Tragedy near town ends in death of J Groth
Sunday morning Joth L and Ray DeSart found a dead man on Gust Tobiason place. The body lay face down with a shotgun nearby. Coroner and sheriff investigated, funeral held for J Groth aged 52, a contractor who lived centered on Center Street. The report notes a long public notice about soldier bonuses and eligibility.
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Ray ‘DeSart
Tobiason Place
Clayton
County
J.groth
Therdaboute
Groth
Wil
Center Street
West Union
Decorah Posten
Suessay
Gunston
Clermont Luthéran Church
Higin
Sarah
Bophis
H. J. and
Martin
L. J. Groth
Beattle
Washington
Houg
Rural Mail Delivery Pioneered By Congress And Brown
The article traces the rural mail delivery system from its 1890 proposal by Postmaster General Wanna maker under Harrison, through initial rejections, to a 1896 trial and rapid growth to 1922 with 44148 routes covering 1,180,448 miles. It highlights funding rises from 19,000 to 53,000,000 and notes leading states like Wisconsin and towns such as Wesere,nhoge of New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana in route totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wannamaker
Harrison
Congress
Senate
West Virginia
South Carolina
Las Brown
Ilindla
Town
Wesere
Nhoge
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Buckets Made by Ringling Still In City Fire Use
Leather fire buckets crafted by John Ringling for Prairie du Chien in 1858 remain prized by the city fire department. The elder Ringling produced 72 cowhide buckets at about one dollar each to upgrade from tiny hand-pump gear, and over half survive in good condition today. Beal of Minnesota flour Weibel Mill Co.
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Prairie du Chien
John Ringling
Ringling
Beothiers
Thanksgiving Day Reflection on Blessings and Faith
The piece contemplates gratitude for blessings amid hardship and sorrow. It urges a year ahead of faithful life, shared community, and hope, noting that all have received blessings worthy of thanks despite trials and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
God
Epworth League and Worship Notice at Morning Service
Morning worship at 1:4$, Sunday school at 10745 Epworth League Bt S 245. The leader next Sunday SFE vice at 7:30. Union service Thursday at 10:30 p m. Rev. WIL Kirwin to hold first quarterly conference next Friday 7:30 in chapel room. Perfect attendance sought. no Ladies' Aid meeting this Thursday. next week prayer in chapel with Jesus all there.
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Epworth
Wil Kirwin
Tharike#iving
Pt Ladies’ Aid Society
Jesus
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Train Sleeper Offering
The note lists Sunday events for the Baptist Church including German service at 8, Communion at 11, Sunday school at 11:16, dinner at 12:15, junior and standing committee meetings at 1, English service at 2, and prayer and choir events midweek. It also advertises a tourist sleeper from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles with specific departure times, dates, and contact details for reservations.
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Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
California
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Los Angeles
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
Kansas City
Rock Island
Picnes
Golden Stars
Golden State
Wheela
Werts
Agant
Hilgin
Iowa
C. C. Gardner
Gen Agt
United Bank Bidg
Des Moines
U I U Receives $1000 in Board of Education appropriation
At a New York meeting of the Methodist Board of Education President Van Horn attended as U I U was granted a $1000 appropriation. Haworth Seminary also received $1000. Overall $40,000 was distributed among colleges with Gooding College getting $9,000 and Montenay Wesleyan $3,500.
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Amethodist Board of Education
New York
van Horn
Haworth Seminary
Sappropriaton
Gooding College
Montenay Wesleyan
Birtuing Anniversary Dinner for Two Families
The H. and Steele and W. W. Luce families will celebrate the ladies' anniversaries with a joint dinner at the Steele home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & Steele
W. W. Luce
Steele
Run Down By Ford Car On Main Street
Morris, crossing Main near the Mel Kehler home, paused for a passer. A car driven by Walter Pritchard struck him, dragged him briefly, and was freed by Pritchard. He was taken to Fatb'n Hotel. Dr. Hadsel found a broken collar bone and other bruises but no serious injury expected.
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Morris
Main Street
Mel. Kehler
Walter Pritchard
Mr. Morris
Ftremen's Antillel Ball Raises Funds for Firemen
Last evening our fre laddies held an annual ball with a large crowd and lively dancing. Receipts reached about $190 and will yield a profit near $0 to aid the firemen. Cemetery Association ladies served supper at Falb Hotel and a midnight dance, with a supper described as a dandy meal. About $120 from supper will be turned over to the firemen, leaving the men with a modest gain.
