Weather talk and town notes from Oskaloosa daily life
An assortment of small items from Oskaloosa including library hours in June to August, new school buildings in Pella Monroe Prairie City and Eddyville, a hunter with decoy ducks, ducklings, weather chatter, new straw hats, culverts at street intersections, new phone books, a call for clearer rural lists, auto registrations reaching 162000, and a critical view on men carrying revolvers.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
Pellas
Monroe
Prairie City
Eddyville
Dick Verought
Te Ily
State Automobile Department
Pella Iowa sewer assessment notice for street projects
City of Pella Iowa releases a public notice detailing proposed sewer construction assessments across East Third Oskaloosa Independence Liberty Washington and related streets. The plat lists lots owners and per parcel costs and invites written objections within twenty days after first publication.
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Pella
Iowa
Peace
East Third Streets
East Third Street
University Street
Hast Third Street
Huber Street
Oskaloosa Street
East Third
Oskaloosa Streets
Broadway
West First Street
Independence
West First Streets
Independence Streets
Independence Street
East First Streets
East First Street
Hast Third
Liberty Streets
Liberty Street
Franklin
West Third Streets
West Third Street
Washington
O. P
West Fourth Street
West Fourth and
Franklin Streets
Franklin Street
Franklin and
West Fifth Streets
West Fifth Street
West Fourth Streets
West Fourth
Washington Streets
Washington Street
West Second
Main
Extension Streets
Extention Street
Marion Avenue
Addition Street
West First
Addition Streets
Addition
Columbus Street
Columbus Streets
Extension
Broadway Street
Broadway Streets
Critique of Road Work and Privilege in Local Roads
A writer condemns privilege and improper road maintenance, arguing a law against willful road damage is needed. He cites the White Way from the Fair Grounds to Leighton road, laments bad paving between Pella and Oskaloosa, and calls for finishing work and safer, smoother roads over costly machines.
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Fair Grounds
Leighton” Road
Pella
Oskaloosa
Leighton
Malaska
Weather and crop bulletin for Iowa week ending June 13 1916
Cold showery start slowed plowing and planting in southern counties. The week ended with near normal temperatures and abundant sunshine, aiding corn cultivation and good stands. Livestock and crops show strong condition with fruits varying by type. alfalfa yields strong though eastern curing is harder due to wet weather. GEO M CHAPPELL Director.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines
Iowa
The
State Horticultural Society
Geo. M. Chapphl
When Pa Is Sick He Puts On A Brave Front
A fragment from a rural verse recalls a father’s quiet courage when ill. Family members, including a mother and children, hold their breath as he crawls into bed and endures, puffing and grunting through the pain.
When pa and ma fall ill in the home
A hometown verse exposes family illness and duty. Pa’s illness brings fear and upheaval, while Ma bears quiet strength, beset by fatigue but enduring with steady care. Children’s Day in Sioux Rapids echoes hope and faith as bells ring and prayers rise.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Sioux Rapids
Iowa
Mexico Palace Fire Destroys 46 Million Words? No, Money Lost
A Mexican newspaper reports about 46 million dollars worth of currency burned in the National Palace court yard. Officials say the loss affects a government reserve and emergency funds, with investigations ongoing into how the money caught fire and what precautions will follow.
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Mexico
National Palace
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Center East Third
Center Broadway
Selz
Vie Lr
Mee
Gosselink
West Division
North Central States
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Union
Holland Church
Bank of Gilby
Gilby, N. Dak
R. K. Hamilton
Pree
Mra. Oliver, Wright
Luiustell ,Cuaboug
Pella Plumbing & Heating Co. i
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