State Capital Letter Continued on Firing and Redistricting
The article discusses accusations that firings for cause on the state commission are politically motivated with Republicans replacing Democrats. It notes pre Curtis era actions and hints at motives involving former chairman Andrew W. Stewart. It also reports on updated quarters for State Treasurer Bagley and a pending court challenge over legislative redistricting and representation in six northwest Iowa counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Curtis
Commission
Wbout
Curtis
Towa
Earl G
Miller
Senate
Forfeiture of Real Estate Contract in Aurelia Iowa
Maude T. Sanford declares forfeiture of the April 14 1937 real estate contract with Charles J Everett and Nellie R Everett for Lot 2 Block 14 First Addition Aurelia Iowa. Contracted price 325 payable by April 14 1940. defaults include unpaid interest and taxes. Need payment of interest taxes and costs within 30 days after service. Dated July 19 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Everett
Nellie R. Everett
Maude T. Sanford
Aurelia
Iowa
Darnell divorce petition filed in Cherokee County court
In Cherokee County Iowa Mary E Darnell seeks a decree of divorce from J E Darnell on desertion grounds and restoration of her maiden name. Petition asks property rights be established and is to be on file by August 25 1989 with a September 5 1939 court term start. failure to appear by noon September 2 1939 may bring default and judgment. Maher Meloy Hankens are attorneys for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Darnell
District Court of
Cherokee County
Iowa
Cherokee
Maher, Meloy & Hankens Attorneys
Early Miniatures and Their Materials Through Time
Early miniature painting used playing cards cardboard and paper with vellum and ivory appearing in the mid seventeenth century. Other supports included canvas linen and metals while porcelain was used. Oils declined early in the seventeenth century with water colors and chalk becoming standard. The nineteenth century opened with a zenith of miniatures and decline followed with photography.
Nostradamus the French Astrologer and Physician
Nostradamus, born Michel de Notredame in 1503, studied philosophy in Avignon and earned a medical degree at Montpellier in 1629. He gained fame during plague outbreaks and published rhymed prophecies in 1555 and an enlarged edition in 1558. Charles X later named him physician in ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nostradamus
Michel de Notredame
Avignon
Montpelier
Catherine de Medici
Charles X
Uncle Eben Prefers Speech Yet Warns Against Echoes
A character named Uncle Eben weighs the value of eloquence in public speech. He claims some of the brainiest men are narrow in chest and weak in voice, suggesting caution against being carried away by rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andrew W. Stewart
B. E. Manley
Dick R. Lane
New Quarters
W. G. C. Bagley
State Tax Commission
W. A. Liebsch
Aurelia, Iowa
Carlson’s Dairy
Winfred Moulton
Don R. Hankens
Larson’s
State Bank
Stewart-Warner
Sentinel
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Bud Fogleman
Chamberlin Bldg
Lee
Ida Crove Rendering Works
Ida Grove
Beery Martin
Tel
Nsole Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Geo, IE
Blanch
H. H. Lockin
Geo. E. Blanch
W. F. Hickey
Karin Ca
Trene Dunne Fred Machfurray
Happiness
Mary E. Darnell
Dr. Nostradamus
Aurelia High School
House of David
Correctionville
Local Breeders and Picnic Association
Brownie Walter
White Way Orchestra
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