Stop Sign Vigilantes Warn Bank Robbery Catchers
Buena Vista County warns motorists to stop at signs marked Stop or Vigilant Committee. Signs, issued for emergencies like bank robberies, instruct drivers to halt. failure to stop may invite vigilante action. Capt. H A Godwin notes hospital remodeling and new dairy farm, with 900000 estimated cost and 400 bed capacity after expansion. Town Falls Iowa petitions state health board to curb Belmond beet sugar factory refuse in the Iowa river under a new pollution act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista County
H. A. Godwin
Knoxville
O. C. Willhite
Town Falls
Iowa
State Board of Health
Isaack Walton League
Fortieth General Assembly
Belmond Beet
Iowa River
Deaths of cattle blamed on anthrax at Jackson estate
In Ida county a large Des Moines governor F D Jackson estate reports about fifty cattle found dead in recent weeks. Initial lightning theory dismissed after insurance adjusters declined payouts. A veterinarian diagnosed anthrax, prompting quarantine and cautious assessments before accepting lightning as the cause.
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Ida County
F.D. Jackson
Des Moines
Gov. Jackson Farm
Snake year and venomous bite at Decatur picnic
A Sunday School picnic near Leon, Iowa ends with water moccasin bites on Mabel Chew and Irene Harris, treated promptly in Leon. Report highlights extreme snake depredation nationwide and notes other regional tales.
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Decatur County
W. F. Lindsey
Leon
Mabel Chew
Irene Harris
Chew Farm
Chew Home
Mabel
Des Moines Official Estimates Savings From Paving Roads
Alex Fitzhugh notes data from EF R White shows unpaved roads cost 135 million more over three years for 500000 autos than paved roads. He says 200 million could pave all primary state roads with self financing in five years, saving farmers on taxes and haul costs as land values rise.
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Alex Fitzhugh
Greater Des Moines
EF. R. White
Iowa Highway Commission
Fitzhugh
Oats Harvest Surges in Northeastern Iowa
Will Beels of Hopkinton reports extraordinary oat yields across Delaware County. Frank Turnis and J W Murray thresh 1922 bushels on 48 acres with a baby outfit, while C J Murray threshes 2473 bushels. James Kenny stacks 1837 bushels on 38 acres, Will Kenny yields 56 bushels per acre on 18 acres. New Iowa variety oats draw seed inquiries.
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Iowa
Will Beels
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Frank Turnis
J. W. Murray
Beels
C. J. Murray
James Kenny
Will Kenny
Kenny
Rural counties lead Iowa in autos per capita
Carl K. Stuart of Des Moines cites census figures showing Shelby county at about seventeen percent urban and leading the state in autos per capita with 100 cars per 386 persons in 1922. Cedar county follows with 100 cars per 389, Ida and Sac counties also high. Des Moines tops all U S cities 100000 plus in owner occupancy and auto ownership.
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Carl K. Stuart
Des Moines
Shelby County
Cedar County
Ida County
Sac County
United States
Iowa
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief for Weak Eyes
Old fashioned camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients are mixed in Lavoptik eye wash to strengthen eyes and relieve weak strained or sore eyes. The product acts surprisingly quick and a aluminum eye cup is offered free by Jay Johnston & Co. druggists.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Savages Use Flint Tools to Cut Wood
A historical note describes V.R. Tool of Savages and chisels of sharp flint as traditional implements used by savages to cut wood.
Glory of Life Inspires Courage in Crisis
A fragment from Hugh Black describes strengthening others in weakness as the true glory of life. The quote portrays a strong hand offered in a time of need as a cup of strength to a human soul facing crisis.
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Hugh Black
Railroads Provide Fast Grain Car Service Says Tribune
The Chicago Tribune notes railroads are delivering grain cars quickly and moving loaded cars to terminal markets for unloading. Grain is unloaded within forty eight hours of order, benefiting interior shippers and farmers who can pay closer to contract grades for damp wheat. Farmers gain from rapid, efficient transportation.
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Chicago Tribune
Common Advertising Patter for Kidney Pills and Education
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble with a testimonial from Mrs. P. Smith of Estherville, Iowa. It also promotes Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents, and briefly advertises Mankato Commercial College as a knowledge source. The piece blends medical product marketing with an odd aside on self-education.
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Estherville
P. Smith
S. 3Rd St
Dean
Doan
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in bankruptcy cases
Notice to creditors of Clara Heller Harry W Heller and Hans G Hansen. Bankruptcy adjudications dated August 20 1923 and August 25 1923 require meetings at Estherville Iowa on September 24 1923 at 1:00 p m. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint trustee and examine debtors. Debtors must appear. Dated Algona Iowa September 1 1923. Signed S W Crowell Referee in Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt estate meeting notice and administratrix appointment
Notice from Algona Iowa on August 29 1923 for creditors to attend a bankruptcy meeting at 2 00 PM September 22 1928 to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business the bankrupt must attend Referee in Bankruptcy S W Crowell and dates in Emmet County Iowa indicate the bankruptcy actions also state Agnes Anderson is named administratrix of Abraham Anderson estate in Emmet County Iowa and all persons indebted are asked to pay and those with claims must present them to the Clerk of the District Court for allowance dated August 17 1923
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Clara Heller
Emmet
Estherville
P. O
Iowa
Harry W. Heller
Algona
Hans G. Hansen
Maple Hill
Mea Pas County
State of
Emmet County
Abraham Anderson
District Court
Agnes Anderson
Notice of Estate Real Estate Sale in Palo Alto County Iowa
Administrators of the John Jackman estate announce a public auction of Emmet County Iowa land Section 26 Township 100 North Range 32 West including the half interest owned by J A Spies. The sale is September 20 1923 at 1 PM at the Dolliver town site. Parcels offered first as 40 acre tracts then quarter and half sections before the entire section if needed.
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John Jackman
Agnes Jackman
P. R. Jackman
D. F. Coyle
Palo Alto County
Iowa
J. A. Spies
Robert Laughlin
Emmet
Dolliver
Emmet County
Terms of Sale for Farm Sections and Down Payments
The document outlines bids for whole or partial sections of land with down payments: five thousand dollars for a whole section, twenty five hundred for each half section, fifteen hundred for each quarter, and one thousand for each forty acre tract. Balances due March 1 1924 with interest and 1923 taxes paid from Spies and Jackman funds. abstracts supplied. Rentals for 1924 are assigned to purchasers. administrators apply down payments to mortgage encumbrances and may issue deeds before March 1 1924. Further details in the application.
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Spies & Jackman
Auction notice for John Jackman estate sale
On this 13th day of Magan A D 1 9 __, A. SPIES and A. SP LAUGHLIN administrators of the estate of John Jackman deceased publish notice of sale. Ben Reeves, auctioneer.
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Jow
Magan
A. Spies
SP Laughlin
John Jackman
Ben Reeves
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Iowa City
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A. E. Morgan
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Exeter
A. W. Reed
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London
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Hardin Craig
J. H. Scott
Columbia University
New York City
Reed
Polk County
State Board of Control
Rockwell City
Veterans‘ Hospital
Aise
V.R
Rexall Drug Store
J. As
Cummings
Mankato’ Commercial College
Mankato, Minn
S. W Crowell
S. W. Crowell
State OF Iowa
Lemeesancs
J. Hansen
Wrigleys
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Kansas City
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