New Trial Granted in Decorah Murder Case
In Decorah district court Judge George Taylor granted Frank Kneeskern a new trial Tuesday evening for the murder of Irine Van Brocklin. The case cites discrepancies in a witness’s distance and defects in the evidence as the basis for the reversal. The Van Brocklins were killed with a shotgun in a farm cabin, a case among the northeast Iowa’s most brutal in recent memory. Kneeskern had been convicted after a sensational trial. The second item notes the Oklahoma supreme court ruling that states may tax liberty bonds, ruling against People's National Bank of Kingfisher Oklahoma which argued bonds were federally tax exempt. The decision affects libe rty bonds held by national banks nationwide.
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Northeastern
Iowa
Kneeskern
People’s National Bank
King Fisher, Okts
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Parm Bureau Annual Meeting in Fayette County
Krayette County Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting at the Fayette opera house on Monday December 11 at 1 30 p m. Officers and county agent reports will be presented and officers and directors will be elected. The program shifts from Federation speakers to county reports with farm women from Fayette county giving talks.
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Krayette County Farm Bureau
Fayette Opera House
Fayette County
Local fur buyer Dave Shuman seeks pelts and hides
West Union businessman Dave Shuman expands beyond junk sales to buying furs at top market rates. He offers express payments by check the day furs arrive, with prices for shock hides ranging from 2.50 to 33.60 depending on kind and quality. People with furs Iron or magazines should contact him or ship furs to Weet Union.
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Dave Shuman
West Union
Weet Union
Great Storms Predicted For Christmas Week Weather surge forewarns nationwide turmoil
An unidentified American forecaster warns of a major storm period around Christmas that could trigger a range of extreme weather events from blizzards to floods and tornadoes. The blustery outlook links these conditions to shifts in crop weather plans for 1924, urging action by North American agricultural authorities. The message attributes the forecast to government and independent scientists in Washington.
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Middle South
North America
Agricultural Department of America
Canada
Washington
Klan Initiation Draws 2000 to Iowa Woods
A night gathering between Polk City and Ankeny drew about 2000 men in white robes to a wooded amphitheater for the initiation of 600 into the Ku Klux Klan. Cars lined highways as the ceremony proceeded with hymns and a blazing cross, plans revealed to expand Iowa enrollment to 6000 in six months and 18000 in a year. Attendees hailed from Mason City, Boone, Marshalltown, Ames, Ottumwa, Osceola and Adel plus others. speakers claimed progress in Texas and Oregon.
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Hallowe'en
Des Moines
Polk City
Ankeny
Ku Klux Klan
America
Mason City
Boone
Marshalltown
Ames
Ottumwa
Osceola
Adel
Iowa
Texas
Oregon
Coal shipments for Elgin Farmers Dairy Co expected soon
The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co will receive two cars of Franklin County Southern Jurmois Coal within the next weeks. Creamery patrons may order coal for winter supply by contacting Mr Reichert or the undersigned. orders should state the number of tons desired and payment of $800n to reserve.
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Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Franklin County
Jurmois
Reichert
M. Luchainggr
Sac
Corn Trade Proposal From Welbel Mill Company
Welbel Mill Company offers to trade corn in exchange for Clear Quill Flour. The proposal seeks a direct goods swap, outlining the corn quantity and flour quality, with potential delivery terms and payment expectations to finalize the barter.
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Welbel Mill Company
Short Essay on Iowa by George Fitch Revisited
George Fitch, once a Council Bluffs newspaper man and later a noted humorist, reflects on Iowa in a 10 year old piece praising its corn fields and hogs. He notes Iowa’s population, farming leadership, lack of urban traits, and cultural quirks including a pragmatic, cash-based citizenry.
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George Fitch
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Illinois
Towa
Ita
Manly
Grand Opera
Alao
State seeks 30 percent cut in automobile license fees
Secretary of State Walter Ramsay drafts a bill to repeal the current license fee section and impose new rates based on weight and five year average car cost. The change aims to address unfair pricing as car values fall, but would reduce road fund income in proportion to the fee cut, with expected opposition from several quarters.
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Walter Ramsay
State Automobile Department
Ramsay
Firenas
Auto License Plates Arrive for 1923 in County
Fayette County Union notes 5750 plates issued ranging from 381 to 38 6363 with higher numbers due to losses in a February fire. 1923 plates differ with black background and orange figures and applications open but no plates issued before December 1. Milk prices set after December 1 1922 at 8 cents per quart and 20 cents a pint for cream. Thanksgiving visit mentioned for Monticello residents.
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Fayette County
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Eivilian
Minnesota
Weibel Mill Co
J. Church
Ford Cab
Parm Bureau Annual Meeting
Grimm & Schupbach
John H. Smith
Claud Fothergill
Monticello
Mrs. Fothergill
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