Bloomington attorney named assistant attorney general
Special State Job Attorney C. B. Hughes of Bloomington has been appointed assistant attorney general by Attorney General Brundage. The Springfield announcement said Hughes will handle special assignments and not relocate to Springfield, including work on new prohibition laws. Hughes, a longtime dry advocate, helped close the red light district after moving to Bloomington three years ago from Iowa.
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C. B. Hughes
Bloomington
Brundage
Springfield
Hughes
Iowa
Red Light
Til
Home Coming Letter from Florence DeSart Brubeck
A 1919 Sonoma California letter from Florence DeSart Brubeck to F W Hughes of Elgin Iowa endorses a town Home Coming. She plans a fall visit, mentions Laura Phillips at the Presidio in San Francisco, hot springs nearby, and a lack of rain since March. The note expresses support and intent to attend and respond to roll call.
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Sonoma
Cal
F. W. Hughes
Elgin
Iowa
Higin
Laura Phillips
Presidio
San Francisco
California
Francis
Florence DeSart Brubeck
Banks Get McClintock Burglar Alarm System
Both Citizens State Bank and Elgin Savings Bank are secured with the McClintock Burglar Alarm System. The setup includes time controllers vault attachments batteries for vault lining daylight alarm stations and outside alarm housings. The system protects against oxy燃 and thermite attacks and triggers an electric gong if tampered, guarding deposits and papers.
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Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
McClintock
Citizens' State Bank
Winneshiek County Fair Advertised at Decorah
The Winneshiek County Fair arrives August 12 to 15 in Decorah with more than 2400 inches of display space. Advertisers rate the local paper as the best medium and the fair promises top entertainment with seven state attractions, racing, fireworks, and standard fair features. Attendees hope to equal or surpass the 26 000 total and 14 000 on a single day from two years ago.
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Winneshielk
Decorah
Market prices clipped from Mt Carroll 1878 column
From the January 1878 Mt Carroll Mirror report a market snippet lists prices for corn 18.8 cents, wheat 76 cents to 1 dollar, rye 45 cents, apples 1.90, butter 15 cents, barley 26 cents, potatoes 40 cents, eggs 15 cents, flour 3.20 per hundred, lard 8 cents, ham 80 cents, bacon 8 cents, hogs 3.00, salt 1.75 per barrel.
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Mt Carrol
Mile Long Truck Demonstration Tour Through Midwest States
Train of one to two and a half ton trucks will tour Illinois Iowa North and South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin. The 2778 mile route starts Chicago August 4 and ends Milwaukee October 4 with a Jackey Band provided by government and support from agricultural colleges. Arrival at Waterloo August 7 features truck demonstrations and a band concert.
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United States
Mllnois
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Snt
Gach
Jackey
Legislators Warn Public About Weed Cutting Along Roads
State college specialists report neglect of roadside weed control with ragweed 8 to 40 feet high in places. They urge immediate cutting before seeds mature to prevent spread. The Monticello Express endorses Ernest R. Moore of Cedar Rapids for governor on the Republican ticket, praising his long service, war record, local leadership, and business acumen, arguing his administration would run on business principles and benefit eastern Iowa.
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Lens State College
Monticello, Express
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Moore
Water Works Board
American Trust and Saving Bank
Iowa
Worship and Sunday School Rally at St Paul U S Notes
Attendance waned due to warm weather but readers urged to attend next Sunday. The Sunday School will study Christian Worship with a lesson drawn from a famed preacher. An Anti-Saloon League organizer will preach a timely sermon at eleven, urging weekly commitment to living rightly.
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League of Iowa
John Barleycorn
Eastern Star Picnic at Decorah City Park
The annual Eastern Star picnic will be held next Tuesday August 6 at City Park in Decorah. Departing from Mary Skarahoug’s home at eight in the morning, with conveyance provided for those lacking a ride. Bring sandwiches and family dishes. hot coffee will be on the grounds. All Eastern Star members their families and guests are invited to enjoy the day after the rain.
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Decorah
Mary Skarahoug
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Oh You Women! at Clermont Opera House
A review notes the American soldier Qui Roldierg and fellow troops will enjoy the new production Oh You Women at Clermont Opera House on Saturday. The comedy follows returning troops reclaiming jobs preempted by women at the front, with Ernest Truex and Louise Hart featured in a sharp satirical presentation. Admission is 2 cents for adults and children, including war tax.
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France
Clermont Opera House
Ernest Truex
Louise Hart Breco
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