Snow Plow Halts Pusher Truck Axle Near Jesup
Des Moines county leased rotary snow plow for county road near Jesup halted by broken pusher truck axle after three feet of snow and ice. Engineer Thompson says traffic packed snow to ice at an intersection, plow damage occurred under extreme strain. Oliver Lorenz wired Clintonville factory for a low-axle. he had not heard of a truck axle breaking before.
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Lorenz Motor Truck Company
Des Moines
Jesup
O, CO
Thompson
Oliver Lorenz
Clintonville
Wis
Pioneer Mrs. Sarah Jensen Grundy Center Resident Dies
Mrs. Sarah Jensen Grundy Center resident and pioneer died at her Morrison home on February 17 at age 69. Born June 30, 1852 in Troy Michigan, she moved to town at age eight and lived in this county most of her life. Surviving relatives include sister Mrs. Battle Richmond of Grundy Center and five nieces and a nephew. She joined Washington Presbyterian Church in 1871, taught Sunday school, later joined Morrison Presbyterian then Methodist churches, and was long a member of the King's Daughters.
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Grundy Center
Sarah
Munn Jensen
Pioneer
Troy
Battle Richmond
Grundy
Morrison
Fanny Richmond
Adison
Wis
Niels
Peter Jertook
Jensen
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Methodist
Morrison Presbyterian
Nashua High Orchestra Debuts New Uniforms At Show
Nashua high school orchestra appeared for the first time in public in its new uniforms. The navy blue sweaters and gray skirts for the girls and navy coats and gray trousers for the boys were worn during a Grand theatre program presented by the high school music department. The orchestra performed several selections with special numbers by the mixed chorus sextet and both glee clubs.
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Neshus
Nashua High
Grand Theatre
Manchester Committeemen Seek Re Election
Manchester citizens in a Courier report note that all current council members Aldermen George S. Banta Charles Direy A W Stearns A E Dunlap and Howard Drew and Mayor Fred Hermann filed to seek re election. Thomas Martin also filed for assessor to replace L E Pride who will retire.
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Courier
Manchester
George S. Banta
Charles Direy
A. W. Stearns
A. E. Dunlap
Howard Drew
Fred. W.hermann
Thomas Martin
L. E. Pride
Marriage at Ackley Promotes Huisenga Sweertman union
In Ackley Iowa on March 1 special report states Tena Huisenga daughter of Harm and Mrs Huisenga of five miles northwest Ackley wed Bouko Sweertman of Bradford. The ceremony took place at the home of Rev EB Seybold with Louie Sweertman and Grace Huisenga as attendants. The couple will reside on a farm north of Bradford.
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Ackley
Tena Huisenga
Harm Huisenga
Bouko Sweertman
Bradford
EB. Seybold
Louie Sweéertman
Grace Hutsenga
Young People to Give Play Sunday at Orange Church
March 1 Orange Township reports the South Waterloo Church of the Brethren will present a missionary play Sunday evening March 3 at 7 30 titled The Honorable Mrs Ling's Conversion. The performance, set in China, shows local customs and costumes and the impact of Christian teaching. An offering for missions will be collected.
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Courter
Orange _ ‘Township
South Waterloo
Church of the Brethren
Jennish Speaker at Meeting of Iowa Photo Finishers
W H Jermish president of Waterloo Photo company spoke at the annual Iowa division convention of Master Photo Finishers of America in Cedar Rapids. Jennish and George Mack of Mack's Photo shop returned last night. Charles Lind of Sioux City was elected president, succeeding CG Hutchinson. Robert Binder of Des Moines named vice president and R S Hardendorf of Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer. D M Bradish of Des Moines won the prize for best display of Kodak finishing.
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W. H. Jermish
Waterloo Photo Company
Iowa
America
Cedar Rapids
Jennish
George
Mack
Charles Lind
Sioux City
CG. G. Hutchinson
Robert Binder
Des Moines
R. S.hardendorf
Gedar Rapids
D. M. ‘Bradish
Snowbound Townuses Sleighs for Funeral in Allison
Old settlers report Allison is deeply snowbound as a funeral for Joseph held yesterday. Eva and Nellie Welres retired from Allison say sleighs were required to reach the cemetery after a snow plow broke the access road, delaying interment.
