Council Pushes Sewer Program on West Side
The city council approved plans to finish the last stretch of broken sewer on the far west side with a $25,684.04 bond issue to cover cave‑in damage at Campbell avenue and Memorial hall. A public hearing is set for Feb 20, with bonds structured to mature in annual $2,000 and $3,000 installments over 10 years, totaling $31,935.87 in principal and interest. The council also endorsed a supplemental tax to fund the project and urged swift work to complete three blocks before spring rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Avenue
Memorial Hall
Nathan B. Barber
Sieg Construction Company
Charles C. MacKay
Three Plead Not Guilty to Slaying Restaurant Cashier
In Marion Iowa area three youths Clarence Freeman George Burger and George McLoud were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to murder in the attack on Rufus Gibbs 75 a restaurant cashier. Freeman confessed to robbing and attacking Gibbs Thursday night. The other two planned to help but fled. The trio allegedly split 65 dollars from the loot. Gibbs died Sunday night after his skull was fractured en route to his home.
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Gedar Rapids
Marion
Rufus Gibbs
Clarence Freeman
George Burger
George McLoud
Freeman
Gibbs
Flanagan Estate Bequeaths Property to Widow and Children
The will of M. C. Flanagan, late of Barclay township, dated January 16 1928, leaves land and personal property to widow Anna E. Flanagan and their children. Joh A. Flanagan receives 80 acres in section 28 along with 2000 to Mamie Nissen of Waterloo, Frances and Anna Flanagan each get 80 acres in the same section. Executrix Mrs. Flanagan receives 80 acres and the remainder of the estate for her dower share. the will of Mrs. Etta E. DeGon is referenced.
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Anna E. Flanagan
M. C. Flanagan
Barclay Township
Mr. Flanagan
Joh A. Flanagan
Barclay
Mamie ‘Nissen
Waterloo
Frances
Anna Flanagan
Safety Sam Leaves Estate To Granddaughter And Son Executor
Decedent SAFETY SAM dies January 29 bequeathing 1000 dollars to Juanita Mae DeGon granddaughter and the remainder to son Russell L. DeGon named executor. In Decorah Iowa February 7 a glanders epidemic prompts complete quarantine of two townships as State Veterinarian Peter Malcolm and local vets work to stamp out the horse disease.
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Juanita’ Mae DeGon
Russell L. DeGon
Decorah
Peter Malcolm
Kellogg's All Bran Uplifts Constipation Relief Testimonial
A Chicago reader Arthur Skies writes in July 1927 that after years of severe constipation, Kellogg's All Bran relieved his symptoms. He shares doubts about testimonials but credits the cereal as a remedy and endorses its use with two tablespoonfuls daily, noting doctors' approval and versatile serving ideas.
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Skiles
Kellogg's
Arthur Skies
N. Kedzie Avenue
Chicago
All -Grocers
Kellogg
Battie Creek
Horses Shipped From Indian Reservation Over County
Winneshiek county reports seven car loads of horses from a South Dakota reservation. Dr Malcolm notes several horses stolen and sold locally including some that died and others sought. Government agents have inspected the animals to gather clues to the thefts and keep disease under control.
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Winneshiek County
South Dakota
Malcolm
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin A Classic Laxative Story
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a mild liquid laxative used since 1875 to relieve constipation and related symptoms. The ad claims it is large selling worldwide, trusted by mothers for children and elderly, and offers a free sample bottle by mail to prove its value.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Gardwell
Monticello
Illinois
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Glanders
Winneshiek
Harold Kidder
Widder
Allbran
Tulip Center
Charmeuse
Darbrook
Sunbeam
Dr.Caldwell
Terline
Fea
Lauerman
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Fareredt Hive
Ploot
Vionnet
Germaine Lecomte
Louischoulanger
Lenox
Larkee
Monarch Coffee
Aj& L
A & TL
Red River
Ohio
Tech
Texas Sweet
Delicatessen
Thousand Island
Mitani
Gandy
Bunte
Pound
Johnson
Ham
Houreless
Yean
Theo
Ossters
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