Primary road debate in Fayette county stalled by local petitioners
The Bigin Community Club and residents push for a new primary road from West Union to McGregor avoiding railroads, while opposing a railway relocation. They argue the route should pass Clermont via Postville to McGregor, noting towns with good roads deserve priority. In a separate incident, a hog attack injures Dorothy and two siblings, prompting nearby help.
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West Union
McGregor
Bigin Community Club
Wein
Gunder
Wilke
Longes
Fayette County
Edad
Throug
Clermont
Lasrabhes
Bill
Postville
Thenes
Blake
To Those Who Sacrificed for Our Liberty Monument Dedication
A commemorative inscription to American soldiers expresses gratitude for their sacrifice and the enduring ideals of liberty and justice. It honors faith in righteousness, unity across races, and the unconquerable spirit that persisted through adversity, hoping these qualities guide future lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieer
Tourist Sleeper to California From Cedar Rapids
A high class tourist sleeper operates from Cedar Rapids Iowa to Los Angeles California via Milwaukee and St Paul Ry and the Golden State Limited. The car leaves Cedar Rapids at 9 05 PM on November 14 and 23 December 22 and 36 and January 9 and 23 arriving in Los Angeles about 1 10 PM following Friday. Three nights on the route with dining car meals described as The Best On Wheels at reasonable prices. For reservations contact F B Wertz Agent Elk1n Iowa or C C Gardner General Agent Des Moines Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Los Angeles
Guilfornia
Oefam
Milwaukes & St. Paul Ry
Kanganity
Teland
Golden State Limited
Apegia
Golden Btate
Wertz
Agant
Elgin
Towa
C. C
Gardner
Gen
Agt
United Eax Bidg
Des Moines
Basket Social to Raise Funds at Behool Marlon Township
A basket social fundraiser is planned at Behool in Marlon Township to support community activities. Organizers urge residents to contribute baskets and attend the event for a chance at prizes and social engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behool
Marlon ‘Township
Why Wolf and Smith Question Earless Horse Vandalism
Weat Union farmer To Smith wonders why a dead horse buried after a lightning strike had one ear cut off. He recalls a similar desecration on a prior animal and asks what motive could drive someone to mutilate a corpse. The Argo Gazette reports this puzzling rural inquiry.
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Smith
R. D. Smith
Argo-Gazette
West Union fur dealer offers top market prices
Dave Shuman of West Union buys furs and pays the highest market price. He offers express payment on all hires and sends checks the same day the furs are received. Prices for skunk hides range from 32.50 to 3.50 depending on kind, quality, and catch time. Contact Dave Shuman with furs, iron, magazines, or ship furs to West Union.
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Dave Shuman
West Union
Farmer George Webster Impaled on Crowbar at Ulmer
Surgeons at Carroll hospital report farmer George Webster, of near Ulmer, will recover after being impaled on a crowbar during a fall from a corn crib. The crowbar, driven partly into the ground, penetrated his body.
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Carroll
George Webster
Ulmer
Webster
Domen
Basket Social at Oak Grove Behoo District No 4
A basket social is planned at the Oak Grove Behoo District No 4 on Friday November 17. The event is organized by the local teacher at 144 Oleaon and aims to raise funds for school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Behoo
District No. 4
Pnday
Oleaon
Do You Need Any Cars Painted at Grimm & Rebupbed
Advertisement for Wathal Mill Company offering car repair services including painting, tops, and general repairs. Claims affordable prices and guaranteed work with parts supplied. Invites customers to bring corn in exchange for clear quilts and mentions the Place of Pegmpt Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm
Wathal Mill Company
Auto Fatalities Rise Across Nation in 1921 Figures
Bureau of Census data show 10,108 deaths from automobile and motor vehicle accidents excluding motorcycles, a rate of 11.5 per 100,000. New York led with 1,633 fatalities, Pennsylvania 1,086, while California had the highest rate at 24.4. Notable cities listed include Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Albany among others.
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Bureau of Canaan
New York State
Pannarivania Wan Incoum
Mt California
Wab Bescon
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Albanta
Boston
Pitteburg
Ban Adison
Ai Gallag
Guttenberg Community Club Banquet Set For November 16
The Guttenberg Community Club will hold its annual banquet at the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening November 16 at 7 pm An outside speaker of merit and two musical programs are planned Everyone interested in community improvement is urged to attend regardless of past membership Tickets are available from the executive committee or Scholz's Pharmacy Refer to Guttenberg Press for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Guttenberg Community Club
Commercial Hotel
Eyveryone
Scholz
Guttenberg Preas
Forger Arrested After Checks Passed in Ridgeway and Madison
Leonard Lewis, a young man, passed checks for about 10 on the Macal brothers of Madison township and on Gil bertson & Sotherly of Ridgeway drawn on the Ridgeway bank and signed by himself. He fled after funds were lacking. Sheriff Ellingson tracked him to DeWitt where the marshal arrested him. He faces court action if not settled. Lewis's mother Jivyes resides in Waukon.
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Leonard Lewis
Macal Brothers
Madison Township
Gilbertson & Sotherly
Ridgeway
Ridgeway Bank
Lewis
Eheriff Ellingson
DeWitt
Jivyes
Waukon
Decorah
How Long to Eternity Senator Johnson Quote
Senator Hiram Johnson of California cites a Salvation Army lass explanation of eternity. She says eternity means endless ages beyond comprehension, with humorous exaggeration of seven hundred thousand years for breakfast after millions and trillions of years.
