Iowa Storm Year Leaves Wide Iowa Areas Devastated
The article details vast storm damage across Central and Eastern Iowa with flooded lowlands, washed rail lines, broken bridges, and lodging grain. Waterloo and Ackley report extensive flood damage, while many towns from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids suffer immense losses and infrastructure destruction.
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Iowa
Towa
Cedar Valley
Waterloo
Irving Hotel
Lowa
Lows
Sioux City
Sioux Sby
Ackley
Wa Central
Illinois Central
Parkersburg
Cloyes
J W Ray Dead in Mason City After Sleep of Night
Funeral notices say James W. Ray of Parkersburg died in Mason City on Saturday after being found unresponsive in bed following a night sleep. Doctors concluded morphine poisoning caused his death. the body was returned to Parkersburg for burial after a brief illness.
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Parkersburg
WP. Voelker
James W. Ray
Mason City
Ray
Fang
Mr. Ray
Parkers
Ackley Property Valuation Rises Steadily Over Four Years
Ackley real estate continues its four year rise in value as demand for houses and lots grows, with experts predicting further increases of ten to forty percent depending on location. A tight rental market and full downtown buildings reflect a healthy property market in Ackley.
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Ackley
Aciley
Independence Day Celebrations Brighten Ackley Town
Ackley marked Independence Day with patriotic displays and festive attire as residents celebrated the nation’s birth. Highlights included a lively track competition led by Will Tlays and notable runners Alfred Scales and Hernan Heykens, a spirited tug of war between Irish and Dutch teams, and a baseball clash between Iowa Malle and Hampton ending 4 to 3 in favor of Iowa Malle.
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Ackley
Luna
Will Tlays
Alfred Scales
Hernan Heykens
Fred Bogert
Andrew Fink
Lews
Laurie Markson
Hays
Scales
Symington
Iowa Malle
Hampton
Tast
Tuwa Falls
Ackley and
Allen
Grondy County Railroad Tax Assessments Stir Debate
The state executive committee plans to reassess railroad property, aiming to increase taxes. Officials note railroads pay millions in statewide taxes, amid calls to curb dissatisfactions with previous assessments. In Grondy County the railroad system totals 05.73 miles, with historic values and per mile rates cited, and county taxes near 84,000 for the year.
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Milinns
State Executive Committee
Carmmins
Executive Council
Illiiois Central
B. O. Reg N
Holland
Iowa Palla
Iowa
Vinton
JHCL
Priday July Fourth Celebration Reflects Patriotism and Pride
Crowds gathered in Ackley for a park morning program led by Mayor Eller with prayers by Rev. Brecher and readings of the Declaration of Independence. The Ackley band played Yankee Doodle as Rev. Mueller spoke on liberty, nationhood, and the Bible as liberty’s anchor. The event praised the flag from sea to sea and recalled colonial taxes and independence while noting the public school as a bulwark of freedom. Foot races followed, with a crowded 100 yard dash drawing applause from onlookers.
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Mayor Eller
Brecher
Mary Soltow
Woutp
Ackley Band
Mueller
Prielly
Ours
Ackley
Lowa
Ihdid
GOOD BROTHER SUED AND TOWN CENTRAL STRIKE NEWS
Judge Kenyon ruled against Rev. Mr Jacobs in a Webster City church case seeking a $1800 lien on his home. Town Central shops strike stalls progress as both sides hold firm. employer won’t meet nine hour with overtime plan. An unstable man from Mason City was detained and sent to the state care. Emanuel shareh elects new officers led by Frank Peltz and Minnie Mueller with officers listed.
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Tudge Kenyon
German Evangelical Church Society of
Webster Chty Va
Jacobs
Uma
Jacobi
Webster City
Missouri
Kenyon
Marshalltown
Sweeney
Hoe
Mason City
Denver
Colorado
Pickering
County
Cest
State Board of Control
Ed Kolar's Shocking Deed Stuns Iowa Central Rail Way Town
Disturbing report to the public states Ed Kolar, longtime agent for Iowa Central Railway, ended his life by cutting his throat in a wood shed near his home. Henry Kolar found him, razor on the chest, and he died soon after. The coroner’s jury found he was not of sound mind, suffering from headaches and imagined slights, with a note of forgiveness to his family. Ed Kolar’s career spanned over two decades with the railroad, and services are planned at St Mary’s Church under Rev Luther Simpson.
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Ed. Kolar
Iowa Central Railroad Company
Henry
Kolr
West First
Iznar
Simmon Wedicn
Ted Wd
Kolar
Ibis
Iim
Willets
Alden
Measrs
McClintock
Stoehr
Breithaupt
Seales
Tracy
Hol
Henry Kolar
Kol
Minnesota
Stacy
Eorge
JK Whitehead
Imony Izpert
John Blecker
Be. Kolar
Lown Central Rallionet
Ripon
Wisconsin
Laws
Ackley
Hind
O'Elauk
Sil. Mary's
Luther Simpson
Fourth of July Chronicle Flashbacks and Local Happenings
A raucous Fourth of July tale recalls celebrants tumbling after toasts at the Hotel de McMahon on East Main Street while patriotism quotes and “natriotism” jests echo. Preparations grow for the Butler county fair at Allison September 1 2 and 4, with Secretary Marlin driving the effort despite prior financial woes. A Q. Timm, former Ackley resident now with Steamboat Rock’s Greet lumber, plans a return to Ackley, rejoining old associates.
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Hotel de McMahon
East Main Street
Butler County
Allison
Marlin
A. QO. Timm
Ackley
Steamboat Rock
Timm
Greet Lumber Company
Kuslan Buys Half Interest in Hampton Drug Firm
Mandus Kuslan of Ackley purchases half interest in the Hampton drug store from Marschall Brothers. The firm will be known as Marschall & Kuslan, with Kuslan taking control. He is described as careful, with plans to develop a strong business and bring success to the new partnership.
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Mandus Kuslan
Ackley
Etaro
Marsehall Brothers
Hampton
Jet
Mar— Schall
Marschall & Kusluo
Tender A A Reception for Mr and Mrs Jones in Ackley
Friends of Mr and Mrs J A Jones and laborers of Me Jones attended a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Young last Friday evening. The gathering wished the couple happiness and success as they prepare to move back to their old home this week.
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J. A
Me. Jones
Presbyterian
W. A. Young
Ackley
Jones
Injured in Milwaukee Road Railway Wreck Near Sioux City
A Milwaukee Road passenger train wreck at a crossing near Sioux City injured four people. Among the dead are Mrs. Berthina Baubau of Hampton and M S Wightman, with reports of long illness. Funeral services for Mr. Wightman were held at the Parkersburg Methodist church, later interred at Oak Hill cemetery. Mentions a labor strike affecting Chicago rail crews and dispatchers.
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Yankton
Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
Riverside
Seney
Ten Yen
Sheffield
Iowa
Berthina Baubau
Hampton
M.S
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Krona
Grondy County
Land of Nativity
Priday
Good Brother
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Emanuel Shareh
Frank Peltz
Minnie Mueller
Minnie Schrader
Amny Kerssen
Edward Weber
Cora Schmalle
POUNU
Iowa Central Ratiway
Iits Lane
O. Marshall
Mr. and
Milaola Central
Chicago
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