Supervisors Seek Federal Aid for 32 Miles of Road
The Cherokee county board seeks federal aid to complete 32 miles of permanent highway next year. If approved, $22 375 65 federal share plus matching state funds would total about $44 751 30, allowing major improvements on Hawkeye and the north south highway without touching the county road fund. Federal supervision would oversee construction under the state highway commission.
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Cherokee Times
Cherokee County
Board of Supervisors
Chapman
State Highway Commission
Theegular County
Larrabee
Cherokee
Hawkeye
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
On October 22 twenty two years since the fire that destroyed half the Alta business district is noted. Edna Knappenberger and Forest Lichtenberg wed October 18 at Sioux City. Guy Peterson returned from Camp Dodge with weight gain and duties. A man nicknamed Whiskey Bill left Alta weeks ago with about 4200 in Alta money and did not return.
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Christian Alfred Johannessen
Jena Johannessen
Alta
Jas. A. Smith
Sioux Rapids
Alta Band
Alta Boys
Edna Knappenberger
Storm Lake
Forest Lichtenberg
Guy Peterson
Camp Dodge
Guy
Fekey
Mankato
Minnesota
Bitety
Hanover
Adela Genther
Jacob Grunig
Alta Advertiser
Adela Guither
J. Guither
H. Webking
George Guither
F. Grunig
Switzerland
Postage Rates Increase Effective November 2
Rates rise on November 2 requiring postage on letters and two cent postal cards. Patrons who stamp correctly avoid delays and inconvenience by ensuring mail is properly stamped before dropping in boxes.
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The
Jace
Hart Schaffner & Marx Sport Suits Debut
"Attention right dress" signals new Hart Schaffner & Marx military sport suits. They are pitched as the right dress for men and young men for outdoor sports or business, blending utility with style.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Store Guarantee Highlights Quality Goods and Service
A retailer emphasizes no buyer's risk with a broad guarantee and the claim that only the best goods are carried. The message stresses real service, efficiency, value, and customer trust in styles and quality.
Injured farmer falls from scaffold at Aurelia farm
H E Johnson lies in critical condition at his Aurelia home after falling seven feet from a scaffold while hanging a hay door at the Richard Morgan farm south of Aurelia. Doctors warn of poor prospects, with specialists from Sioux City consulted and little hope of recovery.
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H. E. Johnson
Aurelia
Richard Mongan
Lew
Chas
Henry
Dr. Bates
Dra. Warren
Warren
Sioux City
Methodist Church Notes Rev. C H Young Pastor
The pastor will preach at both services Sunday. Morning subject The Spiritual Life. Evening subject The Contest on Mt Carmel. Third sermon in the Elijah and His Times series.
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Mt. Carmel
Elijah
Land of David Johns Estate Auction Fetches Strong Prices
Auction of the David Johns estate in Afton township sold Monday with good prices. J W Menefee bought the southwest quarter of section 27 at 249 per acre. C A Whiting bought the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 27 at 195 per acre. O C Jones bought the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 21 at 163 per acre. Frank Johns bought the southeast quarter of section 28 at 257 per acre. The Aurelia Auto Co stock and equipment have been sold and the Aurelia Garage will operate under Peter L Staley’s supervision until he can be present. Incorrect details trimmed to core facts.
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David Johns
Afton Township
J. W. Menefee
C. A. Whiting
O. C. Jones
Frank Johns
Aurelia Auto Co
Aurelia Garage
Mr. Pierce
Peter L. Staley
Liberty Bonds Drive Near Aurelia Reaches $62 000
Local committees report $60 000 to $62 000 in Liberty Bonds sold this Thursday morning in Aurelia area. Purchases continue through Saturday with banks handling settlements. Expect total contributions to reach $80 000 to $100 000 as the community supports the national fundraising effort.
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Aurelia
Schubert Concert Party Opens Aurelia Lyceum Course
The 1917-18 Aurelia lyceum series starts Wednesday at the M E church with the Schubert Concert Party. Three young women Miss Helen Westfall Miss Doris Mason and Miss Ruth Scott will perform with soprano contralto and mezzo roles plus marimbaphone selections.
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Aurelia
M. E. Church
Impressurio
Helen Westfall
Doris Mason
Ruth Scott
Scott
Schubert Concert Party
Count y Seat News From Cherokee Papers Times
Local items report Mr and Mrs I O Graham visiting in Cherokee from Mott North Dakota. Mrs Wright travels to Sioux City to visit son in law Otis Garrison recovering from an operation. Real estate transfer features John McDonald purchasing a West Main residence. Walter Price relocates from Sutherland to Cherokee joining Leeds Lamoreux drug store. Cherokee football defeats Milford 34 to 6 extending Milford's losing streak. Draft board reverses Oscar Swanson discharge while August Roggon remains liable for service. Mrs Jas H Spinharney injured in auto mishap near Sioux Falls. condition unknown but serious.
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I. O. Graham
Mott
North Dakota
Graham
I. H. Graham
Democrat
West Main Street
John McDonald
Meriden
McDonald
Lew McDonald
Walter Price
Sutherlland
Cherokee
Leeds & Lamoreux
Price
Sutherland
Milford
Iowa
Oscar John Swanson
Larrabee
August Anton Roggon
Peterson
Jas. H. Spinharney
Sioux Faille
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
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the Clothing Department of
G. J. Lewis
Conyricht Hart Schaffner & Marx
Paing
Methodist Church
C. H. Young
Schubert
M. E
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