Will King Found OK After Pittsburgh Blackmail Probe
Former Iowa state representative William L. King of Hubbard and Hardin County vanished after reports he faced threats tied to anti-saloon and vice league work in Pittsburgh. The Associated Press and Des Moines Tribune-Capital described forged letters, a planned public statement, and his plan to return to Des Moines by air before resuming the Pittsburgh investigation. King claimed blackmail drove him from the city and vowed to expose the gang when he returned.
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Hardin County
Will King
Hubbard
William KL. King
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League
Vice League
Pittsburgh
Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Mr. King
W. L. King
Allegheny County
League
W. “4 King
Jeague
King
Sol Rosenberg
State
Kansas City
Associated Press
William L. King
Pitts
Des Moines
Rachael Karr
Petitioned For Bridge To Add Pedestrian Walk In Iowa Falls
A large group in Iowa Falls urged the Board to require two passenger paths on the new bridge for foot traffic. The plea cited daily pedestrian use and safety concerns for travelers to the lake and nearby areas. Eldora and others may seek similar pedestrian walkways on local bridges.
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Iowa Falls
Speel
Eldora
Unday
Activities at Pine Lake Enjoyment and Upgrades
The annual Pine Lake season is in full swing with warmer weather drawing visitors. A new park road to the bath house is completed, a sand beach strip is graded, a life guard Maurice Vilmont oversees safety, a new slide will be ready soon, a Legion stand moved to a shady spot, and a new well is being dug west of the bath house. Parking along the state park road will be stopped with warnings and possible tickets to enforce rules.
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Park
Bath, House
Bath House
Atate Board of Conservation
Maurice Vilmont
Legion
Bath Horse
State Conservation Board
Tha’ Park
New Bridge at the Falls Nears Construction
After delays and bids, Oak street bridge likely to start next week with Welden Bros. Construction. Four bidders, Marsh plan favored but rejected. private letting possible if cost stays near lowest bid. Iowa Falls delegation aided by a $1,000 donation to secure two sidewalks. Bridge cost about $52,000 for the county. Also a new drinking fountain at the A and P corner dubbed Last Chance.
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Oak Street
Welden Bros. Construction
Hastle
Win‘tery
Marsh Engineering Co
Highway Commission
Marsh
State Engineering Department
Iowa Falla
Weldon Bros
Iowa Falls
Town Falls Sentinel
Unclear text about scales and cement work at site
Fragmentary notes describe preparations for scales at a location with cement work underway and plans to install scales once cement dries. Key entities and place are not clearly identified due to garbled wording.
Jefferson Highway Change Sought South of Jong Falls
Local discussion centers on rerouting the Jefferson highway south from Lone Tree Corner to a straight southern path, replacing east then west turns. The plan would reduce county primary routes but require significant bridges and cost. Also notes on school board bid for interior remodeling, sheriff's jury for property damages, and various town anecdotes.
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Jong Falls
Cottage
Lone Tree Corner
Keble
Iowa Falla
Archie Gilbert
Sam Huber
Jefferson
Falla
Dore
Henry Lanning
Radcliffe
Henry
Unlon
Youlentoor Enterprises
Federated Church
Franklin County
Bill Keyser
Slim” Teig
Bob Evans
Bob
Fiiest Hardware
Bill
Gas Tax Rises July 4th Amid Preparations
The 1 cent gas tax set by the last legislature will take effect on July 4. State treasurer’s office and importers have been preparing to implement the tax, with ongoing arrangements to carry it out.
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Aline
Painting The Jail Inmates Work On Red And White Exterior
Jails are being redecorated with inside work finished including cells and cell room. Exterior painting in red with white stripes at mortar joints will create a fine appearance. An Indianapolis inmate, a bass painter, works under Jack Conger for the project at moderate cost.
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Jack Conger
Desperate Omaha sniper tale linked to Ackley visit
Desperado Frank Carter, later electrocuted in Omaha for murder, had previously roamed Ackley two to three years ago. He used the name Pat Murphy in confession, recalled a troubled youth, and was seen as an ordinary wanderer who accepted meals and spoke by personal names. The item also lists local hospital notes and community events, including births, a Sunday School orchestra program, and upcoming Chautauqua dates.
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Desperado
Omaha
Drasnt Carter
Austen D. Searles
Carter
Ackley
Appeah
Council Bluffs
Pat Murphy
Traland
Yow
Gostello
Man- Hey
Bionx Falla
South Dakota
Murphy
Sacred Heart Academy
Tha
John J. Manley
Crop Report Shows Up Well In Iowa Weather Bulletin
The weekly weather and crop bulletin reports rain across the state and a general lack of sunshine delaying crops. Corn planting is advanced in southeastern counties but halted in others, with replanting ongoing in many areas. Wheat oats and barley need rain while corn stands vary, and farmers are urged to conserve livestock amid high prices.
