National Pay Up Week Promoted Across the Country
The piece notes National Pay Up Week as a six day push for settlements between debtors and creditors, encouraging businesses, doctors, grocers, printers, preachers, and tradespeople to clear accounts. It references origins in Waukon Iowa and signals local communities should settle large and small obligations to avoid extended disputes. The Frerichs family estate dispute in Holland may settle, with heirs to receive land shares while others pay court costs. Spuds scarce at Iowa Falls with prices rising. comparisons show 50 years ago prices were much lower for beans butter eggs and potatoes.
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Audi
Waukon
Lows
Iowa
Ackley
Frerichs
Hinderk Frerichs
Holland
Harm Frerichs
Freess
Hinderk Frericha
John
Henry Frericha
Iowa Falls
Dealera
Egge
Bootlegger Harvey Elkins Fined After Sheriff Clash
Harvey Elkins, jailed after pleading guilty to selling intoxicating liquor to Sheriff Schwieger of Hampton, was fined 125 dollars with costs. He confessed in court, admitting the liquor was intoxicating. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Henriety Wormeyer and Joe Cooney at Jows Walls on Monday.
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Harvey Elkins
Mqnor
Schwieger
Hampton
Henriety, Wormeyer
Joe Cooney
Jows Walls
Justiied
Morning Austrian Aviators Bomb Lombardy Factories
Briefs describe Austrian air raids bombing Lombardy factories in Italy. Reports mention German offensives near Verdun and French trenches, and rising European violence. Also notes on trains wrecks, governance, labor tensions, and local incidents across the era.
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Italy
Lombardy
David RB
Francis
Missouri
Russia
Grundy County Adopts New School Books for Rural Schools
County board of education revises texts with twenty-nine books adopted for the fall term and only three remaining unchanged. Publishers will fund allowances for old books. Jefferson Highway improvement discussed at a recent county meeting with Sheridan Rahcock as chair and a slate of officers and advisory members appointed.
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County Board of Education
Grundy
Book House
Jefferson Highway
Hardin County
Court House
Jefferson
Runsorth
Sheridan Rahcock
D.N. Blair
G. G. Marshman
R. R. Swallum
W. S. Axtell
Emery van Pater
Why is the News Suppressed Germany Wants Answers
The German government asks the United States to explain why Sayville wireless officials suppressed the German admiralty report of the sinking of the British cruiser Arabic on February 11. Berlin dispatches passed via London reached the U S through censorship. A Berlin wireless, via Sayville, later claimed another ship had also been sunk. Navy officials confirm Berlin dispatches were suppressed under Secretary Daniels' orders to permit war news without movement or location details of belligerent vessels.
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Count von Bernstorf
United States
Sayville
Nene
Arabia
Berlin
London
Navy Department
Daniéls
Franklin county seeks seed corn financing to test quality
People of Franklin county petition the county board of supervisors to fund a county seed corn campaign. At an agricultural short course tests showed only 49.1 percent of 680 seed samples were strong and safe to plant. An expert would test and locate safe seed for farmers lacking their own, amid doubts about board authority.
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Franklin County
County Board of Supervisors
Btwaa
Board of Supervisors
State College
Ex Sheriff Faces Suit and Local Court News
Ex Sheriff Thomas Walsh was served notice of a $22,000 suit by Joe Long alleging alienation of Long's wife. The case is set for the March district court term, with local chatter about truth and outcome. Also reported: Charley Schrage tried for habitual drunkenness in Grundy county, ten days for motion. twin babies born to Sere Goratyr and Hy Ciéehran. local fashion notes and a subscription plea for The Wark.
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Eldore
Thomas Walsh
Joe Long
Long
District Court
Knoxville
Charley Sebrage
Wallsture
Apely
Grundy
Schrage
Sere Goratyr
Mes. Hy Ciéehran
Pione
Gondolpa
J. DeGunthom
Louie
New Trains Improve Mooia Central Schedule and Mail Service
A new Mooia Central railroad time card took effect Sunday with changes to the train schedule and enhanced train and mail service. The morning eastbound now travels through to Chicago with dining cars and earlier departure from Ackley at 8, while the eastbound flyer departs Ackley at 12 o'clock. The westbound evening train to Chicago remains an all-day light run, arriving in Ackley at 6. The steel coaches offer improved travel, and the corrections appear in today’s Worup.
