Mills County to dedicate Rimel Bridge in World War memory
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors in session June 6 1921 adopted a memorial resolution dedicating a new steel bridge over Keg Creek east of Glenwood to Harvey T Rimel the first Mills County soldier to die in World War I A memorial plate will detail his death and the bridge will be named Rimel Bridge in official records all board members voting yes
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Board of Supervisors of
Mills County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Beeston
Keg Creek
Glenwood
Harvey T. Rimel
Company 1
168Th Inf. A. B. F
Milla County
Rimel Bridge
Mills County Board Acts on Four County Road Petitions 1921
Mills County Iowa Board of Supervisors in regular session on June 6 1921 finalizes action on four petitions to add new segments to the county road system. The Cahill Durbin Lang and Gutschenritter petitions are reviewed and approved with recommendations to the State Highway Commission. Also included are tax readjustment for 1920, a franchise for electric line rights, a bond funding plan of 60000, and adjournment to June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Mills County
Iowa
W. P. Cahill
James Durbin
C. D. Lang
L. HB. Gutschenritter
Milla County
Said
Said County
Emarson
State Highway Commission
Jones
Plumer
Cheyney
County Board Adopts Mileage and Per Diem Provisions
The board postponed proceedings until June 21, 1921. It then approved mileage and per diem as provided by law, adjourned until June 21, 1921, and attested the record with County Auditor W. M. Moore and Chairman Chas C. Plumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Moore
Chas
C. Plumer
Tanjac Health Benefited Otto B Mast Cedar Rapids Man
Otto B Chrislor of 213 First Avenue Mast Cedar Rapids says Tanjac was worth its weight in gold. After eight years of severe stomach trouble with indigestion, heartburn, bloating, and disrupted sleep, he credits Tanjac with restoring appetite, digestion, sleep, and energy, calling it life changing.
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Otto B
Chrislor
First Avenue
Mast
Tanjac
Iowa News Notes touch on pigeons and oil fever
Iowa News Notes continues with reports from Des Moines and Britt. Detroit papers publish a fake dispatch denied by the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Milwaukee Flying Club ships pigeons to Britt and Spencer, with a race to Milwaukee. five to six hours flight time. Homing pigeons aided in wartime, while Devatur county engages Sethle Oil Co of Des Moines seeking leases near Leon after a geologist’s $100 daily appraisal. Owners would receive a royalty if oil or gas is found.
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Detroit
Des Moines
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Greater Milwaukee Flying Club
Britt
Hancock County
John Archer
Milwaukee
Spencer
Miller
South Dakota
Devatur County
Sethle Oil Co
Oklahoma
Leon
Land Tribune
Iowa oil venture fuels faith amid varied experiments
The article notes extensive oil experiments across Iowa as farmers gain confidence in a geological expert. It mentions plans for a reunion of the 88th division, trained at Camp Dodge and sent to France, to be held during the first three days of the state fair. 94 men are arranged, with a soldier village planned on fairgrounds, government tents and supplies provided. The division draws members from Illinois, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Iowa, with railways expected to offer reduced travel dates for attendees.
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Iowa
Camp Dodge
France
Minois
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Towa
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DeMoss
Farm Creek Fund
Seth Dean
Ralph D. Linville
Gopher Bounty—County Fund
F. J. Wallace
Kyle Wright Hill
Chas, H. Rohrberg
W. C. Deitchler
Henry Deitchler, Jr
Theorthwest
Paul Road
Yellowstone
Niagara
Cody Road
America
J. L. Waterman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa News
Hansen’s
J.H. Hansen
Cadillac CO
Arnam
Omaha
U. & Usco Tread
U. S
U.S
United States Tires
United States
Rubber Company Kier’s
R. H. Daniel
Hartje & Kahl
Mineola
Read & Moore
Pacific Junction
J. H. Peterson
Silver City
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