Water rate ordinance sets minimum 8 dollar yearly charge
Ordinance No 148 provides that every building connected to the town water system in Higin, Iowa, pay an 8 dollar annual minimum, billed quarterly in advance. The 12,000 gallon annual allotment is included, with higher usage charged per 1000 gallons ranges from 12 to 60 cents, and the ordinance takes effect after publication. Mayor F W Hughes and Clerk Samuel Mosby sign.
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Higin
Towa
Digin
Iowa
Boy Scouts Return From Northwest Journey
About 200 Clinton scouts and a convoy of 50 autos completed a 3500 mile eight week trip to Yellowstone and other mountain areas in the great northwest. They were greeted at the city by a band and hosted at a grand feast at the coliseum. They visited Standing Rock agency and learned about plains life from cowboys with a staged holdup. No accidents or illnesses marred the journey.
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Clinton
Yellowstone Park
Great Northwest
Clint
Dutalkirta
Standing Rock
Jong Journay
Truck Fire Near Newton Gargage Incident
A heavy truck pulling prize hogs for W. P. Zimmer caught fire on the road to Weat Union Saturday after a broken drive shaft punctured the gas tank and exposed fuel to a hot exhaust, nearly destroying the cab and motor. no insurance coverage noted. Arlington News reports another suit, EM Thompson vs B Barney state dairy commissioner and Hawkeye fair association for 60 000 dollars after a bull gored Thompson at the Fort Dodge fair on August 28, 1920, causing eight weeks bed rest and alleged permanent injury.
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Weat Union
W. P. Zimmers
Fairio
Newton
Arlington News
B. Barney
Hawkeye Fair Association
EM. Thompson
Fort Dodge
Thompson
Barney Company
Eastern Star Meeting Set For September 14 Evening
Notice for next Wednesday September 14 regular monthly meeting of the Eastern Star. Flat meeting after summer break with several candidates and refreshments. All members and visiting guests urged to attend for an evening of profit and pleasure. By order of the W. M.
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Eastern Stara
Al*t
W. M
Fayette County 4H Judging Team Excels at State Fair
County Agent Combs praises Fayette County judging team for four strong showings at the state fair in Des Moines. Members Don Doughty Mike Stewart Louis Barnes and Herbert Malgin earned top state honors with Barnes and Doughty named to the state team heading to the National Dairy Show in St Paul next month. Bob Stewart placed fourth Mike Stewart sixth and Anid Gitlin eighth. Combs expects back in a week and calls Fayette County lively.
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Fayette County
Des Moines
Combs
Don Doughty
Mike Stewart
Louis Barnes
Herbert Malgin
Donald Doughty
St. Paul
Eight Young Folks Win At Bays and Girla Calf Club Show
At last week’s Bays and Girla County Fair the only local success in cattle was Otta Rothlisberger tied to Advance Shorthorn Club where beef type and most improvement honors were noted. In beef judging Otis ranked among the top five. Hog results show Clifton Wilgon Elgin Clive Helms Wigin Edward Helne Arlington Ezra Stangberry Higin Clarence Nugerer Windsor with second place in sow and litter, but ship counter issues affected final standing for a participant from Sumner and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otta Rothlisberger
Otis
Poland
China
Clifton Wilgon
Elgin
Clive Helms
Wigin
Edward Helne
Arlington
Ezra Stangberry
Higin
Clarence Nugerer
Windsor
Son
Kenneth ‘Ross
I Bigin
Marie
Halsted
Wisin
Walter Federer
Sumner
John Falb
Digin
Nuptial Knot Slips In Delaware County Wedding
The Rev Soule, handed a Clayton county license by Harold Jewell, begins the ceremony but realizes Delaware county permit was used. The couple moves to Edgewood and marries at a borrowed Methodist church, joining Miss Charlotte Thomas to Harold Jewell.
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Soule
Harold Jewell
Charlotte Thomas
Jewell
Geniiieman
Delaware County
Clayton County
Edgewood
Why Not Horseshoes Pitching Club in Elgin
Citizens propose organizing a horseshoe pitching club in Elgin to secure grounds for multiple teams, possibly install electric lights for night play, and showcase the region’s best pitchers as local enthusiasm grows.
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Horseshoes Pitching Club
Elgin
Hirgin
M E Church Notes on Ladies Aid and Sunday Services
The M E Church notes an afternoon Ladies Aid Society meeting in the church parlors hosted by Mrs. Bert Haos. Prayer meeting was held last evening due to Rev. Hillman’s travel. Sunday services proceed as usual with 10 am Sunday school, 11 am morning worship, 7 15 pm league, and 8 pm evening service. Rev. Hillman to fill pulpit at Maynard Sunday evening. his pulpit will be supplied. Also promotions invite town for Friday night band music and the Elgin prize event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bert Haos
Hillman
Hipsworth League
Maynard
The Man Who Wedges Things Makes Mistakes
Poor Richard Jr’s Almanack notes that the man who hesitates or does nothing commits the greatest error, urging action and prudence in daily affairs.
