Special Council Meet Sets Higher Dog and Park Taxes
A Monday evening council session raised dog taxes to 2.50 for males and 5 for females, and lifted the park tax to 36 with cash payment or two days' work option. The body ordered extensive sidewalk replacement, shifting to cement and new walks over ninety days, and discussed extending the White Way lighting with a financed subscription and new arm designs to reduce bulb breakage.
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Hamburg
White Way
Main Street
Argyle
E Street
Bank of Hamburg
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Minnie Miller Lemmon in Pulaski
A home wedding took place Tuesday morning at the residence of Mr and Mrs Anton Miller as their daughter Minnie became the wife of Earl Lemmon of Pulaski Iowa with Rev H G Parker officiating The bride is active in church work and highly regarded The groom a Pulaski businessman and war veteran brings a strong reputation The couple will reside in Pulaski and receive best wishes from many friends
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Anton Miller
Minnie
Earl Lemmon
Puulaski
H. G. Parker
Pualaski
Arm Injured in Buzz Saw Incident at Steve Lawless
Neal Shoemake was helping saw wood at Steve Lawless place Monday when his arm was caught in a buzz saw. A deep gash above the right wrist occurred as a limb was turned and an assistant pulled it toward the blade. Doctors report little danger of trouble from the wound and hope he returns to work soon.
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Neal Shoemake
Steve Lawless
Neal
A Most Disagreeable Day Sunday Winds Hit Town
The region endured one of its strongest winds in years on Sunday. While Friday and Saturday offered fine spring weather, Sunday brought damaging gusts that tore at trees fences and small structures. Charles Clayton reported a mishap when a gust lifted the top of his car and threw it into a ditch, causing minor damage.
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Charles Clayton
New Roof for Church At Mt Olive parish rebuilt by volunteers
The Mt. Olive church raised funds through its ladies to purchase shingles and twenty six men joined last Thursday to lay 1900 shingles in a day. Dinner and supper were provided by the ladies though supper was delayed briefly as Jim Athen nailed several workers to the roof. The women praised the day's work as a perfect ending.
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Mt. Olive
Jim Athen
Jim
Cyclone Sighted Near Oakland Nebraska Train Stopped
Gene Mogis of Hard ington Nebraska reports a tornado near Oakland Nebraska yesterday. The cyclone, seen about a half mile away, forced a train to stop as winds shattered coach windows. Mogis says he does not wish to be closer to another twister and notes rains slow farm work in his area.
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Gene Mogis
Hardington
Neb
Oakland
Gene
IX P s Are Busy at Local K P Lodge
The local K P lodge has been active taking new candidates. Thursday evening last week Charles Clayton and Clyde Hatch completed the third degree and became full members. Regular meetings show good attendance and initiations are planned in the coming weeks.
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K. P
Chas. Clayton
Clyde Hatch
K. P. Lodge
Former Resident Paul Cook Dies in Maryville
Paul Cook of Maryville Missouri died at his home Tuesday after two years bed fast. Funeral services will be held there today. He had lived in Hamburg for many years, leaving about eight years ago. He was known as an honorable and upright man, respected by all.
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Paul Cook
Maryville
Paul
Mr. Cook
Hamburg
Court Opens in Sidney for April Term
The April term of district court opened at Sidney on Tuesday. A few cases have been disposed of and it is hoped the docket can be greatly reduced this term. There are few new cases.
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District Court
Sidney
Births Reported for Henderson and Whaley Families
Future Reporter notes two newborns: a son born to Mr and Mrs Chas Henderson on Friday March 27 and a son born to Mr and Mrs D Whaley on Friday Mareh 7 3 gon.
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Chas. Henderson
D. Whaley
Mareh
North Liberty town notes and local visits
Items of interest from North's Town Scribe note program and Friday box supper at North Liberty. Charlton Mapes of Tabor, missionary, called in last week. Chicago evangelist led revival at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse. Neighbors visited, including Will and Mrs. Davis from Nebraska, and the Tackett families. Residents hosted guests from Denver and Shenandoah. Laura Knappe and Ben Brown accompanied to Excelsior Springs. Roger Knappe, eighth grader, passed county exams at Mt. Washington.
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North Liberty
Charlton BH. Mapes
Tabor
American Sunday School Union
Chicago
Pleasant Valley School House
Will Davis
Nebraska
Anna Warner
Omaha
Ed Davison
B. 8. Fletcher
Carl Werner
W. F. Knappe
Gons
Howard Dooley
B. F. Hays and
Ailen
Frank. Hays
Riverton
Herbert Erickson
Kate.Peebles
McGee
Denver
Calo
George Miller
Laura Knappe
Ben Brown
Shenandoah
Hamburg
Excelsior Springs
James Tackett
M. J. Garrett
Tennessee
Kentucky
John Smith
Fletcher
Carl Thiessen
Roger Knappe
Mt. Washington
Roger
Dow Re-elected as Superintendent of Public Schools
At a recent board of education meeting H. E. Dow was re elected superintendent with a salary increase. Dow has led the schools for eight years and under his direction teaching staff grew, new courses were added, and enrollment rose, elevating the district in state standings.
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Dow
Board of Education
H. E. Dow
Inter-Church County Convention at Fremont Presbytery
Inter-Church County Convention will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Fremont on Tuesday April 6 starting at 10 a m and continuing all day with an inspirational session at night Rev Todd of Sidney serves as county convener and urges all denominations to attend for benefit
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Church County
Fremont
Presbyterian Church
Todd
Sidney
Death of Old Gentleman Rohnert Kacobs at Island home
The 74 year old Rohnert Kacobs died Friday afternoon at his Island home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by Rev. H. G. Parker. Interment followed in Hamburg Cemetery.
