Colonel Parec Severs Traps Ames Real Estate Men
In Ames a tale unfolds of Col. Parec Severs from Kentucky who courts buyers with promises of farms and peaches. He charmed many, paid with Kentucky peaches by express, then vanished as tales of his travel and new shirts spread. Real estate men chased leads from Minnesota to Nebraska while the colonel’s story of wealth and relocation left readers skeptical.
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Ames
Aus
Col
Parec Severs
Kentucky
Iowa
Express
Springs
Kentuck
Sexum Coal Company
Avery
Vikker
Minnesota
Likker
Marshalltown
Nebraska
Kansas
Pioneer Testing Ass'n reports 285 cows tested in July
The Pioneer Cow Testing association logged 285 animals in July with 51 on official test. Five cows sold for dairy herd use. 32 produced over 4 pounds butterfat and 10 recorded above 50 pounds. Notable yields include Hayes Sweet Marjoram owned by W W Marsh at 1778 pounds milk and 69.1 pounds fat from 3.9 percent fat. Other herds featured Maxiwell farm and Waterloo farm among those with top butterfat, with several cows surpassing 40 pounds fat in milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Cow Testing Association
J. A. Trumshawer
Hayes Sweet Marjoram 3d
W. W. Marsh
Marsh
Waterloo Jor Farm
Maxiwell Farm
Miller Bros
Fiat
C. Rechimheimer
Charles Gridy
Joan
A. B. Buch
Stokes Senior
Airborne Lochinvar Marries Bride in Flight at Sheffield
Mason City August 6 Inn a first airplane wedding Miss Marjorie Colby wed C P Oleson of McGregor after he carried her away in his airship to be married at Sheffield The Courier notes a silent but elective salesman and mentions a For Sale Act in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Lnna
Sheffield
Marjorie Colby
C. P. Oleson
McGregor
the Courier
Iowa Officials Oppose Tri Partite Railroad Plan
Des Moines officials denounce the Brotherhoods proposed government ownership and tri partite control of railroads. Railroad Commissioner Dwight N. Lewis warns of reduced public power, while Secretary of State Walter Ramsay cites ongoing losses and risk of bankruptcy. Executive Council Secretary R. E. Bales opposes public ownership of large employee bass. Labor Commissioner L. Urick offers cautious support, seeking unbiased consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iow
Railroad Brotherhood
Iowa Staflhouse
Lttle
Iowa Railroad Commission
Dwight N. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Brotherhoods
Walter C. Ramsay
R. E. Bales
Executive Council
L. Urick
Illegitimate Son Shares in Large Hardin Co Estate
Two key district court decisions in Eldora Iowa uphold a legitimate share for an illegitimate son in a large Hardin County estate and recognize a man's right to perpetuate claims. The rulings affect distribution of the estate among heirs and clarify rights of offspring born out of wedlock.
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Hardin Co
Eldora, Ia
Hastings case on illegitimate child rights in will
Judge McCall ruled in Hastings v Hastings that an illegitimate child may claim a share of the estate. The suit concerned property valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars with real estate in Hardin county. The decision provides the illegitimate son three fourths of the estate after debts are paid.
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B. M. McCall
Hastings
George W. Hastings
Hardin County
San Diego
Calif
Christian Home For
Council Bluffs
George D. Hastings
Record Business in Office of Recorder
Thirty seven papers were filed for record in the county recorder s office bringing the total to 6521 instruments recorded since last January. From Jan 1 1918 to Aug 5 1918 3635 instruments had been filed, giving this year s increase of 2886. The rise is driven by farm and lot transfers, numerous mortgages, and over 1500 honorable discharge papers of soldiers entering the office for the first time.
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County Recorder’s of
Fice
Hog pile accident mars Council Bluffs picnic
Charles A Bono a prominent Council Bluffs merchant lies in hospital after a fat men's race at a joint Council Bluffs Omaha Rotary picnic ended in a hog pile. Two large contestants tumbled over him at the tape, bruising and shaking him though no bones were broken. The incident nearly spoiled the event near the farm outside the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Charles A. Bono
Omaha Rotarians
Bono
Beno
Fireman Dies of Scalds on Great Western Engine
Mason City reports John Henry Adams a fireman on the Great Western railway died after being scalded when the arch tube in the engine’s fire box exploded. The incident occurred late Monday afternoon in Mason City.
