State board awards coal contracts at lower price
The state board of control awarded contracts for coal for state institutions next year, with total purchases at 100000 tons and prices lower than last year. Illinois coal is slated for Fort Madison, while Des Moines firms supply various state facilities with steam and lump coal at defined delivered rates. In July public health data show 1889 births, 864 male and 749 female deaths, with most deaths due to tumors, cerebral hemorrhage, Bright's disease, railroad accidents, and accidental drowning.
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State Board of Control
Fort Madison
Illinois
Scandia Coal Company of
Des Moines
Anamosa
Range
Cherokee
Independence
Albia Coal Company
Eldora
State Board of Health
Polk County Vehicle Registrations Rise Amid Local Car Sales
Polk County records show 24 419 automobiles registered and 2 203 trucks. Daily license card issuance runs from 15 to 25 per day. Registry officials note nearly 70 percent of registered machines are from a single well known make.
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Polk County
Registry Department
Pioneering Algona couple’s descendants noted in death notice
Mrs. Nancy Henderson Call widow of Ambrose Call dies at 78 in Algona. Mother of Mrs. Gardner Cowles of Des Moines and Mrs. L. J. Dickinson, congressman’s wife. Henderson family ties trace to 1856 settlement. Ambrose Call among first settlers north of Fort Dodge. They wed in Oskaloosa in 1859 and returned to Algona for life.
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Nancy Henderson Call
Ambrose Call
Algona
Gardner Cowles
Des Moines
L. J. Dickinson
Congress
H. A. Henderson
Kentucky
Fort Dodge
Cedar Lake
Clear Lake
Call
Indirpaduta
Call Settlement
Nancy Henderson
Oskaloosa
Henderson
Heat Sets Off Cream Can Explosions In Rail Yard
In Jewell, Hamilton county, extreme heat caused gas to form in heavy cream cans bound for Sioux City from Eagle Grove. Two cans exploded at the Chicago and North Western station as they were moved to express cars. One can ruptured spilling sour cream into the car. another cover blew off, coating the platform. A freight conductor slipped on a slick brick and broke an arm.
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Jewell
Hamilton County
Sioux City
Eagle Grove
Chicago and Northwestern
Express
Homecoming of Frank Lundin After World Champion Horseshoes
Five thousand residents and visitors welcomed Frank Lundin of New London Henry County after winning the world horseshoe pitching title at the Iowa State Fair. Bands, a flaming horseshoe beacon, and speeches marked the parade from his home to the park where gifts included watermelons, a wreath, and a diamond horseshoe ring.
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Frank Lundin
New London
Henry County
Mount Pleasant
Lundin
Mt. Pleasant
Old Sweden
Building Boom Drives Skilled Labor Wages Up
Des Moines sees a construction surge as bricklayers command up to 15 per day for eight hours amid high demand. Carpenters are likewise sought after while contractors note 11 percent material price increases since last March. Workers from other cities migrate to the area to capitalize on the winter build rush.
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Des Moines
July Iowa births exceed deaths in vital report
The Iowa monthly vital statistic report by Dr. Rodney Fagen shows births in July total 2,070, more than double the deaths for the same month. The data reflects state health board records and highlights a rising birth trend compared with mortality.
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Iowa
Rodney Fagen
State Board of Health
Iowa’s horn of plenty runs over with fruit and crops
The piece notes peaches at 1.25 per bushel with few buyers, while pears plums and other fruits flourish. Cherry strawberry raspberry and blackberry yields are greatest ever and grapes are abundant. Wild fruit nuts and fall crops promise ample harvests amid waste, while millions abroad starve.
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Iowa
Horn of Plenty
Iowa Camp Dodge to Sell Old Buildings
Adjutant General L G Lasher plans disposal of state owned structures at Camp Dodge acquired months ago. The Iowa National Guard board recommends selling to the highest bidder to fund permanent barracks. Buildings were poorly maintained and roofs damaged by a July hail storm.
