Railroad Boom Promises Iowa & Omaha Line Progress
The Iowa and Omaha Short Line Co board met in Walnut on March 23 and approved finance to build from Council Bluffs to Treynor. Geo W Adams secured the engineering contract and full subcontract power, with bond plans discussed by T G Travig of the Ralston Security Co. New directors H F Saar and William Husz added, stock and bonds totaling about 35,000 held by backers. Construction to begin when ground conditions allow, signaling strong backing and momentum for the road.
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Walnut Bureau
The
Iowa & Omaha, Short Line By. Co
Walnut
Adams
Council Bluffs
Treynor
Geo. W. Adams
T.G. Travig
Ralston Security Company
Ralston
Ralston Locomotive and Car ‘Works
H. F. ‘Saar
William Husz
Pottawattamie
Cou
Bonda
Mayor Strait Addresses Voters For Relection
Atlantic mayor S W W Straich appeals to voters, claiming two years of prudent finance and utility improvements. He notes debts paid, water and electric plants improved, no tax increase, and three new industries in Atlantic, urging research into city finances before voting. He pledges to step down if mismanagement is found.
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Atlantic
Lsten
W. W. Straich
Botan Frank Carr plans gasolined launch at Crystal Lake resort
Botan Frank Carr rents Crystal Lake resort from Mr. Woodward and will beautify the area for public use this season He contemplates placing a gasolined launch on the Botan to ply between the Lewis mill dam and downstream points Visitors are invited to enjoy the lake, as per Lewis Standard.
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Frank Carr
Crystal Lake
Woodward
Lewis Mill
Frank
Lewis Standard
Many Things In Its Favor Mausoleum Proposal Gains Support
The News argues for a cemetery mausoleum saying costs match burial plots and a stone, but provides sanitary benefits, weather independence, and less fear for mourners. It recalls outdated grave digging, notes the rich old practice, and predicts growing adoption until the old method seems odd. Fred Strinke Cloth Co. remains advertised.
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Messrs. Rhinehart and Baker
Farmer Burns Triumphs In Wrestling Match At Opera House
The crowd packed the Guthrie Center opera house to watch Farmer Burns defeat Ben Reeves. At 45, Burns showed he has not lost skill or strength, taking both falls and nearly securing another. Reeves earned Burns' compliment for his fighting prowess and potential future as a champion in his class.
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Farmer Burns
Ben Reeves
Burns
Reeves
Guthrie Center
Guthrian
Sells Half Interest in Local Veterinary Practice
Dr G H Uehran sells half interest in his Chicago area veterinary practice to Dr V J Robinson of Chicago an alumnus of the Chicago Veterinary College The new partner will arrive in about a week bringing fresh knowledge and a strong potential for growth in the local firm The News extends best wishes to the duo.
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G. H. Uehran
V. J. Robinson
Chicago
Chicago Veterinary College
Vehran Himseit
Robinson
Vehran
Mrs. Hart Injured Stepping on Property Near Griswold
Mrs John W Tye living northwest of Griswold about four miles fell while working about home and dislocated the right knee cap. She is now able to move about with crutches.
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Tye Hart
John W. Tye
Griswold
Hayes Buy 660 Acres in Cash Deal Near Red Oak
Edward and Gordon Hayes purchased Fuller 660 acres five miles northeast of Red Oak from Mrs Rachel Fuller now in Seattle for 56000 dollars in cash. It ranks as one of the county’s largest cash real estate transactions. W J Moates acted as Mrs Fuller’s representative in the deal.
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Edward
Gordon Hayes
Fuller
Red Oak
Rachel Fuller
Seattle
Wash
W. J. Moates
Griswold
Candidate Schlumber Seeks Pharmacy Commissioner Slot
Griswold American reports Phillip A. Schlumber, decades in the drug trade since starting as clerk with Dr. Pipher, now in Denison, is a Democrat candidate for the pharmacy commissioner vacancy created by J. M. Goss of Atlantic. He pledges faithful, honest service and payment only for state time. Also notice: rental inquiry for Ben Cate place, 1/2 mile north of the city. Musson at 381 Green.
