Supreme court delays ruling on Iowa laws until January
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court will likely withhold rulings on constitutionality of Iowa laws until January, citing cases including the red light law and blue sky law. Autmobile registration fees and place of payment may also be revised. several lengthy cases from Waterloo and Ottumwa await decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Inia Ias
Lynch
Cosson
Guy Feely
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Death and daily notes from Bristow Iowa area
Elvon Kammeyer two year old dies after two weeks of bowel trouble at home four miles north of Bristow. Funeral at German church Wilmar with burial there. Families receive telegrams about relatives in Oklahoma and Minnesota. Local visitors and travel notes include Dring Needham returning from Yellowstone and planning Harvard law study, and multiple townspeople visiting kin or seeking medical care. continuous local notices of births arrivals and minor incidents fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Elvon
Charles Kammeyer
Wilmar
W. D. Connolly
Will Smith
Oklahoma
Geo. Smith
Winterset
Mr. Smith
F. C. G. Coonley
Fickeral
Neb
Dring Needham
Yellowstone Park
Cambridge
Harvard College
Q. Folberts
Gertrude
Edward
Rochester
Minn
David Conger
Seward
Clayton Kemp
Albert Lea
Ralph Wubbena
Ed Guauseth
Ivan Henage
Santa Ana
Cal
F. M. Neall
Earl Minert
Ames
T. H. Gough
TM. Early
Herman
John Finke
Stewart
Waverly Fair
Arcieneeole
Galol Gough
Minneapolis
106 Inches Rain Floods the City
A four hour thunderstorm dumped around 3.06 inches of rain with a peak between 6:30 and 7:30 PM. Waterloo and nearby areas flooded basements caught basins clogged and gutters overflowed. Traffic disrupted on local roads and river levels rose, with debris filling catch basins and several intersections inundated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chautauqua Park
Illinos Central
Aother
Third Avenue
R Randolph
Park Avenue
Lafayette
Tenac "Bernstein
Bradley Transfer Ling
Dina Central
Cedar Falls
Points South
LaPorte City
Dart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Cedar River
Rowley Notes Trim and Trade Center on Potatoes and Pews
Walter Koenig shipped a car of potatoes to Cedar Rapids. Rev. Smith preached at Cedar Rapids. missionary society hosted a chicken pie supper netting over $20. Several residents visited kin in Nebraska and Wisconsin. The Rowley restaurant changed hands as Diltz bought Davis’s share. A heavy rainfall improved pastures and enabled fall plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Walter Koenig
Cedar Rapids
Will Gaash
Colorado Springs
Colo
F. M. Williams
Donahue
Maquoketa
Ed Pilcher
Lisaie Bents
George
Verhanser
Wis
C. B. Rentz
Frank Miller
E. A. Miller
West Farming
C. RB. Brady
Minnebase City
Minn
Rhodesa
Raymond and Lindner attend funeral and local notices
Casper Lindner and Matt Schmitz returned after attending the funeral of Mrs. Lindner's aunt in Chicago. J. Kelley arrived back from North Dakota. Mrs. Eugene Brennan fell ill with pleurisy. Ed Carroll to St Francis Hospital for an operation and improving. Mable Brown and Dick Stocks visited Dubuque. Joseph Teeter back from North Dakota. Will Pint sprained his ankle but again mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Casper Lindner
Matt Schmitz
Dubuque
Joseph Teeter
North Dakota
Wn. Pint
Mt Vernon Township News Briefs and Local Updates
Mt Vernon Township reports on changes in residents and visitors from South Dakota to Wisconsin with new homes and farms planned near Center School. Local families address health issues, renovations, silo and barn projects, a new daughter born to Henry Kemp and wife, and attendance at regional fairs and state events.
Mrs Sunderlin Returns After Minnesota Surgery
Minn. patient underwent operation to remove a cancerous tumor. Her son Bert accompanied her and notes she finished the ordeal neatly and is progressing as well as could be expected. Mr. and Mrs. George Sunderlin recently returned from a 400 mile auto trip to Artisian South Dakota with Mr. and Mrs. David Tiller.
