State Highway Bill Expands Control and Funding
The senate passed the general highway control bill 9 to 20 increasing powers of the highway commission over the primary road system and ensuring Iowa's continued federal allotment. It creates a 4.0 million dollar road development fund and a 6.0 million dollar primary road fund, with administration by the state highway commission. The measure limits special assessments for primary improvements but allows graveling assessments on secondary roads. The bill authorizes condemnation of cement plants or pits for road building. interest and principal on bonds are to be paid from county primary allotments or the road fund. The measure takes effect Nov. 30. The house then passed a Shaff bill to secure federal aid and further road legislation, with maintenance of primary roads shifting from county boards to the state highway commission. Amendments are anticipated and the legislature plans adjournment Friday, pushing for swift action.
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The
Highway Commission
Iowa
Senate
Shaff
House
State Highway Commission
Honda
Breskenridge
Representative Saunders
Bill to read Bible in public schools defeated in Iowa House
The Iowa House defeated yesterday a bill mandating Bible reading in all public schoolhouses. The proposal has drawn substantial attention over the past six or more years.
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Iowa
Masons Attend Temple Masonic School at Algons
Dr B D Temple of Burt led a Masonic instructional session at Algons with masons from various parts of the county attending the event.
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B.D. Temple of
Burt
Algons
County
Plaintiffs win in First National Bank v Emmetsburg Bank
The case of the First National Bank of Hawarden against the Emmetsburg National Bank directors concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff Friday afternoon after a five day trial. Previous actions included a 1920s appeal and a 1923 supreme court order, with ongoing appeals by EB A Morling for the defendants.
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First National Bank of Hawarden
Emmetsburg National Bank
DeLand
Lee
Supreme Court
Davidson
EB. A. Morling
Defendata
Ayprame
Mullen of Black Hawk dies. first Waterloo courthouse builder
Patrick Mullen a lifelong farmer in Eagle township died at 91 after a week of illness. Born in Ireland, he helped build Black Hawk county’s first courthouse and broke sod on the present courthouse site. Surviving children number 12, with 32 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. he owned about 1000 acres. Funeral Monday at Mt Carmel Church.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Patrick Mullen
Black Hawk County
Eagle Township
Mt Carmel Church
Mullen
Waterlow
Black Hawk Bank
Ireland
United States
New Jersey
Iowa
P. BE. McGarvey
Lawrene
E. P
W. F
Oscar L
Waterloo
Jas
Woodland
Cal
Oscar Casey
Morse
Inn
Jack Ryan
Austin
Minn
T. M. Redmond
Montitelio
Immersburg
Palo Alto
Peter Mulroney
Mallard
Joseph Mulroney
Pail Kirby
Emmetsburg
John Cullen
Whittemore
Mulroney
Kirby
Cullen
Nevada Township
Dance Pavilion Plans Formed by Fair Association
A committee appointed by the Fair association, including Earl Beebe Robt Mulroney and A J Swanton, surveys Fox Lake Hand s Park Interlaken and other resorts to plan a large modern pavilion in Emmetsburg. Miss Agnes Eaton of Mason City visits her parents and celebrates her birthday with a luncheon before returning home.
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The
Fair Association
Emmetsburg
Earl Beebe
Robt, Mulroney
A. J. Swanton
Fox Lake
Hand's Park
Interlaken
Agnes Eaton
Mason City
F. L. Eaton
Miss Eaton
Change in Rock Island Mine Table Delayed Train Adjustments
In Rock Island timetable notes a change is expected soon. The southbound evening train may depart Emmetsburg later than currently. It currently arrives a minute after the Milwaukee passenger from the west. Connections between lines are poor. Mr. Clark, who runs the auto bus, often shuttles passengers between depots after trains arrive to time transfers before engines pull out.
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Rock Island Mine
Rock Island
Emmetsburg
Milwaukiece
Clark
Mrs Buhigg and kin Visit Omaha Nearys in City
Mrs. Charles Buhigg, her son James, and daughter Frances traveled to Omaha on Tuesday to stay with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Neary. The Nearys have lived there several months while Mr. Neary works in the insurance business.
