Newkirk May Have Consolidated School
Petitions circulates in adjacent townships to seek an election on building a consolidated school at Newkirk. County superintendent sets November 10 for the hearing of objections. John Newendorp of Floyd township says enough signatures exist to guarantee a vote on the proposal. A note from Alton Democrat endorses consolidation for broader education opportunities. Also listed: Poland China boars for sale at 40 dollars each by Henry Bodewitz of Boyden, Iowa.
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John Newendorp
Floyd Township
Notice of settlement and thanks from Boyden garage business
Carl Tott of Boyden Iowa announces sale of his garage business and asks debtors to settle accounts at Farmers Savings Bank. Message notes Dykstra and H Mar spent time in Monroe South Carolina in the Dykstra Sedan. Residents attended Armistice Day events in Sheldon and local businesses closed.
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Farmers Savings Bank
Carl Tott
Boyden
Iowa
Sheldon
Luymes Gets Car Back After Local Theft
After his Overland disappeared last Wednesday evening Luymes reported the loss to Marshal Pryde. A car was found abandoned in Sheldon with the thief captured by local police. The suspect, a Minnesota native and ex soldier, later pleaded guilty in Orange City while Luymes recovered his vehicle.
Lost familiar grip of Sioux Center attorney found in Orange City
Consternation filled Orange City county attorney’s office when the trusted grip carrying court papers to and from Sioux Center vanished. A caller reported the bag near Sioux Center, identified as Anthony TePaske’s grip, and the finder alerted Orange City officials. The grip has long served TePaske and Mrs. TePaske, a familiar fixture at the red stone courthouse.
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Orange City
Mous
Old Law Banned City Purchases From Officials
A long standing rule forbidding cities from buying from council members was tested in Hartley. A lumberman on the council sold materials to the town. suits followed but a Primghar judge ruled city must pay the bill with interest and costs since price was regular. The supreme court upheld the liability.
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Supreme Court
Painter Warthen Chooses Boyden For Studio and Home
Ray Warthen of Hospe rs decides to locate permanently in Boyden. He rents the former Heemstra hardware store from John Rensink and will remodel for his paint and wallpaper business. Warthen also rents the old Henry Kortekamp house, bought by E G Mahoney and moved to town, with possession around March 1 1920.
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Ray Warthen
Hospers
Boyden
Heemstra Hardware Store
John Rensink
Warthen
E. G. Mahoney
Public Sale of Household Goods by Heemstra
Public sale to dispose of household goods on Friday November 21 at 2 PM. Items include cook stove, bedroom suite, bedsteads, mattresses, toilet sets, dresser, divan, dining chairs, rocking chairs, sewing machine, rugs, tables, lamps, kitchen items, fur coat and more. Cash terms. John Heemstra, proprietor. Paul T. McCrun, Clerk. Vol. C. Van Zyl, Auctioneer.
Comparing Ford and Pierce Arrow under 38th Assembly fees
The new law taxes cars by value and weight rather than motive power. A Ford licenses for $12 while a Pierce Arrow touring car costs $82.40. Motor trucks and trailers fees vary by capacity and tire type, from $15 to $175 and $10 to $70 respectively.
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38Th Assembly
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Dykstra
Hart Schaffner
Marx
White House Clothing Co
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Sheldon, Iowa
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Sioux Center
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Red Stone Court House
Hartley
City Council
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Hull
A. Versteeg
Hinman Eddy
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Rock Valley
John Steenhoven Sr
Des Moines
Charlie
Arthur
Will Maris
Dick DeVelder
Ed Dickevers
Ver Hoef
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Son George
John Ver Hoef
H. DeGooyer
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Henry Kortekamp
Mr. Warthen
John Heemstra
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