Governor to officers: no power to remove county officials
Governor Cummins says governors cannot remove county officials and urges enforcement of law. Conference in Des Moines with clergy discussed Davenport disturbance and national guard deployment as necessary for security. He notes only state legislators can adjust law and criticizes political enemies for mockery while stressing duty to uphold justice.
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Cammia
Des Moines
Davenport
Soluiera
National Guard
Treaury
Folk
Hughea
Neal
Cummins
Thanksgiving Service Planned by Union Services
The Union Services announces a Thanksgiving service in four denominations to be held soon, expected in large numbers.
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Union
Thackegiving Service
Ngiah
Aowa Holds Second Place In Corn Crop Report
Agricultural summaries show Illinois leading with higher yields while overall corn production trails average. Reports to the department indicate a general yield around 82.84 percent of quality, with several states posting better results than the current measure.
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Imioary
Department Aricuitire
Belmond Fire Destroys Barn and Horses Aboard
Belmond Herald reports a barn fire at Fred Haupt’s Osceola Township property destroyed three horses, a wagon, ten tons of hay, and all harness and tools. Haupt escaped with neighbors’ help. Mrs Haupt narrowly avoided the collapsing roof while freeing the horses. The blaze appeared to originate and spread quickly, with extensive loss and no injuries reported.
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Belmond
Fred Haupt
Hs Ta
Frave Haupt
Delinquent Tax Lists Highlight County Prosperity Variations
Delinquent tax lists from Grundy Franklin Hardin and Butler counties show varied compliance levels. Grundy tops with 36 delinquents, while Butler lists 133. Washington Madison Ackley Eton Parkersburg Shell Rock and others show small to moderate figures. Local papers publish delinquent tax lists as legal notices and revenue sources, noting past practices and the pride residents take in paying taxes to avoid sale.
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Grundy
Franklin
Hardin
Butler
Bardie
Eldora Herald
Jean
Grundy County
Aardio
Ackley
Eton Township
Butler County
Parkersburg
Smail
Washington
Madison Townships
Acklay
Aplington
Parkersburgs
Shell Rock
Clarkeville
Greene
Dumnot
Freemont
Monroe
Hikeder County
Joseph Eiboeck
Dow
Staats Anzelxer
Des Moines
Eluader Regigner
Thomas Megan Buys 285 Acre Homestead for 828000
The report notes Thomas Megan acquiring the old Megan homestead of 285 acres for 828000, expanding his holdings and placing him among the region’s largest landowners. A separate local item mentions a health officer urging cleaning of alleys and cloisters, while a sports snippet covers Alden high school basketball circling Hubbard in a village game amid cheers.
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Thomas Megan
Megan
Michael Meagan
Digora
Thomas Meagan Eseily
Herald
Alden
Hubbard
Bhat
Aburgey
Four Couple Seek Legal Lien and Court Action
In Franklin Court the term convened with Judge Weight presiding. Several cases noted include Mrs. Marton F. Jones suing contractor O. P. Barrick for 10,000 in damages after her husband was killed building a railroad near Rampton. Divorces and property divisions appear in other dockets, while cases against Dunn and Stover move toward trial. The session also records Catholic congregation injunction issues and various asset transfers in multiple matters.
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Franklin County District Court
Hampton
Rm, Weight
Ft. Dodge
Ota Morrow
Popejoy
Dick Stover
J. P. Brown
Geneva
T.G. Harriman
Herman Mauch
Ann Coonley
J. E. Coonley
Markets Show Slump Amid Weak Prices for Corn and Hogs
Over the past two weeks market prices have fallen especially for hogs with other stock slipping. Good new corn remains at 40 cents per bushel while whiskey stays cash and unchanged. Local dealers report steady demand overall, with hogs and cattle quotes noting lower ranges and limited ship shipments in recent weeks.
