Notice of Administrators for John Postma estate
On March 14 1927 the District Court of Sioux County Iowa appointed Harry A Postma and William Postma as Administrators of the estate of John Postma deceased All persons indebted must pay and those with claims must file with the court authenticated for allowance The undersigned request due notice and action by all parties in interest through their attorney A Walbot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Sioux County
Iowa
John Postma
Said
Harry A. Postma
William Postma
A. Walbot
Valley Poultry Yards Cash Buyers of Poultry and Eggs
De Jong and Van't Bul, proprietors, advertise ready cash for poultry and eggs. The note promises constant trucking availability with 9000 capacity, crediting Earl Hayden and Rock Valley Rendering Works for prompt service and a contact phone 138.
My Experience As A Smokechaser By Lemi Yuil
A smokechaser recounts nights on patrol near a cook tent and a Gump stove. He details meals, rough sleeping on ground, cold mornings, and long treks to the station, then up to the lookout. He contrasts real forest firefighting with Hollywood fantasy, praising simple tools like shovels and axes.
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Lemi Yuil
Worning
Raim
Bond requirement eyed for collection agencies in bill
A bill filed by Clarence Knudson in the Iowa House would require collection agencies to post a 20000 bond with the secretary of state before starting business. The bond would ensure any money collected is returned to creditors per contracts. Banks and attorneys would be exempt from the measure.
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Secretary of State
Clarence Knudson
Cerro Gordo County
Disqualification of Dinlamais & 79 in Oskalocs Case Ends In Tragedy
A dubious diploma scandal involving Oskalosa College led to J W MacLennan's death by suicide years ago. The affair prompted a Senate committee on educational stations to draft bills curbing fraudulent diploma issuance. The fraud exposed a lack of proper law to suppress such acts and highlighted deceptive promises tied to bogus credentials.
Grain Exhibit Bill Seeks Lien Over Finished Product
Senator Shane of Wapello sponsors a bill granting boards of supervisors through counties the power to issue licenses for grain shows. The measure imposes a license fee between 100 and 4000 dollars and would place a lien on the exhibitor’s finished product, aiming to supplant existing laws. Community concerns rise over licensing reach and regulatory restraint.
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Shane
Wapello County
Boards of Supervisors
Antiby
Convict Labor Bill Aims at State Projects
Wolfe of Ling offers legislation to empower the state highway commission and the conservation commission to employ convicts in primary road work and park improvements. Convicts may not perform skilled bridge work. Wages are limited to 75 cents net, with deductions for board and other costs, and earnings are managed per rules. A $200 reward is provided for apprehension of escapes, with penalties for wage violations and an additional good time provision.
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Wolfe
Ling
State Highway Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Ellsworth College Offers Property for Educational Use
A note states Ellsworth College has offered property with a clear title including buildings, grounds, and equipment for educational purposes. The bill envisions the property transferring for use as an academy school, with refinements noted due to historical context and past establishments.
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Ellsworth Cailenesth College
Operty
S . EL
Bridge proposal across Missouri links Iowa and Nebraska
Report discusses a Missouri River bridge between Onawa Iowa and Decatur Nebraska to aid travel and freight. It notes lack of a bridge between Sioux City and Council Bluffs and cites interest from northeastern Iowa. Mentions a joint railway on a traffic bridge connecting Sabuls Annah and Milwaukee toward funding with Illinois in the area. Opposition anticipated in the senate.
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Missouri
Onawa
Decatur
Neb
Sioux City
Cornell Bluffs
Iowa
Milwaukkée
Tlinois In Adjoini
Fences Between Adjoining Farms and Shared Repairs
A historical notice outlines how fences between adjacent lands should be divided. If the boundary fence is not clearly agreed, each landowner must maintain the half that would face the other land. When special construction is required to make the fence stockproof, the responsible party installs it and the other pays their share. costs may be settled by township trustees if consensus fails.
Wagner Bill Sets Higher Pay for Election Officials
A proposed law by Wagner of Scott would raise clerks and election judges pay to 75 cents per hour, with some cases earning more than 12 dollars. The provision aims to prevent loafing on the job.
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Wagner
Scott
River Bridges Win the House Bill On Primary Road Fund
A House discussion on using a portion of the primary road fund for new bridges across the bandh rivers and making certain crossings toll free advanced, passing by 81 to 15. The plan aims to ease farm transport from western Iowa to Omaha, reducing Missouri River tolls at Connell Bluffs.
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Iowa
Packingere
Omaha
Missouri
Connell Blufts
Local Harness Shop Promises Low Prices and Repairs
Look your harness over and bring them for repairs or oiling. Greiner Harness Store touts the lowest prices and best work. They offer loans up to 100.80 an acre on good land for 5 to 10 years at a low rate and advertise other loan options. Also featuring Eastman Kodak products at Corner Drug Store and Goodzich Tires and Tubes at Peters Hamed Store. For sale include Rhode Island Red chickens and work horses from I. Bichert and Mrs. L. Cogswell.
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Greiner
D. J. Scamlan & Son
Eastman
Kodaks
Kodak
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Peter Spruyt
Rock Valley
G. DE Boer
Doon
ACME
John Vanger Poel
Aff Idee
Beamer
Wm. Zwaan
Hack Valley
Sawa
John Kersberger
Watkins
Pure Food Laboratories
J. 8
Watkins Company
J. R. Watkins Company
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H. Helpert
Rock Valley, Igwa
Dakota
A. F.schemmer
Rock Valley, Iowa
Farmers Lumber Company
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