Funeral services held for J. D. Oleman in Parkersburg
J. D. Oleman died Friday after two months of stomach cancer. Funeral Monday at German Reform church with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. He leaves a widow and several children. Friends and relatives from Ackley Cleves and other places attended. Other items note Willis Wightman’s marriage to Alta Burbeck, Mary Cramer clerking at James Black store, a surprise silverware gift to newlyweds Glyde Wilson and wife, Mrs. Otto Grohe’s visit, Mrs. W. S. Mead and Mrs. C. Johnson seeking medical care, Henry De Grote buying the Mary Freeland property, Bullhuis family moving from Stout, and Ed McLellen’s recovery from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
J. D. Oleman
German Reform Church
Oak Hill
Otto Grohe
Ackley
W. 5. Mead
C. Johnson
Hampton
Des Moines Week Report Includes Visitors and Talk
In Des Moines the first of the week Miss Alica Kunka a Crete Nebraska dressmaker arrived and assists Mrs W A Speer with housework and sewing. The WFP M S has secured Miss Maschal a returned missionary from India to speak at Genesse church next Sunday morning.
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Des Moines
Alica Kunka
Crete
Neh
W. A. Speer
W. FP. M.S
Misa Maschal
India
Genesse
Walker News Roundup Sees Local Families and Travel Notes
Walker notices include Carl Elliott entering the city high school as his brothers did. G. S. Booten's return from Chicago is noted. Mrs Susie Cheney returns from Cedar Rapids. Miss Thelma Grady departs Charlevoix Michigan after a stay with Helen Booth. Mrs Mary Hoefsinger comes back from Clear Lake Cedar Rapids and Marion. H Mortenson returns from Montana after helping harvests amid frost. Lola Allen returns to Cedar Rapids after visiting her parents F C Furbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alies Helen Booth
Charlevoix
Mich
Mary Hoefsinger
Clear Lake
Cedar Rapids
Marion
H. Mortiensom
Montana
Lola Allen
F.C. Furbush
Hollow silo accident and local notes from Geneseo
A new hollow tire silo on the Sloan farm toppled while filling this season. Mrs Wallske near the Meeker farm was sick. Bragonier takes Oakland Hercules agency for next season and received a demonstration car. Construction begins on No 4 schoolhouse. Jess Harper’s family evicted from Flora Illinois and hired to A R McElhinney. Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson returned to Dorchester Nebraska after visit. Mrs Nettle McNan and children visit Randalia. Births include Oscar Speer and A H McKinnes.
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Geneseo
Sloan
Wm. Wallske
A. J. Meeker
R. J. Bragonier
Oakland
Hercules
Wit, Scharfenberg
Jess Harper
Flora
Ltl
A. R. McElhinney
Chas. Johnson
Dorchester
Neb
Nettle McNan
Randalia
Mia. McNanl
Jang. Borns
Oscar Speer
A. H. McKihinnes
Local notes from Tripoli indicate family's travels and farm changes
Arthur Todd underwent an appendectomy. Paul Smith and Herman Bay depart for Amer to start school. W Th Kuecker’s family welcomed a newborn son Sept. 11. H W Bockhaus and Wr. Martin returned from Duluth. Fred Krueger family visiting from Zumbrota. Edwin and Walter Korh pursue religious study in Elmhurst. Adolph Koch buys a new auto. Wo C Schultz buys 80 acre Hagenbach farm near Rock Creek for 155 per acre with March 4 possession. Louis Fink returns from Des Moines to resume work at Joe Sevi store, replacing Herman Bang who goes to Ames for school. Hans Hanson leases B W T Sweet farm northwest of here. Will Telschow moves in. J H Carstensen firm now occupied by Gay Shipp on nearby farm. changes effective March next year. Chas Franklin and L Rede man to St Paul for business. Miss Marielle Meier and Clirenne Arnematu are wed Tuesday evening.
