Primary system benefited most by expenditures
A total of $2 087 918 was spent for primary road construction and refunds in October in Iowa with $2 053 767 16 for construction and $34 151 80 for refunds. Maintenance and bond interest brought total outlay to $2 467 548 37 across multiple funds and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
G. H. Getty
State Highway Commission
State Board of Audit
J. W. Long
Benton
Cedar
Clinton
Pottawattemie
Boone
Buena Vista
Ida, Lee
Muscatine
Page
Pottawattamle
Poweshiek
Worth
Folsose County
Bremer
Chickasaw
Dubuque
Franklin
Harri
Jasper
Jefferson
Johnson
Linn
Mahaska
Polk
Pattawattarme
Beati
Tama
Union
Winneshiek
Woodbury
Dumont Women Entertain at Party for Large Group
Mrs William Brandenburg and Mrs N S Finn hosted a large women’s gathering at the Brandenburg residence in Dumont Iowa on Friday evening. The program featured violin selections by Beryl Finn with piano by Jennie Anderson, and Geneva Finn sang while Ann Finn read. Out of town guests included Mrs Bert Richards and others from Bristow Hampton and Aredale. Enas Vacation Visit Corine Perry returned to Mankato Minnesota for school after a holiday visit. Birth Announcement Mr and Mrs Lloyd Faber welcomed a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowrer
Dumont
William Brandenburg
Finn
Brandenburg Residence
Beryl. Finn
Jennie Anderson
Gwyneth Finn
Geneva
Ann
Mmes
Bert Richards
Alva Morford
Clair Waite
Ken Rose
Bristow
Jack Dovey
Hampton
Walter Brown
Aredale
Enas
Migs
Coriine Perry
Mankato
Minn
Lloyd Faber
Dunkerton School Illness Casts Shadow Over Local Week
Dunkerton reported jaundice among several pupils including Reuben pyoch and two Buckmasters. Walter Gaddis remains in a Waterloo hospital after a Friday shooting accident while playing with other boys. Mrs Meyers recovers from appendicitis in Presbyterian hospital Waterloo. Mr and Mrs Holdiman travel to Minneapolis with daughter Josephine for a third plastic operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Dunkerton
Reuben Pyoch
Walter Gaddis
Waterloo
Fred Meyers
Presbyterian Hospital
iMirs
Dick Holdiman
Minneapolis
Josephine
Dike Man Fined on Liquor Charge in Iowa
Arthur Wirties of Dike Iowa received a fine of 309 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to transporting intoxicating liquors. County records show more hunting licenses issued than ever before with 103 applicants on Saturday. Mary Uhlenhopp and Lena Weierman hosted a birthday party for Irene Uhlenhopp with 12 guests. Marriage licenses issued to several couples including Carl Busching and Augusta Becker Meyer, and Glenn Ritzman with Celia Darby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgourter Spersa
Servier
Alison
Arthur Wirties
Gus
County Recorders Office
Mary Uhlenhopp
Lena Weieman
New Hampton Names General Sales Manager for Traffic Accessories
Frank J. Davis of Davis Manufacturing assigns Frank Roberts of New York City as general sales manager for the U.S. and Canada excluding Iowa for the Mickey traffic cap and indicator used on cars and the adjustable time awning. Davis will oversee large traffic cap installations while Roberts travels to supervise agents and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Frank J. Davis
Davis Manufacturing Company
Prank &. Roberts
New York City
U.s
Canada
Towa
Davis
Bimsell
Roberts
Sibs
Rural Teachers in La Porte Vicinity Resign Positions
Miss Alvina Schroeder Cedar Heights resigns from Cedar township school No 1 to continue work at 18 T C. Mrs Harve Bible changes for rest of year and begins today. Melinda Moehel sister of Schroeder resigns. Caroline Blum Cedar Falls takes her place. Lotus Club meets with Mrs Frank Gravenhorst due to Presbyterian bazaar. Ald Society to meet with hostesses Mrs W W Cooper Mrs E H Abe Mrs Roberta Berryhill. Presbyterian Mite bazar set for Tuesday at 2 with booths and hot chocolate. Family notes Harold Williams and children visit, Roy Longaker returns from Rochester surgical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costes Spretalier
la Porte City
Alvina Schroeder
Cedar Heights
Cedar Township
T. C
Harve Bible
Melinda Moehel
Schroeder
Caroline Blum
Cedar Falls
Lotus Club
Frank Gravenhorst
MLE
Ald
M. E. Ald Society
W. W. Cooper
E. H. Abe
Roberta Berryhill
Mlle Society
Presbyterian Mite Society
Harold Williams
Fairbank
Williams
George Klock
John
F. E. Lehman
Mesquakie Burial Service Held on Tama Reservation
Nov 28 Mrs C H Chuck long ill at her home on the Tama Indian reservation near Tana dies at about 65. Funeral follows Mesquakie traditions at cemetery near government house with many Indians and whites attending. Survived by husband John Jones and one grandson. Bi a te na nearly 90, mother of Mesquakie woman Peter Morgan, dies on the reservation after embracing Christianity two years ago and baptism by Rev Smith. She leaves no relatives besides her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
C. H. Chuck
Tama Indian Reservation
