Boy shoots father in Iowa farmhouse killing him
In Sibley Iowa Carl Jess 15 was jailed for killing Claus Jess his father over spending money disputes. He claimed self defense and said his father abused him and planned the crime while the grandmother and others lived nearby. The case proceeds to the grand jury with a signed confession. Twins Shari and Simon Ash arrested for stealing coal. Simon sentenced to three days, Shari released.
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Sibley
Iowa
Carl Jess
Claus Jess
Ocheyedan
Wny Father
Hromatkas
Des Moines
Shari
Simon Ash
Bil Brothers
Simon
Franklin
Shuri
High Court Rules Jefferson School Site Battle
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the Jefferson school board in 1915 17 suit over where to build the Jefferson High School. It affirmed the board’s site choice and use of bond proceeds, noting directors acted within jurisdiction and authority.
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Des Moines
Jefferson
Jeferson
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme ‘Court
District Court
A. M. Devoe
Supreme Court
Board of Directors
West Union Bank Case is Continued Des Moines
Hearing on the Citizens State bank of West Union appeal was postponed to April 1. Seven members of the trenchment and reform committee attended including Senators Stephenson Foskett Wilson and Representatives Jinley Warrington Rogers O Dornell. Senator Kimball detained in Omaha, Sier White out of state, Wichman ill at home. The bank appeal law requires at least six votes.
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Des Moines
Tee
Citizens’ State Bank of West Union
Stephenson
Foskett
Wilson
Jinley
Warrington
Rogers
O' Dornell
Kimball
Omaha
Sier White
Stat
Wichman
Retrenchment Committee Hears Appeal Postponed Hearing
A request to postpone action until a full committee hearing was granted. The hearing included a large West Union business delegation and lawyers for both the state banking department and the appellants.
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West Union and Vicinity
State Banking Department
Polk County Plans Broad Paving and Grading Program
Polk County unveils a summer road project including paving of five tracts and grading five more with initial contracts for paving and grading and a general contract for culverts and bridges. Future lettings include Panola speedway, Camp Dodge to Andrews, Polk City to Madrid, River to River road, and White Pole road. Labor shortages may push some paving into next year while grading bids are expected.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
Pan
Farm Home Near Grundy Center destroyed by fire
Grundy Center March 17. The home on the farm of Mrs August Steinmeir seven miles northeast of town was destroyed by fire Monday. High winds fanned the flames and only the frame house was saved. Insured for 1350 with household goods 600. replacement cost estimated at 16000. Mrs Steinmeyer and children stay nearby with her brother until a new house is built.
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Grundy Center
August Steinmeir
Woman Purchases 320 Acre Iowa Stock Farm Near Allison
Mrs. Bileutje Welland formerly of Clara City Minnesota bought the Iowa Central stock farm near Allison Iowa comprising 320 acres. The farm has two sets of buildings with histories dating back to founder Mr Stout of Dubuque and once employed 30 workers. The original tract once exceeded 1100 acres and raised fast horses and heavy draft stock. She paid 300 dollars per acre totaling 96000 dollars, purchasing from Mrs I M Fisher.
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Allison
Bileutje Welland
Clara City
Minn
Iowa Central
Destructive tree moth found in Iowa for first time in 10 years
Ames Iowa March 17 The brown tailed moth a major defoliator in New England has been discovered in Iowa by deputy state nursery inspector Henry Ness. He seized and burned nursery stock from France to prevent spread. State entomologist Dr EB Ball warns the moth harms trees and can cause severe stings. this pest is linked to elm deaths.
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Ames
New England
Iowa
Henry Ness
Ness
France
EB. D. Ball
Harvard Campus Drug Ring Tangles Postwar Trade Flows
A wartime era report notes a substance detected on the Harvard campus in late shipments from Europe. It entered through tax inspection routes after the war, linking academic circles to illicit access. The finding implicates postwar trade and enforcement channels at a major university.
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Harvard
Europe
Bonus hike for Charles City teachers approved
Charles City Iowa school board re elected C H Parr and M G Smith and granted teachers a 14 dollar monthly bonus for the time taught this year. The nine month teachers gain 108 dollars while six month teachers gain 72 dollars. The move responds to higher living costs for local public schools.
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Charles City
Messrs
C. H. Parr
M. G. Smith
River Ice Breaks at B Avenue Flood Tide Opens
Monday night the river ice broke at B Avenue marking the start of the thaw and the first flood tide of the season, signaling rising water levels and concerns for nearby low-lying areas.
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B Avenue
Zemo antiseptic liquid promises quick skin relief
Advertise Zemo antiseptic liquid claims to heal eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin troubles. Priced 35c small bottle or $1.00 large bottle it is described as penetrating non greasy and soothing with instant relief after application. Distributed by E W Rove Co Cleveland Ohio.
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W. Rove Co
Cleveland, O
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Health Boost
Joyful readers credit Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant substitute for calomel. The tablets promise normal liver and bowel action without harsh effects and are a soothing vegetable compound with olive oil. Quick results claimed for bad taste bad breath dullness or constipation at bedtime priced 10 or 25 cents per box.
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Northwest Town
Jefferson School House
West Union Bank
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Aafe
Mr. Hill
AU Brug
Dr. Edwards
Fitzgeralt
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