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Qamtia
Charles Buhigg
James
Frances
Omaha
R. J. Neary
Mrs. Neary
Mr. Neary
Insurance Bress
Busier Seed House Jobbing in Emmetsburg This Week
H W Beebe manager of Emmetsburg Seed House says the firm runs at peak, with about thirty staff including two stenographers and a bookkeeper. Eight to ten thousand dollars worth of seed is tied up for shipment and night shifts fill orders. Beebe, a northeast Iowa native, has built a brisk season and warns against overwork. Also note the death of Jess Ball in Ruthven prompting travel from Minneapolis.
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H.W. Beebe
Lie Emmetsburg
Beebe
Iowa
Syell
H. W
Carroll County liquor cases stagger in court action
State agents in Carroll county report poor luck prosecuting alleged bootleggers from a December raid, with two cases ending in hung jury and not guilty verdicts after lengthy deliberations. Judge McCord orders destruction of implements and liquor seized. In LeMars, Pastor W A Winterstein arrested for shooting two high school boys in a cemetery auto. preliminary hearing waived, released on $500 bond as he hunted bootleggers.
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Carroll
Carroll County
Iowa
Hieres
State
Hagerson
McCord
LeMars
W. A. Winterstein
Greenhouse venture planned by Des Moines florist
Jack Anderson, a veteran florist, plans a greenhouse on the Donovan property in Emmetsburg Fourth ward after securing many subscriptions. He aims to supply the community with quality plants and seeks strong local support for the venture. He praises Emmetsburg as a promising field and hopes for success. Charles Duhigg notes potential real estate loan rate cuts as money loosens in financial centers. Banks in Owatonna plan to drop time deposits from four to three percent, signaling Iowa rate reductions to aid local industry and construction.
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Jack Anderson
Des Moines
Tooks
Charles Duhigg
Minnesota
Morris
Twin Cities
Owatonna
Faribault
Tta Financial Centers
Bickford
Owstonta
Iowa
Algona Farmer Burned to Death In Tragedy Near Depot
WW Zeigler, a 55 year old farmer long time Algona resident, died after a fire on vacant land near the ML and St depot. His body was found face down, heavily burned, leaving his fate under mystery. He leaves a wife and six sons and a daughter. Albert Ogren elected mayor of Algona, succeeding W. E. McDonald. a Democrat, he ran on a non partisan ticket and was unopposed. He has long served as chair of the county supervisors.
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Zeigler
Alegona
ML & St
Zeigier
Livingston County
Illinois
Albert Ogren
Algon
Algona
The
Heart of Supervisors
Tau
W. E. McDonald
Mays Wil
OW Mexico
Jones
Spencer
Busmetsbace
the Democrat
All Mexico
Dalziel of Traer Honored For Flag Etiquette
Saturday evening a call from Dalziel of Traer, formerly of Osgood, described as one of the town’s best gentlemen on flag etiquette. Born in a foreign country, he has lived in Emmetsburg and Osgood for years, migrated from Scotland 26 or 27 years ago, and values the Democrat for keeping him in touch with Palo Alto affairs.
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Dalziel of
Traer
Lef Osgood
Emmetsburg la Jonk
Osgood
Dalzeil
Scotland
Democrat
Palo Alto
Harvat Defeated as Iowa City Mayor in Monday Vote
Miss Harvat former mayor of Iowa City loses bid for re election by J J Carroll legal businessman in a 2876 to 2781 vote. Ruth Gallagher elected alderman at large on the Democratic ticket. eight of eleven offices decided Monday.Correction note: misidentification of Terwilliger name. Charles (not Georges) Garner resident. Daniel Kelly mentioned as local landowner near Rodman.
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Harvat
Iowa City
Emma Harvat
J. J. Carroll
Ruth Gallagher
Dan Kelly
Mr. Terwilliger
Wall Town
Garnar
Charles
Georges
Garner
Mr. Kelly
Considerabe Laad
Rodman
Miss Gusland Wins Sheldon District Oratorical Contest
Miss Genevieve Gusland daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gusland of this city won first in Madame X in the dramatic class at Sheldon Northwest Iowa district contest. She advances to Atlantic on April 10 for the final. The program featured strong musical numbers and close competition with Herschel Langdon Dennis Myers and Leone Krumling among top finishers.