Tana
Government House
Bi-a-te-na
Peter Morgan
Bl-a-te-na
Mr. Smith
Peter
Three Motorists Hurt in Clarksville Crash
In Clarksville Virginia on a Saturday afternoon three people were injured when F M Cheevers driving east from William Carter place collided with a car driven by John Wood. Cheevers suffered bruises while Mrs Asa Wood sustained serious head injuries requiring stitches. Mrs Cheever and another passenger were jolted against the car interior. The Cars were damaged and the injured were taken to a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
F. M. Cheevers
John Wood
Carrie Mott
Cheever
Asa Wood
Mrs. Cheever
Annual Scholarship Award Established for Oelwein High
Mrs. B. E. Frider established the Dr. Auder Memorial Fund to provide two $50 prizes yearly to the top senior boy and girl. Ratings will consider scholarship, character, personality, leadership and activities, with the awards presented during commencement by a Tuesday Tourist Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
B. E.frider
Dr. Auder
Former Cedar Falls Resident Moves to Florida
Edward Noble, long-time Cedar Falls resident, left for Orlando Florida to visit his father William F. Noble after receiving a mysterious advertisement. Details were scarce as the family had not known of his whereabouts. the Nobles relocated to Florida about six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls Ill
Florida
Kiedal Sevelced
Cedar Falls
Edward Noble
Orlando
Fla
Bridge Across Beaver Near Aplington Near Ready for Concrete
Olson Construction company has the second part of the bridge across Beaver ready for concrete. Women's Benevolent society of the Baptist church holds its annual barn supper in the basement of the church with proceeds around 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplington
Olson Construction Company
Beaver
Women's Benevolent Society of the Baptist Church
Faculty Dames of College Open Holiday Season
Cedar Falls events at Teachers College mark the close of the fall term. A Christmas party opens the season in Gilchrist chapel, and a Dubuque university debate on armed force policy follows with TC students facing the Dubuque team. The state women athletes convention, college string quartet program, and a vesper service close the weekend lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Speeial
Cedar
Teachers College
Wednnesday
Gilchrist Chapel
Dubuque University
United States
T. C
Dubuque
John Fabrick
Leland Mathis
Lorne Boylan
Edward F. Kurtz
Ednad Hopkins
Marvis Schwarck
Roland Searight
Alta Freeman
First Methodist Episcopal Church
EH Crouse
Methodist Church
Cedar Falls
Dike
Epworth League
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Church
Ottar Jorgensen
C. F Heibjerg
Grand View College
Des Moines
Danish Folk College
Tyler
Minn
H. H. Baasch
Pocono
Home College
Henryville
W. E. Hays
Howland Hansop
Legion Post to Stage The Leon Follies Home Talent Show
The N Hamnton American Legion post will present The Legion Follies at Fireman’s Theatre on November 30 and December 1. Fifty top entertainers will perform vaudeville acts, musical numbers, and specialty stunts with costumes and dances. Organizers Tom Norris, Thomas Olson, and G D Gleason named. Miss Odessa Treat and Miss Mildred Major train the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Olsom
G. D. Gleason
Odessa Treat
Mildred Major
Nashua Postmaster Recovering After Operation
Nashua postmaster E. C. Simpsons is reported making a satisfactory recovery at Mercy Hospital in Waverly after a Saturday operation. Also noted was the death of Ella Sutherland a Nashua resident of over 40 years from heart disease at her home. Laura Lundt and Douglas Shoop were wed in Minneapolis and will reside in Chicago where the groom works. Dandelions bloom and violets are reported in a resident's yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Laura Lundt
Warm Lundt
Douglas Shoop
Calvin Shoop
Minneapolis
Pioneer Wood Family Reunites in Tama County 75th Arrival Anniversary
At Traer Iowa a reunion of nearly 30 descendants of the Wood pioneer family marked 75 years since arrival in north Tama county. The post Civil War settlers formed Buckingham near Old Buckingham and Trer area after a six week wagon journey from Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonkur
F. W. Wood
J. 0
R. ©. Wood
Lyiman W
Ames
Abbie Sawyer
Lewis
Lyman Wood
Grace Wood
H. L. Daniel
Tracy
Josephine Mason
Dirsdale
A. W. McBride
Iowa Falls
Old Buckingham
Jonas P
Joshua C
Lyman E. Wood
Traer
Joshua
America
England
Lyman
Washington
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Jonas Wood
William Hitchener
Iowa
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Chicago
John
Joseph Connell
Mr. Wood
Cedar River
Vinton
Dubuque
Wolf Creek Valley
Jonas
Margaret Connell
Toledo
Buckingham
Wood
Lyman E
Jefferson Farm Bureau Meeting Tonight at Brandon School
