Chicago World Fair Promises Global Pageantry and Prizes
The article extols a Chicago World’s Fair as a world event drawing visitors from many nations. Winners of a contest travel to Chicago for ten days of free experiences, with merchants funding 1000 votes per dollar. Local high school students are chosen to join, with sponsors and companies listed. A closing note cites US coal use reaching over 1,018,000 tons in 1930.
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Africa
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
United States
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Taft Estate
Notice is given that on April 20 1933 George N Toft was appointed administrator of the estate of Frederick N Taft late of Linn county Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them in the office of the clerk of the Linn county Iowa district court Crissman and Bleakley attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Frederick N. Taft
Iate
Iowa
Line County
Iowa District Court
Laura Callahan
Merchants National Bank
Cahill, Boland and Hines
Arbuckle Brothers Offer Seven Day Coffee at Savings
Rich description of sixty years in importing and roasting coffee announces a master blend at lower cost. The economy pack promises 4 to 6 cents savings per pound and exclusive wrapper to keep freshness, sold at independent grocers.
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Arbuckle Brothers
The Children’s Hour Crossword Clue Challenge
A reader’s puzzle page lists clues for a themed crossword, with horizontal and vertical entries. The page references numerous short definitions, abbreviations, and wordplay hints across numbers and positions.
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette May 5 1923
Irvin L Lenroot of Wisconsin spoke at the Knife and Fork club. The Rev F B Murch preached his last sermon at United Presbyterian church. Local markets list crops and livestock prices. Jennie McKee moves to Belle Plaine to join a newspaper office. Wes Janda promoted and moving to Marshalltown. Local markets show varied commodity prices.
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Irvin L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
Knife and Fork Club
F. B. Murch
United Presbyterian Church
Jennie McKee
Belle Plaine
Wesley Janda
Rock Island
Mary Cogswell
Charles H. Cogswell
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Calder
St. Paul Epworth League
Ella Loyer
Grace Hamilton
F. E. Stull
Eugene Bowen
Olivia Brandrup
Harry E. Winn
Amy Hetherington
Charles Hench
C. W. Maggart
The
Lutheran Synod
Muscatine
Notable nativity and obituary at Belle Plaine
The column notes Anita Loos born on the day and Jamaica Belle Plaine reports the death of Mrs. O. F. Allen, 88, at her home after a long illness, listing Mary O. Hendry as another name in the notice.
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Anita Loos
Belle Plaine
O. F. Allen
Mary O. Hendry
Obituary of a Local Resident with Four Sons Awaiting Arrangements
Born September 8, 1844, she had lived here many years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting the arrival of her four sons Alonzo T. Allen Cleveland Orin Allen Chicago Will Allen Oak Park Illinois and Thomas Allen Edson Canada.
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Alonzo T. Allen
Cleveland
Orin Allen
Chicago
Will Allen
Oak Park
Ill
Thomas Allen
Edson
Canada
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Linn County Court
In Linn county Iowa the District Court will hear proof for the last will of Fred Verink deceased on May ath day at 9 a.m. Cedar Rapids Iowa May 4, Edwin Wy ndq rk District Court Attorney J. A. Yeasler.
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Linn County
Fred Verink
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Edwin Wy
Ndqrk District Court
J. A. Yeasler
Attorney Court
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Vamws Sharsoy
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Ite
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Mahas Harcewar
George N. Toft
Crissman and Bleakley
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King’s Son
Otto BrSuanch
Bissell
Howe
Ironing Board
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