Board Proceedings Seventy-Second Year Drainage District Bid Actions
The 1912 board fixed tax leaves bids for bulkheads at 10 per yard and set takens at 5 and 6 dollars. Andunr and the Chairman were authorized to sign contracts. Jorgensen and P A Hammond Janda drainage bids were opened and an outlet was approved. Smith appointed engineer in charge of drainage district No 8 with bond of 2000. The September 1919 session adjourned with Gibbs Mitchell Klopp and Ressell present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Refeell
Gibbs
Johnaton
Andunr
No Fa
Hida
Jorgensen
Smith
Roard
Klopp
Ressell
Datelock
Mulgrew Boyce Co
Cabie
Amstrong Cement
Hiddera
Anditer
Jorgen Jorgensen
Ringsted Co
Pradneta Co
Toutorrow AE
A MacDonald
Conatrie Finn
C. P Smith
Beard
Klapp
Refat
W. J. McIlveen
Anna M. Geinitz
Merk
Noel Stark & Co
Doelock
Emmet County 1912 Tax Levy Ordered by Supervisors
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors of Iowa orders levies for 1912 on the taxed valuation of incorporated towns in the county. A tax is imposed per dog with penalties for unspayed females and other animal taxes, plus a poll tax of eight cents on each male resident over voting age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
Emmet
Lowa
Tawnebipaari
Gaid
Said
Ata
Ray
Emmet County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Benetis
Gard
J. W. Morse
Attourney
Praine
Road and drainage district actions reported at county board
The county board met with all members present to review petitions for road widenings and drainage district work. Petitions establish roads of 66 or 86 feet width with openings along section lines, awarding contracts for open work and tiled portions, and approving damages to residents. A drainage district bid award and contractor payments were approved, audits approved, and adjournments set including a joint session with Palo Alto county to hear objections to drainage district No. 17 at Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Foote
Paulaen
Co & NW. Ry
Mack
Travers
Cmauoti
Birney Et al
Tuyning
Roncing
E. A
Roos Twogood
Ro Williams
P. HO Panlhen
T. J. Hesa
A Co Coon
George Webber
N. Po Nelsen
Edgar H. Dack
Arthur Case
Mrs. M. Case
J 2 Kirby
Quid Corner
Margaret B Clapp
F. A. MacDonald
Boards of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Marmet
Estherville
Emmet
Dowden
Bleckwen
Palo Alto County
J. KR. Martin
JK. Morris
DISSOLVE BONE IN THROAT DOCTOR FEELS HIS HANDICAP
A Yonkers dinner party incident ends with a bone dissolving in acid after mistaken remedies. A physician notes the dangers of roughhouse medical ideas and jokes about the dangers of fish bones. The tale shifts to other humor pieces about everyday mishaps and old fashioned parenting. The Obelisk feature notes Egyptian obelisks in Rome Paris and London and their origins in Egyptology as symbols of the supreme god.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
Joe
Central Park
New York
Egypt
Rome
Paris
London
Mere Suggestion Between Married Couple In Dialogue
A domestic scene unfolds with Gertrude and John debating honest communication about dislikes and habits. The talk touches on temper, etiquette, and household chores including sock darning, with Maggie the servant responding to a kitchen waste issue at the back door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
John
Art's Place in Life Embraces Contemplative Life
A meditation on art awakening dormant emotions and offering sanctuary amid daily wants. It describes art as a high tree where one can breathe freely, see clearly, and live serenely for a time, rather than a chase or plow. It frames art as a holy hill in the routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lee
Statement of Condition of Farmers Savings Bank
A historical bank filing from September detailing assets and liabilities in the Farmers Savings Bank. The document lists cash on hand, loans, bonds, and other debt instruments, along with deposits and capital accounts. It includes signatures of president and cashier and notary acknowledgments.
The Wedding Ring and the Al Nance Ring
The wedding ring is the groom's focus and a new ring called the al Nance ring is described. It is presented as a single ring but consists of two parts with joints invisible. When engraved the ring splits by inserting a pin into an inside pinhole separating the ring from the movable part on the inner surface.
Statement of Condition of Gruver Savings Bank
A garbled bank statement from Gruver Savings Bank in Emmet County shows assets liabilities and deposits with names like Dowden and Nash. It includes a notarized oath, and proposals for sewer and water work at Estherville Iowa with bids and bid conditions, dates, and addresses.
Town Incorporation election set for Gruver village
District Court of Emmet County orders an election on October 4 in Gruver village to decide incorporation of a new town. Voters will determine if incorporation proceeds and approve the town’s boundaries and description as described in the court filing. Polls open 8 AM and close 6 PM. Officials Graves Wiley McRevorn Severtson serve as commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notles
Distriet Court of
Emmet
Awik
Gruver
Towit
Towlt
Perth
Graves
Wiley J, H. McRevorn
T. J. Severtson
Quote on old maids and bachelors morals
A terse adage notes that an old maid may be unable to help her status but an old bachelor bears responsibility for his own fate. The saying reflects social attitudes toward marriage from a past era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Immet County
Lanedy
Mble Bank
Yorlock
Moeller Bros
Ceylon Cement Tile Co
F A. MacDonald
Garriet No. 62
Armatrong Cement Works
Babe
Margie
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Margie Axzain
Huby
Maggie
Farmers Savings Bank
Ermaat
Hushtads
ASME
Burchard
Bank
HK Gould
Taiyoim Bilver
Vola
Atioue
Capi Lee
Coa
Amou Heecard
Amul Unie
Lewis
Huis Kessels
Anderson Westiler
Jauike Hedoch
O.A. AnMeison
A Savings Bank
Gruver Savings Bank
Awa
Drover
Emmetont
Arbrets
Hon
Rania
Otter
Wefanily
Hia
Bariz al Gold Cain
Colo
National Bank
Sutetet Wey Coli
Printta
Lee R Cnah
Sean
Tolal
Noa Vearleot
Eclonitasse Biota Sone
R. Dowden
Chabler Kwoern
Reptlomiberc
Faenr
Allen
Widineal
Jne
D. Kirby
Bil L. Xombel
John Montgomery
Defreg Rors
Teres
Hugh Betiool
Estheryville
A. H. Nash
Buard of Education
Taglependent
Metroul Distelet
Tly
Mstheeville
Towa
Mlecat
Ofésald
A. Hh. Nasi
Uel Avons Pauy Gael
Iaw
Eich
Iimediately
Sehoud Lilstytet
Mathers Tle
Lowa Ithe
Tan
Mov
C. E. Lucas
August Steimann
Sherburn
Mina
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