Board meeting records and public notices from 1920
A compiled list of public works and notices including bridge and road work assignments to firms such as Wilson Concrete Company and Wickham Bridge & Wipe Company, along with drainage and farm improvements. It records board motions adjourning to Monday August 2nd 1920, and officials like Dean, Marshal, and commissioners approving the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Thompson
Perry F Turner
U Afken
Leon G Voorhees
Wickham Bridge & Wipe Company
Washington
Wiealtet Helena Taetece
Fas Williamson
Boyd F Walker
Serene
Nes Wilson Concrete Company
Yarger Auto Company
Occa
Eteenemscriversares
Geo Zappe, Dynamiting Co
Zelimer. Com
Mike Metz
Y O'Elock
Travels of Paul T McEvoy Aboard The Navy Homeward Bound
Paul T McEvoy writes from a naval voyage describing stops at Constantinople Malta Naples Rome Pompeii Vesuvius Villefranche Nice Marseilles Gibraltar and Lisbon on a return trip to New York. He notes civilian impressions in Naples and Rome prices, border checks in Switzerland, and plans for discharge August 1 after arriving July 25.
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Batonm
Russia
Constantinople
Robert
Coliere Y. AW
Y. M.C
Wee
Malta
Messia
Italy
Naples
Rome
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Volcnne
Ville Pranche
France
Nice
Laons
Geneva
Switzerland
Lince
Marseilles
Monte Carlo
Gibraltar
New York
Lisbon
Che’ Oflvers
Paul T
Smothers in oats bin claim shocks Anita area
Nine year old Sigel Hansen of Anita dies after smothering in an oats bin at the George Talty farm while threshing. A later accident report details injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Bangham in a nearby auto crash and local social notices recount dinners, church calls, and a planned worship service with H. J. Corbitt preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigel Hansen
Hans L. Hansen
George Talty
Anita
Hansen
Guy Steinmetz
Steinmetz
Wm. Bangham
Anita area notes and fires mark a busy week
Miss Emma Wade served as Record caller Tuesday. Several residents and visitors are listed including Mrs Mildred Knowlton Kelley Des Moines Mrs Anita Chas Hettinger oats 73 bushels per acre. Fires destroy two cars near Anita and a farm sale transfers property to Geo P Jawett. Wim Thornburg former resident dies near Menlo after illness. services held Monday attended by many relatives.
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W.H Karns
Chase
H. A
Cloyd Karns
Anita
Earl Walters
Adatr
Miss. Wade
Mary Karns
Annie Walters
Miss Melva
Walton Junction
Towa
W. Ho
C. J. Warns
Wim. C. Thornburg
Menlo
Burt Willison
Tra Ruggles
Gloves found last Thursday could face exposure if returned
A. L. Turnier states that the party who found a new pair of gauntlet gloves last Thursday evening should place them back in the washing machine in the building where found to avoid public exposure and possible trouble and costs.
Five Day Iowa Fall Horse Races Feature $23 000 Purse
The state fall horse racing meet will span five days with purses totaling over 23 000 dollars. Key events include The Hawkeye The Great Western the 2 18 trot and the 2 14 pace. Officials say this year’s field will be among the fastest in Iowa in years. Racing runs Saturday August 29 Monday August 30 Tuesday August 31 Wednesday September 1 and Thursday September 2.
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Hawkeye
Fafr
Iowa
Farm implement show to feature major American manufacturers
The 1920 Town State Fair will include a farm implement display and household accessories show with exhibits from nearly every large American producer. Electric lighting devices tractor and truck appliances milking machines and other farming gear will be shown in the pavilion. Farmers and their wives can compare equipment on site and decide what they need for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Night flight to headline Iowa fair attractions
Ruth Law will perform night stunt flights at the Iowa state fair every night. She will pilot an illuminated aircraft connected with the fireworks spectacle The Siege of the Dardanelles, highlighting a major modern aviation stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Law
Iowa Fair Management
Dardanelles
Auto Races at Iowa Fair Highlight Two Top Classes
Officials announced two days of auto racing at the fair on Friday August 27 and Friday September 3. Some of the fastest cars in the country are planned to be brought to Iowa with entries from noted eastern drivers and experienced local veterans. Admission will match other fair days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Cattle Show Opens in New $200000 Pavilion at State Fair
The 1920 state fair unveils a monster cattle barn, nearly finished, with space for over 1600 head under one roof. The 820 by 425 foot pavilion will be among the largest modern barns on fair grounds, including a 1000-seat sale pavilion and facilities for staff and herdsmen with electric light and running water.
Iowa Women Lead State Fair Features August Exhibition
A committee of mothers housewives and club women from across Iowa plans a comprehensive women's fair as part of the Town State Fair. Events include baby health contests cooking demonstrations and other activities aimed at showcasing women’s contributions. The organizers say Iowa's exposition will surpass others in the nation for women’s features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Women's Department
Air Thrillers At State Fair Outclass All Oth ers
Ruth Law heads the aviation program at the Iowa state fair August 25 to September 3 with a flying circus. Al Wilson performs mid air plane changes and leaps between aircraft while several other fliers offer rides to spectators.
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Iowa
Ruth Law
Iowa State Fair
al Wilson
Wilson
Counties to Compete in Iowa State Fair Exhibit Contest
Iowa counties plan extensive entries for the state fair from August 21 to September 8. Officials raise exhibit grants from 150 to 200 dollars for qualifying entries, with premiums tied to points above 500 of 1000 and shared pro rata. Four districts organize the county contest, and the Farm Bureau adds 50 dollars to each county exhibit scoring over 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Fair Board
Town State Fair Extends to Ten Days This Year
Officials announce the Town State Fair will run ten days this year with attendance growth prompting a potential move to two weeks within a year or two. The main events begin Friday August 27 with Auto Race Day, while the first two days focus on preparation.
Free Circus at Fair Shows Top Talent from Digest Circuits
The fair advertisement lists free attractions for this year with top talent from Digest circuits. Headliners include acrobats jugglers wrestlers and oriental troupes. The daily free circus will run in front of the grandstand during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taly
Fair Board
Chilef
Granfistand
Noted Band to Headline State Fair Music Lineup
The chief attraction on the musical program at this year's state fair will be Thavin's Band and International Ballet. The band has earned national reputation as a concert unit and was a major draw for the fair that year.
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Thavin
International Ballet
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Paul T. McEvoy
U.S
DU Pont
Emmoure
S.A
Sherm
Ida Montendum
Sister Muntendam
Mesdames
W. Way
PT. Logan
Lidian EF. Hayter
Bertha Renshaw
Mary Benson
Win, Stotts
Cnas
Sisler
Elm. Kohl
Chas Ragan CiiYord Metheny
Lloyd
Louise Illogan
Christian Church
Hitler J. D. Corbitt
Ooma Wade
John Wate
Kansas
Greeley
Colorado
Das. AO. Jenkins
Isaac Griffith
Dibhu
Emma Wade
Mildred Knowlton, Kelley
Des Moines
N. Anita
Chas. Hettinger
Acra
F. J. McCord
Burkhart. Bros
Ira E. Bowen
Myrtle Steinmetz
Clarinda Visiitors
Chris Bater
P. T. Williams
Atlantic
Oscar Bernard
Kansas City
Bert Stauffer
Muscatine
Henry Bell
Tarkio
Missouri
Phillip Turner Willams
W.J. Pellet
White Pole
Roy Stone
Anita Auto Co
John Atwood
Archie van Aerman
Geo. P. Jawett
West Main Street
L. G. Hesser
South Anita
A. L. Turnier
Fair Tract
the Black and White
R. CG. Rasmussen
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