Largest Highway Contract Award Set for Oct 18 in Iowa
Ames Iowa Oct 6 The Iowa state highway commission announced the largest highway contract in state history will be awarded Oct 18. It includes 126.44 miles of paving in eight counties 41.89 miles of graveling in seven counties about seven miles of grading in Boone and Chickasaw counties and bridge and culvert work in six counties totaling well over four million dollars.
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Ames
Iowa State Highway Commission
Boone
Chickasaw
Cedar
Tipton
Stanwood
Clarke
Osceola
Fayette
West Union
Buchanan County
Henry
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson County
Mount Pleasant
Des Moines
Jones
Linn County
Dubuque County
Lucas
Monroe County
Chariton
Monroe
Ailbia
Lucas County
Kensett
Northwood
Benton
Tama County
Blairstown
Des — Moines
Lee Counties
Floyd County
Charles City
Dougherty
Story County
Nevada
McCallsburg
Maxwell
Poweshiek chief Poweshiek in the Palimpsest note
In a Palimpsest feature by F R Aumann, Poweshiek is described as a respected Iowa country figure among the first men of his tribe. The name is explained as meaning Roused Bear, with a Washington treaty council attribution as Shedding Bear and other interpretations of his mathe.
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Iowa
Poweshiek
F. R. ‘Aumann
State Historical Society of
Washington
Fire Prevention Week Aids National Economy Effort
President Coolidge calls for study of fire protection as a national economy measure. The General Federation of Women's Clubs urges 14,000 member clubs to observe Fire Prevention Week October 7 to 14 with education, especially for children. Practical tips and safety rules are shared by Mrs Dolly Dean Burgess. In 10 cities efforts cut per person fire costs from 5 to 3.72, saving $165 million nationally.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
Dolly Dean Burgess
Helena
Mont
United States
Poweshiek the Sioux Chief Remembered in Iowa History
The text honors Poweshiek, a tall formidable Sioux leader known for warlike resolve and blunt speech. It notes his mixed traits as honest and brave yet heavyset and prone to drink, his July 4 1838 remarks on moving to a new home, his resistance to selling Iowa lands, and his ultimate departure to Kansas under U.S. escort, with burial in an unknown grave. It also adds unrelated 20th century trade statistics about Brazil car markets and France tractor needs.
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Poweshiek
Altho
Iowa
Kansas
United States
Howard's Buttermilk Cream Advertises Skin Remedy
An old time recipe for buttermilk cream promises to whiten and preserve skin and reduce wrinkles. It claims convenience, contacts Robert Drug Co and C. J. Miller, and offers a money‑back guarantee after first use. Also mentions a Howard's Buttermilk Soap as a companion product.
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Howard’s
Robert Drug Co
C. J. Miller
Bond Forfeited After Defendant Fails To Appear
A bond posted by Girkdean McMillan for liquor nuisance charges was forfeited after she failed to appear in court today. Judge George W. Wood ordered the $500 bond forfeiture with J. D. Hopkins as surety. October 17 was set for entering judgment.
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Girkdean McMillan
Negress
George W. Wood
Uberty
J. D. Hopkins
Hasner Holds Court in Independence Iowa
Judge Ralph W. Hasner presided in Independence taking time from Black Hawk county duties to hear several masters awaiting attention. The session reflects Hasner’s active role in regional judiciary and the ongoing legal matters before him.
450 Miles On a Gallon of Gas
The president of the General Motors Research Corporation notes a gallon of gasoline could convert to mechanical energy to drive a four cylinder car about 450 miles. Oliver, an automotive engineer, claims an invention to cut gas costs and plans a nationwide agent campaign, offering samples via The Whirlwind Mfg. Co. Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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General Motors Research Corporation
Oliver
Whirlwind Mfg. Co
East Third St
Milwaukee
Wisc
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Dolly D. Burgess
Johnson County
John Gilbert
Brazil
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Argentina
Canada
France
Howard
Irlin Millinery
Sycamore St
Lewis Stores Company
Waterloo
Smith Liquidating Sales CO
P.& G. Soap
Heavy
Children's Wool
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