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Adj
L. G. Lasher
Camp Dodge
Iowa National Guard
Fires at Royal county premises blamed on pests
State fire marshal investigates a series of nearly a dozen fires at John Morris railway foreman's property in Royal County. He concludes phosphorus paste eaten by mice and rats triggered flames, spreading from sheds to bedding and a book, with outbuildings subsequently destroyed. Iowa dairy interests debate butter fat standards, fearing oleomargarine gains. A proposed law by Rep Haugen seeks uniform butter fat 80 percent, 3 percent salt, 1 percent casein, 16 percent moisture, while some states require 52 percent fat. A meeting of dairy associations favored a federal standard mirroring Iowa’s.
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Royal
Clady County
John Morris
Iowa
Washington
Haugen
Clark
Judge Sues Power Company Over Damaged Shade Trees
Judge Taylor of Waukon sues Interstate Power for 3000 dollars claiming damage to five shade trees by a company employee. Attorney J W Doxey notes many communities suffer losses of cherished trees. Tax committee members met in the state house to draft a valuation plan for property and will report to the next general assembly. Members include Srs H S Van Alstine Milton Pitt Ed Smith Charles Dutcher and Reps T E Moen James Peters C E Narey Arthur Springer.
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Taylor
Waukon
Interstate Power Company
J. W. Doxee
Monticello
Towa
General Assembly
State House
H. S. van Alstine
Gilmore City
Milton Pitt
Creston
Ed. Smith
Winterset
Charles Dutcher
Iowa City
T. E. Moen
Inwood
James F. Peters
Perry
C. E. Narey
Spirit Lake
Arthur Springer
Wapello
Assessors Reorganization Topics Debated by Committee
The committee has discussed replacing the local assessor with a county assessor and creating a tax commission to tax public utilities. What recommendations will be made on these subjects remains undecided following recent meetings.
Peaches Spoiled in Creston Orchard Market
Two men from Missouri drove to Creston in Union County with two wagon loads of peaches hoping for a sale. They learned there were fine peaches rotting in the county orchards and hundreds of bushels unsold, leaving them with little market demand.
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Missouri
Creston
Union County
Nordblom Named Harcourt Postmaster Candidate
Cyrus V. Nordblom is recommended for appointment as Postmaster at Harcourt in Webster County. He is a World War veteran and meets civil service requirements for the position.
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Cyrus V. Nordblom
Harcourt
Webster County
Tariff Conferees Recommitment Delays House Action
Report on the Tariff bill by conferees was recommitted to a second conference over the embargo provision and duties on potash. On Thursday evening the bill returned to the House with the provision removed and potash placed back on the free list. Action by the House was expected Friday, with the Senate to follow within a day or two.
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House
Senate
Tariff Bill Sets Agricultural Rates to Supersede Past Acts
The text notes that tariff rates on agricultural items in the new bill are broadly satisfactory. If enacted, these rates would take effect immediately, superseding the Emergency Tariff Act and the Underwood Act.
House backs World War Veterans bonus bill report
The House adopted the conferees report on the World War Veterans bonus bill. It moves to the Senate for adoption and then to the President for signing. The reclamation land settlement section and the interest based payment provision were omitted from the bill.
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House
Senate
Post office adds rural route from Corwith in Hancock
The Post office department authorizes an extra rural route from Corwith Hancock county. It will modify existing routes and include part of a Kanawha route. The aim is better service to more people by covering the new territory.
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Post Office Department
Corwith
Hancock County
Congress braces for adjournment after next week session
It is anticipated that Congress will finish the required work by the end of next week and either adjourn or recess so members may return home to run their campaigns.