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Richard Jr
Yenney Cridees Wedding: Ray Allen Orider Marries Frieda Yerney
Ray Allen Orider and Frieda Barbara Yerney wed at the groom’s brother Dr Orider’s Elkader home on September 7 1924. The ceremony was brief with close relatives present followed by a lavish luncheon. The couple plans days in Bikader land then a home in Haigin where the groom runs a veterinary practice and the bride teaches. Dr and Mrs Crider will return to Haigin after September 15.
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Dr. Orider
Elkader
Ray. Allen Orider
Frieda Barbara Yerney
Eigin
Bikader Land
Ap Besn
Haigin
Fayette county lands face high valuation dispute
At a West Union meeting of bankers and land valuers, opinions split on land worth with many asserting the railroads exaggerate fair value. In Fayette county the proposed $200 per acre is seen as far above the true average, while the state executive council boosted railroad valuations by about 60 percent. Legal action may seek to curb tax levies as state and county attorneys pursue affidavits on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Kendall
Hayes
Ramsay
Burbank
Gideon
Clermont Theatre Plans Week of September 12 to 17
The Clermont movie house schedules a week long program starting September 12 through 17 with The Wonder Man as the opening seven reel feature starring Georges Carpentier. Management aims to please using varied offerings though the rest of the lineup is still being finalized. The Fayette County Fair premiums show Elgin breeders receiving 333 dollars in hog prizes and Hol Boyle scoring a notable 38 dollars in the horse division. The overall fair drew strong support from local exhibitors, contributing to a successful autumn event. An open air concert by the Bend is planned for Friday night if weather allows.
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Clermont Movie Theatre House
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Fayette County
Elgin
Hol Boyle
Military Funeral for Theodore Wettleson at Gunder Cemetery
Theodore Clarence Wettleson, who died in France in 1918, was laid to rest Sunday in Gunder Cemetery after arrival from overseas. The service, conducted with military honors by the American Legion and aid from local service members, featured outside music by the Brick City band. Wettleson, age just under four at death, enlisted September 1917 and served nearly 11 months before a fatal wound at the Marne on July 19, 1918.
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Theodore Clarence Wettleson
Over
Beas
Gunder
Arveson
Sheethan Post American Legion
Brick City
Theodora
France
Marne
Shern
Private Sale Offers Household Goods For Quick Bargain
Private sale advertises movers and household items including bed with springs and mattress, rug, library table, dresser, refrigerator, kitchen table, chairs, and seating. It also notes a local eight room residence for sale on Main Street with city water, barn, garage, and four town lots for a garden, with contact Arnold Bauman. Also mentions bicycle theft notice and a dental health drive for children with free Saturday exams by Dr. Hutchinson and Mable Rennison. Valdez College ads promote short courses for rural graduates and quick job start in 6 to 7 months at Decorah Iowa.
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Eigin
Minster
Ford
N. Nelson
Arnold Bauman
Hutchinson
Mable Rennison
Chris Wenger
Hi‘yria
Demaree
South Dakota
Valdez College
Waldez College
Decorah
Iowa
Bil- bin
Melvin Nutting
Nutting
Bennett
Butte Jardine Metals Mines Names New Champion Owner
The annual stockholders meeting at the Champion mine hall drew nearly 100 investors from Town, Pennsylvania, New York, and Montana. Miles Blunt reported yearly operations while M. W. Friedel, C. R. Leonard, and Dr. Rudolph Horsky commented. The company revealed it now owns the Champion Mining Company, purchasing the final stock block from John D. Bertin. фильма
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Butte-Jandtine Co. Boys Champion
Butte-Jardine Metals Mines Company
Champion
Pennsylvania
New York
Miles Blunt
M. W Friedel
C. R. Leonard
Butte
Rudolph Horsky
Helena
R. O. Woodard
West Union
Iowa
Col
Thomas McTague
P. Wilson
John Manley
Deer Lodge
C. C. Swinehorn
H. Greenwood
H. A. Maillet
Champion Mining Company
John D. Bertin
Blunt
Mont
Flying Ctrewa Gregersons Aviation Park Event Near Elgin
A large gathering is planned at Flying Ctrewa Gregersons Aviation Park seven miles southeast of Elgin on Sunday September 11. The North Iowa Flyers will perform parachute jumping and stunt flying, with passenger rides and a ball game between Elgin and St Olaf. Pilots invited, refreshments provided, and picnic baskets encouraged.
