Many Local Incidents From Across Iowa News
Emerson State Bank bookkeeper Harold Swenson survived a fiery car crash near Griswold after his vehicle struck a live electric line. A German sailor in Denison sparked threats. a man in Ida Grove faced potential draft suicide. Horse meat sold in Grand Island. Blanchard schoolhouse fire destroys old building. Red Oak theft ring broken, arresting several youths with burglary tools. Malvern’s Dr. J. R. Scott jailed for alleged liquor possession. Shenandoah man seeks water from a farm can, sparking chase. Thurman infant burned, Red Oak woman injured by a horse kick. Imogene Altars delayed by war, arriving in New York for shipment. Pacific Junction seed buyer pays 34.00 per bushel for old corn. Riverton to take two-week school break due to fuel shortages. Glenwood courthouse fire minimal damage. Bartlett cowboy boots rider from throwing horse incident.
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Emerson, Fa
Harold Swenson
Emerson State Bank
Griswold
Red Oak
Cowboy Rider Captures Upset by Hidden Horse Tactics
A seasoned cowboy, known as a capable rider, faced an unexpected maneuver from a clever horse that overturned the usual assessment of skill. The horse’s surprising tactic left observers surprised as the rider’s reputation did not prevent the unusual outcome.
Town Council Proceedings November 14 1917
City Clerk records regular monthly session led by Mayor Wolf with six council members. Minutes approve. reports accepted. appropriation ordinance 260 passed all readings. trestle work east of E street bridge proposed. bills list includes Hamburg Electric Plant lights and pumping, salaries, seed and grain, and clerk Fisher.
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Wolf
Davey
Smalley
Stanton
Sturgeon
van Meter
Smailey
Board of Supervisors
E Street Bridge
Good Bros
R. E. Anderson
T. Sullivan
Jno. Alderson
D. W. Phillips
Flushing
Bryant Asp. Co
R. R. Asmt
G. Burrows
Hamburg Electric Plant
E. L. Capps
M. Harris
R. S. J. Monroe
C. B. Clayton
Nishna Valley Seed and Grain Co
KE. M. Fisher
Hamburg City Council Rides Through Regular Session
City Council met in December session with Mayor Wolf presiding and members present. Sturgeon absent. Minutes approved. officer reports accepted. Appropriation Ordinance No 261 passed first second and third readings and adopted. Bills presented and allowed including salaries and service charges. Christmas card line advertised with low prices and candy box offer at Opera House Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Davey
Smalley
Sturgeon
van Meter
Stanton
R. F. Hickman
Hamburg Electric
Fire Department
Jno Alberson
Bank of Hamburg
Good Bros
C. B. Clayton
Town
Tel. Co
First class fire insurance contact in Walburn ad
An advertisement offers first class home fire insurance through A. A. Walburn, with a contact phone 169 Black for inquiries.
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A. A
Draft Board News. Registered men to answer questionnaires Dec 15
The article outlines the WWII draft questionnaire process with details on exemptions and deferrals, how to mark occupations precisely, pages covering physical fitness, affidavits, and supporting documentation. It lists a local medical advisory board and notes appeals go to the board rather than camps. It warns about deadlines and the need to protect registrants' rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
Roy Moon
T. B, Lacy
W. M. Plimpton
Glenwood
Advertised Letters at Hamburg Post Office Week Ending Dec 15 1917
List of uncalled letters remaining at the Hamburg post office for the week ending December 15, 1917. Addressees include J. B. Long John B. Embry and Lynn Bailey. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office January 7 1917 if not claimed. Call for advertised letters and give the list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
J. B. Long
John B. Embry
Lynn Bailey
Whose Reporter Do You Read
Mrs Tox of Charter Oak Iowa came Saturday to attend the funeral of her uncle James Dyke. Mr and Mrs M A McNeal were passengers for St Joe on Tuesday. Mrs Carr of Corning visits Aunt Peggy Dyke to attend Jas Dyke’s funeral. Wm Hall visits this week with his son near Rock Port. Eb Good was very sick Sunday night but is some better now.
Death in Omaha Foreshadowed by Years of Ailment
The community mourns Jas Dyke who died in an Omaha hospital last Friday after months of illness. He moved to Watson as a child with his family and leaves a mother two sisters and many relatives and friends. Short funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev Griffith and burial followed at High Creek cemetery. Mrs and Mrs Jim McCoy of Fairfax attended. Amanda Gaines visited near Lone Chapel with Mrs John Moupin.
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Mills County
Jas. Dyke
Omaha
Watson
Griffith
High Creek
Jim McCoy
Fairfax
Jim Dyke
Amanda Gaines
John Moupin
Lone Chapel
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Denison
Ida Grove
Ira
National Army
Frank McKim
Grand Island
Neb
Ms Blanchard
Blanchard
Malvern, Fa
J. R. Scott
Malvern
Mills County Courts Aid
Dr. Scott
Shenandoah, Ja
Shenandoah
Thurman
Everett Garges
Orin Chabot
Imogene
Italy
Father Hayes
New York
Pacific Junction
Frank Wright
Near
Wright
Jen
Riverton
J Q. Ferguson
Bartlett, In
Bartlett
Fremont
Atchison Counties
Opera House Cafe
J. A. Gray
M. A. Mcneal
Dan McCray
John Frede
Willie Frede
Chas. Hayes
Sam Hudson
Opera House
Kinney’s Board
Nies’ Grocery
Doe Nies
Masonic Elk
Halton Powell
Henry
Doyle’s
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