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Eva
Nellie
Welres
Allison
Joseph
Y's Men's Glee Club Plans Two Programs
The Y's Men's Glee Club members prepare for the sunrise Easter service at Cedar Falls and an afternoon vesper service at First Evangelical Church. The group assisted in a program last night at the Masonic Temple and has recently welcomed new members including George Marker Bud Morgan Marshall Corey and J A M Raecker first tenors with J Miller Ralph Walker and others as second tenors baritones and basses.
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Cedar Falls
First Evangelical Church
Masonic Temple
George Marker
Bud Morgan
Marshall Corey
J. A. M.raecker
J. Miller
Ralph Walker
Dewey Butterfield
E. G. Smith
Graham Hay
Ellery Geiger
Homer Albright
J. H. Ray
Martin Tarbell
Harold Amland
John Thornberry
Ironized Yeast weight gain promise ad says quick results
An advertisement touts Ironized Yeast as a weight gain and strength booster for skinny individuals. It claims dual action as yeast and iron supplement, helping build red blood and muscle, with easy absorption, pleasant taste, no stomach upset, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Pronek Claims Framing After Suicide Attempt in Tama County
Quarior Special Service reports Traer man Joge Pronek, convicted of poultry theft, attempted suicide in Toledo jail last Saturday. He protests innocence, alleging prosecutors and officers framed him. A letter to the Traer Star Clipper from Cedar Rapids argues misrepresentation and threats by Frank Saver.
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Quarior
Traer
Joge Pronek
Clutter
Tama County
Toledo
Ghd
Tracr
Pronek
Fred Saver
Saver
Frank
Niscass
Koffee Hag Teases Sleepier Nerves With Half Caffeine
An advertisement urges coffee lovers to switch to Koffee Hag claiming 97 percent less caffeine. It promises no taste loss and better sleep and nerves, citing a blend of the world’s finest coffees and inviting customers to buy ground or whole bean in 16 ounce cans at dealers.
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Pernars
Prisoner’s Statement Reflects Despair and Isolation
A 50 year old man named Pronek declares he will never go to prison for five years, calls himself innocent of a crime, and says he would rather die. He asserts he has no relatives or friends and expresses disgrace at the prospect of punishment.
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Pronek
Soldier's Life in Inactive Hours In Clutter Area
A fragment notes a man who has spent years in and around Clutter, served in the army with postings including the Philippines and Siberia, and remained unmarried. The text references distant parts of the world and a solitary personal status.
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Philippines
Siberia
Railroad engineer E. L. Sinclair dies after 32 years
Marion Iowa March E L Sinclair aged 60 civil engineer for the C M B P railroad dies after 32 years with the company in division service. He was widely known for his work on railroad alignment and safety initiatives.
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Marion
E. L. Sinclair
New Laundry Trick Keeps Hands Soft While Washing
A novel method lets women wash clothes at home with soft hands. Add two tablespoons of CLIMALENE to the wash water, enabling one quarter the usual soap. The product softens water instantly and dissolves stains, grease, and dirt without fading fabrics.
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Sarah Jensen
Nashua ‘Orchestra
Homer S. Clark
Orange Church
Snowgirl
Y'S Men's Glee Club
Waterloo
Eas
Arly Place
Logan Avenue Coal CO
Logan Ave
Prowek
Ee Fs
Illogg
Kaffee Hag
Ale
Ceara
Porto “Product
Entz Market
East Fourth Street
Fred Creamery
Shop & Save
West
Abe
Sun Maid
Sun Bright
van Camp
Snyder’s Pork & Beans
Kellogg
Aemys
Isles
Wilson’s West Side
Rexall Store
the Vicks
Den
Ayers
Ade
Hallcroft
Ripple
Ilaso
Homemaid
Rexall
Pat
Iris Gocoa Castite Muassige
Lava Spa
Daggett & Ramsdell
Dales
Liggett
Lackstone Coffee
Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co
Muffet Farm
Quaker Oats Co
Chicago
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