Iowa Hard Surfacing Expands Across Counties
Iowa highway commission reports hard surfacing under way in 10 counties totaling about 1,577 miles at $977,883 with Cerro Gordo paying $93,098 for 4.12 miles. Other counties include Woodbury, Jefferson, Marion, Montgomery, Monroe, Linn, Des Moines, and more. The plan forecasts 1,200 miles of primary roads under progress this season.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Cerro Gordo
Woodbury
Sligo
Jefferson
Marion
Montgomer
Phs
Monroe
Linn
Iowa Bishway Commission
Track Hawk
Sioux
Palo Alto
Scott
O'Brien
Johnson
Buchanan
Ogeenla
Dickinson
Polk
Benton
Mar
Floyd
Kossuth
Clay
Green
Mt. Emmet
Hancock
Plymouth
Clinton
Story
Tama
Wardin
Franklin
Calhoun
Buena Vista
Sac
Cherokee
Carroll
Tomurisston
Reduce Service as Solution to Capital Street Car Muddle Des Moines
Des Moines street car service will be reduced for the present following an all day hearing before Judge Martin J Wade in the federal district court. Receivers for the street car company proposed a plan of operation and city officials and union representatives voiced objections. The schedule will be submitted to the city supervisor for consideration and will depend on the completion of the proposed timetable.
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Des Moines
Des Soines
Martin J. Wade
Federal District Court
Comary
H.W. Brers
Hiu
Joop
Grange Eation
Brinp
Evourt
Stait Gage City Superior
Marital separations cited for Wallingford O'Donnell couples
The Wallingfords and the O'Donnells filed petitions for legal separation. The O'Donnells say they lived together a month, married April 27, 1816, and separated in May after drinking issues. The Wallingfords wed January 3, 1919 and separated in July amid alleged treatment and adultery.
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Briet
Clinteau FE
Wallingford
Corrine Wallingford
Winnifred O'Donnell
David Odonnell
Ferda Ferhoon
O'Donnells
O'Donnell
Missing Children Reported From Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids authorities investigate the simultaneous disappearances of Vick Lininger, 14, of Mt Vernon Road, and an unnamed 24 year old woman from North Liberty. The girl left home Thursday afternoon to Interurban toward Cedar Rapids and was last seen near 2:20 PM. The boy, an orphan in J. F. Camburn's care, departed Thursday morning with extra clothes and a banked sum of money and is described as 4 feet 7 inches tall, 57 pounds, brown eyes, and dark brown hair. Police have not linked the cases and seek information.
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Cedar Rapids
Mantery
Vick Lininger
North Liberty
Ir Hiney
Mt. Vernroud
Lininger
Jess Lininger
Garry
J. Fo Camburn
Mt. Vernon Road
Camburn
Helis
Delght
Mr. Lininger
Abi Caimburn
Lodges Consolidate in Davenport to Erect Temple
Prosperity lodge No 704 and Beattie lodge No 37 of Davenport unite at a special meeting to consolidate effective Oct 30. A holding company will oversee construction of a $7,000 home at Main and Sixth. The combined Scott lodge No 27 will be named for the prominent old Davenport order, reflecting decades of service. The purchase of the site from the Goose estate for $16,000 preceded plans for the new building.
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Davenport
Prosperity Lodge
Odd Fellows
Cormer
Main
Sixth
Scott Lodge
Precious Cargo of Fiery Whisky Robbery Details Across States
About 40 vases of whisky were stolen from a government shipment to Manila. The car arrived in Boone, Arkansas on Sept. 24 and was sent for repairs before the theft was found. A special agent from Chicago aided local police and sheriff in locating the missing 44 cases. The whisky moved from near Moniggany to various locations across the county. several railroad workers and others are implicated with more arrests expected.
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Boone
Manila
Philippine Islands
O. Anderson
Chicase
Moniggany
Young Business Man of Holland Takes Bride in Grundy County
A young Holland business man from Grundy County marries in a rural ceremony. The report notes family moves to Braut and references relatives in Center and Stout. Cancer claims a parent, with several siblings mentioned. governor Philding noted for possible actions.
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Holland
Grundy County
Murda
Peagie
Araleis
Tham al Ti
Sarald
Stout
Billy Sunday Buys Cravats to Doll Up For Event
Davenport Iowa reports Billy Sunday purchased a half dozen cravats and plans to dress up for an upcoming appearance. Flo advised the women on attire while men were not given the same guidance. Sunday has been invited to preach at Vernon College and is weighing the invitation.
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Billy Sunday
Davenport
Flo
College
Vernon
Bondholders Urged to Convert Four Percent Coupons
Treasury issues notice that holders of 4 percent bonds must convert or exchange before specified dates in late 1919 to avoid awkward interest adjustments. Converts may switch to 4.5 percent coupon bonds or registered bonds, with reminders to June 15 or May 3 dates and Washington forwarding after conversion.
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Mamoely
Treasury Department
MIN
Motify
Nev
Cabs Chea Pont
Washington
Treasury
Farmer Loses Appeal in District Court Case
The appeal concerns damages related to a schoolhouse project in Liberty Township. Names and details are fragmented but reference a verdict that awarded damages around 8264. The district court received the appeal after trial, with costs and numerous witnesses noted. Several individuals are named in surrounding notices, including residents moving to Waterlog and ongoing local disputes.
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Farmer
Fle
Ingreid
Dude
Sone
Tiree LL. A. Poughry
Webb
Fapeer County
Sadibene
Albert
Werner Gail
Vinten
Uy M
Shockley
Jassie
Art Phinning
Aes
Ur. Bhackley
Stuntz Blames Omaha Riots on Underworld
A garbled report attributes Omaha riots to underworld influence. The bishop cites mayoral hostility and a supposed conspiracy by local underworld figures to harm a Black individual, framing it as a concerted effort rather than isolated actions.
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Stuntz
Omaha
Underworld
Hong
Methadle
Smith
Qinedy da Vie
Ohimba
Burnham to Open Musical Studio in Moston
In Waterloo news, plans emerge for Thyel Burnham, son of Judge and Mrs. G. W. Burnham, to establish a musical studio in Moston soon. Burnham is noted as a renowned figure in music circles.
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Waterloo
Thyel Burnham
Kon
Judge
G. W. Burnham
Willl Bpen
Moston
Burnham
Careful Carearets Advertisement Promotes Gentle Cathartic Use
A vintage advertisement pitches Casarets as an efficient laxative remedy. It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches and constipation without griping or harsh calomel, touting a pleasant effect and even suggesting pets bring sunshine to cloudy days.
Planiets War Service Amid Hospitals And Games
During the war he devoted himself to hospital service and to supporting those in care. He played a significant role in organizing activities for patients and coordinating efforts to bring relief and morale to injured servicemen through recreation and entertainment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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East 24Th St
Waterloo Union
Jefferson St
Er Ey
USS
Central Battery & Electric CO
EAST
Strelt
Lkght & Heat Corpor SE
Gue
Grace Methodist Church
Florence Ferrell
Edison
Case
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Hempel
Matzenauer
Spalding
Pele
Rea
California
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Rer
Iowa Warehouse Co
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