The Jefferson Farm Bureau will host an evening program at Brandon School on Monday inviting the public. A motion picture program and a covered dish luncheon are planned. D R Lockwood is named director of sales for Christmas seals in the Brandon district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Jeffferson Farm Bureau
D. R. Lockwood
Hil
Dot
Methodist Church
G. A. R. Hall
Manslaughter charge filed in Mason City road death
Charles City dispatch reports county attorney Jens Grothe filed a county attorney information against Carl Hermanson of Mason City for manslaughter in the death of Thomas Riley Floyd. Bond set at 5000. Also charged Franke Houdeshell of Nashua with operating while intoxicated after a Clarksville road crash. Riley operated a Floyd store. Funeral news and local notices follow including deaths, delinquency charges, and upcoming community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
Will
Mason City
Riley
Courier Special Service
Charles City
Jens Grothe
Carl Hermanson
Thomas Riley
Wfe
Rudd
Hermanson
Casey
Tess Momberg
Cerro Gordo County
Floyd
Franke Houdeshell
Nashua
Houdeshell
Clarksville
Sophia Hoeft
Emma Hoeft
Germany
United States
G. Gil Prottengeier
Riverside
Charles
Carl Eisle
City
Gust
Minneapolis
Wuventite
Donald McCauley
Virgil Littig
W. E. Bayer
Austin Church Group Honored by Osage Universalist
Seventeen members of an Austin church were entertained at Osage Universalist Church in Osage Iowa on November 28. They assisted in rebuilding the basement donating cement. In a separate note Miss Gladys Perry injured in an auto accident was taken home by Sheriff Evans and J J Horn after a double turn incident two miles west left her severely bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vowker
Osage
Austin Church
Universalist Church
Austin
Gladys Perry
Sheriff Evans
Cresco
Perry
J. J. Horn
Plymouth
Secand
Car crashes into house injures none as occupants flee
Mrs James Houlahan and her daughter escaped injury when a car with steering gear defect swung into the George Lane house in Manchester on November 28. The vehicle was badly damaged but the occupants were unharmed as they were leaving home for town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Spretal
Manchester
James Houlahan
George Lane
Loans and Investments of Federal Reserve Banks Grow Steadily
Washington DC November reports show total loans and investments at 21 119 264 000 in October a new high with monthly gains near 200 000 aside from February July and August Investors cite policy of easy credit to member banks added investments and rising securities and acceptances in open market The article notes that charts base on weekly reports from 101 leading cities to the Federal Reserve Board and explain the scope of loans on securities and other assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Oelwein Scholars to Be Immunized Against Diphtheria
Oelwein Iowa November 2 authorities announce all children under 21 in the Oelwein school district will be immunized against diphtheria. The program, with state health board support, aims to reduce the disease statewide in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Courier
State Board of Health
E. E. Stoup
Farm Bureau
Community Club
St. Paul
Oelwelx
Sumner Plans Skating Rink in Community Park
Community project in Sumner to flood a rink in the city park when weather freezes. The rink, about two blocks square, aims to give healthful recreation to local youths and neighboring rural residents as organizers proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Fourier Special Service
Raymond church groups plan bazar and supper event
The Ladies Aid Society of Raymonds M E church will host a bazar and chicken supper in the church dining hall on Thursday December 8. Farmers union to present a home talent play at Raymond hall Wednesday evening. St Josephs sewing circle meets Wednesday afternoon in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Farmers’ Union
Raymond Hall
St. Joseph's Sewing Circle
Mrs. A. P. Hilton Dies at Vinton
Mrs. A P Hilton of Vinton Iowa died at home Saturday after a long illness from heart trouble and complications. She was 69, born in Wisconsin, lived on a farm before moving to Vinton 32 years ago with her husband. Survived by husband and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Vinton
A. P. Hilton
Finchford Woman Dies at Waterloo
Mrs. Emma Sturm of Finchford died at St Francis Hospital Waterloo after a ten day illness. The body was brought to Brown chapel for funeral arrangements. Her husband Luke Sturm had died previously. Surviving children are Dallas and Henry Sturm and daughters Lucy and Ethel Sturm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outin Sprint Servicr
Cedar Falls
Emma Sturm
Finchford
St. Francis Hospital
Waterloo
Brown Chapel
Luke
Dallas
Henry
Lucy
Ethel
Masquerade Benefit Set For Hospital Room Furnishing
Cedar Falls aims to raise funds at a masquerade party by the local Nurses club. Proceeds from the event in Pfeiffer hall will furnish a room at Sartori Memorial hospital and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Cedar Falls
