Grattan defense on Rat Mead shooting fires at Decorah barn
In a Marshalltown note dated January 12 1987 Marvis T Grattan denies firing at Rat Mead during an argument. He recounts seeing Mead attack Grattan’s grandson with a pitchfork at Decorah Iowa and driving Mead to the courthouse where Grattan says he surrendered his weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldier’s Home
Marshalltown
Iowa
Old People’s Building
Rat Mead
Decorah
Henry Grattan
Dr. A. F. Barfoot
Safety slogans on everyday hazards and simple cautions
A collection of warnings about fire and chemical dangers. It advises never pouring gasoline from a spouted can into a stove as it can cause explosions and burns. It also warns against washing silk in flammable liquids and notes ignition risks from movement. The piece includes driving safety tips and a humorous aside about a Missouri trucking outfit named Waite & Bragg.
Community News Recaps Arrivals Departures and Events
Ella Lehman returns home from Cedar Rapids. Mary Cox visits in West Union as guest in Jacquette home. Ida Schori returns from Chicago after visiting Miss Cathout. Mike Yenney visits from Postville. Weibel Bros. mill benefits from ample water. Henry Topp family relocates to West Union. he continues blacksmith trade with weekend work in Hub City. Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Hughes. Frank Capper returns to Chester after visit with Capper family. Mrs. C. Dummermuth visits sister in Minneapolis after twenty years apart. Pearl Greenley suffers rheumatism. Ida Schori hosts A L S C girls. Kensington Club meets at Mrs. Mosby. Peter Nicklaus hosts Melehr Luchsinger party. Amelia Lehman closes Baldwin school term. Adolph Lehman returns from Corliss, Wis. Florence Berg hosts birthday gathering. games and social time noted. John DeSart steers gasoline engine power. T A Roland to enlarge Center Street business with second story addition. Oscar Gunderson recovering after surgery in Rochester. Arnold Bauman moves to John Benson place. Efford Hunsberger relocates to Forbes house. Lewis Stoehr from Cedar Rapids to visit parents E G Stoehr. Fred Frieden moves to new home near LeMar Missouri. wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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Ella Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Mary Cox
West Union
Jacquette
Ida Schori
Chicago
Miss Cathout
Mike Yenney
Postville
Weibel Bros
Henry Topp
Henry
T. J. Capper
Chester
C. Dummermuth
Minneapolis
Minn
Pearl Greenley
Kensington Club
John DeSart
T. A. Roland
Center Street
Rochester
Oscar Gunderson
Arnold Bauman
Near West Union
John Benson
Efford Hunsberger
Forbes
Lewis Stochr
E. G. Stoehr
Fred Frieden
LeMar
Missouri
Fred
Johnston Catches Big Fish on Florida Call
Johnston from Clearwater reports 86 degree day and two hour fight with a large fish. He mentions an octopus caught the prior Saturday. Family plans to start home next Monday as Billy receives a large fruit box including oranges tangerines and grapefruit from West Union Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. C. Johnston
Clearwater
Fla
Billy
Limestone Hills Reach 600 Feet In Gloucestershire Range
The Cotswold limestone hills in Gloucestershire England extend over fifty miles with an average height between five hundred and six hundred feet across the range locally noted for their elevated profile and extensive limestone landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotswold
Gloucestershire
England
Latitudes Align New York with Global Cities
The statement notes that New York City lies on a comparable latitude with major world capitals and hubs including Lisbon, Madrid, Naples, Rome, Athens, Tiflis, Peiping, and Salt Lake City, suggesting a broad geographic symmetry.
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New York
Lisbon
Madrid
Naples
Rome
Athens
Tiflis
Peiping
Salt Lake Ciy
New York City
Mohawk Trail Route Used by Indians Before Revolution
The Mohawk trail served as a trading path for indigenous communities linking their settlements to the Atlantic coast long before the American Revolution.
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Atlantic Coast
Fuelling Endorsed For State Highway Commission Vacancy
The Monona Leader notes a July 1 vacancy on the State Highway Commission after Mr. Hageman of Waverly completes his term. Otto Fuelling of Farmersburg is backed by friends and county towns, with endorsements from organizations and business interests across Linn to Allamakee counties, urging Governor Kyraschel to appoint him. Fuelling is praised for sound thinking, reliability, and strong judgment, seen as bringing honor to northeastern Iowa.
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State Highway Commission
Hageman
Waverly
Otto Fuelling
Farmersburg
Linn
Bremer
Chickasaw
Howard
Dubuque
Winneshiek
Fayette
Allamakee
Clayton County
Kyraschel
Mouse oddity shocks West Union residents
George J Schatz of 114 Linden St West Union trapped a remarkable mouse in his garage that differs from the ordinary house mouse with unusually large upright ears and mottled light brown and white fur. Wayne Granger displayed the live specimen at school as locals debate its family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Schatz
Linden St. West Union
West Union
Wayne Granger
Trick of the Sculptor Reveals Hair Color Clues
Col lier s Weekly notes that a sculptor shaping a marble bust models the hair to indicate whether the subject was blonde or brunette, a detail experts use to detect the original hair color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Honesty With Ourselves If We Be Honest With Ourselves
A concise exhortation urges self honesty to foster frankness among people, stressing that truthfulness begins within and extends to mutual trust and clear dealings.
Elgin Iowa Council Minutes March 1 1937 Agenda
Elgin Iowa council met in regular session at the town hall with all members present. Bills audited include supplies, salaries, labor, fire hose, tolls, street lights and various services. Adjournment motion carried. Argo Gazette notes Donnan move and Oltssen guest speaker at West Union Masonic lodge with neighboring lodges invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Miller
Gee
Boyle
Melvin Boleyn
Mott Ca
W. Bell Telephone Co
Central States Power & Light Corp
Chandler Company
Elgin Echo
John Path & Sons
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Donald Boleyn
Rob. Grimes
Albert Klingman
T. W. Dean
John Sutter
Elgin Furniture Star
Otto Topp
Chas
Feller
Torkelson Bros
Falk’s Market
J. Harrington
Realff Oltssen
Davenport
West Union Masonic Lodge
Mrs Simpson Doing Well After Auto Injury
Mrs George M Simpson of West Union has been in Mercy hospital I Oelwein after a serious auto accident two weeks ago. On Monday her husband reported she is much better physically and in good spirits. She will be moved to Rochester today for treatment of her injured leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Simpson
West Union
Mercy Hospital
I Oelwein
Rochester
Argo-Gazette
Why Not Stop at Kiple's Service Station
A reader note promotes Kiple's Service Station offering five gallons of oil free each month. The menu previously had a hash removed but now shows oil, implying recent availability growth and customer access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiple
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Fayette County
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M. T. Grattan
Eeasaien
Thad
Marvis T. Grattan
W. Holmes
Ivania Avenue
Wash
Mes
Rene
Atlas
Waite & Bragg
Johnston
Highway Commission
Zenith
Council Proceedings
F. G. Lee
Donnan
Mrs. Simpson
Red Cross
Opera House
Ramblers
Ole Jensen
Felco
Red Dog
Elgin Cooperative CO
Inc
Central States Power & Light Corpoeration
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