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Phillip A. Schlumber
Pipher
Griswold
Denison
J. 3. Goss
Atlantic
Phil
Ben Cate Place
Musson
They Have Moved to 415 Poplar Street
Jay Jacobs and family have relocated from their West Sixth Street residence to 415 Poplar Street, the former home of R. Dack and his wife.
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Jay Jacobs
West Sixth Street
Poplar Street
R. Dack
Lyman boy shoots himself by sleeping with revolver
Griswold Iowa March 26. Will Gerlach son of a local storekeeper accidentally fired his revolver while heavily asleep. He corked and pulled the trigger losing one finger and grazing his leg. Dr. Jones treated the wound and reports the boy recovering. Local notices follow.
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Griswold
Will Gerlach
Lyman
Ellen Ginger
Omaha
G. T. Wheeler
Roscoe Head
Jefferson
Ladies Aid Society
M. B. Church
Clark Burnham
W. B. Emerson
Atlantic
D. H. Scott
George Rudigia
Fred Wohlenhaus
Peters
Hamilton Wilcox
Newell
Bert Murnan
Duncan Gelline
Wyoming
McKenzie
Splendid U P Church concert by St Cecelia club
Last evening the U P Church hosted a Tarkio college St Cecelia club concert attended by a full audience. The blend and range of voices drew strong applause with many encores. violinist Miss Ober was especially commended.
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U. P
St. Cecelia Club
Tarkio College
Ober
Nelsons Move to Bols Ida for New Home
N C Nelson his wife and daughter Marie left this morning for Bols Idaho to establish their future home. They will pause in Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls to visit a son at each stop en route.
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Idaho
N. C. Nelson
Marie
Bols
Ida
Salt Lake City
Idaho Falls
Frank Pellett Delivers Eden Plan Lecture in Maine
The Marne Free Press notes a rare lecture by Frank Pellett on The Plan of Eden in Maine and vicinity. The piece lauds the novel, harmonious view of nature and its broad appeal across ages and classes. Austin McFadden rents his Marne meat market to Fred Blust of Avoca, with occupancy timelines tied to Dr. Thompson and Mrs Fudge transitions.
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Maine
Frank Pellett
Pellett
Marne Free Press
Griswold Visitors Seek Auto Building Site in Walnut
Location, Laula Cocklin and Clem Hall, notable Griswold residents, came to Walnut Saturday to survey vacant buildings suitable for automobile use but found none available. The Walnut Bureau notes Walnut lacks a vacant business facility for such needs, though Cocklin and Hall are respected businessmen and Walnut would have welcomed a fit location.
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Laula Cocklin
Clem Hall
Walnut
Wale
Cocksin
Hall
Walnut Bureau
Painter Discovers Rich Sand Find Near town
Ira V. Painter on his farm west of town uncovered a sand bank along the river. Tests declare the sand of excellent quality, equal or superior to Platte river sand, free from ocher, and suitable for building or plastering at a reasonable price. He invites inquiries from builders and brickmakers seeking a local supply.
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Ira V. Painter
Platte River
Painter
Thors
Lewis Standard
Special for Saturday Picture Free with 60 Cent Order
A promotion offers a free picture titled Haster Morning with a 60 cent purchase. Limited to customers on Saturday only and available at participating locations.
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Oma
Didn't Know He Cracked It
W Neville cracked one bone of his left arm Thursday at the brick yard and only realized it after helping load junk Saturday. He consulted Dr Plunket who confirmed the fracture and he now wears a sling. OChas Beckhart and wife left yesterday for Draper D after visiting here with relatives.
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W. Neville
Hunter
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Bonday
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Roy Hedghs
Green Bay Lumber CO
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Iowa
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Howdel
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