Well to do farmer ends his own life in Iowa county
Cherokee Democrat reports John Klockow a well to do farmer from Brooke township Buena Vista county, faced with income tax troubles and mounting worries. He prepared a gun setup in a corn crib and died by self inflicted gunfire between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm last Thursday. Inquest returned death by his own hands.
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John Klockow
Brooke Township
Buena Viata County
Cherokee County
Klockow
France
Law Will Close Many Rural Schools in Cherokee County
The Thirty eighth general assembly law will force the closure of at least twenty five rural schools in Cherokee county for having average daily attendance of seven or fewer. Pupils will be transported to other public schools at public expense with tuition and transportation paid by their home district. Many schools near the limit may also close after spring term reports.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
Thirty
General Assembly
Margaret Montgomery
Fifth Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reported in Diamond Township
W P Dawson reports Diamond township as the first to report and exceed the quota with 102000 dollars subscribed. Additional known subscriptions remain to be received to reach the final tally as the fifth liberty loan drive continues.
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W. P. Dawson
Pitcher Township
Diamond Township
Wharton Mayor Announces Decision Observed
The record notes a mayoral decision tied to an observed event with references to Wharton and the 82 BR designation. The fragment hints at official action but lacks full context or outcomes.
County Treasurer Adsit Receives State Auto License Warrant
County Treasurer Adsit has received from the state a warrant for 6144 dollars covering the county portion of the first installment of automobile license fees. The item appears in the county news roundups with other notes on local business, marriage permits, and plans for a county World War Veterans organization.
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Adsit
Alta News Items and Local Council Action
Sam Tutt and Mise May Tutt returned from Rochester Minnesota Wednesday morning. May underwent goitre surgery there and is recovering strength. The town council met Monday night and unanimously approved a city sewer plan with bids to be invited. Elmer Shaefer sold his 200 acre farm north of town to Peter Swan for 325 per acre, after buying it earlier at 225 per acre, earning about 100 per acre in two years. The First National Bank is now operating in the Bungalow and weather did not stop installation of its equipment.
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Sam Tutt
Mise May Tutt
Rochester
Minnesota
Goitre
May
Alta
Elmer Shaefer
Town
Gran Farm
Peter Swanon
Cement walks extend north from Congregational church
Ten years ago in Aurelia the town noted cement walk construction northward from the Congregational church. J M McCarthy bought the W A Bischel livery, taking possession Tuesday, and Bischel acquired half interest in the McCall hardware store. D Hankens bought P D Wine’s north Main residence and Wine planned a new home on a lot bought from Georke. The Aurelia band declined a Sioux City Shhenkberg event due to lack of practice. Wilhelm sold his drug store to W B Gillham who would take charge after invoicing stock. the former owner plans no immediate departure from town.
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J. M. McCarthy
W. A. Bischel
Mr. Bischel
McCall Hardware
D. Hankens
P. D. Wine
North Main Street
Mr. Wine
G. C. Wilhelm
W. B. Gillham
Mr. Wilhelm
Congregational Notes Under Pastor Parks
Morning service at 11:00 with reception of members. Evening service at 8:30 a song service highlighting hymns and their origins. Wednesday 8:00 mid week meeting. Plans form for a Christian Endeavor banquet next week, following a successful contest.
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Christian Endeavor
Aurelia Puts Forward Sanitary Sewer Plan
The town council adopts a resolution of necessity for a sanitary sewerage system and sewage disposal plant in Aurelia. A final hearing is set for May 16, 1919 at 8 p m at Idle Hour theatre to hear objections and review the proposed improvement details.
Income Tax Officer to Visit Aurelia in April
Deputy Collector E. H. McAlevy will be in Aurelia on April 28 20 and 30 to assist individuals and corporations in filing 1918 tax returns. He will be at the Aurelia post office with forms and help for those who have not yet filed.
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E. H. McAlevy
Aurelia
Notice to Ford Owners Security Auto Lock ad
A brief notice urges Ford owners to buy a Security Auto Lock as a safety measure. It mentions 5 M. Fouts and a crude oil supplier Kleeberger as references. The ad appears as a compact classified style item within a period newspaper.
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Ford
Happenings of Our Neighboring Towns
Storm Lake reports Wyatt Johnson selling his mercantile to E W Nelson with completion in days. Dr W N Gaston arrives in Peterson to resume practice after service at Ft Riley and Camp Lee. Meriden plans a $16,000 bank building this season on the old site. Dr H W Loucks returns from Des Moines with Mrs Loucks, moving into rooms in the Firet National Bank building. Pearl Eblers dies after influenza and pneumonia. Chas Smith’s relatives hear he is in America needing another operation after losing a foot in France. Amos Hahn buys Paullina land at $220 an acre, rejects $330 offers. Lawsuit totals $95,000 against the Coles. Remodeling of the Security Bank building to begin soon by Lytle Construction of Sioux City. Supreme Court upholds $610,896 verdict for Mrs. McDermott in death damages case from 1914 bridge collapse.
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Meriden
Cherokee County Bank of Meriden
Peterson Patriot
H. W. Loucks
Des Moines
Loucka
Firet National Bank
Red Cross
Cleghorn
Pearl Eblers
Ihle
Washta Journal
Chas
Smith
America
Charlie
France
Amos Hahn
Paullina
Severategtas
Jetoa A
R. V. Graves
Storm Lake Register
Security Bank
Lytle Construction Company
Sioux City
Holstein Advance
Supreme Court
M. F. McDermott
Ida County
McDermott
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W. A.,parke
E. C
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Lewis’ Clothing Dept
BR. Wharton
Westelton
Hart Schaffner& Marx
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the Clothing Department of
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Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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Chegories Papers
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C. H. Morgan
L. Florin
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Main Street
Democrat
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Fritz Moding
Germany
Iowa
Moding
John
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Fred ‘Moding
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Kleeberger
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