Gravel Projects for 1908 Start on County Roads
Black Hawk county begins the 1926 gravel program on primary roads No 59 and No 58. Johnston notes five hundred cubic yards per mile will be spread on No 59 to reinforce surfacing toward Traer, with bids planned for extra gravel on Nos 59 and 60. Heavy trucks and buses first breach weak surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohnston
Newar-headlyn
Hudson
Traer
Reinbeek
Logan Avenue
Bremer County
Johnston
Hart-Parr Wins Iowa Road Marker Contract
Hart-Parr of Charras City, Iowa, secured a state highway commission contract to manufacture 30 006 road markers for state and federal highways. The initial order targets midsummer delivery, with 50 000 markers planned. Markers will include semi steel black and white signs, yellow warning signs, and a comprehensive distance and direction system for curves turns and danger points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charras
Lorcai Company
Iowa
Fedral
U.S
Pneumonia Fatal Ends Waverly Resident’s Life
Edward Rust aged 69 died at his son Albert’s home Sunday evening after a stroke and pneumonia. Survived by four children Laura Beebe Frank Albert and Louis, wife predeceased him. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Albert Rust home with Rev H H Rausch officiating. Burial in St Paul’s Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Edward Rust
Albert
Rust
Hfe
Laura Beebe
Frank
Louis
Albert Rust
Hh. H. Rausch
St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
Court Rules on Claims Against Closed New Hampton Banks
In New Hampton Iowa on April 25 Judge JH Taylor ruled on priority claims against the State Bank of New Hampton and the Darrow Trust & Savings Bank. Total allowed claims reached 317,950,905 for the State Bank and 9.25 for the Darrow Bank. The State Bank case included 14,322.7 in claims for the New Hampton city and local school districts. Some officials' claims were denied, including La. JT. dare chow and Ward 14 Hammond. A large claim by Union Dowd & Morjeare Co. for 27,000 was denied because funds were embezzled by A. J. Kathot, then a Fort Madison resident. Other affected banks included Latime State Bank and Citizens National Bank of Charles City. The State Bank closed December 27, 1924, the Darrow Bank on December 28, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Taylor
State Bank of
Darrow, ‘Trust & Savings Bank of New
Elaine
Erhoet
New Tarpon Gene
Derrow
Katthot
Fort Madison
States Bank of
Latime
Citizens National Bank of
Charles City
State Bank
Doe
Darrow Bank Wy
Great Advance In American Light Car Construction Foreseen
Sir William Letts, president of Motor Manufacturers and Traders in London, predicts a major English adoption of American light car design. He cites mass production, high torque, and four wheel brakes as core features, and foresees a 66 mph light car with 20 mpg, lower weight, roomy interiors, and advanced road performance for the American market within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Letts
London
President Motor Manufacturers
The
Strand
America
William Welts
Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Land
England
Anmerica
France
Aintly
Shebe
W York
Besson
Philadelphia
Chicage
Sia Battb
Bts Algeres
T Shault
Europe
Bnest
Vince Low
América
Customers of 1876 Attend Clothier's 50th Anniversary
Decorah on April 28 held a banquet for men who were customers in 1876 the store’s first year marking Ben Bear’s 50th anniversary as a clothing merchant. About forty-one others sent congratulatory letters. a page ad reproduced the original 1876 sale ad. Beard, born in Germany, arrived in New York after 13 years’ apprenticeship and later opened a shop in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ben Bear
Beard
New York
Germany
East Side
Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Bowel Action
An old advertising copy touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural bowel stimulant that removes foul breath by emptying bowels. It claims quick relief from bad breath with sugar coated tablets taken nightly for a week, asserting no after effects and a proprietary blend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Edwards
Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Hawels
Tver
Tage
Siekpmndus
Winange
Celo
Mie
Storekeeper’s New York Goods Draw Crowds in Town
A local merchant plans to expand on the same site as his large store, promising styles and goods shipped directly from New York. He emphasizes quality items and exclusive merchandise to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
New York
Bear marks century of retail trips to metropolis
The article notes Bear began semiannual buying tours to the metropolis and in February this year completed his one hundredth trip, highlighting sustained trading activity and a milestone in his procurement routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
Waterloo Cemetery Restored After Neglect
Waterloo Cemetery, laid out about 1850 near the present southwest city limits on Kimbatawe, will be cleaned and restored. John Clements, treasurer of the Waterloo Cemetery association, announced efforts to set upright toppled markers, repair earth sinks, mow grass, prune trees, and fix fences to maintain the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Cemetery
Kimbatawe
John Clements
Tredstrer
Waterloo Cemetery Association
Clements
Fragments Recount a Summer Fence Repair and Mirth
Readable fragments describe summer plans and yard chores as Lillie Doris reflects on repairs, cleaning, and a small moment of humor about a bearded figure. The passage hints at domestic scenes and a lighthearted exchange between characters.
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Black Hawk County
County
Bhelhees
Johnnston
Dewar Reading
Hudson-Cedar Falls
Wahmot
Hart-Parr
Ame
Clothier
Dr. Ee. Ay
Ivan, Meaty, Jonny
Hamburg
Catsup Ab Oz. Motley
Rach
Prorat
Rest Tork, Tony
Atal Willard Battery
Sap Mid
West Witt Se
Thone
Waterloo
Alan
Waterloo Motor Sales Company
Chrysler
Eveready Columbia
National Carbon Company, Inc
San Francisco
Pas
Ignion
Pallesen
Eveready Columbia Dry Batteries
Lillie Doris
Hans
Beljars
Columbia
Unger Bros
Cornerith
Columbia Dry Cell Batteries
Standard "Tire CO
Carer
West
Deer
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