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Hiram Johnson
California
Salvation Army
Mrs Hitch and family visit Hear Union area friends
Mrs K D Hitch and her children from Hear Wast Union were guest in Hear Union over a holiday. Visitors from West Union Friday evening included Misses Histo Smith Minerva Weibel and Haag Gehring traveling in Miss Smiths car to attend the gathering.
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K. D. Hitch
Hear Wast Union
Bonday
B. Waibel
Missea Histo Smith
Minerva Weibel
Haag Gehring
West Union
Misa Smith
Polish impostors con money in Delween Saturday tale
Two smooth strangers, claiming to be Polish countrymen, duped Peter Walensien of Great Western shops in Delween by offering a money-saving clue. They counted out 1700 dollars in cash, hid it, then urged him to deposit and rejoin later at another corner, returning with a larger, browned bundle. Walensie followed directions to the bank, where a search uncovered the tainted stash.
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Barnum
Delwe
Peter Walensie
Great Western Shops
Alfiuat
Walensia
Dimsell
Walansis
Bie
Waalensie'win
Tnkok
Walensie Otto Ithe
Walensie
Jai
MB Church Service Plans and Evening Prayer Meeting
The MB Church announces worship at 9 45 with Sunday school at 10 45 Epworth League at 6 45 led by Geraldine Behort on Partnership with Christ sermons reflect the Good Samaritan tale morning lesson on applying it to life and evening on the Road to Jericho with a focus on prayer meeting at 7 30 The weekly lesson covers the Lost Sheep and the Lost Cain Movement signifies life We are going forward Join to grow and do good.
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Epworth League
Ia Geraldine Behort
Terlao
Tulladay
Chattgart Surprise Party Honors Recently Married Mrs Wilson
The Friday Ken nington Club surprised Mrs. Wm. Wilson at her home with noise makers and baskets of carh last Friday. The evening was enjoyed locally and the Indies presented the bride a 4 piece table linen set to wish happiness and good things in life.
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Kennington
Wm. Wilson
Estate Auction Notice for Ixittta Groth Estate
Administrators sell all perishable property of the Ixittta Groth estate at Clermont next Saturday November 18 at 1 pm. Items include a Ford coupe, furniture, two guns, two incubators, stoves, electric heater, carpentry tools, 28 ft extension ladder, cameras, auxophone, four clocks, army blankets, 12 Belgian hares and other articles. R Berg Auct.
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Ixittta Groth
Clermont
Ford Caupe
R Berg
Auct
Study Club Meeting at Klein Ladies Chapter
The Klein Ladies Study Chapter will meet with Mrs. Samuel Mosby on Tuesday November 21. The program includes Roll Call Thanksgiving Thoughts led by Mrs. Hillman and remarks from Mrs. Gunderson and Mrs. Donn.
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Klein
Samuel Mosby
WMCR
Cjsa
Hiilman
Gunderson
Donn
Food Sale by M. and Ladies Aid Society at Katle Store
The First and Second Divisions of the M. and Ladies Aid Society plan a food sale at Katle Store on Saturday, November 18. Mrs. Monahan urges baking help and invites friends to visit the sale at Mrs. Lucy Bun Hitch’s home for a weekday dinner and travel to the country.
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M. &. Ladies’ Aid Society
Katel
Monahan
Lucy Sale
Hiawatha Legend Projects At Union Schools
May Anderson misses school due to illness as second graders craft booklets on the Legend of Hiawatha and prepare a Thanksgiving display. Absent George Anderson due to Minoa. several staff visit primary grades. study center plans for 1822 23 noted at West Union High School. County corn judging event announced with Mr Heltsman from Iowa State College assisting entrants. meetings set at Maynard Consolidated and West Union schools. open to girls not enrolled.
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May Anderson
George Anderson
Minoas
Ern Pfinter
Felday Aftter
Boon
Era Dummermuth
Hixwatha
Hligadeth
Grimm
Sicknam
Buil&ing
West Union
Baturdsy
Minnie Boonk
John R. Slacks Combs
Evans
Heltsman
Iowa Brate College
Maynard Consolidated School
Steinsmeyer
Byoni
Onge
Baptist Church Notes for November Sunday Schedule
Baptist Church notes list services on Sunday November 19 with morning and evening events. Church activities include Sunday school prayer meetings and a program by the young people. A Thanksgiving morning union service follows at the Methodist church with a sermon by Hev Ph Lausr and a ladies dinner serving a set bill of fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Methodiat
Hev
Ph. Lausr
Cream Route Let Notice By Blein Farmers Dairy Co
The Blein Farmers Dairy Co Board will open bids on Saturday November 26 at 2 pm for a cream route for one year starting January 1 1923. Bids may be presented at the meeting or mailed by November 24. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Inquiries to Secretary M Luchainger.
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Blein Farmers’ Dairy Co
M. Luchainger
Gasoline Demand Forecast for 1923 and Oil Needs
The petroleum industry must supply 6.67 billion gallons of gasoline in the twelve months starting January 1 at an estimated $20 per year per person. With current consumption, this implies crude oil production of about 40,090,000 barrels to meet demand.
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Cs ‘Trom
Dorothy
Lacara
Crias
Nashus
Basket
Otto
Charles
Li Becker
Gvene
Iso
Alf
Forger
Chattgart
Mrs. Evans
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