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Mt. Vernon
Chas Fierce
South Dakota
Ved
Center School
J. M. Ulrich
Henry Hageman
Geo. Deenming
Oneida
Chas. Kyler
Marion
Wisconsin
Fred Timion
Waverly Fair
John Tiller
Artiston
S. D
Conrad Paul
Fred
Charlie Briden
Fred Garton
Roe Lane
Henry Kemp
Wm. Callahan
Babe
Kemp
Garner
Mary Fritz
St. Paul
Minn
Weston Squires
Plummer
Ariz
T. H. Garton
Claude Briden
Fred Reinhart
I. R. Moon
Rochester
Tripoli
Arthur Todd
Paul Smith
Herman Bay
Amer
W. Th. Kuecker
H.W. Bockhaus
Wr. Martin
Ouisne
Duluth
Fred Krueger
Zumbrota
Min
Adolph Koch
Wo. C. Schultz
Chris Hagenbach
Rock Creek
Louis Fink
Des Moines
Joe Sevi
Herman Bang
Ames
Hans Hanson
Here
Will Telschow
J. H. Carstensen
Mr. Hanson
Gay Shipp
Harton
Chas. Tranklin
Mr. 1
PL Redeman
Marielle Meier
Clirenne Arnematuy
Marriages and local news fill Jesup area notices
Sept 16 marriages in Siegel and New Hampton plus local events in Jesup include weddings, travel, sales, club meetings, and church activities. Notables: Clara Schwem weds Jack Wachtel. Artemann-Meier wedding attendance. residents travel to Chicago and Marshalltown. two hundred chickens stolen. Sunday school and Ladies Aid society events. death of Mrs H Brash in Sioux City. Local odds and ends cover autos, sales, visits, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Schwem
New Hampton
Oconto Falla
Wis
Arnemann
Neenah
Wm. Bockhans
Herman
Chicago
Fred Locke
Lila Home
Elias Hart
Marshalltown
Hatcher
C. $. Sheridan
B. A. Nichols
Masonity
E. W. Barly
Bristow
George Thompson
Amesa
Minnesota
Edward J. Lown
Prthian Sisters
Ladies' Aid Society
M.H. Church
Willam Wills
Janesville Edges Toward Open Start at New School
Septembers in Janesville report the new school house near completion but not ready for Monday. Teachers arrived. two stayed home while the rest waited. Officials expect school to begin Sept 21 amid scattered local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wilbert Loveland
Waverly Post Office Sets Up Application Information Sheet
The Waverly post office announces a new information sheet and blanks for applicants. This notice details how to obtain and submit required forms and where to return completed materials. Local residents are advised to check the window for latest instructions and deadlines.
Winters Rents Barbershop as Fred Takes Rest
Charles Winter rents the barbershop to his brother Fred for two months so he may rest due to ill health from confinement. Mrs. M. L. Woodbridge, at Rochester Minn, has tonsil surgery while another nose operation is planned this week. Miss Claudia Smith, active on stage, is under treatment amid news from the European war reporting seventeen million fighting men across eight nations.
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Nashua
Charles Winter
Fred
Mra. M. L. ‘Woodbridge
Rochester
Minn
Claudia Smith
How To Test Your Eyes And A Simple Prescription
An old home remedy suggests a two to four times daily eye wash with Opticalan Grains dissolved in water to relieve tired eyes after long screen use. The piece warns that cheap or poorly adjusted glasses can be harmful and hints the remedy may reduce or replace glasses needs for some users. It attributes the advice to B. W. Schuneman & Co. and druggists who can fill the prescription.
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B. W. Schuneman & Ifc
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Covel & Son
Northern
Queen City Dressmaking College
Storm
August Pestelair
James McNamar
Tie
Mr. Diltz
Mr. Davis
Walker
Jay Var Orsdol
Town
Burgh’s
Coats
Jesup
Robert H. Houck
Hoaven
Cora Cameron
Eo Ham
Hilda Freed
Edith Lambert
Waterloo College of Commerce
Frank
Gladys Mills
Charles
Lethert
Towis Roberts
Udells
M.N. Tritz
Mary Muncey
Henry Clark
Lamont
Xii
A. George
Rob
O'Neil
Minsee
At- Cate
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Louie Lown
Jacob Cramer
Cramer
L. T. Frink
Tadien’ Ald
Ciety of the Baptist Church
Leara Emerson
Sunday School Board
C. RB
Miller
A. G. Young
Margaret Tata
Tressurer
M. H. Houser
Play Nawcomb
B. W. McGinnis
W.R. C
Frush’s Hall
A. Howsy
Ivah Cadarburg
A. L. Ditkinson
Thomas Kenneally
Gertrude Kenneally
Glen Baughman
Myrtle Baginston
H. Brash
Overmtre
Sioux City
Champ Howe
Justice Stenzel
H. H. Pippart
Nora Springs
Waverly Fairy Grounds
Ward Walsh
Pond
R. W. Kendall
Chas
Marshall Baker
Roger-Myars
Wil Myers
Fred Sirrell
J. B. Johnston J
Howe-Shepard
Leslie Furner
Ulrich
J. C, RR
J. W. Bennett
Waverly
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