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Eyererey
Banks Raise Daily Deposit Limit to 25 Dollars
Banks lift the daily deposit limit to 25 dollars as authorities tighten cash movement. Institutions plan to curb withdrawals by blocking nontraditional items and require checks cleared for legitimate use. Rural customers face minimal impact while larger towns like Ackley and Titnity see fewer fears.
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Thoreday Marhing Iaat
Backind Tnstitutiona
Bardia
Banke
Ackley
Titnlty
Safeblowers at Barnun bank hold despite dynamite
The Barnun village bank survived two explosions five minutes apart on a Saturday night. Residents sheltered indoors as attackers failed to breach the safe, which protected farmers' deposits. no police presence was noted. Local reports mention civic improvements and critiques of Turner's fall, plus city finances and a note on meat supply deliveries near Grundy Center.
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Barria
Ft. Dodgh
Carnegie
Medala
Cleves and Vicinity Roundup of Local Notables
G Willems and A Vietor lead borough efforts as Herman Deters completes work this week. Helke Mueller reports a runaway incident with one injury. Heng Hoyenga returns from South Dakota. B Ridlova and family enjoyed a Sunday at Jacob Miller's. Marm Kolbow faced a poisoning scare. Rev Neve to preach at Rav Engelke Church next Sunday at 10.9. Davide and Gelder married last Friday. Aleye Kruse launches new business venture. Hemmen family arrives from Bollad.
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G. Willems
A. Vietor
Herman Deters
Helke Mueller
Heng Hoyenga
South Dakota
Mr. B
Ridlova
Jacob Miller's
Marm Kolbow
Neve
Rav
Engelke'ohurch
Glock
Harm Davide
Mrs. Gelder
Aleye Kruse
Bare Poout Salehed, Co
Hemmen
Bollad
Week's Review Highlights Local Finance and Notices
The page surveys local funds across towns with millage allocations for general, water, lighting, parks, and roads, noting totals for Acelha Alden Erpoa Huvoarv and Steamboat Roox. It also covers community notes on grain shipments, sand deposits at Anthon, and gravel pits, plus regional resident obituaries including Richard Honeck born 1848 in Germany, who served in New York infantry and died after a wagon accident, with surviving family.
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Titoots Central
Gillers
Central
Anthon
Lowa Farma
Opuwain
Franklin
Richard Honeck
Thin Reul Yence
Marlow Township
Sith
Mr. Honeck
Germany
America
New York
Regt
New York Infantry
Li Ooi
Chicago
Yeoruay
Ogroling Rodemeyer
Local Notices and Incidents From Dumont Area
Buck Grove obituary notes the death of a German born resident at 85, survived by four daughters and a soninlaw, with details of funeral arrangements. Court hearings loom for Gus Hobrecht on a case linked to an August trial, and a 14yearold girl in foster care speaks of contentment at her home. Fires burn on a farm owned by A Overholt with unknown cause and heavy losses. several residents travel or relocate to Wisconsin, and minor injuries include Jane Doyle hurt by a jagged needle. Community events include a dairy dealer failure, a farm barn loss, and ongoing local inquiries.
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Buck Grove
Anon
Rriph
Little Rock
Tawa
Maria
Bt Patkerahuty
Daolel
Mikasat
Afton
Ward Pranent
Bha
Haut Friesland
Germany
Gus Hobtecht
Eidos
A. Overtur
Ray Goodwell
Teasot
M. F. Edwards
Parkeraburg
Dumont
John Abrena
Wisconsin
Ohila
Wilton
Miaa Jane Doyle
Orren Woods
Allison
Dumoot
Hyde
South Dakota
Will Squire
Aredale
Warning to Soaks in Grundy County Democra
A fragment urges restraint on spending for bootlegged liquor and warns that excessive consumption harms families. It notes several heavy drinkers in the town and suggests regulation may push them to Knoxville if local control fails. The tone is admonitory toward alcohol use and public spending.
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Grundy County
Knoxville
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