County Bankers Meet in Aurelia to Boost Liberty Bonds
Cherokee County bankers met in Aurelia at the K P hall to push the second liberty bond issue. Plans call for county wide canvassing and subscriptions with a township committee network. Attendees included W A Sanford N L Stiles George E Long and others from Cherokee Marcus Quimby Washta Larrabee and Meriden banks.
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Cherokee County Bankers’ Association
Aurelia
K. of P. Hall
Lockin Hotel
W. A. Sanford
N. L. Stiles
George KE. Long
Cherokee
R. W. Moore
Marcus
W. H. Bischel
P. D. Wine
A. J. Whinery
Quimby
W. L. Gund
Bank
Kirst National Bank
Londergan
Exchange Bank
M. McGregor
Farmers State Bank
Washta
A. D.coffman
Larrabee
Robert Gracey
Cherokee County State Bank
Meriden
J. L. Ferrin
Cherokee News Highlights Local Trials and Wins
Dr A E Hook called to testify in the Mrs Frank Clow case against Sioux City over a Leeds sidewalk injury. Cherokee high school beats Correctionville 32 to 6 as subs see action. Airship dry campaign trip canceled for Cherokee. Dr P B Cleaves to France as war department selects him for base hospital service. Miss Ellen Janet Weart weds Thomas Robinson Clark in a Friday ceremony with about eighty guests. Cherokee adds mounted police and Aurelia gains night watches. Garber's reports fresh dark outing flannel stock.
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A. E. Hook
Sioux City
Frank Clow
Cherokee
Iowa
P. B. Cleaves
Fort Riley
Kans
War Department
Cleaves
France
Ellen Janet Weart
James F. Weart
Euclid Avenue
Thomas Robinson Clark
Chicago
Ill
A. B. Thutt
The
Presbyterian Church
Aurelia Happenings Ten Years Ago Highlights
A. H. Waddell opens a produce store for A R Loomis & Co in the corn building Aurelia. Aurelia Market prices listed. Fred Choonover to public sale next Thursday then moves to a farm near Arlington SD. C C Beeghley harvested 200 bushels winter apples mostly Gano. E M Converse sells meat market interest to Theron Converse. ConVerse family to move to Minnesota. J C Wilson dies suddenly. longtime Cherokee grocer and art dealer. Hankens return from Black Hills after appendicitis surgery in Hot Springs SD. Aurelia High School boys defeat Peterson 40–10. Galva game upcoming. Don’t miss coffee from Harris’.
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A. H. Waddell
A. R. Loomis & Co
Fort Dodge
Aurelia
Fred Choonover
Arlington
C. C. Beeghley
E. M. Converse
Theron Converse
J. C. Wilson
D. Hankens
Black Hills
South Dakota
Peterson
Galva
Weather and Crop Bulletin Reports Frost Damage Across State
The week was colder and drier with near zero rainfall. Frosts on October 6 and a general hard freeze on the 8th caused significant corn damage in the southeast and extensive frost effects statewide. Overall 70 to 75 percent of corn fully mature, 10 to 15 percent slightly damaged. total yield expected to exceed last year. Potatoes and seed corn show promise while hay shortages linger and further rains needed for fall grains and water supply.
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Ida
Sac
Iowa
Increased Postage Rates Take Effect November 2
The Sioux City Post Office announces higher rates including 3 cents per ounce on first class mail and 2 cents for drop letters. New 2-cent postal cards and 8-cent stamps will appear later this month, with 1-cent cards and 2-cent envelopes still sold while supplies last. Postmaster J F Kerberg notes shortages of 2-cent cards and 38-cent stamps to exchange with existing stocks.
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Sioux City
J. F. Kerberg
Kerberg
Sioux City Journal
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
Resignations at B A Peterson and C P Corneliussen stores take effect as Clifford Rigdon and Frances Castle join Buena Vista College commercial department. Denio couple plan Los Angeles winter stay after selling Alta residence with spring return planned. Leonard Peterson and family relocate to Alcester South Dakota. Peterson leaves mail carrier route. Srock of Remsen named manager of Mich and Kass store. plans to move family to Alta. Esther Miller wed Anker Hendrickson at Jens Miller home. couple to live on A Kindwall farm. Rev and Mrs Young honored with a church reception upon returning to Aurelia? s Methodist pastorate. rug presented as thanks. Bananas on sale at Harris 20c a dozen for Saturday only.
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Alta
Clifford Rigdon
Frances Castle
B. A. Peterson
C. P. Corneliussen
Buena Vista College
A. L. Denio
Los Angeles
California
Leonard H. Peterson
Carlin
Alcester
South Dakota
Peterson
A. J. Srock
Remsen
Srock
Jens Miller
Esther
Anker Hendrickson
Elk Township
A. Kindwall
Young
Vote On Prohibitory Amendment Oct 15
Iowa voters face a special election Monday October 15 to decide a constitutional amendment that would permanently prohibit the manufacture sale and keeping of intoxicating liquors. The measure would codify existing statutory prohibition into the state constitution and prevent future repeal by the legislature. J C Lockin and D W McNeal lead temperance efforts in Cherokee and Pitcher township. New ladies coats arrive Saturday morning at Garber's.
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Iowa
General Assembly
J. C. Lockin
Cherokee
Mr. Lockin
Pitcher Township
D. W. McNeal
Garber’s
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County Seat News
Hart Schaffner
the Clothing Department of
Sentinel
Harris
Des Moines
Ourself
George Garber
R. Kleeberger
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