County Board Eyes $210000 for Road Improvement Plan
Black Hawk county board backed a plan to match up to $100000 in public subscriptions to a road fund, potentially boosting two year spending to about $244000 with federal and county contributions. Linn county and Cedar Rapids groups already pledged funds, while local meetings will set concrete projects and fundraising aims.
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Black Hawk County
Linn County
Commercial Club of
Cedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors
J. W. Holden
Town Highway Commission
Juvin County
Black Hawk
Charles van Vleck
Waterloo Commercial Club
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Castle Hill
Cedar Heights
Whitney
Highway Commission
Grundy Center
Waterlo
William Galloway
Holdén
Soldier Boys Off for Deming New Mexico
Farewell gathering in Boone as 5 000 to 6 000 residents bid good luck to members of the First separate Company Iowa infantry. Weather was threatening but enthusiasm remained high for the departing unit.
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Boone
Deming
NX. M
Boone, In
Boone, Jefferson
Oyden
Luther
Stratford
Dayton
Pilot Mound
Berkley
Iowa Infantry
Pioneer Cow Testing Exhibit to Visit Dairy Congress
Members of the Pioneer Cow Testing association of Black Hawk county will exhibit at the Dairy Congress in October. Thomas of the Iowa State College extension department has selected Holsteins Guernseys Ayrshires and Jerseys for the Pioneer tester exhibit. J F Court of Ames dairy extension will attend to explain testing value and lecture on dairying topics.
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Pioneer
Black Hawk County
Dairy Congress
Thomas
Iowa, State College
Ames
J. F. Court
Jumps Over Counter to Serve Uncle Sam at Fort Logan
Harl Morrow, formerly a clerk at the Ogden smoke shop, joined the army at Des Moines state fair. He enlisted in the ammunition train and now drives a 2 truck at Fort Logan Colorado. He says the life suits him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr
Harl Morrow
Ogden
Des Moines
Uncle Sam
Fort Logan
Colo
Tanlac endorsement from Waterloo metal worker
FP G Meyers, a sheet metal worker, says Tanlac improved his energy, appetite, weight, and sleep after typhoid left him run down. He praises the medicine as worth $10 a bottle and urges others to try it. Sold by Schunenian Drug Co in Waterloo and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Meyers
Franklin Street
Waterloo
Meyers
Cement Tile Machinery Co
Schunenian Drug Co
Wheat deliveries uncertain under new minimum of $2.17
W J Peddicord of Union Mill warns mills across the county face anxiety over wheat supplies to meet flour demand as government minimum fix of 2.17 a bushel may force losses. Mills hesitating to sell forward due to possible shortages and a Chicago deal for 1500 barrels was refused. Peddicord and P L Billings plan to consult Minneapolis food district officials on required reports.
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W. J. Peddicord
Union Mill Company
Peddicord
Chicago
Food Administration
Two Citizens of Vinton Honored
Vinton September 14 A banquet was served at the Masonic hall Wednesday evening in honor of Rev F M Warren and KH S Shortess who are leaving Vinton The former becomes pastor of the Christian church at Keota and the latter goes to Cedar Rapids An Eastern Star ladies group served the banquet and a program featured solos and tributes including selections by Theodore Shotwell George N Urice and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Masonic Hall
F. M. Warren
KH. S. Shortess
Christian Church
Keota
Cedar Rapids
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Solo
Theodore Shotwell
Shortess
George N. Urice
Warren
Hugh
Mossman
Edward A. Murphy
George JD. Waton
J. W. Luckey
Itey
C. HM
Plattenburg
Shorty Yee
Flown State College
Ames
Christan Church
District Court
Willett
Tkely
Weather a Drawback to Franklin Co Fair
Weather a Drawback to Franklin County Fair reports stormy conditions reducing attendance and reminding organizers of logistical issues. The article notes local events including a ball game, horse racing results, and a grand jury session with expected indictments, plus a Presbyterian church reception for teachers and college staff.
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Franklin Co
Danepton
Tate
Airedale
Swatehsale
Aredale
Weather clears as corn fields mature steadily
Line frost caused damage in spots but most corn fields are deating nicely and with good weather the larger part will be fully matured within about ten days.
Corn Hoarders Struck By Harvest Crisis
Residents report many corn stocks disrupted as harvest weeks pass without order. Community leaders estimate losses exceed a hundred bushels as supplies dwindle and markets brace for price shifts. Local farmers express concern over handling and storage losses during the busy season.
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Canteen Company
The
Red Cross
W. G. Douglass
Armory
Kodak
Germania Dry Goods Company
Camp Cody
Scharfenberg’s
Lafayette Street
Hamburg
Salt Park
HESS
Presbyterian Church
Ccurch Cootie
Clty
James Boats
Jinmyptot
Frank Davenport
Inn of Shuckey & Davenport
Borkon Brog
Albert Lea
F Rankith County State Bank
Hobinson
Teauiferon
Cunningham
Swej
Ee Burc Brosco
Burch Bros. Co
ENIT
Carter and
Orchid
Ab Oes
Georgette
Voile
Orga
Hampton
S. S
White Dental Mfg, CO
South
Philadelphia
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