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Northwest
Iowa
Sheldon
Génevieve
Charles Gusland
Atlantic
Cedar Rapids
Herschel Langdon
Gilmore City
Dennis Myers
Algona
Myers
Ruthven
Carmen Braley
Wesley
Gusland
George Burch
Rockwell City
Leone Krumling
Johmson
Miss Bushell
Miss Gusland
Pauline Dutton
Grand Junction
Rendering plant plans near town and local college openings
A large rendering plant from O A River of Scotland SD plans to build near town on the W J Allen farm west of the city limits. The operation will use dead animals to produce tankage under state laws. Also announced is Robert D King of Mason City opening Algona Business College around May 1 after extensive teaching and office experience.
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O. A. River of Scotland
W. J. Allen
Raver
Metsburg
Clu
Des Moines Register
Commuity Club
Alona Ag
Robert D. King
Mason City
Algona Business College
University of Town
Ayrshire to Have Fine Creamery in New Brick Plant
Julius Skow secured the contract to build Ayrshire’s new one story brick creamery at $5,400 with John Kahley doing carpentry. The facility will mirror Emmetsburg’s plant in cooling and sanitary systems, cost about $20,000, and serve local farmers with modern conditions.
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Julius Skow
Ayrshire
John Kahley
Sheffield
Emmetsburg
Miller
Frank Lewis H
Frederick Car Collides With Train Near Palmer Street
George Frederick's auto struck a westbound train near Palmer Street crossing, tearing the left front fender and bumper. The car skidded 15 to 20 feet. Frederick says he was under 10 mph and escaped death. Miss Christel Palmer, Emmetsburg student, teaches public actions and music in Schleswig. Schleswig High girls and clubs won district contest.
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Palmer Street
George Frederick
Frederick
Ruthven Contest Delights Ruthven Audience Friday
The Ruthven Friday event showcased the third round of the state declaratory contest with Emmetsburg and Ruthven advancing. Dennis Myers of Algona won the oratorical class, Genevieve Gusland claimed dramatic honors, and Harold Jones won humorous with Jin Wolfe and the Cats. Winners prepare for Atlantic state honors next week as Shel don hosts the district meet.
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Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Bajo Alto
Dennis Myera
Algona
Donald Curry
Lake View
Kenner Shell
Sibley
Raymond Whitman
Madavi X
Genevieve Gusland
Miss Gusland
Janet Mrvilys
Estherville
Verna Tiwmidsen
Inwood
Harold Jones
Jake Park
Jin Wolfe
Ricka Henning
Hartley
Minnie
Fen
Gertrude Speelaaa
Frel B. Farmer
Storm Lake
F. H. Chandler
Sheldon
Zelda Davis
Sheldon Welaay
Atlantic
Fort Dodge men recall costly fire loss lawsuit
Costes E K McElroy of Hawkeye Hall Insurance in Fort Dodge spoke of a past packing house fire loss. He and Fort Dodge citizens signed a 50000 bond for a packing house destroyed by fire. The total loss neared 141008 with suit against bondholders and substantial sums paid by Kelicher McElroy Ryan Laufersweiler.
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E. K. McElroy
Hawkeye Hall Insurance Company
Fort Dodge
E. J. McElroy
Hawarden-Emmetsburg National Bank
Dennis Kelleber
Jimmy Ryan
Laufersweiler
Hondsmen
Kelicher
Jer. McElroy
Meaars
Ryan
Lauteraweller
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Bill Hilled
A Masonic School of
J.J. Brown
Vernon Township
Central College Glee Club
Feil
Winnetsburg
G. S. Sadier
Peddle Park
Eimmetsburg Seed House
John Balls
John Ball
Minneapolis
Mr.Ball
Jess Bail
Green House
Misses Donovan
Geo. H. Zeigler
Valziel
Fmmersboro
Anne
Vincent McCormick
Columbian Coffee
Dubuque
W. J. Alen
Mr. Fisher
Tdnde
Sisters of Charity School
Mary Eugene
Louis
Cme Io
Golf Club
Lowzs
Emmetsburz Lab
Legistary
Art Smith
A H. Pater Uakes
Audubon High School
Council Bluffs
Audubon
BR. H. Palmer
D. Palmer
West
Boond Miwaukee
J. Bernard Nolan
Girls’ Glee Club
Kentner Shell
Siler
Gettysburg
Richard Caldwall
Madam
Janet Bradley
Verna Thompson
Farood
Hartley Jimt Wolfe
Dom
Gertrude Speelminn
Inwood Muslce
Costes
D. M. Kelleker
Ay Boudsimen
Fort Dodge Packing House
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