County Board Proceedings August 1924
County board meets to open bids for grading and graveling roads 361 and 248. O’Hanlon & Reilly awarded earth excavation contract. Gravel bids awarded to Truell Knudson and Heldt & Boyle. Culvert, drain, and tax revaluation actions followed. Joint drainage district re-levy approved. Adjournment to Sept. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Construction Co
Forest City
Iowa
C. C. Barnes
Des Moines
J. H. Miller & Son
Blairsburg
Ault & Shonkwiler
Spencer
Lowa
W. W. McCulloch
Graettinger
EL Kughn & Son
Dows
O'Hanlon & Reilly
Omaha
Neb
Kaiser Gravel Co
Pocahontas
Sampson Bros
Algona
Ullensvang Brothers
Thayer & Denel
Worthington
Minn
Seconardy
Hult & Wiuff
Armatyong
Truell Knudson
Buffalo Center
Heldt & Boyle
Everly
Cement Products Company
W.F. Fuller
Lamb Construction Co
Schaaf & Jakobsen
Ditor
Truels Knudsen
Town Lake Township
B. E. West
J. C. Lillibridge
Estherville
Emmet County
Board of Supervisors
J. Klopp
Court House
Emmetsburg
Emmet
Palo Alto
Kossuth
L. J. Mulroney
John Rehm
J. A. Suss
Jos. Dorweiler
John Wagoner
J. C. Lilly
Robinson
Peterson
Carl Priebe
Defense Test day urged by Iowa Governor in 1924
The Iowa Governor proclaims September 12 1924 a Defense Test day to assess national military strength. He stresses peace as goal but argues for a ready army and navy, and calls National Guard units to armories and public cooperation to demonstrate military readiness nationwide. Des Moines is the reference location with signatures from Governor Kendall and Secretary Ramsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
United States
Spain
Mexico
Germany
American Republic
Iowa
Des Moines
A. D
N. E. Kendall
Beavers Show Ingenious Craft Across Ages
Fragmentary passage reflects on beaver ingenuity across a thousand years, contrasting nature's efficiency with human desires for progress. The text hints at crafted structures and a hexagonal motif, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Human Machine and Posture for Health
A 1924 article compares the body to a machine with varying horsepower and argues posture powers efficiency. It stresses erect spinal alignment, chest high, shoulders back, and abdominal support to prevent disease and improve digestion while noting training from cadet programs fosters lasting good posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolls Royce
Weat Point
Fite
Western Newspaper Union
Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy on Public Utility Bonds
Aunt Emmy explains to Jane the basics of public utility bonds, noting they are bonds issued by essential service companies like gas, electric, and telephone firms. She cautions that bonds are loans to a company, pay interest before dividends, and emphasizes careful selection with expert advice before investing the 1000 gift for a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmy
Jane
Mr. Wilkins
Ted
Electric Light and Power Company
Telephone
Petrified Forest Found Near Mojave Deserts Hills
A small petrified forest has been discovered in the hills northeast of Los Angeles in the Mojave desert region. The site contains a number of stumps and fallen logs indicating ancient woodland remnants in a remote terrain. Local authorities note the find as scientifically significant and potential paleontological interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Desert
Los Angeles
No Room for Jealousy in Prize Purchases
A Washington Star quip features Mrs. Perkins noting that when buying prizes they choose items no one really wants so the winner will not be an object of envy. The exchange illustrates social prudence in gift selection.
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Washington Star
Ardent Post of Honor in House Speakership History
Peter de la Mare became the first regularly elected speaker of the House of Commons in 176. His selection marked the first official recognition and status for the role, prior to which speakers held no formal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Peter de la Mare
How Lent Was Named
The word Lent derives from the Angio-Sixon lengthen meaning to lengthen and was so named because the period of penitence occurs in early spring when days begin to lengthen.
Barnburners in 1848 Van Buren Campaign
Adherents of Martin Van Buren were nicknamed Barnburners during the 1848 presidential campaign as he sought a second term on the Free Soil ticket. The label reflected party tensions and Van Buren's distinct political stance in a pivotal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Buren
United States
van Buren
Free Soil
Diet of Finnish Athletes Cites Simple Fare
The diet of Finnish athletes centers on black bread dried fish fresh meat and fruit. The report notes such staples as core to training and performance with occasional fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
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County Board Proceedings
Phillips Construction Company
Watertown
S. C
Meeting
Ww. T. Krieger
Boards of Supervisors
Palo Alto County
Mankato Commercial College
Mankto
Tenth St
N. W
Washington, D. C
N- Gov
Kendall
State OF
W. C. Ramsay
Frederick FB
Rederict
Hall
Cheney &O
Toledo
Remington Portable Typewriter
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