Local dispute over contract payments ends with suit
Fort Dodge case centers on altered plans and unpaid warrants. Contractors to be paid only for work per contract. bondholders seek recovery. Court rules payment limited to contract scope, with contractors covering $3,260.49. Nearby incidents include a fatal heart failure rescue attempt, a rat bite leading to hospitalization, and a drowning report at Twin Lakes. A street accident leaves a Ford coupe damaged and a Green car purchase follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Fort Dodge
O. B. Smeltzer
George Armstroms
Cheane
Fort Dodge
Mulkelland
Frice
Burnquist
Frank Maher
Wilmer Stowe
Heals and Breen
United States Fidelard Guaranty Company
NUTTURE 4 TRIP TO IRELAND
McNerney of Roy Matssn Mis Oty amd leaves weeks arts en ve in dhe He is a thetes Wilk det WOANR a cow petheys two my Attended arg Three Fellows were gives in this wound Tags very largely attended A packed tug and for The eve on The comps is well Too much higher class usually Low the rural during the summer season e rander sed The company on Buddies this evesigg Mr and Mrs Sweet have Gemwart friends to Fmmersburg a year They appreciate the generous patronage given them and will doubt less be annual visitors to our com munitn g evenings Dumbers were also 1 put on Coming by Car From Amherst E A Morling informs us that his son Max who was a student at Amherst College at Massachusetts during pest year is returning home by auto He is accompanied by one of his chums
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNerney
Roy Matssn
Enve
Amherst
E. A. Morling
Max
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Jack Creek Man Guilty In Rail Robbery Case
A Jack Creek man pleaded guilty before Judge Lee to charges tied to a Rintsman firm theft. He received a $300 fine and a jail term until paid, after warnings of a harsher fate if he continued the crime. The incident involved a local abduction of property and illicit goods, with authorities seizing wash and equipment in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue Tet Coloiy
Rintsman
Jack Creek Township
Tech
Judee N
Lee
Prievas
Lyon Kelchner United in Curlew Marriage at Peterson
In Curlew on Sunday May 8 Robert Kelehner and Grace Lyon of Curlew wed at the Methodist parsonage in Peterson Iowa. Rev FLW Whitford officiated with R T Morris Linn Grove and Mrs Jennie Evans Curlew as witnesses. Miss Lyon led a rural school last year. Kelehner is a young local farmer. Best wishes flowed for their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Change of Managers in the Farmers Elevator
On July 1 a longtime manager will retire from the Farmers Cooperative company at this place. He declined further salary offers and is contemplating other positions but has not set plans. He will be succeeded by a gentleman named Jones who previously ran an elevator northeast of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Company
AOL
Jones
Gravel Hauling Event and Davenport Bride Ties
Local businessmen organized 208 loads of gravel hauled to the road north of Mr Saunders home with help from wagons and volunteers. Dinner for workers was served under a shade tree on Court House Square, prepared by local ladies led by Mrs Mary Vedder. Wallace Peterson married Hilde rth Minter in Rock Island Illinois on Sunday June 24. The newlyweds will reside in Allora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Illinois
Wallace Peterson
Hildreth Minter
Davenport
Ilinois
Louis Peterson
Myrtle Peterson
ste_meerigge
Local couple to unite as Mr and Mrs Peterson honored
A refined young lady and a groom with strong ties to prominent leadership circles are set to wed. The groom has long served in the employ of a respected wine firm and is held in high esteem by peers. The union promises to extend warm congratulations across the community of Enmetsburg Trienits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enmetsburg
Peterson
Coldest June in England Brings Frost and Strikes
London reports widespread frost and rain dampening crops as summer fails. Merchants fear bankruptcy due to light summer goods stockpiles while straw hats and sodas fade in popularity. Ascot observers note heavy wraps on gowns and furs amid fuel shortages and hotel heating woes. American tourists are urged to bring winter attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Wenwry
Straw
Britain
Ascot
Monabie
Palm Beacon
Mis Father and Local Death and Fire Losses
J. 5. McKenny travels to Des Moines after his father dies in an accident when his express wagon is struck by a street car. The farmer’s death brings mournful support from a large family and local citizens. Thompson plans three brick store buildings to replace structures burned February 2 in the Swenson building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. McKenny
Des Moines
Mekkenny
Thompson
H.P Juhl
Christine Larson
Sheriff 0. H. Ae
Swenson
Five Die As North Dakota Storm Rages Sunday
A severe overnight storm in North Dakota left five people killed and crops valued above 100 000 dollars. Early Monday a wind shift passed with little further intensity. The Beaudrys and family headed to Fresno, California by car via Carroll, Omaha and Denver. James P Jones, 95, and his mother Mrs. Keane took a Mason City auto trip, returning next day with Mrs Jones in good spirits despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saat
Windasetaash Paest
James P. Jones
Catholic Ladies Aid Ice Cream Social in Ayrebire
The Cath olic Ladies Aid of Ayrebire will host an ice cream social on the Dan Donovan lawn this Saturday evening. All invited. social committee urges a large turnout for community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Aid of Ayrebire
Dan Donovan
Cord Committee
Notice to Contractors for Nevada and Far low Road Grading