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Mason City
John Henry Adams
Great Western Railway
Land Transfers in Northwestern Iowa Reach Half Million
Spirit Lake Ia Aug 6 Two large land deals worth nearly 500000 were reported here as Nela Quevi now of Mason City sold 2280 acres near Lakefield Minnesota to A Everett of Rolfe Ia for about 500000. Everett plans to develop the tract into a million dollar farm. In Spencer Ia Aug 6 another deal netted 104115.75 for R T Colter after selling 1571.48 acres to Iowa Farm Land Co for 330632.75 and splitting earlier purchases totaling 457647.75.
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Spirit
Lake, Ia
Everett
Rolfe
Nela Quev
Mason City
Lakefield
Minn
Spirit Lake
Anthony S.quevli
Spencer
R. T. Colter
Clay County
Iowa Farm Land Company
Newton
Mr. Colter
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas
Cedar Rapids Hit by Severe Thunderstorm and Flooding
A major electrical storm flooded Cedar Rapids on Tuesday morning, damaging property citywide. The worst loss was the home of Rev. K Ward at 2741 Bever Avenue opposite Bever Park, struck by lightning at 5 pm. firemen arrived too late to save the house. Seven people were inside but escaped unharmed, with upstairs residents evacuating in their night clothes.
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Cedar Rapids
Bever Avenue
Bever Park
K. Ward
Heavy storm brings near three inches of rain in county
Reports from Cedar Rapids, Mt. Vernon, and Lisbon say thunderstorm and downpours began between 3 and 4 a m. with 2.98 inches of rain by 7 a m. No damage reported in Cedar Rapids or nearby towns. some water damage noted between Ryan and Manchester in Delaware County. High temperatures reached 98 degrees, then fell to 68 as rain cooled the day.
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Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
Lisbon
Bama
Coggon
Center Point
Althouther
Walker
Delaware County
Ryan
Manchester
School Children in Des Moines Part With 3069 Teeth
Des Moines reports show the city school dentist system performing extensive dental work for pupils. Examinations reached 2624, cleanings 2469, nerve and soft tissue treatments 520 each, various fillings 655 synthetic 85, roots filled and nerves removed 307, cement fillings 364, and teeth extracted 3069. Students paid only for materials. preventative care by Miss Lillian Tenney occurred weekly.
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Des Moines
Carl Huston
ZC. Thornburg
Lillian Tenney
Waterloo land transfers and additions in multiple subdivisions
A compilation of property transfers and additions in Waterloo including Creighton, Highland, Miller, Hillside, Original, and West Waterloo plats. Transactions involve numerous individuals and entities such as Collord Howrey Nichols Rust Boggars Gentuler Cowin Thompson Tuthul Hurst Carriagher Bartling Storm Peddi cord Dunkelberg Himmel Himmes McClinton and the Weavitt Johnson National Bank Building Co. with notes on lots, blocks, and subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Waterloo
Weavitt & Johnson National Bank Bldg. Co
City of Waterloo
Origins Flat
West Water Cd
Adite Wesc CE
A. T Dunkelbere
Katle
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Pioneer
Lochinvar
Bride
TATE
AGIN
Tri-Partite
A. L. Yrick
Rome
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch
Record Businessin Office of Recorder
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Michael Blitsch
Iva OC
Garrabrant
Peter J. Jungen
Thomas
P. J. Himmel
Greenfeld
Demas McClinton
Katie M.o
P. J. Himmes
Park Place
Katie
Himmes
el Dunkelberg
Whitney’s
Tees Tepays Auto Co
Cowii Ls
Greenfield Addition
Waterloo
Iz Cuticura
Allens
N.Y
Allen
Plattsburg
Edison
Edison Laboratories
Tagorean
Phonoga Orchestra
Paddie Addie Boy
Re i
Are Lee
APH Dept
New York
Jaudas
Mphony Orchestra
Jband
Golden Stairs
Wildwood
Pee Wee
van Brum & Chorus
Helen Clark
Apollo
Christine Miller
Lyric
Homestead Trio
Orpheum Quartet
Louise—Depuis
Lela Li
Chas. Hart
Harvey Wilson
Edward Allen
Leela Lucey
Billy Murray
MCA
Eorge
Wilton Ballard
Rebbe
Marie Kaiser Bess
Redferne Hollinshead Fee Nee
Merle Alcock
Merle Alcock Ives
Reed Miller
Elizabeth Spencer
Thomas Chalmers
Marie Narette
Fraies of Hoffman—Barcarolle Wkee
Alice Verict
Margaret Matzenauer
Trevatore
Our Mountains
Heinrich Ane Hardy
Hib
Ainetah
Sheraton
Edison Owners
Paymente
Chippendale
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