Iowa needs pride and public spirit, Dawson tells bankers
Former Congressman Dawson, now president of the First National Bank of Davenport, urged Iowa to build a greater commonwealth through higher per acre production, better schools, roads, and civic unity. He warned against excessive politics and emphasized pride in state history, institutions, and future, calling for a unified Iowa citizenship and renewed public spirit.
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Iowa
Dawson
First National Bank of
Davenport
Dawaon
Towa
France
Germany
Turkey
Senate bill seeks closing of Knoxville state hospital for inebriates
Senator Allen of Algona introduced a measure in the Town senate calling for the closure of the Knoxville state hospital for inebriates. Prepared by Special Council C A Robbins at the request of Senator Adama, it would dismiss long term and new patients quickly and move the hospital funds into the state general fund. Adama says the state is now dry and few patients remain, under 200. Rep Johnson of Humboldt county pushes closing the Rockwell City women’s reformatory.
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Allen
Algona
Senate
Knoxville
Special Council
C. A. Robbins
Attorney General's Office
Adama
Johnson
Humboldt County
Woman's Reformatory
Rockwell City
Mayor's Proclamation Special City Election in Eather ville Iowa
Public notice announces a March 26 1917 special election in Eather ville Iowa from 7 am to 7 pm across wards 1 2 and 3 at Markley building Court House and Fire Department building. Voters decide on establishing a municipal gas works by purchasing private gas works and completing its construction and on issuing bonds not to exceed 44000 dollars to fund the project. Ballots will indicate Yes for affirmative and No for negative votes.
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Eatherville
Iowa
Aaid City
Markley Building
S. W. Corner
Sixth and Howard
Court Room
Court House
N. E
Sixth and
Howard
Gas Works Bonds Vote in Estherville Iowa 1917
Public ballot specifies a yes or no vote on issuing bonds up to 44000 for gas works construction and acquisition. Voters urged to attend ward polling places on March 26, 1917 under city council authority. Ballot notes private gas works system to be purchased and completed if bonds pass.
Administrator's Notice in Emmet County Estate
The district court of Emmet county Iowa appoints J H Griffith administrator of Leander M Griffith deceased all creditors must file their claims sworn and abat ed with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs dated Estherville February 6 1917.
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District Court
Emmet County
State of
Iowa
Leander M. Griffith
Estherville
A. D
J. H. Griffith
Emmet
George N. Coon
Costa
Lester Fay Licell
Kirrye Challenges Des Moines Blue Law Opposition
Des Moines minister Rev J B Kirbye of Plymouth Congregational urged repeal of blue laws before a joint legislative committee noting enforcement would create an intolerable situation. He favored Sunday morning limits on amusements with open afternoon options and argued fairness between business owners and workers. Separate notice: Executor Lester Fay Licell seeks claims against estate of George N Coon deceased in Emmet County Iowa.
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Des Moines
Lord’s Day Alliance
J.B. Kirbye
Plymouth Congregational Church
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B. B. Anderson
Tamar
Landa
Lowanstraton
Howard Asprart
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Estherville, Iowa
Offtior
Aagle Clothing Store
America
Stratford
Detroit
Linwood
Fairfield
Cary
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
H. T. Nichols
FURS
D. Bergman
T. Paul
Minn
Hal
California
Golden California
Golden State Limited
Via SA
United States Mail
Colorado
Salt Lake
E. W. Knight
Independent School District
Teachers' Fund
Ade
J. Kennedy
Kirrye
Aska
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore
B. Soper
D. R. Alexander Soper
Alexander Attorneya At Law
Iowan
E. W. Rachman
First National Bank
North Seventh Street
A. Anderson
Rhodea
C.K. Birney
Birney Block
J. I. Clinite
Iowa Savings Bank
R. C. Coleman
Gardston Block
Flrst
G. Ross
V. M
Howard Streets
H. M. Knutson
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