Big Increase In Railroad Crossing Deaths And Injuries
A Rock Island report reveals rising U S railroad crossing deaths and injuries for 1922 1923 1924 with totals across the nation and seven year spans. Rock Island divisions paid 118 309 50 in claims in nine months of 1924 and 116 101 07 in 1923, as railroads push posters and markers to curb auto and pedestrian danger while urging drivers to Stop Look Listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Noble
Rock Island
United States
Safety First
U. S
Co. RV & P
Local merchants beat mail order prices on staple goods
Many people miss money by not comparing local store prices with mail order catalogs. Local merchants may charge slightly more but cover freight, postage, and immediate stock on hand. Compare quality and price carefully to avoid inferior goods and ensure value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vou
Will Construct Modern Laundry Rebuilds After Fire
Messrs Mulock and Kepper settled with the insurer for their laundry building loss and have begun rebuilding. The new 40 by 100 foot structure will be larger, concrete blocks with stone facing and modern machinery. Completion targeted by November 15 or no later than December 1 in northern Iowa.
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Messrs. Mulock and Kepper
Insurance Company
Lowa
Jacob Whitish Dies at Home of Daughter
Jacob Whitish died Tuesday afternoon at his daughter Mrs Sidney Elee’s home on East Barnhart street at eighty six. He came from Fenimore Wisconsin in 1918 to make his home with Mrs Elee and son C M Whitish. He was born in Germany on July 25 1852 and came to America fifty three years ago. He is survived by his daughter and four sons G M of Estherville J A of Dixon Iowa John of Fenimore Wis and M A of Granville North Dakota. Funeral held Friday at ten from the Catholic church Rev Father Kelley of Graettinger conducted the service. Melvin Lamanski of Dixon Illinois was a nephew present for the funeral. VR LJ Smith sold the local Swift Produce Agency to J D Weir with possession Thursday afternoon. Smith moved with family to New Castle Indiana Tuesday. Both Mr and Mrs Smith had many friends here who regret moving. Weir is a pioneer Emmet county citizen previously owning a Huntington farm and serving on the board of supervisors.
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Jacob Whitish
Sidney Elee
East Barnhart Stret
Estherville
Fennimore
Wis
Mrs. Elee
C. M. Whitish
Whitish
Mr. Whitish
Germany
America
Marie Erie
G. M
J. A
Dixon, ML
John
Fennimore Wis
M. A
Granville
N. D
Father Kelley
Graettinger
Melvin Lamanski
Dixon, Til
LJ. Smith
Swift Produce Company
J. D. Weir
Smith
New Castle
Ind
Evansville
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Weirig
Emmet County
Huntington
Board of Supervisors
Gardner Sale Draws Big Crowd With Strong Prices
The O. R. Gardner sale on Tuesday drew a very large attendance and prices were good. The average price reported was about 37.50 per head, though Gardner’s hogs were worth around 50 dollars on average. He owns some of Iowa’s finest bred hogs, and the community is urged to recognize the great work he is doing for local livestock.
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O. R. Gardner
Gardner
Iowa
Nonpartisan American appeal to Iowans to vote wisely
A mailed political call urges Town voters to back Coolidge and Dawes for president and Stock for senator, stressing Americanism over party lines. It argues abstaining from the radical faction, praising Coolidge as safe and Dawes for budget work, and attacks Brookhart while endorsing Steck. Also notes absent ballot registration and civic duty. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hoffman and children visit Sac City relatives.
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Steck
United of Iowa
Coolidge
Dawes
United States
Towa
Davis
la Follette
Europe
Brookhart
Stock
Iowa
Carl Hoffman
Sac City
Chas, Martinson
New License Law Takes Effect Tuesday Oct 28
The new hunting and fishing license law became effective Tuesday morning Oct 28 with several changes from the old rules. The county recorder issues licenses. one license covers both fishing and hunting. Prices: residents pay the usual one dollar. non residents and aliens pay 83 for fishing and 10 for hunting. Females and those under eighteen need no fishing license but must have one to hunt. Three licenses were issued Tuesday to Knok Erickson, Knut Johnson, and Lp Bixby of Estherville. INITIATION HELD AT ALGONA SUNDAY large crowd attended the K C Initiation held at Algona Sunday afternoon. It was a local meeting but five hundred were served at the banquet at 7 pm, many from other parts of the district. About twenty attended from Estherville and four of the thirty-one initiated will belong to the Estherville council, R V Maloney of Estherville and Henry Bibow, Verne M O'Dean of Spirit Lake.
