Fish tale and piano ads at Spirit Lake
A lighthearted report notes Rev A I Cuthbert and several locals fishing at Spirit Lake on Monday with Vannoy and Jensen claiming a long catch while Cuthbert says about 50 pounds of game fish were caught. The item also runs multiple piano ads from Jensen & Bolstad promoting Baldwin pianos with special, limited-time prices and representatives visiting local residents.
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A. I. Cuthbert
Henry Westergard
C. A. Vannoy
Charley Jensen
J. H. Gammon
F. EB. Schurmann
Spirit Lake
Messrs
Vannoy
Jensen
Times
Cuthbert
Jensen & Bolstad Piano Store
Baldwin Piano Company
Jensen & Bolstad
How Good Roads Are Built in Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County officials report gravel road construction can be funded without higher taxes. The Board of Supervisors estimate 168 miles of highway work including bridging grading drainage and gravel surfacing will cost 718200 dollars. Current levies including the automobile fund should cover maintenance and interest on the project.
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America
Morgan
Schwab
Germany
Wilson
Wall Street
Congress
Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Automobile Fund
Wildey’s List Brimming With Bargains and War Ration Nonsense
A rambling ad parody shows Wildey’s Cash Store touting lawn mowers and bargain pantry items with exaggerated prices, wartime scarcities, and job fantasies. It humorously riffs on Bruzzer’s and Chi stores, rail freight, and a mock pay scale tale while urging readers to compare prices and buy locally.
Suffrage Meeting Sparks Mixup in Laurens
A Laurens suffrage gathering led to a heated exchange over liquor intoxication thresholds. A speaker claimed intoxication after one drink, sparking disagreement among women present, then a conservative faction restored order without police involvement. An elaborate spread was forgotten in the melee.
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Laurens
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Iowa
Seskrifs
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Graettinger, Iowa
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
V. L. O'Connor
Farmers’ Grain Co
V. L. O’connor
George L. Barton
Hawkeye Theater
George C. Voices
Schurmann & Skow’s
HE Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Iu. Ag
Westliche Post
B. Hisenbast
England
Rock Bottom
Bolstad
Paul Peton
Seu
Farmers’ Restaurant
Graettinger, Lowa
Wildey
Bruzzer
Hriacer
Bruazer
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Interstate
St. Louis
Lorger
Topeka
Kansas Senate
H. Leslie Wildey
Peter Geil
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