Notice of Sale of Bonds in Washington County Iowa
The Washington County treasurer will accept bids up to 2 PM on Wednesday July 28 1950 for sale at the Courthouse in Washington Iowa of 130000 Primary Road Bonds dated Aug 1 1980 with 1000 denominations. Interest is paid annually optional from May 1 1936, with $15000 maturing annually May 1 from 1926 through 1945. Sealed bids due by opening time. after open bids, sealed bids will be opened. Each bidder must file a certificate or cashier's check.
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Washington County
Court House
Washington
Iowa
Bid Notice for County Bonds Sealed Offers
The notice states bids for bonds with a minimum 3 percent advantage to the county treasurer and reserves the right to reject all bids. Chapman and Cutler of Chicago will supply blank bonds upon approval. Dated July 3, 1930, by Treasurer Marion S. George with July 10 17 noted.
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Chapman & Cutler
Chicago
Marion S. George
Washington County
Hager Granted 60-Day Reprieve In Hammer Murder Case
Claude Blackie Hager, one of three men in the electric chair, received a 60 day reprieve to permit Governor Holloway to review a confession from a lifer that could exonerate him in the Walter Harp hammer murder case.
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State Penitentiary
Mcalister
Okla
Claude “Blackie Hager
W. J. Holloway
Hager
Walter Harp
Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Kansas City Hang Case
Justice Butler refused to intercede in the case of three convicted gangsters sentenced to hang in Kansas City. Attorneys Lasson and Lingquist, acting for the defendants, sought federal help but were told the federal government would not intervene. The state courts have already acted on the matter.
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Beuna Vista Springs
Justice Butler
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas City
Butler
United Press
Lasson
Lingquist
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Brooklyn Robins Take Opening Split With Cubs In 56 Game Series
Brooklyn holds first in the National League pennant race after a doubleheader split with the Chicago Cubs. Pat Malone limited the Robins to 5 hits in game one 6 to 4. Luque outpitched Root as Brooklyn won game two 5 to 3. New York beat Cincinnati 8 to 1 as Ted Lucas allowed 11 hits but the Giants failed to rally. Philadelphia beat St Louis 10 to 5 while Boston split with Pittsburgh. Tom Zachary won 4 to 3 in the opener. Pittsburgh won the nightcap 9 to 5. Athletics routed Ted Lyons 14 to 7 over White Sox as AL lead grows. Washington won opener 9 to 4 then lost 13 to 6. Harry Rice and Lou Gehrig homered in a 2 to 1 NY win over St Louis.
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United Press
Brooklyn
Robins
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Giants
Pat Malone
Sut
Adolfo Luque
Charley Root
al Shealy
New York
Cincinnati Reds
Ted Lucas
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Thillies
Boston
Pittsburgh
Tom Zachary
Pirates
Grantham
Athletics
White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Cleveland
Alvin Crowder
Harry Rice
Lou Gehrig
Ed Wells
Walter Stewart
St. Louis
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness After Father W. D. Augustine
The children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness, help, and flowers sent after the death of their father, W. D. Augustine.
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W. D. Augustine
Goldsborough Dies on 20th Birthday in Mountain Crash
Frank Goldsborough a 20 year old aviator died from a skull fracture after the plane he was flying crashed in a hidden mountain forest near Bennington Vermont. He died at Putnam Memorial hospital after being rescued 18 hours later and had endured cold temperatures. His father Brice Goldsborough also died in a trans Atlantic attempt off Newfoundland.
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Bennington
Vit
Frank Goldsborough
New York
Frank
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Cere
Donald Moeller
Goldsborough
Mockler
Widshorcough
Brice Goldsborough
Newfoundland
Gertrude Goldsborough
Brice
Arkansas man kills wife and daughter then sets cabin fire
Russellville Arkansas July 17 F A Coleman 60 killed his wife and daughter in their cabin on the Arkansas river after a family quarrel. He then set fire to the cabin in an attempt to burn the bodies. Coleman was arrested after a fight with officers and a citizens posse.
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Arkansan
Konjola Restores Health, Endorsed by Satisfied Patient
Victor Dechamps of 936 Harvey Avenue Green Bay Wisconsin recounts long battles with dizziness constipation gastritis and indigestion. After trying Konjola per a friend's advice he reports rapid relief within weeks and now eats freely. The maker recommends a six to eight week fair trial and markets through Geo L McDaniel Drug Store Washington Iowa and other regional druggists.
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Victor Dechamps
Harvey Avenue
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Konjola
Washington
Iowa
Geo. L. McDaniel Drug Store
Air mail pilot Maury Graham presumed dead in blizzard
Cedar City Utah July 17 body of air mail pilot Maury Graham recovered after a January crash in Zion canyon. He died after a forced landing and a long trek through a mountain storm. His mail cargo valued at 300000 was found and returned to addresses.
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Cedar City
Utah
Maury Graham
Los Angeles
Richard McDonald
Graham
Leigh
McDonald
Zion Canyon
Judge Galen Wins Montana Primary
Butte Montana July 16 Justice Albert J Galen gained the Republican nomination for the United States Senate to oppose Democrat T J Walsh. Late returns show Galen about two to one over O H Shelley with 159 precincts in 28 counties reporting Galen over 5 000 votes to 2 500 for Shelley.
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Butte
Mont
Albert J. Galen
United States
Montana
T. J. Walsh
Galen
O. H. P. Shelley
Red Lodge
Shelley
Sterling Circus at Bair Grand Stand Show
Henry County fair management presents a three ring circus for patron amusement. The performance will be held in front of the grand stand and visible from seats in the grand stand.
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Henry County Fair Management
One Woman Loses Fat with Kruschen Salts Trial
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts dissolve fat by cleansing organs and boosting energy. It promises weight loss within three weeks, improved skin and vitality, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Lemmon's Pharmacy supplies a four week bottle and urges daily hot water intake and regular exercise.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Circus Program Details and Pricing at Grand Stand
The schedule describes daily matinee acts and races followed by a full three ring circus each afternoon. At night the circus occurs on the platform and track in front of the grand stand with no extra charge beyond the standard grand stand ticket.
Inquest Opens Into Parachute Fatality in Burlington
Corner B A Progh opened an inquest into the death of 23 year old Rank Sheridan of West Burlington who was killed Sunday when his parachute failed to open. The case was opened in Burlington with officials detailing the parachute accident and the victim's identity.
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Burlington
B. A. Progh
Rank Sheridan
West Burlington
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J.C. Penney Co. Department Store
West Side
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West Side Square
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Neptonal League
Denis Thompson
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Senate Campaign
Wiliam Hale Thompson
Illinois
Charles S. Deneen
Coungre
Swoman McCormick
Uhieazo
City Hall Republican Organization
MR. Victor Dechamps
ARR
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Grates
Judge Galen
Sterling Circus
Bair
Standard Oil Company
Indi
Eagle Discount
Chase
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Tion
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East Side Square
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