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Offer the Beautiful Dodge Home as Historic Memorial
The general's desk, right . . . is shown in the room he used as an upstairs study. It adjoins his bedroom. The glass doorways lead to a sleeping porch on the south side of the home.
Offer the Beautiful Dodge Home as Historic Memorial
Portions of the twin parlors . . . in the Dodge home. Much of the furniture and pictures are just as they were in the general's lifetime. Antique beauty is apparent in every section of the spacious home.
Offer the Beautiful Dodge Home as Historic Memorial
One view of the library . . . where on of the nation's greatest railroad builders kept hundreds of books on history, government, railroading and war.
Obituaries
Mrs. Elsie Everest
Oberne, McDaneld & Co.
Oberne, McDaneld & Co. hides, wool and furs. East side of Main and 5th
Oakland firemen
Oakland firemen are shown wearing firefighting gear as a warm-up for the competition in Monday's annual Fall Festival, when firemen from throughout Southwest Iowa will take part in a water fight tournament for cash prizes.
Oakland dentist named head of new county conservation board
At Organizational Meeting. . . of Pottawattamie County Conservation Commission are its five members. They are: Dr. Leo Dick of Oakland, Robert Gronstal of Treynor, and Clyde Talley of Council Bluffs, all seated; Douglas Peters of Council Bluffs and…
Oakland blast
Blast area is pointed out by Bernard O'Neill and Herb Rock both of Avoca and relatives of Wilber McCown who was injured in the mishap. Rock was pulling the light switch that apparently set off the explosion. McCown landed against the furnace at left…
Oakland Avenue postcards
Three postcards depicting Oakland Avenue in Council Bluffs, IA.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Sturdy Columns . . . and a wrought iron railing form an interesting pattern on the porch of the Joern home.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Fine Carved Wood . . . adds a rich luster to the impressive interior of the Joern home. This is the inviting view that greets visitors in the reception hall.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Wood Paneled Dining Room . . . is a colorful combination of red oak and expensive accessories. All furnishings in this room are original.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
A Rugged Survivor . . . of the gay nineties sits like an impregnable fortress on Oakland Ave. It's the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Joern.
Oakland Ave & South side of Washington Ave
Three photographs at foot of Oakland Ave. South side of Washington Ave. Now Omni Parking garage.
Nursing Home Plans For 5,000 Visitors
Food Preparation Center...on second level of Bethany Home is shown by Chuck Berry, food service manager. The all-electric facility has convection ovens.
Nursing Home Plans For 5,000 Visitors
Bethany Lutheran Home...will open it's [sic] doors for inspection Sunday. Fifteen Lutheran Churches in the area have spent $2 million getting the nursing home ready. First patients are expected in mid-June.
Nursing home fire
Nursing Home - 501 Frank
Nursery and greenhouse postcards
Six postcards from Wilcox, Meneray, and Smith nurseries.
Not A Hot Head
The heat is nothing to lose your head over but this old gent in Bayliss Park appears to have done just that. Actually he was dropping his head on his chest while sitting in the shade. Recent highs of 107 and 110 are even too hot for a hat.
Nostalgic Scene
Old-timers have many memories of scenes like this, created Thursday afternoon when a major power failure plunged The Nonpareil and the rest of Council Bluffs into darkness. State Editor Verne Peyser prepares news copy about the blackout by the light…