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Congress
Appointment of Ray Brannan as Administrator in Emmet County
State of Iowa Emmet County to all to whom these presents shall come Know ye that Ray Brannan has been appointed by the District Court of Emmet County Administrator of the woods chattels and estate of George W Brannan deceased late of Emmet County with full power and authority to take possession of the same and to discharge all duties as Administrator as the law directs Notice will be published weekly for three consecutive weeks in the Vindicator and Republican Estherville Iowa Witness my hand and Seal of the Court this 11th day of September 1922 (Seal) Sidney E Bemis Clerk of the District Court Emmet County Iowa 38w3 Sim L Bemis Deputy
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State of
Iowa
Emmet County
Ray Brannan
District Court
Saki County
George W. Brannan
Vindicator and Republican
Estherville
Sidney E. Bemis
Sim L. Bemis
Arm strong M H Baker party heads south for future home
ARMSTRONG M H Baker and family and S A Sturms and family left Friday by auto for the south where they expect to make their future home. The Misses Grayce and Ruby Fove Jessie Allen and Vivian Bunt had a picnic dinner at Silver Lake Saturday. Amber Gabriel former Armstrong girl married Lester McGary of Wakefield Wis on Sept 9. Two former Armstrong teachers wed at Lincoln Neb Saturday Aug 26 Miss Emma Reno Terril Iowa and Mr T F Hadley Lincoln Neb both teachers in our school two years. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Clark Sabin quite ill. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Cargill on Tuesday Sept 12. Angeline Sergeant left Tuesday for Fayette to attend college. Catherine Simpson left Monday for Northfield Minn to attend college. Eastside Birthday Club picnic supper in park last week. Claire Despanet returned to Olivia Minn Tuesday. Mrs Bessie Brikman and daughter Edna visiting Bert Hall home returned to Blue Earth Minn Wednesday. Martin Revn and L A Horswell at Waterloo latter part of week. Mr and Mrs Lee Bunker and Mrs A Mixell visiting relatives and friends here returned to Tipton Tuesday. Mrs Geo Stewart entertained the Wednesday club in honor of her sisters Mrs Smith Minneapolis and Mrs Baker Washington. Minnie Smith went to Lakota Wednesday for a visit in the home of
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M. H. Baker
S. A. Sturms
South
Grayce
Ruby Fove
Jessie Allen
Vivian Bunt
Silver Lake
Amber Gabriel
Armstrong
Lester McGary
Wakefield
Wis
Lincoln
Neb
Emma Reno
Terril
Iowa
T. F. Hadley
Clark Sabin
Lewis Cargill
Angeline Sergeant
Fayette
Catherine Simpson
Northfield
Minn
East Side Birthday Club
Claire Despanet
Olivia
Bessie Brikman
Edna
Bert Hall
Blue, Earth
Martin Revn
L. A. Horswell
Waterloo
Lee Bunker
A. Mixell
Tipton
Geo. Stewart
Smith
Minneapolis
Baker
Washington
Minnie Smith
Lakota
R. Smith
Lyndon Cheever
Milwaukee
John Donovan
W. W. Woods
Iowa Falls
J. E. Tierney
Garner
Fred Houseman
St. Paul
Helen Dows
Asherville
N. C
Ruth Felkey
Cedar Falls
Frank Daniels
Carl Smith
Estherville
Donald Felkey
Hilder Baade
Lillian Baade
Chicago
Rev. O. Andreaton
Red Wing
K. O. Knutson
Ruth Williams
W. E. Williams
A. Beck
Algona
J. A. Huff
Everlyn
Iona Helgason
Kruse
Chas. Denison
Boyd
Spencer
Carl Hilliard
Local residents and travelers visit and sail for business and school
Steam of short notes lists residents and relatives traveling to Milwaukee Minneapolis Cedar Falls St Paul and other Midwest towns. Names include R Smith Lyndon Cheever Donovan Felkey Dyer Thorson Bird Woods Tierney Felkey Williams Beck Huff Helgason Kruse Denison Hilliard and others visiting family, attending school, or on business from Estherville Spencer Garner and nearby towns.
Notice of Proof of Will Iowa Emmet County hearing 1952
The State of Iowa Emmet County Distrrict Court announces a hearing to prove the last will and testament of Katherine J. Frank deceased dated November 15 1915. The hearing is set for October 1 1952 at 10 09 AM at the Estherville courthouse before the district court or the clerk. All interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Estherville September 14 1922. Sidney F Bemis Clerk of District Court
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State of Iowa
Emmet County
Emmet
Iowa
Katherine J. Frank
Estherville
Said
Town
Sidney FE. Bemis
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Tome
Washington News Letter
North America
Henry Hageman
Gruver
Western Electric Telephone System
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