Le Grand Crushed Stone Company Opens Spring Operations
Le Grand Crushed Stone Company vows to begin operations in April offering crushed rock ideal for concrete work in the state. In Marshalltown, Eliaz Olson remains under doctor's care this week with kidney trouble. School election in Le Grand yielded a quiet race with B. A. Tow and Geo. C. Coffio reelected as directors for three years and CO. J. Tweet chosen treasurer for a two year term starting July 1. W. T. Emley suffered a serious accident when an ax struck his left hand during wood splitting, nearly severing the index finger. doctors hope the finger can be saved, though the hand will be crippled for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliaz Olson
le Grand
B. A. Tow
Geo. C. Coffio
CO. J. Tweet
W.T. Emley
Rank Foolishness About Colds and Weather
A reader notes the claim that cold weather causes colds is unfounded and argues that a damp, cold climate fosters the germs behind colds. The writer endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely recommended by people who have used it.
Town election set for Monday, March 27
Local briefs cover town election on Monday March 27. Reports include residents visiting, sales notes, and a quarantine health update for LF Richards family with a mild diphtheria case in LeGrand. Multiple social visits cited and postal address changes noted for John Rindee now in Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Davis
J. E. Harvey
J. M. Gaunt
John
Jobn
W. P. Maulsby
Green Mountain
LF. L. Richards
Chloris Richards
Chloris
Auto Stolen and Recovered Near Butlerville
A stolen Buick was traced from Tripoli to Marshalltown and Waterloo before being recovered in LeGrand after the thief fled by train. Web ster City thief Wm. J. Goodenbour confessed, switching plates on the car and ending in loss of the rear number 40261. City marshal Wm. Goodenbour and Wa Ambrose aided in the search. the car was freed from mud at Shelton garage. Other notes include local moves, a market sale, and a nostalgic Sugar snow remark from Ohio traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Marshalltown
Arthur Davidson
Tripoli
Waterloo
Evening Mail
Harvey
Wm. J Goodenbour
City
Ambrose
Bors
Waz J
Butlerville
Lincoln
Webster City
Sherman Dawson
Anamore
Public Speaking Discipline and School District Bond Issue
A discussion on public speaking tools in schools notes that regular practice helps youths overcome self consciousness and improve fluency, with a segue to a 1916 special election in LeGrand Iowa for a bonds measure to fund a new schoolhouse. The notice, signed by Cras G Johnson, outlines election details and bond amount. Louis Peterson visits Albion. Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised to aid digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posse Noricr
Consolidated Independent
LeGrand
Marshall
Tama
Conneil Chamber
Consolidated Independent School District
Iowa
Board of Directors
Cras. G. Johnson
Height of tables and sinks tied to homemaker height
Iowa State College home economics officials report table and tub heights should match a woman's height. A woman 4 ft 7 in tall uses 21 inches, while a 5 ft 5 in tall woman uses 30 1/2 inches. Each 5 inch rise in height adds 2 1/2 inches to furniture height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics
Iowa State College
Ferguson Estate Divided by Will in Probate
The Ferguson estate valued at 250 000 to 273 000 dollars was divided among widow Mrs. Lucy S. Ferguson and five children after a 1913 will with a 1914 codicil. Widow receives 480 acres and much personal property. each child gets 120 acres and 6 000 in cash, with specific bequests to Council Bluffs Christian Home and American Friends Board of Foreign Missions. Jesse Ferguson named executor, land mainly in Marion township east of the city. Several other notes, shares, and a trust arrangement are included. In other notes, quarry work begins and additional housing is urged in LeGrand with 25 modern dwellings needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Collar
State Center
LeGrand
Carter Ferguson
Lucy S. Ferguson
Marion Township
Edna Beane
Jesse Ferguson
Carrie Plummer
Bessie Collins
E. C. Ferguson
Jesse
Christian Home
Council Bluffs
American Friends Board of Foreign Missions
Jamaica
Missionary Society Lo
Council Bluffs Home
Friends Missionary Society
E. E
Buffalo
Oklahoma
Our Churches Friends Church services and events
Rev. R. Weicar, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11. Intermediate Endeavor Sunday 4:00 p.m. Sept. Miss Rebs Ferguson. Senior Endeavor Sunday 6:30. March 19 topic Getting Power from Our Pledge. Leader Margaret Hoover. 7:39 preaching service. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30. Bible study Friday evening tonight at the parsonage. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebs Ferguson
Margaret Hoover
J. W. Piper
C. BE
George Coffin
C. E
Dunbar Lutheran and Carlton Brethren announce services
Dunbar Lutheran Church offers Norwegian services next Sunday at 10 50 with Rev P Buland of Huxley preaching and Rev O Isevorpstap leading. Carlton Brethren Church led by Rev C Henderson holds Sunday School at 10 am preaching at 11 am and Christian Endeavor at 7 20 pm followed by 8 pm evening services. Small potatoes seed advice urges Iowa farmers to plant whole moderate size seed to prevent rot and ensure good stands, noting Britain grades seed, ware, and stock uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. P. Buland
Huxley
Iowa
Iowa State College
Great Britain
How to Prevent Croup in Children
How to prevent croup by feeding a light supper to avoid triggering an attack and watching for early symptoms such as hoarseness. Use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness. For sale by HAW, McKeown.
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Chamberlain
Haw
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F. H. Houghton
Brown ST. John CO. Livestock Commission
Sheehy
Union Stock Yards
Chio
Guest Piano Co
W. Main
C.E. Pickard, Mgr
D. A. Collison
McBride & Will Drug
Bert Everist
M.E
Simmins & Estel
Marshalstown, Lows
LE Grand Crushed Stone Company
Philip Cozzi
Mgr
R.F.D. No
Jows
E. H. Sharp
Independence
Clarence Tenney
Montour
Dr. Southwick
Peter Shellenbarger
Draper
Orris Humphrey
Carlton
Mildred
W. M. Gaunt
Fred Finney
Monrear
Reporter
Frank Narber
Gilman
S. Heegem
Slater
Town
Mesdames
Malinda
Isabelle Thompson
P. C. Heggem
Rufus Snyder
Ferguson
Rufus
Wilbur Lowry
Lanyon
Boxholm
Ohio
Trens
Louis Peterson
Albion
Lars Peterson
Salety
McKeown
Times-Republicas
Our Churches
Friends Church
R. Weicar
Christian Church
Thos
Horse
Dunbar Lutheran Church
Rev
O. Isevorpstap
C. Henderson
Christian Endeavor
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