Nurses Club
Pfeiffer Hall
Sartori Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Frank Appel of Grundy Center Dies
Mrs. Frank Appel aged about 60 dies at her Grundy Center home from diabetes. Survived by her husband and three children, a son Henry and two daughters Mrs. Dick Drake and Mrs. John Jans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Appel
Grundy Center
Courier Eyecay Fervices Grundy Center
Henry
Dick Drake
John Jans
McCoy's Tablets Promised To Add Weight Quickly
An old advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets help underweight men and women gain at least five pounds after trying four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. It guarantees a refund if expectations aren’t met, urging readers to ask for McCoy's Tablets at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Robert Brug Co
Wangler Bros
C. 5 Miller
America
Keeley Institute Drug and Alcohol Treatment Claim
The Keeley Institute at Dwight, Minnesota, advertises a Keeley Treatment that allegedly cures alcohol and drug addiction after a few pleasant days. It claims cravings are banished, self reliance returns, with no temperate effects and a moderate cost. Correspondence is described as confidential and invites inquiries for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kestey
Turing
Keeley
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Moinola
Musterole promotes quick relief for sore throat and aches
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a white mustard oil ointment that eases sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and other pains with a mild tingling sensation avoiding mustard plaster blistering. It notes a milder Children's Musterote version for babies and small children.
Fox Township Farmer Held to Grand Jury on Liquor Charge
Cedar Falls November 2 Fox township farmer H Rottenbech was held to the grand jury on a liquor nuisance charge and fined 100 dollars and costs at a hearing before Justice W H Whitford. He was arrested by deputies Mason and Halleck Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Farmer
Courier
Cedar Falls
H. Rottenbech
Fox Township
W. H. Whitford
Kurtenbach
Real estate deals close in Lawn City on Saturday
Cedar Falls reports two real estate transactions on Saturday. Frances Jackson bought the Thomas Ward property at 103 Franklin Street. A swap exchanges the Harold Berry place at 803 Highteenth Street West for G. R. Speers at 1921 Merfer Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Cedar Falls
Frances Jackson
Thomas Ward
Franklin Streets
Harold Berry
Highteenth Street
G. R. Speers
Merfer Avenue
Creomulsion Emulsified Treosote Cough Remedy Ad
Persistent coughs and colds threaten health and are treated by Creomulsion a creosote based remedy. The ad claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth with absorption into the bloodstream and relief of respiratory conditions. It offers money back if no relief when used as directed.
Tanlac touted as relief for stomach and bowel troubles
The ad claims 90 percent of illness stems from digestive issues and promotes Tanlac as a cure. It cites Mrs. Athena Bowers of Topeka Kansas who reports relief from gas bloating and dizziness after using Tanlac and urges readers to buy, with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Athena Bowers
Jackson St
Topeka
Kans
Kidney Health Ads Promote Water and Jad Salts
An old advertisement urges readers to drink water and use Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims daily four ounces of a lemon grape lithia mixture cleanses kidneys, relieves bladder weakness, and prevents backache, endorsing gong water and regular intake.
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Dike Man
la Porte
Roy Longaker
Rochester
Tama Reservation
Oelwein High
American Telephone & Telegraph
Joseph Wright
Sexton Bolton
Helen
Orpha Schwantz
Iver Christofferson
Glenn Cox
William Cos
DeWitt
Readine
Roger Leavitt
George F. Barsalon
J. TD. Wild
B. Santee
Er. A. M. Billingsley
C. N. Wood
W. G. Crowder
N. Hamnton Legion Post
Waverly Hospital
Pioneer Families OF
Tama County
Attrack Reunion
Wood Brothers
Jefferson Bureau
Legion Post
Marshall-Shannon Legion Post
Auxiliary
John M. Kramer
Rockford
Theresa Reis
Marble Rock
James A. Froman
Eve Taylor Waters
Nora Springs
H. OR. Gingrich
American Mechanics Association
Charles Guy
Gingrich
Ellis Auditorium
American Legion Auxiliary
Central Park
Clarence Obermeier
Osage Universalist Church
Rams House
Federal Reserve Banks
ARD Investments
Folger Ganas
Leadiod Citic
Pea
Bein
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Raymond’s
M. E
Bazar
Holck Jameson
Elizabeth Jameson
Harry Holck
W. G. Rowley
George Jameson
Holek
Brown & Fry Garage
Vinton High School
Fort Madison
T. H. Nelson
Mise
Lawn City
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