New Cigaret Law Takes Effect in July Nationwide Prohibition Planned
County Attorney Bammer reports from Attorney General Gibson in Des Moines the new cigarette law effective July prohibits sales or gifts to anyone under 21. First offenses carry fines 25 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days. subsequent offenses 100 to 500 dollars or 1 to 6 months. Under 16 possessing cigarettes must be referred to juvenile court. Permits required for sales with two year terms. dealers bond 1000 dollars and pay mutet tax by class. Tax rates apply per cigarette, package and tubing, with stamps issued by state authorities and penalties for nonpayment or forgery. The act dates July 4, 1921. Also reports a bad auto crash near Armstrong injuring multiple occupants.
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Bammer
Gibson
Des Moines
Ealers
Board of Supervisors
Boone County Democrat Rebrands as Pioneer
Tom J. White renames his Boone County Democrat to Boone County Pioneer, citing the paper as the oldest Boone county publication. Independent politically since purchase, the paper now bears a Pioneer title reflecting its long history. The publication prints three times weekly and resembles a daily. White’s former Upper Des Moines Republican foreman son is a key member of the mechanical staff.
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Tom J. White
Boone County Democrat
Boone County Pioneer
North Iowa Pike to be paved eighty miles this year
The North Iowa Pike or Trail 19 will see about 40 to 45 miles paved this year, with 38 miles already done. Cerro Gordo and O'Brien counties will complete paving as the route crosses eleven counties from the Missouri border near Sioux County to the Mississippi at McGregor.
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Cerro Gordo
O' Brien
Highway Commission
Chickasaw
Fayette
Clayton
Sioux County
Palo Alto
Clay Counties
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Hancock County
Cerro Gordo County
Floyd
Charles City
Nora Springs
New Hampton
Floyd County
Fayette County
West Union
Clermont
Monona
McGregor
Sheldon Mail
Lamp design for overhead lighting in studios
A new English lamp form features a long horizontal shape ideal for overhead lighting in film studios and for photo printing. The design emphasizes directional lighting to illuminate workspaces and reduce shadows in professional photography settings.
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England
The Mantle Of Charity And World Population Thought
A fragmentary opinion essay argues that without war and epidemics the world population of 1 519 000 000 would trace to a single couple in 1782 years since 188 AD It also contrasts sleeping with silk bedspreads to sleeping with the mantle of charity and goodwill toward all men urging readiness for a new finish or end.
Most Boastful of Mortals in a Cold Bath
A Philadelphia Public Ledger quip ranks the bold habit of cold morning baths among the proudest human traits. It praises the self discipline of those who bathe daily, likening them to the peacocks of mankind and noting the skill of shaving oneself.
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Harber
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Acetic Ether and Its Vinegar Smell Explained
Acetic ether, more commonly acetic ester, is the ester of acetic acid and ethanol known as ethyl acetate. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor, contributing to the aroma of vinegar as vinegar’s sour component.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Emmet County Iowa 1921
By virtue of a General execution issued from the District Court of Iowa Emmet County the sheriff announces the sale of the Northwest quarter of section 28 township 100 range 42 Emmet County at the courthouse front door Estherville on June 18 1921 at ten in the forenoon to satisfy the debt 1370.92 plus costs 62.65 and accruing costs the property of John H Kono and W B Flindt to be sold for cash to the highest bidder Dated Estherville May 7 1921 Sheriff Thomas Nivison
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Emmet County
Iowa Savings Bank
Estherville
John H. Kono
W. B. Flindt
Emmet
Court House
Thomas Nivison
Neighboring towns urge local baseball clubs formation
Neighbors report towns have organized clubs and played games. Most talent comes from host towns to cut costs. Estherville has many good players but needs fan enthusiasm and organization. Financing for a homegrown team is feasible with volunteers. Homer Denham offers to help.
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Esthervle
Homer Denham
Rural Carrier Examination Open for Emmet County Iowa
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for Emmet County to hire rural carriers in Estherville and potential future vacancies. Salaries range from 1800 to 2600 per year depending on route length, with separate routes no longer tested. Open to qualified citizens domiciled in the county, with sex preferences at the appointing officer's discretion. Applications available from local offices or the Commission in Washington, D C.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Emmet
Estherville
Iowa
Qnoter
U. S
Wasington
D. C
Commission
Washington, D. C
Pilot Knight's plane crash near grove ends with minor injuries
Knight and Howe emerged from a near fatal dive as the plane stalled over the east grove and landed upside down in a field. Knight escaped unharmed though shaken while Howe suffered facial wounds and was hospitalized. The $4,700 craft was a total loss aside from the engine, not insured per T. C. Barton. Frank Knight Jr. is noted as an experienced pilot with two to three years in flying.
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Armatrong
Frank Nortis
Armstrong
Howe
Will Mitchell
Ms. Norris
Mr. Norris
Joe Howe
Norris
Cara
Arm- Journal
Frank Knight Jr
Fletcher A. Howe
Des Moines
T. C. Barton
Knight
Spencer City
Main Street
Rahler
Spencer
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State Printing Board
New Printing Board
Funk
New Jersey
Itom White
Oon
John Anderson
Belle Reese
Jack Anderson
Albin Habbeberg
John Miller
Harry Markham
Chester Martin
Chicago
Pike
O’brien
Ralph
Mickie
Hausner Creamery
Mulobz Hausner, Maze
Fletcher Howe IN
Curtis
the Joyce Lumber Co
Gay U. Noel Mgr
Firestone
FORD
Goodyear
Auto Supply Co
George's Place
G. W. Gruwell
Prop
Phess
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