Rock Island Motor Transit seeks certificate of convenience
The Rock Island Motor Transit Company requests a certificate to operate as a freight motor carrier on routes including Des Moines to Eldon and Davenport to Eldon, covering multiple counties. The Iowa State Commerce Commission sets a public hearing for June 28, 1938, at 10:00 a.m. in Des Moines. Docket No. H-2746.
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Rock Island Motor Transit Company
Chicago
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine
West Liberty
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Marengo
Grinnell
Newton
Des Moines
Adel
Stuart
Atlantic
Oakland
Council Bluffs
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Iowa
Prairie City
Fairmount
Monroe
Otley
Pella
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Eldon
Givin
Eddyville
Kirkville Station
Linwood
Buffalo
Montpelier
Fairport
Fruitland
Letts
Fredonia
Columbus Junction
Cotter
Ainsworth
Washington
Verdi
Brighton
Pleasant Plain
East Pleasant Plain
Perlee
Fairfield
Libertyville
County Line
Polk
Jasper
Marion
Mahaska
Keokuk
Wapello
Scott, Muscatine
Louisa
Washington and
Jefferson Counties
Iowa State Commerce
J.J. Lynch
Butterfield Overland Mail's 1858 first run from St Louis and San Francisco
On September 15, 1858 Butterfield Overland Mail launched its first trip with coaches leaving St Louis and San Francisco simultaneously. The 2795 mile journey was completed in about 25 days schedule time. Early dispatches showed East and West mail arrivals in 23 days 23 hours and 24 days 18 hours 26 minutes.
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Butterfield Overland Mail
St. Louis
San Francisco
Overland Mail
Railroad and lodge notices list, trains and schedules
Washington Lodge No. 26 holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month with W M William Mohland and secretary A W Yard. Train timetable details give regular stops for No 3 Golden State Limited and No 43 Californian, plus local and mixed trains, with arrival and departure times at Davenport and nearby branches and notices from agents Goodlander and Anderson.
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Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
William Mohland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Washington
California
Knoanville Branch
Eleanor Maas Describes Minneapolis Trip With Band
Eleanor Maas recounts a Family trip to Minneapolis with five travelers including her grandfather father and brother. They endured cloud bursts near Cedar Rapids and fog and rain on the way, visited Niagara Cave and Niagara Falls, toured St Paul’s Capitol, explored Niagara Cave’s wonders and Billy Bros clocks, and returned home Sunday evening after a packed weekend trip. The narrative notes the adventure's key stops and observations across Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Charles
Richard Birney
Riverside
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Osage
Minn
Minnesota
Lyle
Austin
Blooming Prairie
Prairie Lake
Bixby
Cashman Nursery
Fairboult
Farmington
Raddison Hotel
St. Paul
State Capitol
Niagara Cave
Niagara Falls
Eleanor E. Maas
Washington
Lal
Notice to Dependant of Garnishment in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa during the March Term 1938 L E Southwick assignee sues Lloyd Shetler for 347 73 A writ of attachment issued May 19 1928 cited debtor Isaiah P Yoder administrator with will annexed of Peter Shetler to appear Sept 12 1955 to answer interrogatories The sheriff HM Putnam issues this notice May 20 1938 S G Kiesey deputy May 21 28 June 4 11
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L Lioyd Shetler
District Court
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Isaiah P. Yoder
Peter Shetler
Lloyd Shetler
Egypt Independent School District Bond Proposal Vote
A special election will be held at the Egypt school house on Saturday June 18 1938 in Jackson township Washington county Iowa. Voters will decide whether the Egypt Independent school district directors may issue bonds not to exceed sixteen hundred dollars to finance district improvements.
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Egypt Ind
Egypt
Egypt Independent
Jackson Township
Washington County
Iowa
Directors seek approval for new school building funds
The article notes a proposal to spend 1600 dollars for erecting and equipping a new school building and to authorize directors to dispose of the current structure. Polls open at 1:00 PM and close at 3:00 PM. Harry Maltiechky is President and Claud Sojka is Secretary.
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Harry Maltiechky
Claud Sojka
Liverpool Name Origins Tied to Norse Words
The article explains that Liverpool's name likely comes from Norse words meaning the pool of the slopes. It notes scholarly debate and cites linguistic roots in Viking influences on place names along the Mersey.
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Liverpool
Praise for Prodigal Son in Uncle Eben’s homecoming remark
A quotation attributes praise to the prodigal son for returning home alone, with Uncle Eben commending his self-reliance and not leveraging friends for family favors. The line captures a regional dialect and a moral stance on responsibility after absence.
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Eben
Hisself
Eskimo Carnivorous Diet Says Hygeia Health Note
A Health Monitor article notes that the Eskimo diet is described as more strictly carnivorous than that of other peoples, per Hygeia Health Monitor. The claim highlights diet differences and cultural food practices.
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Hygeia
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Dixie Dugan
By Striebel Macevoy
Official
Washington Directory
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawp
Helen Cresswell
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
George County
Lester B. Krabill
W. 5
Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Bi. A. OC
Peterson
S. Second Ave
Optometrists
Ralph W Thompson
Washington Loan & Trust
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
Washington Independent School District
E. A. Ralston
Harland W. Mead
Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy
Behao! Board
Glenn Mace
P. L. Etter
T. J. Pease
A. B. Atchison
C. W. Tucker
Officers
Liocyd Lytle
W. H. Saltor
F. Mitek
Henry Gatley
Lemle City
Kyle Park
Marian § Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. E Lemmon
Lester HM. Orr
O F. Boller Pirot
J. H. Squire
Will Dupuie
W. Carl Hedger
Fred Rein City Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman'’S Funeral Home
West Main St
Court House
Theodore B. Bailey
Nicola Bide
North Side Square
Ss. W. Livingston
Weat Main St
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Chiropractors
DR. Chas, C. Brown
Goodlander
C. F, Anderson
PL & PR
RR. CO
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
MRD
W. C. Bell
Burlington
Omaha
Colenso Hotel
Coast
Comet
Ray
Tracy
Eleanor Maas
Joe Flynn
Leo Tekippe
al Cremer
Union
Mexico
Canada
Europe
Billy Bros
Rieker
L. E. Southwick
Jean Pierce and
Marian Richardson
Fioné County
Indiana
Jean Pierce
Kenmore
P.L. Etter
Honolulu
Jack
Jane
Freight
Service For
Roxlington
Chicagoa
Lew Moines
Louis
Little Transfer
Compus
Rieke Lines
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