Looking at Life as It Used to Be Nov 1908 Notes
A collage of vintage items from Nov 1908 includes names Henry Meyers and John Martens in Palatine Illinois, Governor-elect Carroll born in Iowa, and prices from markets of 55 and 25 years ago. Mentions a farewell for Dettmer at Fremont creamery, auto collision near Tripoli with no injuries, 57c corn loans for 1938 crop, moves of Buckleys, snow and cold in community, an accident near Galena Illinois hospitalizing Wally Miller, funeral for Emma Moehling, and a merger open house for Kramer Crittenden Produce and Hatchery plus church installations.*
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyers
Palatine
Tll
John Martens
W. D. Chapin
Carroll
Iowa
Henry Dettmer
Fremont Creamery
Dettmer
Sumner
William Schneer
Tripoli
Lawrence Oltrogge
Denver
Street Plan to Add Stop Signs Sparked by Town Council
Street south from the railroad tracks to Seventh Ave SE will gain stop signs at all intersections after action by the Town Council at its regular meeting Monday night. Wm Ambrose Auto Co marks 45 years in Tripoli and the first contract to sell old autos here dates to November 30, 1913. The Tripoli Leader celebrates its 65th birthday as the town’s oldest private institution. An open house for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs M W Bennett is set for December 2 at Faith United Church of Christ Parlor. Mr and Mrs Carl Peters of Tripoli were honored at a surprise dinner in Denver for their 45th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Paul Block observed silver wedding anniversary with a supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ave. S.E
Wm. Ambrose Auto Co
Tripoli
M. W. Bennett
Faith United Church of Christ
Carl Peters
Denver
Paul Block
Sup
Destruction and Fire at Anamosa Prison Uprising
Prisoners at the Anamosa men's reformatory caused damage and a fire during a morning protest that included a sitdown in the tailor shop and ramming of trucks. About 500 to 1,000 inmates joined the disruption, with a jeep chase and overturned equipment. Government officials urged accountability. Gov. Harold Hughes hinted at his own investigation. Damage exceeded a quarter of a million dollars. unrest also surfaced at Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Men’s Reformatory
Ray Purcell
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Lloyd Hoyle
Purcell
Harold Hughes
Anamosa
Reformatory
Hughes
Board of Control
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Tripoli couples mark anniversaries at town hall
Mr and Mrs August Harrs celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Tripoli Town Hall on Thanksgiving day. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lampe observed their 30th wedding anniversary Sunday evening at Tripoli Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Harrs
Tripoli Town Hall
Elmer Lampe
Farmers Should Protect Ear Corn from Rodents
Bremer county farmers spent time growing corn and must guard it from rodents per County Extension Director Gene Vincent. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson recommends shelling corn into metal bins or using poison bait stations with anticoagulant bait and antibiotic for faster kill. Bait stations must be weather tight and spaced no more than 10 feet apart, with trash removed to deter pests and stations kept full. birds and livestock should be kept from poisoned bait. Building plans are available from the county extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Gene Vincent
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Liw
County Extension Office
State University Iowa forms college level department
Iowa City announces creation of a new college level department at the State University Iowa. The move marks the first such department established at the college level in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Universe
Iowa
Iowa City
U States
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Buckley
Schaller
Walter Hunemuller
Winter
Galena
Wally Miller
Herold Miller
Melvin Schwartz
Chicago
Tripoli High School
Emma A. Moehling
Rettig Funeral Home
EB. F. Puhlmann
Kramer Produce and Crittenden Produce and Hatchery
Kramer-Crittenden Produce and Hatchery
Main Street
Wm. H. Klein
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Frederika
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Siegel
Second St. S.E
Phillips Gas and Oils
Towne’s 66
Anamosa Reformatory
A. A. Belknap Insurance
American Savings Bank
N. R. Ambrose Oil Co
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Colburn Feed Mill
Bergmann Hatchery
Fred’s
Michael’s
Biesterfelt Bros
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
L. L. Moeller Construction Co
Hurmence
Block's Auto Service
3Ockhaus & Sommer Barber Shop
D. F. Holm Insurance
O’brien
Peoples
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
Rettig Furniture
R. J. Bunger Barber Shop
Interstate Power Co
Rock Island Produce Co
Buhr
Juel’s AG Store
Kramer-Crittenden Produce & Hatchery
Tegtmeier Oil Co
Towne’s ‘‘66
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli Sales Co., Inc
Warner
Wayside Inn
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