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Mooia Central
Ft. Dodge
Waterloo
Chicago
Ackley
Worup
Dairy Special Train to Demonstrate Modern Farm Methods
Iowa dairy leaders plan a Northwestern Institute train with two exhibition cars loaded with dairy supplies and cattle. The Minots Central Railroad will run the tour with lectures, milking demonstrations, and a loose cow show in each town. A Knoxville baby boy, born to Mr and Mrs Heykens, died last Thursday.
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Iowa State Dairy Association
Minots Central Railroad
Dairy Institute
Herman Heykens
Knoxville, Tows
Briefly Told in The Wol City Notes and Social Gleanings
John Eagle of Abbott visited the city Friday and remains hindered by a recent ankle injury. William Bokelman of Buffalo Center is in town for property matters, staying with cousin Tebbe Sietsema. Sleighing parties captivate youths, with a Bartling school box social planned Friday evening taught by Miss Maggie Panning. One of the Jackwan Brothers, once active in Waterloo saloon trade, bought Mast Dubuque’s web goods stock for 813,000, termed a good investment.
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John Eagle
Abbott
Willam Bokelman
Buffalo Center
Tebbe Sietsema
Bartling School
Maggie Panning
Jackwan Brothers
Waterloo
Mast Dubuque
Ackley praised after state inspector visits schools
State Inspector of Accredited High Schools Prof Reed inspected Ackley grade and high schools, equipment, and teaching staff. He praised teachers and the board, noting Ackley’s public schools rank among Iowa’s best. The board discussed recommendations and emphasized pride in local education.
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State Inspector of Accredited
Ackley
Reed
Iowa
Board of Education
Raed
Towa
Married couples unite in Sioux City and Ackley scenes
The report covers August Moban and his wife arriving home after a Sioux City wedding to Miss Nora Stack. Moban, once in Ashton’s implement business, plans Ackley as home. Also noted is the New Hartford and Cedar Falls wedding of W. Yokum and Anna Smith, with Yokum a traveling salesman and the groom’s connection to Ackley families.
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Takas
Nora Stack
Moban
Sioux City
Ackley
Mrr.oben
Ashton
J. B. Smith
Walnut Street Baptist Church
YW. W. Yokum
New Hartford
Anna Smith
Cedar Falls
I. A. McNabb
Cedar Falla
Yokum
Waterloo
Fraternities Host Basket Social at Woodmen Hall
The public is invited to a basket social at Woodmen Hall this Wednesday evening. The event promises lively entertainment with refreshments and a lively audience, aiming to raise funds and boost community spirit.
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Woodmen Hall
Horse Buyer With A Record In Waterloo Market
Willow Hothard, famed as one of the era’s most successful horse dealers, arrives in Arkley on Wednesday March 2 to purchase horses wares and mules. Known for long-standing success, Hothard’s visit promises a busy sale and potential deals.
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Willow Hothard
Waterloo
Arkley
Mir Lluliand
Iowa
Geese Flying North Signal Spring to Ackley Readers
Local readers report geese seen migrating northward toward Iowa in February, a possible sign of early spring. An Ackley group including Richard Gelnz notes the flock, while a forecasted storm looms and the advisory remains lighthearted about keeping warm. A nostalgic mention of the famed ground hog story and the long trust in a veteran horse seller ends the note.
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Lowa
Property Moves in Ackley Real Estate Deals
In an Ackley real estate roundup, Jacob Greenfield sold his State street house and a block of lots to Charles Heffelmeier for 34500. Heffelmeier plans to move here next spring. Dr. Robert Rath hag hired George Meyer to build a new East Main street house for about 4500, with work to start when weather permits. Chas Dyepke aims to start a new home soon and will temporarily move his family into A Lutterman’s house. Also, residents urge stricter enforcement to keep crossings open as freight trains block paths, noting pedestrians’ rights.
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Jacob Greenfield
Charles Heffelmeier
State Street
St. John's Church
Mr. Heffelmeier
Ackley
Robert Rath Hag
East Main Street
George Meyer
Chas. J. Dyepke
A. Lutterman
Liberal Leaders Move for Peace in Commons Debate
London February 16 liberal leaders push to end hostilities as 55 amendments are laid before the house of commons in response to the king s speech. A list of 165 questions to ministers will be addressed. Trevelyan motions for terms to seek just lasting peace. Hansonby proposes an international tribunal for diplomatic disputes.
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London
House of Commons
Charles P. Trevelyan
Arthur Hansonby
For Kent Good rooms garden and barn available
Short notice listing offers good rooms a garden and a barn with plenty of hard and soft water. Enquiries at his offices after two o clock.
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Des Moines
USA
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Germany
Want County
Franklin
Eldora Man
John McCullough
Mina ‘Taylor
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Black J
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