New Menage In Grade Crossing Dangers Highlighted
Railroad officials and safety advocates warn grade crossings are too high and blind spots hinder drivers. John Guiher of the railroad commission cites rising elevation of track beds and increased collisions. He denies plans for at every crossing stationing guards, urging motorists to exercise caution and avoid risky crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Mathes
Lowa
John
Guiherm
Astute Railroad Commission
Gulher
Prado
Guihor
Ara
Althor
Mort
Rand
Medway
Anta
Auto Damaged In Wreck On Highway Oakville
Auto damaged in a crash along a highway near Oakville Indiana with one driver injured while attempting to move from the vehicle and another car also damaged. The scene involved a forward collision with substantial damage and an unclear ownership dispute over the involved automobile. Tanks Wolds Meeting noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Ohho
Niack Pond
Hilli Ve Nely
Tanks Wolds
Oakville State Sayings Bank
Pain Relief Ad Claims Fast Muscle Pain Cure
An advert promotes Havore camp's Preemption Drug Store selling a six mini container of Apondway Linimnent. It touts rapid soothing relief for rheumatism lumbago sore throat and muscular soreness with a money back guarantee. Includes misprinted pricing and vague contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway Lfment
Norvox
Havore Camp
Marta
Beans Is Beans Costs Soar Amid Food Price Hike
The piece notes rising living costs with 30 to 50 percent increases, as meats vegetables and other items become unaffordable for millions. Shredded Wheat Biscuit remains at the same price and quality, advertised as a nutrient rich whole wheat product made at Niagara Falls New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Directors Reform At Bari Tionday Bank Offices Reopened
The directors room and old officers were reinstalled under Marshall D. Thomson as bank difficulties eased and a good trial balance emerged. A Haven percent dividend was declared and $1,000 placed in surplus. Rumors link a consolidation of Farmers Bank and State Bank with Mark and Son Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bari Tionday
Wndar
Marshall D. Thomson
Aurplaa Tt
Farmers Bank
State Bank
Progress noted in levee work
Reports from C C Spring, supervisor for Island levee commission, indicate rapid progress on the levee repair begun last week. Fifteen teams and twenty five laborers are at work, with about thirty more teams expected next week, and a goal to finish by late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Spring
Teaa
1 1P
Spring
Ttv Engineering Central
Jacob ‘Harman
Harman Ball‘neering Company
Poorla
Fy Ht
Island Levee Commission
Harman Leves
Arotnd
Kinks
Sta Rk
City Maps for Fire Station Crews
Council discussed purchasing maps showing hydrants and street locations for the fire department. Fire Chief J. Drown presented the plan. no definite action was taken, but a commission was authorized to study. Derived maps may be placed in three ballots for later decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witatron
Costs of New Sewer System Reported by City Council
At the regular city council meeting, a total cost of 3107.75 was reported for the new sewer system on Second Street and town improvements. Property owners will pay 2148.76 of that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aity Council
Mail Service Established in Wapello With Daily Round
Wapello Iowa Post Office announces free mail delivery starting November 1 with Raymond Wright appointed as carrier. One daily delivery in residential areas and two in business district. No Sunday delivery. residents may rent post office boxes for Sunday mail. Four drop boxes placed at Main and Pleasant, Fourth and Van Buren, Main and the courthouse, Swott and Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Hamilton
Raymond Wright
Audiktant
van Buren Avenue
Main Street
Court House
Swott Avenue
Baxter Alrect
Favor Raise No Agreement on Graebner Salary
City council members voiced support for increasing police sergeant John Graebner’s monthly pay at last night’s meeting. Proposals ranged from $46 to $69, with others suggesting $50 or $18 increments, but none secured enough votes to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graebner
Donk
Diercks Frat
Miller
Alder
Man Schreeder
Grathner
Horat
New Board Member Chosen After Charon Frack Resigns
At a city council meeting, Charlon Frack resigned from the registration board in the Second ward. J. H. Harris was appointed to fill the vacancy, effective at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlon Frack Ia
Nenertad
Connel
J. H. Harris Wan
Building Up Your Blood Pink Pills Health Ad
An old health advertisement extols blood-building pills by Dr Williams Medicine Co. claiming red corpuscles boost oxygen and strength. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for pale people as a remedy to revive health and energy, selling for 50 cents through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willisma
Dixonia
Williame
Ev Mather
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Wetadlyy N.Y
Willinus
Pink Pilla
Pricobo
This Simple Laxative A Household Necessity
A local ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for all ages. It claims ease of use, no narcotics, and broad household necessity, recommending purchase from druggists and urging readers to avoid imitations by seeking the doctor’s labeled bottle and portrait. A free trial bottle is offered by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calwell
John D. Kolster
Grandywine
W. Va
Lifa
Caldwell
Caldwall
United States
May drill for oil near Letts neighborhood
Oil discovery reports in the Lotte area prompt geologists to survey 3,000 acres as possibilities of Oil abundance are studied. Drilling potential noted on A C Furnan and H J McCormick holdings. Redoxical Surveys planned to determine if investment warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotte
Baa Rkain Voon Etirrad
Renorte
Ag & Roe
Horst named charity convention delegate by city council
The Ely city council appointed Alderman H. D. Hersh as a delegate to the 1917 convention of the laws conference of charity. Mayor McNutt backed the move after a welfare association presentation urged city representation for the conference to be held in Ottumwa on October 22 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
Enting
Laws Conference of Charity
Reputir
Ely
McNutt
H. D. Hersh
Sheely
Tims
Dolazata
Horst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilron’s Shoe Store
GSC CR Aren Clssiss Union Made
Erra Rae
Corte
Phil, Wiig
Muscatine Lumber & Coal Co
International News Sarvice
George McManus
Autoista
Mark and Son Inpuranes
East's
AvamAdv
Atresta
Letts
Lake Hollister
Henderson Dru Co
J.-F. Shallenberger
Chicago
Grand Hotel
Muscatine, Iowa
Shallenberger
Oakwood Biga
Avery Ee
Tie
Rosenitr
Rick
Tyr
Schailenberrer
Daenser
Jong Atond
Pyhaichin
Auieran
J. F. Ruallenberger, M. P
Oukwowl Blvd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!