Curtis Dies in Nebraska After Stroke, Noted Lawyer
Guy A. Curtis, born December 23, 1872 in Pella Iowa, died at his St. Paul Nebraska home on October 30 after a stroke. He practiced law with W A Follett, had offices in the Curtis building, and was a prominent Cass County figure. He leaves a wife three daughters a son and two sisters including Mrs Allie Clark.
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Guy A. Curtis
H. G. Curtis
Knoxville
Pella
St. Paul
Nebraska
M. L. Curtis
The
Journal
Atlantic Telegraph
Iowa
Neb
Cumberland
Atlantic
W. A. Follett
Allie Clark
Dan Smith
Kankakee, Ill
Knoxville Journal
Bazaar Lunch Sale Of Baked Goods At Crew Building
A Christmas bake sale is held at the Crew Building on Saturday December 8 with lunches including potato salad Boston baked beans chicken sandwiches dill pickles pie and coffee served from 11 30 am to 7 30 pm.
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Boston
Essay Contest Promises $1000 in Iowa History Prizes
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs announces an essay contest for Iowa high school pupils with $1000 in prizes funded by the State Historical Society of Iowa. Topics include The Story of My Grandmother and What Iowa Means to Me, divided into three prize groups of 150, 100, and 50 dollars, plus a $100 prize for the best first prize essay.
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Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs
Iowa
State Historical Society of Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
History and Landmarks Committee
Commonwealth
Small Fire on Thursday Morning at North Main Street
A fire department crew responded to a roof blaze at Paul Scholte’s home on North Main Street early Thursday. The fire, likely from a chimney spark, was quickly controlled with chemical extinguishing agents. Separately, Grinnell College supporters pledged about three thousand dollars at a chapel service for Grinnell-in-China, with eight thousand dollars needed annually to sustain the Chinese outpost. Twelve Grinnell graduates teach in China, helping attract Chinese students to Grinnell-inspired education.
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Paul Scholte
North Main Street
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Price Reduction for Chiropractic Adjustments Announced
Dr A P Fankhauser lowers price to one dollar per adjustment starting December 11. Free consultation and after hours calls offered. patients urged to retrieve stored kimonos to make room for new clients. Office in P O Building, phone 844.
Indianola Offered Good Current Price
The Three Rivers Light and Power representatives met with Indianola’s city council last Monday in an informal session. They offered a price not over 2.9 cents per kilowatt hour if the city buys from them, compared with 3.5 cents in the prior proposal and six or seven cents the city pays now. The council weighs price, uninterrupted storm service, potential court-linked revenue issues, insurance impacts, and the option to generate current with an oil engine.
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Three Rivers Light and Power Company
Harris Emery Plane Damaged During Landing at Pella
A Harris-Emery store plane dropped advertising over Pella but damaged on landing in a pasture. Propeller and one wing harmed, a wheel crushed, minor injuries reported. Repairs started immediately and by Sunday afternoon the craft flew again under its own power. The company stresses advertising value and rivals in the market.
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Harris-Emery
Des Moines
Pella
Harris-Emery Company
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