Air crash in Sibley claims young passenger
Daryla Hofman of Sibley and pilot Jerry Ellerbrook survive prior flights with the Cook aircraft. Hofman, 22, was killed when the plane crashed from about 200 feet in Sibley Iowa as local rides paused. Ellerbrook suffered hip and arm dislocations and facial injuries, with recovery expected. The incident marks the plane's fourth crash in four weeks. The craft belonged to William T. Cook of Kansas City.
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Sibley
Daryla Hofman
Jerry E. Ellerbrook
William T. Cook
Kansas City
Hoffman
Ellerbrook
Joe Hoffman
J. J. el Jerbrock
Atother
J. J. Ellerbroek
Elle
Davenport
Ralph EB. Buckingham
Ewing Brierly
U. S. “Army
Brierly
Stewart Farm
Davepost
Middle Road
Altho Poth
Buckingham
Army Flying Corps
Suits to collect unpaid war fund pledges in Fort Dodge
Webster County Council of Defense has filed forty six district court petitions against Fort Dodge residents for unpaid Patriot’s fund pledges. amounts range from five to three hundred dollars, totaling 1711.75 dollars. petitions include pledge cards with signatures and witnesses. similar actions expected countywide.
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Fort Dodge
Webster Country Council of Defense
Patriot’s Fund
War Organization
Webster County
Iction
Webster County Council of Defense
L. E. Armstrong
D. Thayer
Price & Burnquist
Fort Dodse
Convales Borsford's Acid Phosphate Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Borsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy to refresh and build physical energy. It encourages readers to consult a physician about use, reflecting period marketing language.
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Borsford
Bathing attire at Minneapolis beaches to be clamped down
Minneapolis mayor J E Meyers voiced shock at beachwear observed along Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet. He asked Park Board chair A A McRae to tour beaches and inspect enforcement of bathing regulations. Residents reported women in one piece suits and robes. enforcement calls prompted a regional inspection.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J. E. Meyers
A. A. McRae
Board of Park Commissioners
Lake Calhoun
Lake Uarviet
Investi
Cedar Rapids Considers Million Dollar School Bond
Cedar Rapids plans a bond issue between 750000 and 1000000 dollars to fund four new junior high schools, upgrades at Washington High School, and improvements across grammar schools. Superintendent J J McConnell explains the project as the biggest educational development move in the city’s history.
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Cop Rapids
Cedar Rapids Board of Education
Washington High School
Supt
J. J. McConnell
Polk county plans junior high schools for Washington
The article notes Washington high school can only properly accommodate about 800 of nearly 1,200 students in seventh through twelfth grades. It mentions remodeling Polk schools to create four junior high schools to serve as two of the junior highs, with Van Buren likely in the twelfth grade.
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Washington High School
van Buren
Polk
New School Building Plan Tied to Bond Sales
A plan proposes building two new schools and additional classrooms over five years, funded by bonds sold in districts where growth and district needs drive the program. The measure seeks to expand capacity as districts project rising enrollments and facility strain.
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