New Automobile Law Provisions Explain Operation Rules
Drivers should study the new automobile law outlining many changes in vehicle operation. The provisions are substantial and affect how motor vehicles are operated on roads.
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
14
Traffic law summary on vehicle equipment and right of way
The article details a new traffic law requiring autos to have workable brakes and a horn, proper lighting, and regulated exhaust, with drivers to signal intentions when turning. It introduces right of way rules at intersections, specifying who yields depending on approaching directions and stresses safe driving near pedestrians, streetcars, curves, and hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callinion
Saffety
City council minutes and bills approved at regular meeting
Regular meeting of the Wallingford City Council October 6 1919 with D W Cameron presiding. Roll call found Noble Allen Christiansen Peterson Lindsey absent. Minutes Sept 3 read and approved. Bills listed for road work labor welding filling salaries and utilities with payment authorized. Meeting adjourned. Local notes report Miss Palmer Estherville visits and community events at M W A hall and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Cameron
I. F. Noble
Tom V. Allen
Louis Christiansen
L. T. Peterson
L. Lo Lindsey
J. I. Noble
Mike Weinholzer
Mons Christiansen
John Clemengen
Jacob Brekke
Arene Bell Jim Jensen
B. Anderson
Frank Johnson
J. W. Kizur
Frank Brown
M. T. Axelton
N. I. Gas & Elec
Albert Jensen
John Paulsen
L. T. Petersen
Harry V. Dickey
Lost Island social notices mix of visits and events
Mrs H L Hauge shopped in Gracttinger Saturday. Mr and Mrs Nes Matsen and child ren with guests visited the P B Sheffield home Tuesday evening. Mrs Lewis Sandvie operated on at Birney hospital Monday. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thorson attended Gracttinger eaters Saturday. Mr and Mrs H H Sandvik and family at Lutheran meeting Ruthven Sunday. Mrs J Shoeffield and daughter with Mrs Walter Matsen spent Thursday at Harry Kelly home. Ass Rachel Holte at Nels Smith home Sunday. Pate Christiansen hauling tile to his farm. Mrs Frank Barrett surprised for her birthday with about 80 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hauge
Nes Matsen
Fred Best
Milo Hausner
Anna
Willie DeWall
Sheffield
Lewis Sandvie
Birney Hospital
Lawrence Thorson
H. H. Sandvik
Ruthven
Graettinger Social Roundup Sees Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Andrew Nelson hosted callers in Graettinger Saturday. Mrs Sam Roseland left for St James Minnesota Thursday, joined by Miss Beulah Sandvik who entertained friends Tuesday night from Ottosen. Mr and Mrs Walter Matsen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Milo Hausner at Estherville, with teachers spoiled by a movie after a reception was advised to be cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nelson
Superintendent Bowman Fired Over Revolver Display
In Little Rock Iowa on October 18 a school board dismissed Superintendent H E Bowman by a 3 to 2 vote. Bowman admitted appearing with a revolver during school protests to deter enemies, claiming he wore the gun to defend himself. He plans to appeal to the state superintendent. The board split, with one member later withdrawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
H. E. Bowman
Bowman
Everyhaly
Bodies of American Soldiers to be Returned Home
Bodies of all American soldiers buried in Germany Belgium Italy Great Britain Luxembourg and northern Russia will be sent back to the United States as transportation becomes available. Secretary Baker announced orders to the general staff to manage purchase storage and traffic and to accelerate the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Luxembourg
Russia
United States
Baker
General Staff
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