Oil Boom at Hamburg Stirring Skepticism in Town
Drillers claim to have struck paying quantities at about 1000 feet near Hamburg, but local geologist J H Lees remains skeptical of commercial value. Past Iowa attempts have failed, with dry holes across towns like Decorah Maquoketa and Adair. promoters faced funding troubles while some soil structures hint at limited potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Maines Register
Keosauqua
J. H. Lees
State Geological Department
Ives
Iowa
Towa
Pro- Motors
Decorah
Bloomfeld
Kousaugusi
Humboldt
Adair
Seyour
Maquoketa
J. W. McDaniels
Colorado
New Adair
McDaniels
Walnut
Grebers
Weston States
Serah
Attorney Jaqua Hurt By Car In Des Moines
Attorney H P Jaqua is hospitalized in Des Moines after being struck by a car while walking from downtown to his daughter's home. He suffered a severe scalp wound and a badly injured knee but no bones were broken. His condition is improving, and he is expected to return home in several weeks. He had been in Adel Iowa earlier for business and traveled to Des Moines to visit his daughter Mrs Walter Greer, who arrived after learning of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Jaqua
Methodist
Des Moines
Aen
Lae
Walter Greer
Jaqua
City Council Hurdles Bid Opening For Paving Projects
City council met Monday the 18th to open bids for Projects Three and Four paving on Peat Colfax Dodge Orchard Illinois and Jackson streets. Budget director appeal delays decision. J & McLaughlin and Sons bid accepted for Project Three at 2.74 sq yd fibre brick and 2.05 reinforced concrete plus costs. curb and gutter 80 cents per linear foot. grading 50 cents per cubic yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat
Colfax
Dodge
Orchard
Illinois
Jackson
John Haddock
J. B. Lovell
J. &. McLaughlin and Sons
Theiis
Ping
Foricth
Pearl Street
Iowa Official Register Available Free on Request
The State Printing Board in Des Moines offers Iowa residents a free copy of the Official Register. A memo with the book notes readers may obtain it by applying to the State Printing Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Official Register
State Printing Board
Des Moines
Funds Run Out Halting Subscriptions and Wells At Harpers Ferry
Sub scribers could not supply more funds leading to halted actions. Drillers at Harpers Ferry achieved an artesian well in each of several desired locations years ago. Operations in Seymour Indiana faced similar financial constraints and stalled progress due to lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
Seymour
Bedford Plans for G L Finn Trust Fund Prizes
Hon G L Finn of Los Angeles proposes a $10,000 trust fund to reward youths who show character in Bedford Iowa. Proceeds to fund $500 yearly prizes promoting honesty kindness respect and selflessness. Civic League of Bedford discusses accepting a one year commission to award and distribute funds, with plans due at a July 24 meeting. Finn long tied to Bedford, once a major landowner and state legislator, now based in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Finn
Los Angeles
California
Bedford
H. D. Long
Finn
Characer
Ma. Long
Civic League
H. P. Long
L. Finn
Civic League of
Iowa
G L. Finn
Californus
Poultry culling demo set for Charley Weller farm
A poultry culling demonstration will be held at the Charley Weller farm northeast of Gravity on July 21 at o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Weller
Gravity
Farmers Picnic Planned for August End at Bedford
At the Polk township Valley Schoolhouse last Tuesday night a joint Farm Bureau and Farmers Union meeting formed committees to organize a picnic for members and friends. Farm Bureau committee: D. G. Mohler, Harry Evang, F. C. Goudie. Union committee: Will Dorr, Richard Campbell, George Irwin. Bedford was chosen as the picnic site. Co. Agent A Nordhaugen invites suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School
Polk Township
Burrau
Farmers Union
Farm Bureau
D. G. Mohler
Harry Evang
F. C. Goudie
Union
Will Dorr
Richard Campbell
George Irwin
Bedford
Taylor County
A. Nordhaugen
Women's Home Missionary Society Meeting Noted in July Notice
The Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet on Tuesday July 24 at 2 30 P M at the home of Mrs O A Kysar Mrs Be Paul will lead the lesson study with Mrs Faye Sheeley assisting and Mrs Ray King handling devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
O. A. Kysar
BE. Paul
Faye Sheeley
Ray King
Bedford Post Legion to hold meeting next Tuesday
The Bedford Post of the American Legion will meet at the Legion hall next Tuesday evening to hear the report of the Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Bedford Ladies Sail for Scotland on Canadian Pacific
Dr. Kathryn Roberts and Miss Ruth Schuyler depart Montreal aboard The Metagatta, a 12450 ton liner, on July 14 1925 bound for Scotland. After a month in the old country they sail back on the Empress of Scotland. Roberts reports Toronto's size and amenities, a busy convention, and plans to visit the Thousand Islands before crossing to Glasgow.