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Nock Erickson
Knut Johnson and
Bixby
Estherville
V. OR
Algona
K. C
R. V. Maloney
Henry Bibow
Verne M. O’dean
Spirit Lake
Freight Wreck Delays Rock Island Trains Between Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls
A coal train wreck between Cedar Rapids and Iowa Falls caused widespread delays on the Rock Island system. Thirteen cars left the track during the night Saturday, forcing trains from the east to detour and delaying service until Monday afternoon.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
Six year old boy dies after appendicitis operation
Vernon James Noll, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Noll of Ellsworth township, died Friday after an operation for appendicitis. The appendix was found to be broken. Funeral services were held Sunday at two thirty from the home conducted by Rev. R. T. Chipperfield and burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon James Noll
Peter Noll
Ellsworth Township
R. T. Chipperfield
Oak Hill Cemetery
V. R
Voter Instructions Clarified by The Vindicator and Republican
The Vindicator and Republican reports a simplified voting method under Section 814 of the new code. Voters should place an X in a square and also mark a second X before any name on another ticket they endorse, without marking names on the first ticket under the circle. Republicans are urged not to vote for Brookhart.
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Brookhart
Knapp First B C R N Railway Station Agent at Laverne
In early 1884 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway gained control of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway and planned a branch from Lake Park Iowa to Watertown Dakota Territory. The writer, seeking a post, reported to Laverne Minnesota as rails were laid. A severe storm delayed travel but the party reached Sibley and then Laverne. The new agent faced curiosity from locals seeking eastern routes and shifting merchant ties.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Burlington
Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Lake Park
Iowa
Watertown
Dakota Territory
Sibley, Towa
Laverne and Pipestone
Minnesota
Elkton
North Dakota
Laverne, Minn
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Sibley
Adout Co. mm
Rock Island Railroad
Coolidge and
Davis Clubs
H. FE. Allen
Dakota Division
Roundhouse
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Coolidge
Davis
LA FOLLETTE LETTERS DRAW RAILROAD CLASH IN IOWA
In Osage Iowa a Swanson notice reveals a Talbot letter accusing supporters of underhanded political machine tactics. Emmet County letters urged railroad staff to form Coolidge and Davis clubs while warnings framed as neutral guidance. The piece notes organizers seen as harmless and loyal to the railroad, not coercive.
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G. F E. Swanson
Osage
Iowa
Mitchell County
Emmet
Osape News
Paul R. Talbot
The
Iowa Farmer
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R. R
Noble
U.S
Misouri
Cedar Rapids Minn
Dakota
W. R
Joe Yeager
Chicago
Father Murtagh
Emmetsburg
Gy. G. Murtagh
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Gilmore City
Assumption Church
Heelan
Sioux City
P. F. Farrelly
Murtagh
Thos. H. Condon
Court ‘House
X. Condon
Middle West
Gruwell
G. W. Gruwell
SWIFT
R. Gardner
Dawes and
M.m.knapp
B.C.R
N. R.R
Laverne
By M. M. Knapp
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Owa Homestead
Supt
Allen
Clark
Political Machine
Talbot
Des Moines
G. E. Swanson
Osare
Mr. Swanson
Iowa ‘Farmer
Joe Anderson
Winnebags County
M. L. Wenderson
Webster County
Fred S. Himebauch
John Barnhart
John Holbrook
Battleborough
David’ Taylor
Barnhart
Taylor
New York
John Taylor
Morris
Esthervile
Mr. Allen
Kins
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