Looking at Life as It Used to Be 1907 Tripoli News
A retrospective feature recounts Tripoli life from March 28 1907 including the Tripoli House sale to Anna Ladage, a home robbery attempt on Capitol Hill with an auger, and local market prices. It notes funeral for Erwin Buenger, bank bond purchases, post office moves, farmer institute, weddings, civic gatherings, and local careers. Other items cover ear surgery advances, a large Indian artifacts collection, and regional notes.
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Tripoli
Anna Ladage
H Warner
Capitol Hill
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Readlyn
Erwin Buenger
Rausch
Waverly
Bremer County
Frederika Post Office
Frederika Bank
J. H. McDonald
Barker
Bremer County Farmers Institute
Tri
Growing hardy mums and broccoli in Iowa gardens
County Extension Director Gene Vincent presents spring garden guidance. Early planting of hardy mums, preferred late August to September varieties to avoid frost, plus soil preparation, fertilizing, pinching, and watering tips. Also notes broccoli varieties DeCicco and Calabrese, early planting, pest control, and reference to Pamphlet 230 from Iowa State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Morrill Hall
Ames
Gov Norman Erbe Opposes Major Tax Proposals
Governor Norman Erbe said in his opening campaign speech for re election that he will oppose any major tax increase unless it guarantees property tax relief. He linked state aid to local tax restraint, noting school costs drive property taxes and urging local spending controls and referendums to empower communities in tax decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Erbe
Erbe
Vacancy on Iowa Supreme Court as Justice Bliss Resigns
Justice William Bliss of Mason City resigns from the Iowa Supreme Court due to age and health at 85. Governor Norman Erbe names a three-name committee to recommend a replacement. Bliss earns $6000 annually in retirement pay after leaving office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
William Bliss
Mason City Republican
Norman Erbe
Bliss
Erbe
Justice Bliss
Ackermans Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage in Washta
Mr and Mrs Ted Ackerman of Washta marked their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple are 91 and 90 years old respectively, reflecting seven decades of companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Chapin
Congregational Church
Congregational Church Choir
Palm
Tripoli Town Hall
Farm Bureau
Jean Schlichting
A. C. Schlichting
Tripoli
Maurice R. Melrose
Esther Melrose
Waterloo
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Artesian
Fred Boeler
Ted Ackerman
Washta
Iowa Supreme Court Rules Addition At Iowa City Is Legal
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled a $4.6 million Memorial Union addition at the University of Iowa is legal as part of the university operation. The plan includes 110 guest rooms with dining and conference facilities. The Iowa hotel, motel and restaurant association had sought to block the project by the state board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Union
State University of Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Association
State Board of Regents
Wes Hunt Faces Mumps Measles and Chicken Pox Simultaneously
Six year old Wes Hunt of Glenwood recently battled mumps measles and chicken pox at the same time in a notable childhood illness case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Hunt
Glenwood
Patronize Tripol Strife Sparks Civic Backlash
A civic dispute erupts as residents accuse leadership of neglecting local services. Protests unfold downtown while officials seek calm and offer stepped up oversight. Community groups demand transparency and accountability in governance.
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George Heideman
Benson
Cedar Falls
Francis Gerdes
Gerdes
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Will H. Biermann
E. F. Puhlmann
Roy Hadley Park
Victor
Janice Emilie
Franklin Wescott Koch
Plainfield
N. J
Alfred Koch
Methodist Church
George Krome
Decorah
Paul Rowe
Rowe
Ford
F.d.af
WM. Ambrose
Bonaire
Netherlands Antilles
POL A
U.S
Gene Vincent
Tripoli, Iowa
Motorola
Adio and TV
Eighborly
Golden AG
Tripoli Hardware
Low
O'Brien
Iowa Supreme Court Rules
Iowa City
Tripol
Ewford Fairlane
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