Rats, diseases, and pests threaten Iowa communities
Article discusses escalating rat populations and property damage across the United States, linking rats to spread of bubonic plague and other diseases. It cites estimates of annual property losses, calls for control methods, and notes wartime experiences with pest management. Included are references to individuals and agencies in Iowa and mentions of a 1928 incident in Toledo, reflecting a period-specific pest impact narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
Carl Puter
Pile Heskh Engineering
Iowa
Iran
Ford
Fogas
United Steer
Collecting License Plates and Wrench Tales
Prask Pope a Waverma farmer began collecting license plates in 1911, adding two plates each year since. The piece mentions Bill Hammerand a 70 year old blacksmith who uses a self made monkey wrench and a 40 pound lute, with Times Want Ads urging results.
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Prask Pope
Tee
Lowa
Lowz
Mr.Pope
Bill Hammerand
Harlan Blacksmith
Mr. Hammerand
Notice of Probate Estate in Polk County Illinois
Notice is serely given that on a date in April 1968 Blaine Wolfe administrator of the estate will. The clerk chamber district court will provide by the judge and attorney for the estate Burt and Prichard. Deted April 11, 1968.
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Aomiei
Jiew
Axon
Blaine Wolfe
Seid Estate
Burt & Prichard
Hs Amores
Official Board Proceedings TaAIE or 1OWa PALGALTO COCKTY se
County board meeting notes record February actions and motions. The board awarded a contract to Adsipy G Anderson of fpenur Iowa and approved bidding certification for the year 2449. Chairman McConnel adjourned the session with March 1 remaining as a target date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emieceburg
Lowe
Byers
Ollington
Cottington Benet
Ward
Adsipy G. Anderson
Fpenur
Iowa
Motion Carras
Foley
Phillips
Aud- Mor
Ciek
Smestin
County Board Minutes Highlight Bond Approval and Transfers
The board approved the bond of Adolph Anderson Grading Contractor for the year and moved to transfer one hundred fifty dollars from the County Fund to the State Institute Fund. The meeting adjourned after agenda items and routine labor allocations were noted by members including Foley Thompson and Foxd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Thompson
Adolph Anderson
County
State Institute Fund
Martin
Thompson County
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Graettinger Nursery
Posse Beach Engineering
Lowstate
Been Gee Muinet
lowe _ Berane
Tolecs
Tulety
Eyles
Vedsky
Germany
Canada
Ture
Yervid Russell Baker, Jr
Northwood
Bighway
Herke & Lundgren
Steetheger
Pioneze
Staxdaed
Daelieg
Herke’s Farm Store
Grodland, BontVrr
Brown
Graettinger
Cpt Eppoimmenm
Ad Tirer
Joa
Pal Alto
Epime Ey Bust
Peicsard
Bir
Atornern
DEER
W. EL McConnel
Beate
Alo Alto County
Me We
Aida
ML Renner
D-X
MID- Continent Petroleum Corporation
Torreson Oil Company
Wallingford
Foxd & E
Labor
EM Hundertmark
J. Kennedy Labor
Sare
Orrie Telford
Ais Cherry
Becknal
Brechier
Mabor
Ee ‘Heddinger
George
W. HH. McConnan
I Joe Marsh
Carrie
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