County Board Proceedings Summary
County board session records numerous disbursements and salaries to contractors, hardware and gas suppliers, labor costs, and repairs. Notable entries include Culverts by Centradt Crivert Co and Russell Grader Manufacturing Co, general wear and maintenance items, and state court costs for various cases. Several janitor applications for the courthouse were rejected or approved. meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene May 4.
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A. A. Speed
Eae
Snodkorass
Maneens Manufacturing “Co
Jota
Expense
Anes, Sree
Itn
Cheattizom
Inbor
Remitinatrivater Co
Repal Bts
Ee Busseldorp
Gartt. Vogelaar
Devanie
Standard O8 Co
We. Centradt Crivert Co
Town Machine Company
Trin City Company
Russell Grader Manufacturing Company
Hickman
Henry Field Seed Co
Dukehart Machine Company
J. R. Wright
Gray Anderson
Gray Enaetaehy
Palweet
R. Wright
Emma de Geus
de Gous Wee
Henry Swank
C. de Geus
Jacob van der Ploeg
Aaries
State
Bal- Ee
F. B. Watkins
Piers
Bal- Tard
Geo. Bridges
Hughes
Oe Watkins
A. Gilderbroom
J. A. Waddell
G. McClain
Levi Jeffers
George Speed
K. Core
Iowa farm co ops make big strides
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation reports 72 percent of Iowa farmers use cooperatives, with membership up 162 percent since 1915. Number of farmer organizations rose from 59,000 members in 1915 across 505 groups to 155,000 in 1925 with more than doubling of organizations.
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Iowa
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Foundation
United States
Local residents take Sunday trips and visits across Iowa
F A Gilbert and Harry Hesselink drove to Iowa Falls for a Dry Cleaners picnic. Ben Grant toured to Vinton to visit son Edward and wife. Mr and Mrs Herman Bauman journeyed to Ames bringing Ray and Louise Van der Linden for part of their vacation in Pella. Dorothy Johnston joined them to Ames and back. Ed Le Cocq, Des Moines Register cartoonist, was visiting his Pella home. Mildred Cole went to Des Moines to meet her father from St Louis. Mrs Gilbert returned from Minnesota. Lawrence Jongewaard of New Concord Ohio visited at the Van der Linden home. Ray Boland returned to Iowa City after commerce degree, and Ray Fox earned a medical degree. Mrs Pos, 93, remains frail but improving. H Schippers visited Des Moines. The Farmers Co Operative Exchange advertises Kansas corn with orders via store or phone. Little Algonda Van Wely visited grandma Verheul. Fred Van Doorninck, a Central College graduate, to teach at Pella High School and then to Iowa City for the summer. Harold Klein and Chet Chilton head to New Jersey. Chilton home state, with plans for seminary at New Brunswick next fall.
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Herman Bauman
Ames
Ray
Louise van der Linden
Pella
Dorothy Johnston
Prudential Aids Immigrant Americanization Effort
The Prudential Insurance Company of America has long supported immigrant Americanization. President Edward D. Duffield and predecessors believe teaching newcomers the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution eases their settlement. The company has printed and distributed these documents nationwide, especially in areas with large foreign-born populations.
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United States
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Edward D. Duffield
Prudential
Famous Sayings A Powdered Nose Raises Caution
A witty aphorism notes that a powdered nose does not ensure a clean neck. The remark signals skepticism toward appearances and hints at hidden consequences behind outward polish.
A Jazz Band? Early Adages and a Ring Invention
A quirky excerpt frames a philosophy on work and time with a note about a Jazz band earning from playing static. It then peddles outdated health tips about bedtimes and digestion. A cryptic line hints at invention of an adjustable engagement ring and prompts on conscience.
Rock Island Train Schedule Fragments and Times
East Westbound train and passenger numbers listed with arrival and departure times. Freight trains 832 and 831 noted with 6:00 p.m. cutoff for freight shipment and statement that locals carry passengers. Howell Iowa timetable fragment includes 6:1Ba and 12:43 p.m. entries.
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Wabash
Howell
Iowa
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the County Board
UTS
Th. Nolen
Sevier
Dislat
Poni Boeklin
Nate
Maderoo
Cire Rohmann
Dee Ruthanchibald
Pister i
Bertha Noemceemers
Stace
Pitter
de Lena Remes
Slate
Pex
Mary Romeo
Mary Romeo, State To Mix- Vot Nee Ag 5 Ae Pt Ae Carl Youngstrom
Fred Chambers
Eas Ldynacian Bros
Morkert
Knox Coal Co
Iowa Machine Co
J. H. Marsh
Union Iron Products
Carl Youngstrom
Motive Parts Company of America
S. R. Ruple
B. D. Orcutt
Lowe Brothers Auto Enamel
Puritan Drug Co
Heerema Bros
the Eclipse Machine Co
Prophetstown, Ill
F. A. Gilbert
Harry Hesselink
Iowa Falls
Iowa Dry Cleaners
Ben Grant
Vinton
Edward
Ed le Cocqq
The
Des Moines Register
Mildred Cole
Des Moines
St. Louis
Minnesota
Lawrence Jongewaard
New Concord
Ohio
M. van der Linden
Ray Boland
Iowa City
State University
Ray Fox
D. Pos
J. H. H. van Spanckeren
H. Schippers
Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Kansas
Algonda van Wely
Monroe
Fred van Doorninck
Central College
Harold Klein
Chet Chilton
New Jersey
Mr. Chilton
Harold
Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
N. J
International Silk Hosiery Co
Norristown
H. A. Bauman
Chronicle
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
van Ness Hat Shop
Americanizing Immigrants
Rock Island Train Service
Family Shoe Store
High Ave
Rivola
McGregor’s Model Home
Second Ave
Hawkeye Lumber Co
McKey- Faucher Co
McGregor
Karpen
Almco
Leonard Refrigera
Whittall Rugs
Royal Cleaners
Maytag Washers
Oskaloosa
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