Memorial Hall pledge boosts University of Iowa endowment
Alumni pledged one million dollars for Memorial Hall at the University of Iowa to honor Civil Spanish American and European war veterans. The hall will seat 5 000 and house student and faculty groups with plans drawn, to be built opposite Old Capitol. Fred W. Sargent heads the committee with members from Des Moines Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Davenport and Chicago. The project will be discussed at a June 26 Des Moines dinner for Governor Frank Lowden, an 1885 UI graduate.
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University
University of Iowa
Fred W. Sargent
Des Moines
W. H. Bremner
Minneapolis
C. M. Dutcher
Town City
Jon M. Grimm
Cedar Rapids
Rudh.g. Butler
Chicago
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
Returning soldier jailed for begging in city corner
A young man, claiming to be a returned soldier, was arrested for begging. He wore a cheap suit and said jobs are filled since the war. He cited two girls kissing nearby as a sign of women doing a man’s work, a remark echoed by the officer.
Proof of Will Notice in State of Towa
Public notice from Fremont County District Court in Vacation informing that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Daniel Doerr Sr. was produced and read. The court fixed July 22, 1919 at 1:30 p.m. for hearing proof, signed by Clerk HH. R. Smith.
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Fremont County
Daniel Doerr
Lightning strike scars youth in field near Traer
A storm Thursday afternoon struck Paul Stevenson near Traer as he walked back to the house with a team. He suffered deep neck burn, leg and arm burns, hair burnt off, and shirt torn. The team fell, then recovered and returned home. His father found him unconscious in the mud. Doctors expect recovery.
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Paul Stevenson
Traer
Finvon
Unclaimed Letters at Hamburg Post Office 1919 List
The Hamburg post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 21 1919. Ladies C M M Timm Mrs N E Hagar Gentlemen Roy Henderson Doe Engleman J D Holmes T C Earl. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 14 1919 if not claimed. Callorsay advertised with list date. Fred L Ives P M.
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Hamburg, Town
C. MM
Timm
N. E. Hagar
Roy Henderson
Doe Engleman
J. D. Holmes
Fred L. Ives
P. M
Weather Freaks Hit Towns With Odd Storms Across Regions
The Nemaha County Herald reports frenzied weather with heat waves and sporadic freak rain and hail across multiple towns. Farragut saw a severe hail and wind storm damaging gardens while Auburn Nebraska experienced a rainfall described as pouring in strips with lightning and thunder, drenching the south part of town as the north stayed dry.
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Torreris
Farragut
Auburn
Nebraska
Nemaha County ‘Herald
Baptist Church
Bolevard
Shenandoah City Clerk Conway Dies While Mowing
Shenandoah city clerk CG M Conway, a former mayor and longtime civic leader, collapsed and died Friday evening while mowing his lawn. He was over 70 and highly respected for municipal knowledge. he leaves a wife and one daughter.
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Shen
CG. M. Conway
Shenandoah
Conway
Illinois
Dress critique in Woodbine sparks local talk
A recent Omaha paper note reports concern in Woodbine regarding how schoolgirls dress. Community groups consider outfits extravagant harming health and appearance, with quotes about tight skirts and loud stockings. Also mentions Grant Chief owner Old Marble Top and a spoof weather yarn about hogs and non sleeping sickness.
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Omaha
Woodbine
Harrison County
Grant
Jim Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Roy Conard
Coin Gazette
Minnows For Sale At Hall Near School House
Minnows for sale at the first house over the hill from the school house. Shiftley Beam is listed in connection with the sale.
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Sale Hall
Shiftley Beam
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Towa
HH. R. Smith
MAC Gesdaney
Egeey
Prince Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N. C
Merchants Exchange Bank
Hamburg
J. A. Payne
M. §. Baldwin
J. F. Baldwin
R. A. Clayton
Otoe County
Soldiers & U Smy
Fouri Coe Eoc UN
Nebraska City
Syracuse
Nebr. City
Earl M. Cline
Battle Fields
Army Aviat Airplane
Scott Field
Cman
Rosards
Martin & Genett
Ford
Woman’s Club
Civics Club
D. A. Kt
8. P. Cresap
Business Men’s Association
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Silvertown
Goodrich Tires
Goodric
Hatch’s Harness Store
Hamburg, Iowa
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