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Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather Station
Gore
Reed
Towa
City Park Notes and Local Social Gatherings
City Park notes report a day of entertainment with prominent speakers and a Wellsburg American Legion Auxiliary gathering mentioning a second annual visit, plus meal events and hours for a north kitchen open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Also notes a Dr Gethman family lunch and a Baptist Junior picnic on Wednesday afternoon.
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Mumlay
Hamlin County
Heron
Tivasday
Wellsburg Amerean Legion
Dr. Gethman
Table de Lux
High Bridge
Baptist Juniore
Fourth of July store schedule and holiday hours plan
A community club Retail Bureau outlines proposed holiday opening hours for Fourth of July and other holidays. The plan seeks which meat markets grocers and fireworks vendors operate mornings and which retailers stay closed, plus Wednesday night schedules and late Saturday hours to aid shoppers in the trade area.
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Storna
Retail Bureau Committee
Heli
Eldora
Hnes
4-H Rally Day Brings 200 Attend Rally of Girls Club
The 4-H Club Girls of the county held Rally Day at the park on Monday with about 200 attendees. Eleven clubs were represented and plans were made to form more clubs. The program featured songs, stunts, talks, and a keynote on trips and club work. Hank Bhater was hurt by a mower incident but remains cheerful while recovering.
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Ue County
Etg
J. I. Morris
Mardin County
Market Letter Reports Grain and Livestock Price Shifts in June 1927
June 28 1927 market letter notes seasonal grain breaks while heavy grain fed steers reach new top since 1926 closing near 25 cents higher. Finished hogs respond to corn shortage. lambs sit tight. Choice steers at 1478 lbs top $14.25. no broad gains. Grass fat stock down. cows scarce. bulls firm. Vealers improve to $6.00-$12.60. hag market peak $9.40 last week. Lambs weaken with excess light stock. breeders and feeding lambs in demand. yearling ewes up to $14.36 and feeding lambs to $18.50.
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Hill‘ern
Pricon
Amnca
Rotary Hosts Bay Of 350 At Ackley Iowa Fall Games
Rotary members and families from Ro- Staining and Eldora attended the Ackley Iowa Fall Festival at a local club meeting. Guests enjoyed lake, golf grounds, band concert, and a Training School lunch. An Iowa Fall talent program featured Mrs Wisner, Mrs Boyd, Miss Milroy, John Moffatt, and Mr Lan caster with organ, vocal, and instrumental numbers. Eldora’s Roosevelt of Ackley performed a vocal solo, and Dean Pelsen welcomed visitors. An orchestra supplied music and the evening ended with dancing at the gym. The Boone Valley tourney also saw Eldora defeat Hampton 9 to 8 in a recent game. Eldora will face Falls Sunday in the next match.
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Rotary
Ackley
Iowa
Toeuday
Wisner
Boyd
Herrald
King
Milroy
John Moffatt
Lancaster
Eldora
Hollie Jones
Baptists Hold Interesting Meeting At Association Event
An association gathering at a local church drew multiple congregations, with fourteen different churches represented. The program outlined topics and activities for the weekend, praising the hosts for their hospitality and the spirited atmosphere.
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O. K
Ith
Vice Ring
Ledger
Hardin County Ledger
Needham
Town Falls
Ira Ie Mack
Citizen
Sentinel
Meliride
California
Union Star
Parkersburg
W, Cordes
T. Stielow
Lynk
PINE
Pine Lake State Park
Welden Brothers
First National
Kcheldeld Co
Hardin County News
Tefen
Frank Carter
Anton B. Juhl
Horn
Donna ‘Vonne
Ella May Uook
Donald Dickenson
Riley Supp
J. G. Lovejoy
Will Lehroefer
Jen Wendell
The
Methodist Church
Roadman
Waterloo
Leslie
White & Brown Qo
Kansix City
van Avery Mays
Warden
Hoya
J Clare Snovel
Pras
Coolidge CG. M. Hass
Jas F. Hardin
Black Hiller Country
Coolidos
Thema
Clare Chenprett Af Ackley
Klelameier
A. K
Benjamin Weaver
San Prancisco
Calif
Weaver
Pine Lake
Lhat
Hank Bhater
Bune Shaferee
Avice
Hank
Thos, Sylvester Mynn_ Miller
Imer Dettbar
Olive Waston Honk Flogstad
Neva Bynum Maynard Newall
Wade T. Smith
Farn ‘Thackrey
Gal Jegat
Gladys M. Scatt
Chicago Markete
Hampton
Acora
Falls
Wi Ch
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