Divorce Plea Alleged Abuse in La Porte City Marriage
Matilda Yung petitions for divorce from John Yung alleging constant abuse since July and arguing she cannot work, with threats to eject her. She cites his control of finances, two farms near La Porte City, $7,000 in bonds, and seeks $1,000 temporary and $40,000 permanent alimony plus custody for their 11 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yung
la Porte City
Matilda Yung
Waterloo
Yung
Bauehter
Cheap One Ton Ford Truck Promoted By Waterloo Auto Supply
A historic notice recounts a salesroom promotion at Waterloo Auto & Supply selling a one ton Ford truck started at 450 on July 15. The price drops by five dollars daily, with a current price of 305 and a future reduction planned. The piece critiques misleading advertising and mentions legal action by Mickie in a suit, referencing Pickett Swisher and Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Auto & Supply Company
Somesme
Fralley Runs for Governor and Salinger Election Doubts
Des Moines reports indicate Fort Madison state senator Joe N. Fralley, a declared wet, begins active GOP attorney general bid with river counties likely backing him. Politicians expect possible Fralley Moore alignment to counter Wagner andHardington. Meanwhile Dems ponder Supreme Court justice Ben J. Salinger re election prospects amid potential retirement. Also listed, marriage licenses issued to Lloyd H. Weidman Rosa M. Turner Paul J. Penne Laura M. Shick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joe N. Fralley
Fort Madison
Frailey
Ure River
Flona
Bu Jin
Fraley
Polititans
Moore
Wagner
Hardington
Salinger
Ben J. Salinger
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Lloyd HM
Weidman
Waterloo
Rosa M. Turner
Dewar
Paul J. Penne
Laura M. Shick
Elgin
Minn
Fines Imposed On Seven Rioters In Municipal Court
Walter Maitice came to Waterlon to fetch clothes from Ida Ferguson’s home. He was fined 10 for intoxication 45 for resisting an officer and 100 for disorderly conduct with the last sentence suspended if he leaves town. Mrs Ferguson found guilty as keeper of a disorderly house with a 15 penalty. Inmates Arnold Guber B May C M Webber fined 10 5 and 10 respectively for disorderly house inmates. Nvey iHurd and John Green forfeited bonds of 10 each for failing to stand trial. Donald Ches er born May 20 in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Maitice
Waterlon
Ida Pererguson
G. W. Wood
Ferguson
Arnold Guber
B. J. May
C. M. Webber
Dayton
Building Permits Show Diverse Local Dwellings and Additions
A stream of building permits lists new residences and structures. Dated entries name homeowners such as Mr. and Mrs. Clifford St Herrick and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole, along with addresses like 1700 Commercial Jung 9 and 1422 Lane. Projects include garages, remodeling, reroofing, and pebble dash business buildings, with values noted from 200 to 5,008 dollars, and several July dates. Names like Godfrey Messer, Ira Insko, Kingsley, and Charley Stowell appear among the applicants, reflecting assorted urban development activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford St. Herrick
Commercial
Jung
Marjorie Anna
Robert Alfred Cole
Lane
Robert Alua
Barry Hawk
Clough
Edward Slasier
Mammond
Herbert Herfurth
Argyle
A. Briden
Independence Avenue
Charley “Stowell
Lincoln
West
Barbeg
Godfrey Messer
Iverson
Ira
Insko
Cathrine McNaughton
Glumbia
Kingsley
Poreh
Rem
Harold Nelson
Siki G. Taley
Utica
Pebane
Puls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abuswe
Mag
Elma
Yang
Maria Matilda Murz
Mount Auburn
Mickie
Pickett- Swisher & Farwell
Faniley
Ft. Madison
Japan
Abe
Hershey's
Washington
Naptha
Swift
White Flyer
Castile
Sunbright Cleanser
Libby
Armon
Dina
California
Ad F
Sar
Independent Meat & Grocery Company
Commercial Street
Donald Cheser
Gonn Polsue
Third West
Clara B. Benni Lincoln
A. E. Baum
Glen Avenue
Christ Hagen
Tr Puientn
Wang & Miller's
Jergen
Armand
Squibb
Horlick’s
Gents’ Furnishing Dept
Madras
Triangle Cedar
Johnson’s
Jewelry
Minnesota
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