Ackley Electric Light Co and Breuning Bros Dominate Local Utilities
Ackley’s Ackley Electric Light Co. operates a modern system with four dynamos and multiple boilers, supplying 1500 incandescent lamps and steam heat to 35-40 buildings. Breuning brothers own the plant and run Ackley Telephone Co. with 65 subscribers, plus a machine shop and repair services, reflecting their substantial local impact and civic standing.
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Ackley
D. Breuning
A. D. Breuning
West Main Street
Edison
Breuning Brothers
Iowa
Holland
Canada
Berlin
Sarnia
States
Breuning
Senate
H. D. Breuning
Bolland
Illinois
Acklay Telephone Co
Iowa Telephone Co
Ackley's Model Drug Store of John M Nix Opens in Style
Ackley welcomes John M Nix and his modern drug store a center for medicines school supplies wallpaper paints and fixtures antique oak fittings plate glass showcases and a full soda fountain. Nix a 12 year registered pharmacist oversees a large staff and a well stocked prescription department with D D O Neill and William Wieland assisting. Lamm Brothers present next door offer threshers harness oils and repairs while operating on West Main Street with strong local support.
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Ackley
John M, Nix
Attings
Nix
Dave D. O'Neill
William Wieland
Dubuque County
Matin and
State Streets
Main Street
Lamm Brothers
Minneapalis
Reeve
Main’ Street
Dr L Phelan A Regional Physician and Surgeon
Dr L Phelan a representative physician and surgeon has practiced in Ackley since 1887 and earned the respect of the community. Canadian native educated at Queen's College Kingston Ontario graduating 1890 he moved to the United States in fall 1890 settling in Sioux City before coming to this city. His Main street offices offer pleasant cheery rooms and the needed instruments.
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Ackley
L. Phelan
Phelan
Qluence
Canada
Reinke Sisters Rise in City Dry Goods Trade
Miss Leha and Miss Mine Reinke, two businesswomen in this city, have swiftly advanced to prominence after taking charge of their father’s dry goods business about a year and a half ago. Their notable success stands as a source of pride for local women in commerce.
Lusch Martin and Eggert Bank and store profile
The Ackley Bank of Lusch Martin & Eggert, founded in 1870, then owned by Martin and Eggert since 1893, is praised as a trusted local institution led by John C. Lusch Frank Martin and S. Eggert. The business also runs a comprehensive general store on the upper floor selling clothing, hats, shoes, and groceries with nine clerks. Martin, a native of Bansio g iowa, also operates the City Grocery and three creameries delivering butter to eastern markets.
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Bank of
Ackley
Lusch
Mr. Martin
Thlolke
Martin
Bansiog
Towa
Acktey
Anica
Omaha
Eggert
Ilinois
Flo
Bank of Lusek, Carton & Co
Fra
Second Avenue
Lowa
Old Line
Lloyd
Hamburg-American
Holland-American
Europe
Old World
Faulkner
Ds. O. Lugech & Co
Main Street
Railroad Street
George
Iowa
Miss Loosa of Ackley Builds Local Millinery and Goods Store
Miss A Rk Loosa has run a long established millinery and dressmaking business in Ackley, with a strong reputation for taste and reliable service. The store offers dry goods, cloaks, hats, shoes, corsets, dress trimmings, silks, and a carpet department of samples from Chicago suppliers. Lena Reinke heads the dry goods section. Miss Mina leads the millinery. The firm also runs a banking and grain operation with Lusch & Co, including two grain elevators and an insurance agency.
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A. R. Tosa
Winona
Minnesota
Des Moines
Chisago
Miss Loosa
Ling
North Star
W. B's
America
O's
Albert Black
Mina
O. W. Richardson
Carroll& Luncaster
Chicago
Lena Reinke
Varied wares offered with fair prices and broad appeal
The dealer has studied consumer wants and presents a broad, fairly priced range of bedroom sets and related goods. He serves all classes with a varied stock designed to meet diverse needs and budgets, ensuring quality is commensurate with price.
Frank J Martin drives Ackley dry goods empire forward
Frank J Martin has managed the Ackley mercantile business since 1892. He transformed the store with a glass front cash system and interior improvements, lighting and steam heat from the city plant. The firm, once Martin Bros and later J Martin and Son, now stands as Frank J Martin sole owner with extensive property holdings and creameries.
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Ackrey
Frank J. Martin
Julius
Frank Martin
Martin Bros
Ackley
Frank
Frank J
J. Martin & Son
Martin Denis
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Nese
Ackley Electric Light CO
Bakker
PD. C. Bakker
Lakker
Germany
Malo Street
Thiaelby
Drl, Phelan
M. Reinke
Lusch, Martin & Eggert
Mardin County Medical Society
Austin Plint Medical Association
Hardin County's Court House
A. RK
Loosa
Daniel Eller
Daniel Eiler
Badger
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Tolerton
Acklay
Lt Morse
Morse
A D Shantz
Hrantz
Grundy County’s Court House
County Court Hotel
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