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Kathryn Roberts
Ruth Schuyler
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Old Country
Roberts
Toronto
Hamblin
Bedford
Miles Park
P.O
N. B
Strachan Ave
Exhibition Grounds
Harbor District
St. James Cathedral
First Baptist Church
Bond
Ruth
Canadian Mounted Police
Thousand Islands
Glasgow
Scotland
Bedford Ball Club Loses Streak to Hopkins in Tough Game
A local baseball game Sunday saw Hopkins defeat Bedford 14 to 10 after Bedford built an early lead. Fuller pitched the start for Bedford with Melvin finishing. Hopkins fans erupted in the ninth as their team surged from a deficit to win, breaking Bedford’s seven-game win streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hopkins
Fuller
Melvin
Car rolls at Hale corner injures driver but causes no serious harm
Lem Maxwell stripped the tov from his Ford a few days ago when it upset at the Hale corner in the north part of town. He was turning the corner at a moderate speed when the radius rod came loose, causing the car to turn over on its side. The y prevented Serious injury to Lem, as it kept the main weight of the ear fro nan to the wraunc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Maxwell
Hale
Lem
White & Brown Chautauqua contract signed by fifty citizens
A contract bearing signatures of 50 citizens was completed with Miss Guila Adams for a six day with twice daily White & Brown Chautauqua program next year. The $1850 guarantee, with season tickets at $2 for adults and $1.25 for children, is to be secured in Cherokee and Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guila Adams
White & Brown Chautauqua System
Kansas City
White & Brown
Burlington
Towa
B.A. Kedgeries
J. GC
Jeferies J
Tanrison
Sid Bradley
Wetmore J. U
Wyant
Bates Wisdom & Kirkeley
L. E. Beard
Eva McCloud
W. W
Daqua
A. L. Stithem J
Snyder ‘Bedford Battery Co
CG. Welch
D. J. Kingeley Lute
Taylor Ren Ti. Fuller
D. E. Woodard
James Salter
J. IL Gasson, M.D
C. A. Kysar
George W. Clark
G. W. Hook
Harley B. J. Lairson
E. Thompson James R
Locke Perry
Crouch J
Pieriiper
G. W. Rimel
Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic at Snyder Grove
The Presbyterian Sunday school held its annual outing last Thursday afternoon and evening in Snyder Grove along Honey Creek. A large turnout enjoyed the shady nat ural park, athletic events, a big supper, and ice cream. Events included three legged races, peanut races, dashes, Indian wrestling, and horseshoes pitched by men, some for the first time in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Sunday School
Snyder Grove
Honey Creek
Mrs E R Hall house sale at West Main auctioned
The Mrs E R Hall house and adjacent lot with barn and chicken shed on west Main street sold at auction Wednesday July 15 in estate settlement by Elmer Brice as sole referee. Chilcote Bros. were the auctioneers. The house and lot brought 4250 dollars while the Jet to the south sold for 816 dollars. H Kirk Tall, an heir, purchased both properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Hall
Greeson Family Visit Highlights Local Ties to Indiana
Mr and Mrs T Greeson and son Leon of Kokomo Indiana visit Mrs Greeson and her parents Mr and Mrs John Denser. They previously lived in this division about twenty years ago and were engaged in farming near Kokomo. The text notes a shift toward a new business venture and a road estate matter near Blervi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greeson
Leon
Kokomo
Indiana
V. J0. Greeson
Miami
Florida
37 More Box Seats to be Sold for Fair
Box seat sales surge so managers plan a fourth sale after the band concert on a Saturday night. Thirty nine boxes to be sold to the highest bidders with temporary stands built near the new theatre and at the old theatre. Roy Greenies to oversee carpentry costing about $500, receipts to repay the work.
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Tmhore
Jeby
Phatfom
Ataiye
Waphitheatre
Qaiphi
Roy Greenies
Carpenter
Bieves
Ethel Straight Weds M Tika ML Straight in Town Mills
The notice reports the marriage of Ethel Straight to Mrs Baul Ho Bartlett, with apologies for garbled text. It mentions their planned home in Town Mills and extends best wishes and gratitude to supporters and friends involved in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Straight
M. Tika
Straight
Ethel Strayht
Baul Ho Bartlett
Elliottts at Clarinda Fair headline sensational aerial act
The four Elliott brothers present a high steel tube apparatus act with head wand balancing trapeze rings and other tricks at the Clarinda Fair opening July 20. Cheryrl performs the dare-devil pole routine while day fireworks and horse racing attract record entries, with 25 to 26 horses anticipated in several races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliotts
Tayo
Apps Critins Aly
Ain Neat Ponty
Iiny
Olfur
Chieryl
Sie
Clarinda
Family Reunion And Picnic At Public Park
A Nebraskan family gathering near Sealte Bluff marked by a Fourth of July picnic. I C Barger and wife hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs M Bu and Mr Paul, with guests from Clarinda. Children enjoyed the day as the group celebrated together in the local park setting.
County Fair Spelling Contest Promises Free Kids Admission
A local fair plans a spelling contest with free entry for all children under a certain age. The event features a mix of oral and written rounds, with prizes for the top four contestants and a focus on encouraging strong spellings. The article notes many young talents in Taylor County and urges attendees to prepare by learning new words daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viesday
Tin Waar
Perly Agthy
Robert Stadglie
Julio Ak
Doatelack
Mays
Taylor County
Wes Maines
Sean
Baey
Otto Aptes
Liberty Club Meeting Notes and Refreshments
The Liberty Club met with Mr. Chass Waenailin and Gye Hors present. After settling, members shared light refreshments of pie and ice cream. Akers and Aimust tere were noted among attendees.
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Liberty Club
Laberty
Meas Bret
Chass Waenai
Nar County Ps the peiten at ty Supernat Tel 28 P Traine co shes kar 1
Fragmentary OCR text from Nar County page mentions a telephone related note and a training coach. Readable elements include a numeric 28 and a mention of a trainer. No clear event, person, or organization identified to confirm a full item.
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Nar
Peiten
Ty Supernat
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OWA
HON. G. L. Finn Trust Fund
Farm Bureau News
Bedford Ladies
Bedford Ball Club
Clarinda Fair
Little
Gey
Girl— Furnish Mag Phriller
Wwe
Pena Baden
Chiatrom
Ontario
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