Advertised Letters and Local Notices From Vinton Iowa
A mixed listing from Vinton Iowa includes a post office notice of uncalled letters and dozens of local ads and notices. Items mention residents visiting relatives, sales at Wills Doutrick and Palmer Sebern, furniture offers, lead and paint deals, and community events with names such as LaGrange Co. and Garrison Canning Co. plus local figures like Mrs. West and J.W. Traer.
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Vinton
Iowa
Oliver B. Coritiith
Kapp
Tosemma
Ann Wilson
Water works and electric light bond proposition carried
A La Porte vote approved the water works and electric light project by a large majority. The plan, estimated at 85,000 dollars, will be funded by bonds. The article also notes support for a local prize or nod to a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrnative
la Porte Puowlas
Naodla
Vinton Grocer Co Sells Stock As New Pro proprietor Arrives
The Vinton Grocer Co sells its stock and invoices for the weekend. new proprietor Tom arrives with retail experience and a warm welcome. Local shipments and calls to Carroll and Phyristown accompany preparations for the new business in Vinton. The driver, Curhos Wellow, aids in updating routes and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Grocer Co
Qos
Wits
Modiday
Kyron
Tyis
Vinton
Curhos
Leora Polices
Hess
Rehion Salle
Pia
Carlos Te
Community event details and an invitation list
An entry describes a Sunday service and a subsequent gathering led by organizers including C. Arvior and others. It mentions a Unity or parish meeting, a talk on values, and a reminder to bring "Pintes oof the Wheat" and Bibles for attendees.
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Poe
Local County Officials Respond to School Board Controversy
Report notes district tensions in Penton County as Superintendent faces critique over spending and governance. Residents praise some leaders while others call for stronger oversight amid budget and staffing concerns.
Lecture on Education as Social Progress Tonight
The first Normal lecture features Prof. I. W. Howerth of the University of Chicago speaking on Education as a Factor in Social Progress at the M. E. church tonight. The Benton County Times notes Brother Allen of the Democratic county central committee is named chair, with appeals for humility and patience in the campaign ending with a Blairstown Press benediction on fellowship and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Howerth
University of Chicago
M. E. Church
Brother Allen
Benton County Times
Democratic County Central Committee
Bro. Allen
Wlage
Blairstown Press
Iowa Weather-Crop Bulletin Report from Des Motes Station
The past week was hotter and drier than normal with light local showers. Corn varies by rainfall and soil. late planted or dry land suffers drouth, while bottom lands mature well and may be ripe in a week. With rains, late planting could yield a fair corn crop. continued heat may reduce yield, but total output could exceed last year. Timothy seed, oats, and stall grains show strong yields. pastures and late potatoes need rain.
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Cistral Station
Des Motes
Iowa
Can Nine Corn Packed as Plants Run Full Capacity
Cedar Valley Packing Co and Kelley Canning Co start nine corn canning last week. Crop is excellent and plants run three full sets of bonds with rapid delivery. Visited Tuesday found huskers hopeful patent machines will work. accidents reported at Kelley factory injuring a cutter operator and a box handler.
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Cedar Valley Packing Co
Kelley Canning Co
Watson
Vinton
Kelley
Lucidas
J. We Minietti
Senin
Jolin
City Water Quality Concerns At Local Plant
Citizens report odd tastes odors and contaminants in Cedar River water feared to enter the mains via the intake. Local pump station staff deny river water mixing while observers cite reports of minnows snakes skins and crawfish emerging from hydrants. Investigations focus on the intake pipe and pumping plant as possible entry points.
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Vinton’x Water Works System
Nomorth
Water supply concerns cited over Cedar river contamination
The writer questions how foreign substances enter city mains if no Cedar river water is drawn for engines. They urge prioritizing water for cooking and drinking over lawn use and suggest the issue should reach the city council, promising further attention if ignored.
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Cedar River
Convention of the YPSCE Union in Vinton
The Benton County Y P S C E union held its annual convention in Vinton's Presbyterian Church on August 16 with Dr. Avery presiding. Reports showed strong activity. papers on participation and evils to avoid were read. an Open Congress debated preaching needs. officers were re elected and Shellsburg was invited to host next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellsburg
Benton County Union of the
Presbyterian Church of
Vinton
Avery
Union
W. S. Jordan
Morrison
Dunning
Louise Rhodabeck
C. E
Boston
Yocum
Blairstown
Tacy Robinson
Butter
Weinlaml
Garrison
C. E. Society
New Crusaders
Stapleton
Belle Plaine
Eugene Li. Avery
D. D
Ll. R. Smith
Mabel Dillon
Geo. N. Urice
Ida Pingry
Geo. Moody
Sone
Vinton Riders Stage Five Start Handicap Bicycle Race
A 71 mile road race from Vinton featured five starters. Dan McCarty won in 2:230. Eddy Mitchell took second with Oren Metcalf third. Rudolph Allen finished fourth dragging Quinn’s wheel after a puncture. A return roll race is planned.
