12 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
Harry De Jager and Vander Berg headed to Cherrokee for celebrations while Vander Stoep left Monday for Storm Lake. Mrs. Vander Stoep stayed longer. Alvin Heusinkveld and family visited C. L. Heusinkveld’s home with others from Craig.
A Maurice fire department extinguished a blaze at the Arie Hop residence caused by an oil stove left burning while occupants attended to chores. Water damage soaked the interior and a large hole burned in a side wall. Neighbors reported the fire near supper time and a Mr Brink discovered flames from the roof.
Le Roy Edward Hoekstra son of Mr and Mrs John G Hoekstra died Thursday July at Sacred Heart Hospital Le Mars from pneumonia and complications after chickenpox. He was aged 4 years 5 months 8 days. Funeral services were at First Reformed church. Outside relatives attended from Ames Iowa Lynden Wash LeMars Edgerton Minn Sioux Center. Sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
Lightning struck the Peter Branch farm three miles south of Maurice during an early July rainstorm, igniting a fire that destroyed the residence. John Smit, aided by neighbors, saved some furniture and clothing. The $3,500 insured house burned quickly. Branch plans a new home soon.
The central market should be used as the main price controlling point to maintain competition and protect livestock producers. The article warns that packers may buy co operative plants and push public markets out, urging broad use of the central market to preserve liberties of livestock men.
American Reformed Church notes morning service Sunday worship at 12 a m and Sunday School at 11 15 a m with Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m. A stream of local visitors and visits from Sioux City Le Mars Orange City Hull and Maurice appears with numerous brief notes on trips, hospital stays and family visits.
Treasury announces a 3 1/4 percent 12 to 15 year bond exchange for Third Liberty Loan Bonds. Interest begins July 16, 1928 and surrendered bonds receive full interest to September 15, 1928. Bonds mature September 15, 1928. cease interest that date. Consult banks for details. Secretary A W Mellon signs.
Advert reads owner seeks town farm suitable for general farming and stock raising. Wants bargain price and description. Respond with details to Box 496 Olney.
There will be a public sale in Saele Township District No 1 one mile north of the Highland church on Friday July 18 at 1 30 p m The items include one school house 18x28x710 two out houses brick and foundation material Auctioneer Wm Treiber Clerk James Yat 5 Brag Store advertising also notes Diarrhea and Roup Fablets and Liquids sold at Marienau's Brag Store.
H F Clasen, a Le Mars Iowa jeweler and former E H Carey Jewelry Co. watch maker, invites repairs and modern mounting resets for diamonds along with a complete line of diamonds watches and jewelry. Attractive birth announcements are printed at The Ledger office.
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