Pocahontas County Board approves officials and audits
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in regular session with J M Bush as chair and four members present. They approved the report of Mayor T Jones of Plover, accepted the 1945 justice of the peace report for Clinton and Cedar Townships, appointed Geo Moulton as Justice of the Peace for Cedar Township for ten years, and authorized bond for Geo Moulton. They instructed notice to depart Langbirth family, authorized Town Code annotations purchase, and approved sheriff radio equipment. They audited extensive claims from numerous individuals and firms and adjourned to February 18 1949 for a special session.
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Toon
Thonse
Poeshontis
Iowa
Heb
Daeg
Board of Supervisors
Poesyhontas County
J. Mo Bush
G. C. Johnson
Llenry
Oaken
Floyd A. Clark
Gilbert
Johnson
T. &. Jones
Plover
Cedar Township
Onken
Charles H. Langbirth
Ellis
F. Se. van
Ellis EB. R. Stahly
Court House
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
J. M. Bush
Henry C.oaken
Gilbert S. Ellis
Understanding High Blood Pressure and Its Risks
The article explains how blood pressure fluctuates with rest and exertion, and defines high blood pressure as a persistent state, not just temporary. It warns of stroke and heart strain, notes links to aging and stress, and urges medical supervision and routine checkups for prevention and possible treatment.
Havelock News Community notices and service updates
Sunday activities included a Methodist church potluck following worship and welcome for new families. Visits from Mrs. Dan Urquhardt and Mrs. W. J. Johnson. Trips to Iowa City for Dr. Brechler and boys basketball tournament. Water main break aborted school. Arline Wyhusen Christensen improving after surgery in Iowa City hospital.
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Dan Urquhardt
Rodman
W. J. Johnson
West Bend
George Speer
Speer
H. G. Brechler
Frank Johnson
Iowa City
Paul Brechler
Mable Hendricks
Plover
Henry Buck
Ralph Hendricks
Minneapolis
Minn
Marjorie Krischel
Mesdames
Frank Ralle
Frank Krischel
Independence Inventor Wins Patent for Small Tractor
Seventy one year old Joseph Osterhaus of Independence receives a patent for his self made small tractor. The Pocahontas County liability insurance for automotive equipment is awarded to C F Hawley agent for the year March 1 1949 to March 1 1950. Motion carried. The Boand adjourned to March 1 1949.
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Independence
Joseph Osterhaus
Johnson
Clark
Pocahontas County
C. F. Hawley
Boand
Gilleland Motor Express Serves Community With Prompt Trucking
Community members praise Gilleland Motor Express of Pocahontas for reliable livestock and grain hauling. Mr Gilleland offers 24 hour service with semi trailers and straight trucks and insured loads. Tim invites calls for any size haul ensuring satisfaction.
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Galoland
Werchandise
Gilleland
Pocahontas
Tim
A GOOD GRATIN MARKET Farmers Elevator Ottosen Ottosen
Ottosen Iowa Farmers Elevator run by Ira Bell markets grain feed seeds coal and supplies a large volume of grain locally. Bell offers market advice and reports. the elevator emphasizes top prices honest weights and community benefit.
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Ira Bell
Mgr
Ottesen
Ottosen
Bell
Farm Equipment Headquaters in Gilmore City Iowa
W H Goodrich of Gilmore City Iowa promotes McCormick Deering farm machinery with full parts and service. The ad notes DeSoto Plymouth sales on highway east of city and Pocahontas service, urging customers to visit for best prices and reliable repairs.
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W. H. Goodrich
Gilmore City
Iowa
McCormick-Deering
DeSoto and
Plymouth Sales & Service
City
Lh.c
Pocahontas
United States
MacCormick- Deering
Miniature Elephant Collection Tops 1236 Figures
Rock Valley resident Mrs Marie Richter maintains a herd of 1236 miniature elephants gathered over 20 years. Her pride is a 50 strong display viewed under a microscope, while the Navy notes long words aid radio phone communication.
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Rock Valley
Marie Richter
Navy
West Bend Bank and Insurance Agency Ad
A vintage ad highlights J. Jaeger Agency and the Towa State Bank of West Bend offering insurance and banking services. It touts reliable companies, friendly advice, and complete protection while promoting local industry and area businesses like creameries.