Sealed bids will be received at the County Auditor in Emmetsburg Iowa until 1 30 pm June 30 1923 for grading and incidental work on the Nevada and Far low roads. Bids open after closing. A five percent certified check payable to the county auditor must accompany each bid. Liquidated damages apply if a bid is accepted but contract not filed within ten days. Items include grading earthwork on Nevada road about 5 percent cubic yards and Fellow Road about 14609 runnable yards. Plans may be viewed at the county office or engineer’s office in Emmetsburg. The county urges the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Nevada
Farlow Road
Inetaburg
Board of Euperrs
Bor
Milford Chamber Leader Bound Over for DUI Crash
H Kendall Milford chamber of commerce president and Good Citizens League member was bound over to the grand jury for driving a car while intoxicated after his auto struck a buggy carrying 80 year old August Druchelle of Milford. Druchelle, injured, was hospitalized with two broken tibias facial cuts and extensive bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darchard
Labor Charges Spark Debate Over Contractor Pay
A reporter spoke with a contractor from Evanston Illinois who billed 520 per day for labor. He claimed Sundays bring extra costs. The story notes that during hard times some workers receive little sympathy as changes to labor practices are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Illinois
Plagtererg
Labhora
Local Woman Delivers Notable Potato Weighing Six and a Half Ounces
Mrs. Joseph Kibbie of this city brought a potato weighing six and one half ounces to the office. She asked if it would compare to potatoes grown by Marshal Brennan. Martin says he will take off his hat to her. We wonder how much time Mr. Kibbie spent in his potato patch this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kibbie
Marshal Brennan
Martin
Kibbie
Whittemore Defeats Al Gona 7 to 1 In Weekday Diamond Match
Whittemore crushed Al Gona 7 to 1 on Thursday. On Sunday Whittemore lost 2 to 0 to Whittemore. Next Saturday Whittemore hosts All Nations at home for another contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Algona
Burt
Ditch Worker Killed by Lightning Near Cherokee
Bert Woden was struck and killed by a lightning bolt Thursday afternoon while working a ditch near Cherokee. A companion was shocked but not seriously hurt. The incident occurred at the work site and authorities investigated the deadly strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Bert Woden
Knights Templar Conclave Set at Lakes Spirit Park
The annual Knights Templar conclave in Town will convene at Templar's park starting July 7. Des Moines Grotto band has been secured for the event, while the June 23 notice confirms plans for the gathering at Lakes Spirit.
Appointment of Walburga Neppl Estate Executor
Notice shows Edward Nepp? named as executor of Walburga Neppl estate in Palo Alto County. Creditors urged to immediate payment and filings of claims with the Clerk of the District Court, authenticated, by law. AttorneYs Davidson & Burt dated June 25, 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Walburga Neppl
Palo Alto
Edward Nepp
Davidson & Burt
Relief Agent at Monona Named for Milwaukee Firm
Charles Joint, in the employ of a Milwaukee company for thirteen years, has taken charge as relief agent at Monona. He arrived Thursday and will remain for a few weeks. He is described as capable and dependable and expected to win his way to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mone
Charles Joint
Milwaukee Company
Monona
The
Trent
Unclear Copy Guidance on Press Communication Drafts
The text discusses clear spoken and written communication with the press, urging distinct wording and avoiding repetition. It emphasizes not guessing words, ensuring understanding, and the reporter’s preference against repeating words multiple times. It notes the need for precise phone conversations and clear phrasing.
Weather Heat Records Roil City Amid Fatalities
Local warmth surged past week with temperatures reaching 96 in the shade on Sunday. The oppressive heat coincides with Chicago reporting eighteen of twenty fatalities linked to the hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pleasant caller Tells of Close Ball Game at Silver Lake
Edward Hagan of Ayr shire reports a close and interesting baseball game Sunday between the home nine and the Sanborn team with Silver Lake winning. H. E. Morrison, the manager, vows to present only high class games and run the grounds to please all amusement lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hagan
Ayrshire
Sanborn
Silver Lake
H. E. Morrison
Cool Weekwide Temperatures Across Europe and Alaska
Last week brought cool weather to Northern Europe and Asia despite heat in Alaska. Jan Mayen reached 34 degrees, Spitzenbergen 28, London 11, Paris 56, Vienna 54, Lisbon 68, Copenhagen 52, Azores 44, Ireland 44, Northern Scotland 40, while Alaska faced an Eskimo heat wave up to 61 at Hagle. Honolulu recorded 8 degrees and cooling breezes at beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Jan Mayen
Spitzenbergen
London
Paris
Vienna
Lisbon
Copenhagen
Azores
Ireland
Scotland
Alaska
Hagle
Honolulu
Baby of McBride family dies after rat bite
Monday the baby boy of Mr and Mrs McBride living near Booze was bitten by a rat. The injury proved fatal, authorities reported.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Creede
Rita Roy Schroeter
Rodman
Palo Alto Hospital
P. McKenzie
Twin Lakes
Kenneth Bradler
Pocahontas
Nels Pierson
Rnoe la Foe Uease
Mr. Green
Geo. J. Cousigney
Borth
Ford
Peter McKenzie
Pather Nederrey
Parber Lynch
Manson
Peter B. Erne
Saturday Evening Post
Anober Maal
Pr Murray
Cappy
Oliver Kackley
Lacey
Broadway
Pictures
Jack Creek
Fenwick W Newell
Fenwick Newell
New York City
Country
Paulist Choir
Iine
New Zea
Mr. Sheffield
North Dakota
California
A. J. Beaudry
Trrom
Tig Smari
Rice & Autchins
Knoblauch Bootery CO
Milford
Grand Jury
Algona Humboldt
Father T. J. Davern
Father Park
Manilla
Humboldt Church
Vaares
Cool TN
Monroe Johnson
J.J. Deneen Produce Co
Kerwick
Main Motor Co
Lizard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!