Wonderful Mineral Spring Health Resort Dream in Pleasantville
A Pleasantville drouth tale grows into a claim that the town may rival Colfax as a health resort. After drilling to 191 feet, water was found but initially undrinkable. analyses by Ames Industrial Chemist at Iowa State College say it is a heavy mineral spring water. The discovery, discussed in Pleasantville News, follows a long local effort and promises significant local interest.
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Pleasantville
Colfax
Carlabad
America
Drouth
Parnell
Iowa
Parnel
Ames
Pleasantville News
New Library Books Benefit Reading Public
The City Library receives a large shipment of books new and old slated to aid and delight readers. The announcement notes variety and usefulness for the reading public, with emphasis on value to patrons and community access.
Death of Newton & Northwestern Depot Marks End of an Era
After eight decades the Newton and Northwestern railroad once known as the Des Moines Fort Dodge and Southern ceased operation. Officials led a depot purge at dusk tearing down time tables and removing pictures while a long freight train arrived. Superintendent W H DeWitt and head auditor F M Johnston ordered the dismantling as agent W L Park returned to Des Moines to continue railroad work.
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Newton & Northwestern Railroad
Des Moines, Ft. Dodge & Southern Railroad
Newton
W. H. DeWitt
F. M. ‘Johnston
Boone
W.L. Park
Des Moines
Unclear Career Move Leaves Firm in Limbo at Newton
A man unsure which company he will join notes he has not moved his family to Newton. He cites that the road shutdown will cause little trouble for him. Newton & Northwestern began operations in 1903, according to Newton D. News.
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Newton
Newton & Northwestern
Newton D. News
Dutch Reunion Party at Hollebrands Home Brightens Pagosa Evening
On February 22 at the Hollebrands residence a Dutch reunion brought together guests including Adolphus Waechter of Pella and his son Ed Waechter of Pagosa. The gathering featured two Holland girls in traditional dress, lively conversation in Dutch, and a late luncheon. Attendees included the Nossamans, Todds, and Gosselinks, with fond remarks on rekindling old times and a lighthearted note on coffee and chocolate. One Who Was There, Pagosa Springs Sun.
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A. J. Hollebrands
Holland
Pella
Adolphus Waechter
Ed. Waechter
Pagosa
Helen
Ruth
Robert
Carl Nossaman
Fan van der Zyl
Nannie Gosselink
OAT CONTEST OFFERS RECORD PREMIUMS IN IOWA
The International Harvester Company of America posts four thousand dollars in premiums for Iowa farmers with the best oat samples at the Ninth Annual Exposition and Contest of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Every farmer in Iowa is invited to compete.
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International Harvester Company of America
Iowa
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Nowa
M. L. Bowman
Iowa Corn’ Growers 'Association
Waterloo
Iowa farmers urged to enter oats contest with large premiums
The Iowa Corn Growers Association announces new division policy and big premiums for oats. International Harvester offers 4000 dollars in awards for all Iowa oats, encouraging farmers statewide to prepare seed patches and exhibit top quality grain. Local dealers and M L Bowman, secretary, provide details.
Legal Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Notice is given that a document on file in the clerk of the District Court of Iowa Marion County purports to be the last will and testament of Andriana Verwers de ceased. It will be heard in the May term 1911 on May 1 1911 at the court in Knoxville Iowa. All interested persons may be heard. Seb. 25 1911 Knoxville Iowa.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Andriana Verwers
Knoxville
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