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West Bend
Towa
Jaeger
Daegeer
Eset Teak
Bowa 5 Bank
Wess Bend
Pepe
Ther
J. A. Jaeewer Insurance
Dod
D. Id. Jacker
Towa State Bank
Davenport Elevator and DECO Seed Winner Feeds
The Davenport Elevator Co and DECO Seed Winner Feeds promote better farm results through feed supplements to grains. They emphasize that modern farming requires integrating stock and poultry rations with added elements, supported by feeding tests and expert guidance.
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Davenport Elevator
West Bend
Iawa
Jim A. Olson
Mer
Deco Seed
Winner Feeds
Davenport Elewator Coe
West Bend Creamery Coop Promotes Cooperation Message
The West Bend Coop Creamery Association describes itself as a strictly cooperative farmer owned and controlled institution for the benefit of friends and customers. It proclaims cooperation as the greatest word in the dictionary and the power that builds cities states and nations.
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Mfg
Iowa
West Bend
Creamery Association
West Bend Elevator Co. urged for trusted grain trade
A historical notice promotes West Bend Elevator Co. as a reliable grain supplier. The manager with deep grain business experience invites inquiries for deliveries, coal, and feed, claiming superior service and consistent customer satisfaction.
Plover Grain Co Builds Trusty Local Trade
Plover Grain Co of Plover, Iowa, emphasizes fair prices and quality in grain coal and feed. Manager A. G. Heathman brings long experience and the firm invites farmers to market locally for square deals and merchant satisfaction.
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Plover Grain Co
Heathman
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Pocahontas, Inc
Water & Lauen Oil Co
Chuck & Al’s
Canes Acres
Blackmar's Co
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Claude W. Wilson
A.J. Archer
Otto Kalsow
E. M. Kersten
B. R. Wilson
St. Joseph Sanitarium
J. R. Byers
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Quaker Oats Co
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Anton Wagner
Fitzgerald Groc
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Kaplan’s Food Mkt
Rubel
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M. Quaker Oats Co
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Pike
Schmitt
W. F. Brinkman
L. W. Shaffer Thos
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L. Jones
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J. B. Theilen
Dr. S. Browstone
M. Grice Lutheran Welf. Soc
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Alice Steinhilber
Geo. Forbes
James Hronek
Leren K. Mohler
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James W. Bell Co., Inc
Merman M. Brown Co
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Central States Electric Co
Central States Elec. Co
Cartras
Aebe
Cemyra Auto Electric Co
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Farmer’s Co-op. Co
Dodge Mach. & Supply
Uweazel
AAO
M. Gibbs
Gibbs-Cook
Glebe Mach. & Supply Co
Herman Hemker
Public Service Co
Ti. Gas & Fleet. Co
Ta. Machinery & Supp. Co
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Alssels
Lauen OH Co
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Laver OU Co
Corporation
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PAS
Otagesecerebeoe Das
Pooa Welding & Mach. Wks
Hiksemi He Beeb
Rogers Tire Service
Sargent Machine Co. Inc
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Sieg-Fert Dodge Co
Waterloo Steel & Equipment
Sseheeee
Wold Hardware Store
J.C. Mordan
Evert Strait
Merle Yocum
Clarence Eberle
Ray Alvis
Bob Filloon
Filloon
Russell Filloon
C. Miller
Chet Whistler
Jim Dusing
Roy Schultz
O. E. White
Glenn M. Fox
Larry White
Lowell White
John Hatteberg
John L. Hatteberg, Jr
A. Foo Ee Seete
Fred Kh. McKim
Homer Hurley
Leslie Bowyer
E. W. Hallberg
M. Swanson
Burte DeYoung
Toya McClurg
Oscar Carlson
Matt Fitzgerald
Glenn Meyers
John Fitzgerald
Melvin B. Larsen
Gordon L. Krug
Lora Weber
Geo. Mordan
Marie Pavik
Reis
Havelock News
Gilleland Motor Express
Gratin Market Farmers
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Farm Equipment Headquarters
Iowa State Bank
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West Bend Co-operative Creamery Association
West Bend, Iowa
West Bend Elevator Co
Iain Poeds
Tadoo
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Taoveens Muthiner
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Amin
Plover Grain Company
A. G. Heathman
Dearinger
Phillips ‘66
Pocahon
Pocahontas, Iowa
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