Rise In Washington
A Washington special reports postal laws forbid placing messages in packages when postage is under two cents per ounce. Inspectors collected $59,065 last year. Many offenses arose from ignorance, prompting Postmaster General Meyer to warn in offices against such practices. Also notes Senator Newberry bitten by a rattlesnake, Missouri Governor Volk's Rgn of Law speech, a Des Moines cemetery's 20 percent return, and Greene Cemetery discussing self-salvage concerns.
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Washington
Post Office
Wade
Meyer
Northwest coal famine feared as ships wait for ore
In Aug 3 reports, northwest coal prospects warn of a harsher winter shortage than last year as 100 ore carriers idle at lakeside docks await ore deliveries. Shipowners fear unsold coal will delay loading, with 12.4 million tons in docks by December not easing the looming famine before spring. Reinbeck enjoys a summer boom with new residences and robust construction drawing workers.
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Chevelann
Anid
Sohe
Reinbeck
Fife
Holy Jumpers Rout Wisconsin Town Amid Kidnapping Riot
In Waukesha Wisconsin residents unite against the Holy Jumpers after the kidnapping of a young girl from Iowa. Authorities fear violent clashes as the sects supporters resist eviction while lingering tensions recall earlier Mormon-era conflicts. A sister testifies her mother witnessed the girl being harmed while begging to stay with her mother.
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Ackley
American Press Association
Waukesha
Wis
Olen Landall
Wisconsin
Nauvoo
Middle West
House of Refuge
Ackley Homes Highlight Community Pride in Iowa Town
A Clarksville Star excerpt notes Ackley's attractive, well kept homes reflect joy and contentment. It contrasts visitors’ views with locals who maintain pride in humble residences. The piece mentions flourishing home aesthetics and a farmer editor’s family enjoying fresh corn.
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Ackley
Howes
Prospect Is Bright Des Moines Aug 1 Weather and Harvest Report
Des Moines reports a mild start to August with seasonable temperatures and above normal sunshine. The week was rainless, aiding hay and grain harvests. winter wheat yields look fair while oats were hurt by rust. Gormhis notes good progress on well tilled land as pastures, potatoes, and gardens perform well. August crop reports show varied conditions across grains, hay, and produce.
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Des Mores
Butler Normal Institute Second Week Session Opens
The second week of the Butler County Teachers normal institute began at Allison with Prof. C G Colerove Cedar Falls Prof. Paul Voelker Prof. Cameroon and Miss Culmerton under supervision of County Superintendent Mary A. Faint. More than a hundred teachers attended including Ack Ley Ida Jangnolua Margaret Rewerts Henrietta Rewerts Kesley Agnes Faiat Harriet Branes Katherine Roor Matilda DeBeck Cedella Romelanger Sue McMahon Mary McMahon Nellie Grito Margariete Ceperly Grace Wilson Cora McCarty Elsie M Austin Lyla F Harper Grace Kelater at Austinville Dumont.
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Butler County Teachers Normal Astitute
Allison
CG. P. Colerove
Cedar Falls
Paul
Voelker
Cameroon
Missa Culmerton
Mary A. Faint
Ack Ley
Ida Jangnolua
Margaret Rewerts
Henrietta Rewerts
Kesley
Agnes Faiat
Aplington
Harriet Jr. Branes
Straborn Child Injured By Dog And Barbed Wire
A four year old boy, Straborn, was injured Friday afternoon while playing at a country home. A dog chased a chicken, ran under a barbed wire fence, and injured the boy with a bite near the neck. The wound, an inch deep and two to three inches long, was treated at a local office and is expected to heal.
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Dinette Caribow
Siewaa
Puystetan
Ghia City
Dairy butter fat rule not enforced by Wilson and Riley
Farmers hail news that Secretary Wilson and Dr Riley will not enforce the 824 percent butter fat standard. The move spares Iowa dairymen from a $600 000 yearly loss and avoids a 24 cent per hundred drop in butter price. Local notes mention gas shortages, a John D Rockefeller reference, and Anemus Davins relocating mail from Mountain Lake Minnesota to Sibley.
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Wilson
Dr. Riley
Fows
Riley
Buuletio
Iowa Experiment Station
G.L. McWay
Iowa College
Saya
Thin State
Washington
Dr. Wiley
Iowa
Notice of Dissolution of King and Janssen Mercantile
Notice to friends and patrons that the King and Janssen Mercantile partnership dissolves with Ju to take full possession Auguatist. Debtors are asked to settle all accounts due by August 16 without fail. Signed by Jini and JANSSEN.
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King & Janssen Mercantile Vahiayé
Jini & Janssen
Disaster at the Wagon Run Wreck Injures Limburg and Heetland
A runaway caused a wagon to overturn three miles east of town when a horse bolted and the tongue broke. John Limburg and Ruben Heetland were thrown. Limburg sustained severe bruises but no broken bones and is at work. Deputy Auditor Grundy Court Note and state officials read exams. Bridge purchases arrive for county use. Court convenes September 2.