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Vinton
Court House
Fair Ground
Duke's
Boggs’ Farms
County Farm House
Bechtell’s
John Hayward
Oren Metcalf
Port Quinn
Dan McCarty
Eddy Mitchell
Rudolph Allen
Allen
Quinn
Mitchell
Metcalf 2d
Wayward
Six Per Cent Money Loans Best Terms in County
Six per cent loans offered with optional payments by Mansgerpa Co. R Kyarp advertises unbeatable terms, urging potential borrowers to see him for six per cent loans.
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JOE, Mansgerpa « Co
Gee
R. Kyarp
Strunle & Stiger
M. J. Tobin
Iwl Improved Farm for Sale Near Vinton Iowa
160 acre farm five miles northwest of Vinton features a 10 room house bank barn hog house granaries five acres of grove drilled well with ample water price 58 dollars per acre terms finish remainder in 10 annual payments with 6 percent interest contact Samvent Sv Cratz Vinton Iowa Farmers
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Vinton
Samvent Sv Cratz
Iowa
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Ae Harper
Mathlin
Thant Teynalis
Geo. Townsend
the Bird
L.A. Mitchell, P.M
Hall
Wills & Doutrick’s
Palmer & Sebern
LaGrange & Co
Samuel St. Clair
Clear Lake
Mae Forrester
Chicago
A. 13. Forrester
Bess Hollabaugh
Cedar Rapids
John Baum
Stanley
Frank S. Ulery
Tea- Grange & Co
Laurange & Co
Moxie
Maude
Cedar Falls
Wills & Deitrick’s. We
Rempton
Mrs West
Superior
Anna Moobler
Streator
City
Ns. L. Cavanaugh
Palmore Reber
Palmer and Sebern
LaGirauge & Co
Mie
Lettie Mossman
Tu. Grange & Gols
W. Steipner
Jim Traer
Maele Force
Les Cone
Burlington
Bolenbaueh
Garrison Canning Co
Brn Bosiys
Tie
Tice
Rink
G.W. Speers
Theteck
Che
Sars
Vinton Darian
C. Vale Weeks Rhagiat
Ilesd
Assis Cashier
G. Bextor Mediros
Ain
Lesko
Mr Hai Chesd
Cringden
J Kreader
Vinton Grocery
Vinton Grocery Co
Kreader
Tenry Werner
Wong
Votell
Savin
Warnes
Leon Ape Daly
Milltorprise
Tial’s
Wm. Brock
Katie Ball
LaChango & Co
LaChange & Co
W. Strippel’s
Palmer & Sebern’s
W. Strippel
Will Toebel
Blairs
Town
D. M. Lehr and
W. Stripper
W. A. Quinn
Cace
Hlotel
Orleans
Spirit
Chisel
Faulkes
The
Gazette
Dave Brant
Ota Gites Howe
Bob. R. Grael
Duclee
Vinton’s
Delta Miss
Louise
Bart
Brad d
W. Metettan
Tina
Eis
Tree
Nebane
Franklin
Maureen Speliia
Eiby
Witten
Ti Cady
Arthur White
Berton Veauty
Pridshe
Mitchel
Judge Burnham
William Meaur
Augusta Jacobs
Keystone
el, Cavanaugh
Mar‘engo
Vinten
Independence
E. FL. Avery
Jack Arice
Tiio
Arice & Duncan
McCurr
Busines
Duev Vo Qo
Rey Fla
Te Whittle
S. Brown
Newville
Mro
Cirlisle
la Porte
Mrard Mes
RY Johnson
G. W. Sto AD
Chanin
Athas Mie Vos
Walle Stickney
Aigs
How Township
Marre
Eumendyt Leaellers
Ponole
Willibys
Aefinle
Penton County
William Stoeba
Lizzie Grounes
Carlos B. Little
Amy Little
Albert Balven
Autonia Kovars
Frank Waters
Patience Hicks
Ernest H. Robertson
Bertha Montague
Pa Willian Feaur
M. BE. Church
Christian Endeavor Convention
Wit Kenaan
Iwl
Lam
Hollinger
Loota
Adam Gepuart
Kelley's Canning Factory
Ingrain
Brussels
Derby and Chenille
Daniels
Jefferson Street
Davertise
Acme Cycle Company
Elkhart
Ind
Miles
Tee Eney
Mn & Co
Esa
Eas
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