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Rohnert Kacobs
H. G. Parker
Hamburgh
Ladies Hear Judge Stevens on Citizenship at Local P E O Meeting
About 50 town ladies attended Tuesday afternoon, listening to Judge T. S. Stevens discuss voter duties and the need for greater study of parties and platforms. The event, under the auspices of the P E O society, invited all women and drew strong interest.
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T. S. Stevens
P. E. 0. Society
Stevens
Ford Station Moves Fort Station to New Building
Ford Station moves Fort station this week to a new building opposite the post office nearing completion. Parts department transfer has begun as normal. Interior work remains but the current room has been rented and the service station moved before full occupancy.
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Ford
Fort
Wiener Roast at Halliday Home Impresses Young Friends
Ralph Halliday entertained many young friends at a wiener roast held Tuesday evening at his east of town home. The event was described as a dandy time, with sports including the highlight of burning a large field of stalks.
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Ralph Halliday
Rural eighth graders complete first trial exams
The county reports 26 pupils with high averages ranging from 0 to 91 percent. Ninety eight counties compete for a state diploma, with Des Moines set to re grade top scores and determine state prizes. A second trial in May will decide the remaining failures.
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Luluimer
Sidney
Sophia Koch
Farragut
Marjorie Lynn
Shenandoah
Chas
Livingston
Lewis Leahy
Imogene
Marjorie Meek
Riverton
Gertrude Scoles
Mae Davis
Bartlett
Louise For
Sidney Argus
Death of Mrs Clarence Beam in Hamburg
Death of young mother Myrtle Kish Beam occurred at her Hamburg home after Spanish influenza. Born Missouri November 1 1894 she died April 1 1920 aged 25 years 6 months. She married Clarence Beam November 26 1911 and leaves husband child 16, father Casper Kish, sisters Mrs Mary Wake Mrs Frank Beam Mrs Anna Miller, brothers John Westboro George Riverton Chris Riverton. Funeral at Evangelical church Sunday 2:30 conducted by Rev J Th Seybold.
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Clarence Beam
Hamburg
Myrtle Kish
Missouri
Casper Kish
Mary Wake
St. Joe
Frank Beam
Anna Miller
John
Westboro
George
Chris
Riverton
Evangelical Church
J. Th. Seybold
Commence Work on Howard Solon Picture House
This morning workmen began laying brick and tile on the new picture house of Howard Solon and the project will be pushed to completion. Foundations were laid last fall, steel team delays held up progress, and it is expected to take at least three months before occupancy. When finished the building will be among the best in the region, with every convenience provided.
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Howard Solon
Colon
Service Motors Company takes over Baldwin & James firm
The Service Motors Company is the new firm taking over Baldwin & James auto and truck dealers. E. D. James will be business manager and pursue business in his usual manner. The lineup includes Studebaker, Reo, Packard autos and the Reo Speed Wagon. Office rooms have not yet been arranged.
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Service Motors Company
Baldwin &James
E. D. James
Studebaker
Reo
Packard
Farmers Elevator Formed at Riverton Purchase of Stubbs
A farmers elevator company is formed at Riverton and has bought Walter Stubbs grain business with possession set around June first. Stubbs runs a large operation and the new venture should prosper. This makes the third farmers elevator in ing county, joining Farragut and Hamburg locations.
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Riverton
Walter Stubbs
Women course on citizenship in Hamburg library
A course in citizenship for women will convene at Hamburg library Tuesday at 2 30 pm. The program requires no fees or obligations and invites all local ladies to attend. The first lesson covers who citizens are rights of citizens and how to become citizens with naturalization.
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Hamburg
S. E. Furman
Marjorie Shuler
W. C. T. U. Publishing House
State House
Des Moines
Grape Cutting at Hamburg Nursery Gains Ground
In Hamburg a busy fair grounds building hosts L. J. Stalin's grape cutting operation. A large vine shipment is being prepared under Will London, with students assisting after school. Stalin aims to rapidly expand nursery stock on Gilmore farm, promising summer and fall employment and a valuable local addition.
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Hamburg
Fair Grounds
L. J. Stalin
Will London
Stalin
Gilmore Farm
Teachers Association Meet Dims School Day Schedule
Teachers will be dismissed today and Friday as they attend the Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association gathering in Council Bluffs. The meeting will be well attended with a program including an address by Ex President Taft on Saturday evening and talks by Presidents Seerly Pearson and Jessup from the state educational institutions. Superintendent Dow, city education head, presides and helped shape a strong, helpful program.
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Teachers Association
Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association
Council Bluffs
Taft
Seerly
Pearson
Jessup
Supt
Dow
Hamburg Tire Shop Expands With New Power Buffer
CG A Reed introduces a power buffer at Hamburg Tire Shop to clean inside casings faster and more thoroughly than hand work. Reed plans to acquire additional machinery soon as the busy repair business grows.
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A. Reed
Hamburg
George Danforth Jr Weds Lulu Ward in Idaho
Announcements from the area report the marriage of George Danforth Jr to Miss Lulu Ward of Spokane Washington on March 24. The couple will reside in Rose Lake Idaho. Lafe Danforth, son of Mr and Mrs George Danforth who left about ten years ago, will be remembered locally.
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George Danforth, Jr
Lulu Ward
Spokane
Wash
Rose Lake
Idaho
Lafe
George Danforth
Methodist Church Easter Sunday Speaker and Services
The church urges all members to attend Sunday school next Sunday and let the Easter Spirit guide them. Members should rise above old habits and form better ones through the means of Brace. The preaching hour in music and sermon will align with the day.
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Methodist Church
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