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John Limburg
Ruben Heetland
Towne
Wild hailstorm and trial list dominate regional page
A severe hailstorm caused localized damage with hailstones reportedly large and sharp, striking trees and farm structures. The Weber farm granary was damaged by lightning and wind, while a list of district court jurors for a Widora session on August Yoth includes numerous local residents and towns across the area.
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Flereto
Nedawane
Weber Farm
Wark Atruck
Tre
Woodmen Camp to Host Thrusday Event at Alden Fairgrounds
Woodmen of the county plan a Thursday gathering at Alden on August 11 with hospitality for visitors. Events include prize drills sports and a baseball game between Eldora and Iowa Falls. Rebekah sisters welcomed a new candidate at the last meeting and a social session followed. Several Night Attenders will attend the Cedar Rapids skate Grand Lodge session next week.
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Alden
Eldora
Iowa Falla
Cedar Rapids
City park grounds weed and grass clearance noted
City park grounds crews laid low overgrown weeds and grass this Tuesday, addressing an eye sore for passersby near Greene Park. Local residents observed the work and welcomed tidying of the area.
Death notice of Nancy Trumbeau Seales in early Iowa report
Nancy Trumbeau Seales born in Parla Kentucky January 17 1920 lived in Springfield Illinois and White Oak Springs before moving with family to Ackley Iowa in 1897. Husband Joseph Scales died July 1902 leaving ten children Mary Hall Ligate Williams Annabel James C Chamberlain Joan W Harry E and Smart E. She died aged 87 years six months sixteen days Saturday surrounded by family. funeral at home with Rev K G Copeland and burial in Ackley cemetery with Presbyterian service tomorrow evening.
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Nancy Trumbeau Senton
Nancy Trumbeau Seales
Parla
Kentucky
Springfield
Ill
White Oak Springs
Joseph Scales
Butler County
Ackley
Mary Hall
Bayle City
Ligate Wliams
Misa Annabel
James C., Chamberlain
Joan W
Harry
Smart E
K. G. Copeland
Fifth Convention at Hardin County Business Ven te Meet
The fifth annual Hardin County convention of the association will be held at Town Hall Tuesday evening. AVUTURE Law and other topics will be discussed in debated sessions. Secretary WN. Sanderess will announce further details.
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Hardin County
Falla
Hardin
Dusinesa Mien
WN. Sanderess
Association
Franklin Olds Ysers and the Reunion of Warsaw Settlers
The August 27 reunion for the old settlers of Franklin County is announced with speakers S. Weaver and Lwa Palla. The Cemetery Society meeting and annual election followed by local transfers include Frank H. Hill to John Spieker in Apling ton Iowa and D D O Neil to Walter Bowers of Perry. The note mentions furniture stock sale by O’Neil and partner C G Goettel.
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Wetser Armanitte
Wrank
Maiptos
Amooe
Pre Dude S
Mr Weaver
Lwa Palla
Falmen
Te Avr
A. Ff. McVentowne
Jason Ci
Frank H. Hill
John Spieker
Black
Aplington
Iowa
Edwin Y. Royce
Frank
Lowa
D. D. O'Neil
Tina
Allison
Walter Bowers
Perry, Town
Mr. O'Neill
CG. A. Goettel
Thirty three women vow in St Clare's convent retreat
Thirty three young women will pledge vows at St Clare's convent in Dubuque as the annual retreat ends. Ten will take the habit for the first time and twenty four will receive simple vows with about one hundred sisters present. Dr O Danville of the Dominiva Mouse of Study in Washington DC led the service. Company A Mason City passed through Des Moines en route to encampments as guardsmen head to the state muster.
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Sisters of
St. Dominia
St. Clare's Convent
Dubuque
Wall
O'Danivle
Dominivna Mouse
Washington, D. OL
Mason City
Town General Railroad
Des Mounad
Willitla
Bean Day at Geneva Draws Public for Dinner and Sports
Bean Day in Geneva invites the public to a bean dinner with a sports program as the village prepares for the event. Locals anticipate the day with goodwill and community spirit, hoping everyone attends despite ongoing preparations.
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Geneva
Weekday in store sale from Chicago jeweler
On or about Wednesday August the salesman from Chicago will visit with a full stock of diamonds watches and jewelry. It is a good time to buy your watch or any piece you have been thinking about, G D Butawin, Jeweler.
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Chicago
G.D. Butawin
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Butler Normal Institute
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Grundy County
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J. W. Pepperman
Heard
Widora
August Yoth
Cla. Sheldon
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Geo. Dantela
G. Ja. Axtell
Marc Hanop
W. Lake
Wels Hedland
J. A. Fojat
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Wellsburg
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