Right of Way Condemnation for Levee Costs Rising
The county board orders condemnation to open two levee sections with costs nearing 126000, plus 75000 for a third segment. Drainage fixes and flood overflow issues due to heavy rains are discussed, with pumps and ditch alignment to improve outlets. Final rites held for Edward Eisner at a German Methodist church, with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Joint Board of Supervisors
Mississippi Valley
Fruitland
Cross Corners
Hino
Cross Carnera
Mcloo & Bilvon
Muscatine
Javon
Wapollo
Lonish
Monigy
Edward W. Wisner
R. Eisner
Adams Street
Gettlekamp
Groonwood Cemetery
Funeral Service for Mia Beltman Foner in Grandview
Linda Buttman who passed away at her home at 601 East Fourth will have a funeral tomorrow at 10 p.m from her former home in Grandview Iowa. The service will honor Mia Beltman Foner and she is survived by local residents.
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Beltman Foner
Mia
Linda Buttman
Grandview
Iowa
No cash rewards for slackers in war efforts
The article notes rumors of a $40 to $60 reward for capturing slackers or deserters, but finds no law backing cash bonuses. It says rewards are not issued. law treats desertion as a military crime with possible court martial and punishment. It cites police cooperation with exemption boards and cases of slackers turning themselves in.
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Nourvat
Toma
Jaratt
Hila
Lincoln
Des Moines Turner Society to Disband
Des Moines Turner Society, a long standing German organization, will disband. President Gottfried Ball cites intolerable conditions that block its aim to advance German customs and language. A letter to members explains the decision.
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Des Moines
Turner Society of
Itching Torture Remedy Zemo Offers Quick Relief
A safe antiseptic liquid to stop itching and treat skin irritations. Zemo claims to clear acne eczema itch pimples rashes and blackheads with overnight improvements and instant relief. Available through druggists in small or extra large bottles priced 35 cents or $1.00.
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X. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Urgent fertilizer orders urged for salt wheat supply
Washington June 18 urged by the department of Agriculture to place orders at once for fertilizer needed for salt wheat. Assistant to the Secretary says it is important farmers needs be known as soon as possible so orders can be combined and car.avaco used to best advantage. Transportation difficulties cited and fears of delays echo last spring when many farmers did not receive mixed fertilizer and calcium phosphate until after planting time.
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Washington, D. C
Farnarkura
United States Department of Agriculture
W. W. Meln
Secretary of Agriculture
Food Control
Dénipra
Governor Urges Stamp Drive Pledge On National War Saving Day
Governor Harding issues a proclamation calling Iowans to aid the stamp campaign on National War Saving Day Friday June 28. The appeal urges citizens to pledge their full ability to pay for the fall year to support the troops and war effort, noting Iowa’s past records in Liberty Bonds and Red Cross.
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Harding
Town
Iowa
Volunteer Army
United States
Towa
Liberty Bonda
Red Cross
Hava
T. W. Sa. Sarding
Mes Moines
W. L. Harding
Fast Regatta Set At Moling On July Fourth
Mississippi River Yacht Club gears up for a high speed regatta at Campbells Island Moling on July 4. Miss Minneapolis owned by Minneapolis city faces Detroit 11 in United States championship boats built by Fleury Welch race history includes record 63.62 mph set by Miss Minneapolis. Detroit’s new boat failed to match speed last year, restoring Detroit’s victory despite not beating the record. The New Waters witch with a six cylinder Trobarts motor is Muscatine’s entry. The river camp ground offers hotel facilities and the committee expects a large western turnout.
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Mississippi Power Port
Minneapolis
Miss
Detroit
Mins Minneapolia
Muscatine
Fleury Welch
Red Cross War Fund Over Subscribed In Iowa Counties
Iowa Red Cross reports the second war fund has raised 3 400 000 dollars, a sixty percent over subscription. Chairman Wallace notes several counties exceed 100 percent with Polk County at 265 204 dollars and others like Wayne Guthrie Dubuque and Ida over subscribed.
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Lownad
Dos
Moines
Tows
Lowa'et Second Red Cross War Fund
John
Wallace
Polith County
Wayne
Guthrie
Dubuque
Ida
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Hrork
Great Embankment
DES Moines Turner Society
Gice Investments
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Town Avenue
Terrace Garden
Chicago
Wonler
In the Heart of the Loop
Wmorrison
Raray C. Wir
Clark and
Madison
Aly
Evans
Armory
Hotel Majestic
Central Park West
72Nd St
Motor Gateway
New York
House OF Good Will
Copeland Townsent
Evi
Paa Air
Iowa Red Cross
Bayer
Swift & Company
Swift &Company
Swift & Company Union Stock Yards
Chicago, Kinois
U.S.A
Volger
Solly
MOTIF
George McManus
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