District Court Brews in Sioux County
Alvord suit claims Bert VanDyke owes 49.59 for merchandise bought in 1920 1921 with demand for judgment. Sam Freni seeks judgment against B D Heinrich and wife on a 500 note dated 1914 due 1915. C McCrum sues Bastian A Middlekoop et al for 7170.15 note dated 1922 due 1928 with unpaid interest. Helen M Shoemaker seeks divorce from John C Shoemaker married at Maceton. The Mercantile Company alleges Lillian M Wagner owes for merchandise and company attachment in Rock Valley area.
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Alvord
Co-operative Merchantise Company
Bert VanDyke
Sam Frenei
B.D. Heinrich
C. McCrum
Bastian A. Middlekoop
Helen M. Shoemaker
John C. Shoemaker
Maceton
Smith “Mercantile Company
Lillian M. Wagner
Merebandis
Hawardei
Fire Strikes Murp Hotel in Larchwood Blaze
At about 5 am Wednesday a fire swept the Murp Hotel in Larchwood after trainmen spotted flames in the business district. Three men inside slept as smoke filled the building. all escaped as guests and hotel keeper were awakened. The old structure, owned by Frank L. of Sioux Falls, housed McMonagle's restaurant nearby. Firefighters from Bremen Rock Rapids Lester and Inwood aided but could not halt the blaze, which reduced the three connected buildings and threatened two banks.
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Rock Island
Larchwood
Murp
Ko Co
Dapurkivant
Isphy
Frank L Ler
Sioux Falls
McMonthy Dr
Houselair
McMonagle’s
Bremen
Rock Rapids
Lester
Inewood
Ten Objection to Child Labor Amendment Aired
Readers discuss objections to a federal child labor amendment. Critics say Congress would gain too broad powers and that the amendment could be permanent, infringing on states’ rights. Continuation noted on the next page.
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Congress
Teachers College to Broadcast Alumni State Dinner
Alruni and former students of the State Teachers College at Cedar Falls plan an Alumni State Dinner to raise funds for the Alumni Association under President H. H. Seerley. Governor Kendall praises the college in his biennial message as essential to Iowa’s development. The February 17 event will feature a broadcast program with musical numbers, college yells, and addresses.
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Alruni
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Jowa
H. H. Seerley
Kendall
Teachers College
One Mei i
Io Broadcasting
School Notes on Opera Education and Debates
Notes mention studying opera and educational music on a portable phonograph and request records of educational music or opera. Prof. Simpson judged a debate in Estherville Friday night on whether the U S should join the League of Nations. A vaudeville entertainment is planned for early April.
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Simpson
Estherville
Hawarden
U. S
League of Nations
Orpheum Show Promises Evening of Comedy and Specials
A Revival of Sal, To Old Foal and Potash and Perkhutter two reels of good comedy and a 12 reel feature If Winter Comes. Two day special runs at Orpheum with seats at 7:30 and showtime before eight. Admission ranges from 15 to 35 cents.
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Sal
Orpheum
Adm
Legion Motes Preview Local Players in Coming Season
The local Legion post notes the team will join the Inter-State League this year after last season. Manager H C Hollenbeck confirms the locals will enter and reflects on wartime losses among veterans. Des Moines hosts a Feb 23 meeting for officers and delegates, with community leaders named for roles.
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H. C. Hollenbeck
Everett Beysess
R- Hui- Pres
James Wal
Josephine Sandschulte
Ethel Collenbaugh
Indschulte
Sohn Me Néegus
Maze
Gran
Tom
Stark Grown Nursery Growing Trees in Rock Valley Iowa
Stark Trees offer sturdy, well grown stock suited to local soil and climate. EJ Heisig of Rock Valley invites inquiry by phone to discuss Stark Nursery options and how they meet customers needs.
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Stark Grown
Stark Trees
EJ. Heisig
Rock Valley
Iowa
Conductor Bradbury Dead in Sanborn Home
Elmer Bradbury, a Milwaukee railway passenger conductor, died at his Sanborn residence Monday morning after a week of declining health. He was known in Rock Valley and had recently felt better before worsening and passing away.
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Elmer Bradbury
Milwaukee Railway
Rock V. Hang
Sanborn
Wis
Bradbury
Rook Valley
Doings of the Iowa General Assembly and New Highway Bills
Iowa legislature moves into rapid work in week four of the session. Bills passed in both houses include changes to the 1924 code and local acts for towns. Other measures concern electric utility franchises and water works ordinances in large cities.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Bank Guarantee Law Seeks Judicious Frame for Bank Confidence
Governor Hannum signaled that any bank bill must be carefully designed to earn public confidence. Senators favor caution on banking measures. Senator Bowman reports bankers across Nebraska have sent letters supporting the act, while town bankers oppose it.
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John Hannum
Hose
Senate
Bing
Nebraska
Bowman
Highways Issue Moves On As Banking Legislation Fades
Road legislation dominated a week of hearings with daily sessions. Fred White, chief engineer of the Iowa State Highway Commission, spoke to a joint Roads and Highways committee meeting for about two hours. He was joined by commission members D. W. Holden, Dean A. Mars ton, and Wm. Collins who presented detailed figures on costs, receipts, and expenditures since the commission’s inception. In four years the commission received 35,704,754.63 dollars and spent 58,?
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Fred White
Towa State Highway Commision
Roads and Highway Couries
Mr. White
Iowa seeks more fuel tax to fund road work and federal aid
Mr White warned Iowa faces a $200 507 57 shortfall to meet expenditures from the road fund without increased receipts. He noted Auto licenses brought about $8 million in 1924 and urged gasoline tax expansion, citing 36 states with such taxes and suggesting a $4 40 per car year impact. He said federal aid totaling $15 36 137 had been allotted, and the road program requires more revenue, preferably from gasoline taxes, with no auto license cuts. An appeal was made to Gov Bamill to pardon Ray Snodderly, a 16 year old Wichita youth, for a thrill driven crime.
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White
Iowa
Commission
Tle
Towa
Bammill
Ray Snodderly
Wichita
Connell
Rae
Keller Addresses Lawmakers Before Deaf Blind Aid Bill
Helen Keller spoke to a hushed state legislature on Tuesday in support of Senator White's bill to appoint a commission aiding about 2000 blind residents for self sufficiency. Keller described overcoming severe handicaps and the importance of education as she felt the audience's applause.
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Helen Keller
Bnit
White
Heli
Sullivan Macy
Sfiss Keller
Buon
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the State Bank of
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Legion Motes
First National Bank
Owa
Iowa General Assembly
Helen Kellar
Ceiver
North America
Nboy
Central Battery
Poelakker & Miller
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