Looking At Life 5 It Used To Be Fifty Five Years Ago
A collage of local notes from August 26 1909 covering school appointments weddings and birthdays. Iman Elkema heads to Cerro Falls for college J N Leamon named Tripoli janitor Clara Roehl to Waco Business College and Elmer McKeown home with blood poisoning. Also birthdays resignations market prices and a church wedding at Pauls Lutheran plus community events in Bremer County. Five years ago notes follow.
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Iman Elkema
Cer Falls
J.n. Leamon
Tripoli School
King Chris Winning
Clara Roehl
Waco Business College
Elmer McKeown
Waterloo
Wm. Warner
Fred Bull
Tripoli Mercantile
Paul's Lutheran Church
Liege
Elvira Neuendorf
Harold F. Lahmann
C G. Gerlach
Marie Kuhrt
Bremer
Bremer County
Waverly
Tripoli
Aug. Thies
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
E. F. Puhlmann
Carole Sievers
Donald Sievers
Erling Lohmann
Edwin E
Betty Richmann
H. H. Richmann
Readlyn
David Reul
Oconomowoc
Wis
George Reul
Jefferson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Readyn
W. A. Ave-Lalle- Mant
Paul Zabel
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Liam F. Goetz
Ameran Lutheran Church
Warttung Theological Seminary
Dunque
St. John
Ella Bunger
Race Lutheran Church
W. H Klein
Tipoli High School
Southpark
Faith Nited Church of Christ
Poli
Athryn Klemp
R. *. Klemp
Larry
Esther Bock
Fred Bock
E. F. Mann
Judge Wade Clark Rules on Truck Fee Error
Polk County District Court Judge Wade Clarke holds that interstate trucking firms pay registration fees computed erroneously by the state reciprocity board. If upheld by the State Supreme Court, the ruling could reduce road fund revenues by about 2.5 million dollars annually to State, county, and city levels.
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Polk County District Court
Wade Clarke
State Supreme Court
Clarke
State
Col Robert Gamrath Appointed Assistant Division Commander
Gov. Hughes announced Col. Robert Gamrath of Fairfield as assistant division commander of the 34th Iowa Army National Guard. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Ted Corry, who retired last June.
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Gov. Hughes
Robert Gamrath
Fairfield
Iowa Army National Guard
Ted Corry
State Fair Opens in Des Moines Ends August 30
The Iowa State Fair opens Friday in Des Moines and runs until August 30 featuring a 4g tractor pulling contest teen town state fair queen contest and travel village along with exhibits grandstand shows midway and livestock judging. The fair began a week early for the third year running to boost attendance and has posted profits in the past three years.
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Iowa
Harness Invention Traces To European 12th Century
A study notes the type of harness used on horsedrawn vehicles originated in Europe during the 12th century, marking a key development in medieval transportation and horse tack.
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Europe
Planting and Caring for Gardens This Fall
Extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance advises urgent lily planting after purchase to prevent drying out. Store unplanted bulbs in a plastic bag in the vegetable crisper if needed. Avoid late fertilization and heavy watering for roses and semi hardy woody plants. Deeply water evergreens before freezing and sow lawns late August to early September for better growth and weed competition. Read seed labels to avoid costly bargains. Bring houseplants indoors before cold nights and check for pests while outdoors.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
Hurricane winds hit Miami at 132 mph
Emergency bulletin reports hurricane winds of 132 miles per hour recorded in Miami Florida. Officials warn of dangerous conditions as the storm approaches the coast and residents brace for potential flooding and power outages.
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Miami
Fla
Williams brothers threshing with Case steam engine
The Williams brothers of Moravia have long operated grain threshing gear using a steam engine and separator. This year Charles Williams acquired a Case steam engine to cut and shock grain, advancing their threshing work.
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Williams Brothers
Moravia
Charles Williams
Threshing Day Reunion for Five Brothers
Threshing day became a reunion for five brothers as they gathered to harvest together. The event highlighted family bonds and shared labor on the farm, marking a memorable day of work and kinship.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Syria
B.C
Getter Gervie
Strong
Wade Clark
Col
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines
Gene Vincent
Dewey and Seydel
A. A. Belknap Insurance
American Savings Bank
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
Buhr
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Colburn Feed Mill
N. R. Ambrose Oil Co
Bergmann Hatchery
Kramer-Crittenden Produce & Hatchery
Biesterfelt Bros
Fred’s
L. L. Moeller Construction Co
Block’s Auto Service
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
O’brien
Bockhaus & Sommer Barber Shop
Hurmence
D. F. Holm Insurance
Peoples
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
Rettig Furniture
Tegtmeier Oil Co
R. J. Banger Barber Shop
Interstate Power Co
Fuel’s AG Store
Tonne’s
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli Sales Co., Inc
Warner Electric
Wayside Inn
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