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Ctrewa Gregerson
Elgin
North Iowa Flyers
St. Olaf
Gregerson
Greg Person Park
Community Notes From Mikader and Surrounding Towns
Mr and Mrs L G Rolerson were business callers at Mikader Tuesday. Miss Julian Wetleson returned to Forest City to finish her senior year at Waldorf College. Oscar Nyborg is in Rikader this week showcasing farm implements. Mrs Hans Berg and children visited relatives from Osage. Carrie Nelson and Lila Hannon came back from Osage after the summer. Mr and Mrs P Peterson and children of Wasecn Wis spent Sunday here visiting. Iday.Mark returned home after summer with her sister near Clera Mont. Mr and Mrs Asbjornson and Mr and Mrs Christianson from Kennett visited Sunday. Ruth and Mary Kirkeberg left for Chicago to visit sister Mrs Anderson. Mrs A Thorson and Alphie Inlermont, Mrs Wells of Chicago, and Mrs G Gunderson of Elgin spent Sunday at the HB Nelson home. A military funeral was held at Marion church Sunday afternoon for Theodore Wetlesen, killed in the battle of Chateau-Thierry in July 1918. The remains arrived Friday from Camp Grant, then to the Watjeson home and finally to the Marion church for service. Rev Arveson spoke and he was buried with military honors provided by ex-service men.
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L. G. Rolerson
Mikader
Julian Wetleson
Forest City
Waldorf College
Oscar Nyborg
Rikader
Hans Berg
Osage
Carrie Nelson
Lila Hannon
P. Peterson
Wasecn
Wis
Iday
Mark
Will Nelson
Clera Mont
Asbjornson
Christianson
Kennett
Alltoad
Ruth
Mary Kirkeberg
Chicago
Ander
A. Thorson
Alphie
Inlermont
Wells
G. Gunderson
Elgin
HB. Nelson
Marion
Theodore Wetleson
Chauteau - Thierry
Camp Grant
Wat- Jeson
Marlon Church
Arveson
Auto Thief Given Five Years In Reformatories
Judge HE Taylor of Waukon sentenced James R. Cottrell and Wilio Offen to five years each at the Anamosa men's reformatories for stealing Henry Hill's Ford from the Glenwood township fairgrounds on August 11. Cottrell, 21, has served in the U S Army. Offen, 14, was paroled to his father with conditions to attend school, avoid pools and billiard halls, refrain from cigarettes, and maintain exemplary conduct for two years.
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HE Taylor
Waukon
James R. Cottrell
Wilio Offan
Anamosa
Ford
Henry Hill
Glenwood Township
Fair Grounds
Cottrell
United States
Villa Offen
Taylor
KL Offen
Bonair
Towa
Decorah Journal
Indian Remains Unearthed Near Quimby Cherokee County
Nine Indian warrior bones were found while digging a gravel pit on the Layton estate near Quimby two miles southwest of town. The diggers failed to recognize the bones as human, causing damage from tools and disturbance, which diminished their scientific value.
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Layton
Clifford Wright
Quimby
Cherokee County
Death of William Rochford in wagon accident near Fredericksburg
William Rochford, resident north of Fredericksburg, died instantly when a wagon hit a rut breaking the whiffle-tree. The driver was thrown against the dashboard and fatally injured. a young girl with him rode to nearby help. He left a wife and eight children.
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William Rochford
Fredericksburg
Settlement request from J N Nelson in Elgin
Having sold my business and being compelled to leave Elgin by September 15 I request settlement by that time Accounts not settled by that time will be placed in the hands of a collector Kindly call and make settlement at JI need the money J N Nelson See our House of Stamped goods Hulstenson C 3 Hulstenson
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Elgin
Jeff
J. N. Nelson
Hulstenson
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F. W. Hughes
Samuel Mosby
M. E. Church Notes
Yenney—Cridee
Clermont’s Movie Week
Goon
Nodles
Elmer
Chris Holm
Bert Downs
Hawkeye
Fu.w. Limbeck
Edwin Pagel
John Waskeaw
R. BE. Dohrman
Hawkeya
H. H. Federer
eGeo
J. Schlatter
T. P. West
Waoucome
H. Mort
Randalla
Charlotte Vaughn
Joe Paulson
Clermont
John A. Olson
Hiram Levern
Waucoma
W. A. Little
W. H. Walrath
Robt
Witterton
Frank Hotchkiss
Fayette
John Wills
Westgate
Hlgin
August Heinken
Aurora
Ben Fraist
G. Parker
Fordyce Conkey
F. A. McDonough
Vern Ash
Edna EK. Bopp
C. Burkhart
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