Iowa Power and Light Company praised for community progress
The Iowa Power and Light Company at 119-121 First Ave West is hailed as a model utility serving farms and communities with modern electric light and power plants. Officials are commended for expertise, service quality, and willingness to aid public improvements, predicting continued support as towns grow.
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First Ave. W
Hores
Oskaloosa
Iowa Light and Power Company
Iowa Power Light Company
Home Coffee Company Publicizing Its Coffee Products
The Home Coffee Company at 121 N Market Street markets a wide range of green coffees from world producers. Staff are experienced in every coffee step from roasting to grinding, with clean sanitary facilities and automatic ovens. The firm claims high quality, serving hotels and homes, and offers a trial order at about one cent per cup. The business maintains ample stock to serve retail trade and credits its growth to an experienced manager.
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N. Market Street
Tl d Os
Blackford
W. P. Blackford
Blackford Company Feed Firm Prominent Local Dealer
The Blackford Company at 511 A Ave West markets Ful-O-Pep poultry feeds Schumacher sugar feed Quaker Dairy flour oilmeal oyster shell and more. Led by W P Blackford the firm is praised for low prices, extensive grain and seed dealings, and a science based feeding program benefiting farmers and the local economy.
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A Ave. West
Schumacher
Garrett Oil Company Ad Promotes Dixie Gasoline
The Garrett Oil Company markets Dixie Gasoline and Oils from 802 S. Market. They refine distribute and sell high quality petroleum products with reliable service. They operate motor tank trucks covering a large territory and offer ready supply in any quantity. The firm emphasizes experienced management and aims to provide unexcelled public service and customer satisfaction.
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Dixie
Dixie Petroleums
Walter McClung Farm Lighting and Wiring Firm Review
Walter McClung at 222 High Ave East sells Westinghouse Farm Light Plants and electrical fixtures. The firm boasts dependable lighting, expert electricians, up to date designs, and low wiring estimates. Readers are urged to consider Walter McClung for electrical work or fixtures with expert selection and fair pricing.
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High Ave
Westinghouse
Walter McClung
Ders
Fireworks Damages Suit Involving City Of Sigourney
Two lawsuits filed in Keokuk County allege damages from fireworks incidents. Ray Oaterhoudt, publisher of the Keokuk County News, sues Wolf and Havel ville and the City of Sigourney for 500 and 1000 dollars claiming injuries suffered during a fireworks display.
Sinclair Machine Works Promotes Local Industrial Service
Sinclair Machine Works at 206 So C Street advertises a fully equipped shop for machine welding wood and mill work. It highlights guaranteed service and large local patronage, urging customers to call for on site repair to keep industry moving and promising a bright future for the business.
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So. C. Street
Sinclair Machine Works
Watson's Battery and Electric Co. ad endorsement
Watson's Battery and Electric Co. at 118 1st Ave W offers a full service shop with skilled workers for starting lighting and ignition systems. The firm specializes in repairing generators and starters and maintains a complete parts stock, endorsed for dependable service and fair pricing.
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Oska- Joosa
Particu- Battery and Electric Co
Watson’s Battery and Electric Co
Negro Takes Life by Hanging in Miami Yard
Sampson Johnson, a 70 year old Mi ami negro, died by hanging his lifeless body found suspended from a tree in his yard. A paralytic stroke six months prior and illness are believed to have prompted the act. Housekeeper Sylvia Hart testified at the coroner’s inquest that she bedded him at 9 30 and found the body next morning at 6. He fastened a log chain about his neck and jumped from a wagon.
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Sampson Johnson
Sylvia Hart
Johnson
Oskaloosa Auto Radiator Co Featured in Local Ad
Local business at 117 N 2nd markets itself as Authorized United Motor Service Station. Offers 90 day adjustments on Harrison Radiators, rapid courier service, and expert recores and cleaning. Highlights high quality service, reasonable prices, and prominent local position in OsKaloosa.
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N. 2Nd
United Motor Service Station
Harrison
Oskaloosa Auto Radiator Co
Chevrolet
Ford
Oskaloosa Auto
Rich and Company Insurance Agency Review in the Community
The Rich and Company office at 101 High Ave W is presented as a premier local insurance agency. The article praises their honesty, efficiency, broad company representation, and advisory service guiding customers to suitable coverages. It lauds its large client base and urges community trust in Rich & Co. as a reliable insurance home.
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High Ave. W
Feld
Rich & Co
Firecracker Incident at Show Sparks Legal Action
Audrey Osterhoudt was injured on July 4 when Beasley reportedly threw a firecracker inside a show tent. Osterhoudt, via attorney George Baker, alleges negligence by the boy and failure of show operators to protect patrons, plus city tolerance of a nuisance on the square.
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Audrey
Beasley
Osterhoudt
George Baker
Mad dog scare in Newton shocks Jasper County
Local Jasper County Record reports a rabies scare as several dogs are suspected of carrying the disease. Residents recall recent canine incidents and precautionary measures include isolating affected animals and awaiting examination results in Iowa City.
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Jasper County
Aterinasiane
Lowa City
Mayor Warns Dog Owners to Tie Pets During Stage
The mayor warns dog owners to securely tie all pets until the stage passes for the sake of public safety. Authorities say pets may be attacked if left loose, urging immediate obedience and caution across the area.
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Doge
Dunreath Man Killed by Train in Des Moines
John F. Maplethorpe night watch man from Dunreath was struck and killed by a train in west Des Moines. He lived near Monroe where Dunreath once thrived as a mining camp and worked as a blacksmith. Monroe Masons assisted in the Dunreath funeral service.
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John F. Maplethorpe
Dunreat
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Oskaloosa Trade Review
Iowa Power and Light Company
Home Coffee Company
Blackford Company
Farmers Economy Center
Garrett Oil Company
Dixie Gas and Oils
Garrett Oil Co
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Ae Aaley
Watson’s Battery & Electric Co
1St Ave
Rich and Company
Newton
Dunreath
Des Moines
Palm Beach
Chambray
Rockford Work Sox
Athletic Unions
Ering
Walton
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