Van Buren County Named Birthplace of Notable Men
Van Buren County Iowa claims a long list of notable natives including George W. McCrary former Secretary of War and U S Senator George G Wright and others. Keosauqua is the county seat and the piece notes influential figures linked to the area and early training. It also covers a tax bulletin by Col L W Ainsworth urging state income tax and a vaccine ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court, plus oil excitement near Waukee and rising Iowa land values and prices in several counties.
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van Buren County
Col. Ainsworth
Waukee
J. W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Keosauqua
George W. McCrary
President Hayes
Geo. G. Wright
United States
J. B. Weaver
Congress
John F. Dillon
Farmington
Davenport
Supreme Court
C. L. Nourse
Caleb Baldwin
W. W. Baldwin
Council Bluffs
W. A. Clerk
Montana
United States Senate
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
L. W. Ainsworth
Col
Ainsworth
Italian miner Buchemi seeks legal career and teaching path
An Italian 20 year old Buchemi lost an arm mining near Albia. He aided countrymen by teaching English. Prof Wilbur H Bender secured his admission to the State University at Iowa City. Public funds cover tuition and books under rehabilitation. He aims to become a lawyer and teacher to aid his nationality in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchemi
Albia
Wilbur H. Bender
Iowa City
Stetlan
Voting a tax for interurban rail lines recalled in past and present
The piece notes a tax proposal to fund an interurban connection with the C N W at Boone and links it to broader regional hopes. It references past interurban plans from Eldora to Waterloo, Des Moines to Creston, and Toledo to Oskaloosa, and the shift to autos and trucks reducing such projects.
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Woodward
Dallas County
Boone
Eldora
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Des Moines
Creston
Winterset
Toledo
Oskaloosa
Mad dog scare spreads through Union county Iowa
C T Myers of Afton reports a mad dog transmission risk after a dog near the Everett Taylor home bit stock and people. Taylor was bitten on the forearm and the dog was killed with hydrophobia confirmed by Iowa City tests. Additional dogs have been killed and precautions issued to prevent further bites.
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C. T. Myers
Afton
Union County
Everett Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Iowa City
Public Highways Share Right With Young Pedestrians
The state supreme court affirms that public highways belong to children at play as much as drivers. In the Woodaoner vs Roy case a 14 year old boy injured by speed and dragged 100 feet prompts damages for the plaintiff. The court notes the long held view that youths have equal rights on the road. Horse Thief Cave in Jones county reveals four skeletons, including a six foot man and a baby, with origins and purpose surrounding historic horse theft hideouts. A Britt report notes a mule bite incident at a public sale when a man’s thumb was torn, prompting medical care.
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State Supreme Court
J. M. Woodaoner
Vs. Roy &K. Roy
Supreme Court
Weaver
High Court
Jones County
Horse Thief Cave
Iowa
Britt
Hancock County
Morris Smith
Mr. Smith
Washington Iowa adopts 1922 city budget ordinance
The Washington Iowa City Council passes an ordinance to appropriate funds for the 1922 fiscal year starting April 1. It lists allocations for salaries, fire and police departments, street work, health, contingent expenses, and various capital projects. The measure directs treasurer and clerk to open accounts and apply levies from multiple funds. effective upon publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Health Department
Paving Costs and Livestock Exports Highlight Iowa County News
The O'Brien county paving project details show a district acreage of 44 160 with a total assessment of 264 655 24 dollars and an average 5 99 per acre while contract prices fell from 4 32 to 2 55 per square yard. Separately 84 Holstein cows from Foerber farm near Ainsworth were shipped to Mexico City for a new agricultural college program at a freight cost of 1900 dollars and a 1900 dollar shipment. Mexico sent officials to Iowa to source high class stock as part of early livestock trade plans.
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State Highway Commission
O'Brien County
O’brien County
Iowa Pike
Foerber
Ainsworth
Washington County
Mexico City
Mexico
Iowa
Agricultural College
Mrs. Smith Returns to Chicago After Visit
Mrs. Wm. Smith arrives in Chicago after visiting her sister Mrs. Chas Jones.
Harold Lloyd in Never Weaken thrills at Fox Theater
Harold Lloyd stars in Never Weaken an Associated Exhibited comedy at the Fox Theater Monday and Tuesday. The film promises nonstop laughs and high risk stunts as Lloyd performs on an iron girder twelve stories above asphalt, delivering heart stopping thrills and humor.
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Harold
Tony Rate
Fox Theater
Lloyd
Man Saves Wife in Nick of Time
A husband credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with saving his wife from severe illness. He describes her prior malnutrition and pain and claims one bottle restored her health and weight gain. The advertisement promises a simple cure for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments with money-back guarantee.
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Man
Wife
Mayr
Lemmon's Pharmacy
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American Legion
Hardin County Base All League
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Legion
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le Mars
Floyd J. Hansen
Hansen
Grundy County
Sac County
Calhoun County
Cass County
Atlantic
Hambure
Fremont County
Manning
Carroll County
Nishnabotna Valley
Tezuma
City
Washton
S. J. Kellogg
Harold Lloyd
Grace Miller White
Little, Brown and Company
Fee
Tess
Mary Pickford
Lake Cayuga
Ithaca
N.Y
Polly
Aires
E. E. Stutsman
Chocolate Shop
Willard Battery
Neiswanger Bldg
Wolf Floral CO
Sartor
Kiin Khothing Ko
East Polk St
Mutual
Richard Meat Market
Marion Ave
J. W. Scott
New York
Cook’s Cafe and Bakery
North Side Square
Washington Oil CO
E. Washington St
Tucker and Eicher
Buick Sales and Service
Phone
White Way Garage
Dean’s Cafe
Iowa Ave
Washington Cleaners
Opera
G. B. Jackson
Schulty Motor Car CO
Paige
North
Washington Elevator CO
Ashby and
Work
Grahams Store
W. E. Hender
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