Splendid Exhibits Mark Ackley Grain Show Conclusion
The Maur County Grain Improvement Association capped a highly successful annual show with Friday evening sessions. Lectures drew large crowds showing farmers’ interest in better grain, farming methods, and overall agricultural improvement. Ackley residents attended daily, contributing to the event’s strong community impact and promising future growth. Prize lists and officers are detailed, highlighting winners across bread, cake, and textile categories and noting various departmental awards and exhibits.
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Maur
Ackley
Trayy
Huber
Germany Signals Peace Through Emperor’s Proposal
German press reports indicate the emperor favors restoring peace in Europe. The outcome remains uncertain as observers await results and potential diplomatic moves amid broad European reactions.
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Germany
Europe
Trade With The Home Merchants In Ackley Iowa
An appeal urges residents to spend holiday trade locally to boost Ackley’s economy. It notes every dollar kept in town circulates among local tradesfolk and services, while money sent elsewhere does not benefit local schools churches or streets. The piece highlights strong local stock and the neighborhood ties that sustain commerce. It also references regional data on land values and wealth, alongside a notice of Mrs. Oscar Hemple’s sister’s death in Alexander and surviving relatives.
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Ackley
Chicago
New York
Lanyar
Acklay
Newspaper Overload Edges Toward Fewer Papers
In Des Moines Capital, Iowa, the high cost of print paper and supplies is expected to weed out many of the state’s newspapers. Towns with three papers may consolidate to two, while those with two may drop to one, reducing profits and creating fewer publications next year.
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Pater Hag
Iowa
Mail Your Christmas Gifts Early Says Postmaster General
Postmaster General Burleson announces a nation wide mail early campaign to boost Christmas mail due to prosperity. Postmasters may use all means to urge early mailing, clear addressing, proper wrapping and adequate postage. Parcels may be endorsed not to be opened until Christmas and mailing aims to ensure delivery by Saturday Dec 23 since Christmas falls on a Sunday.
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Iseron
D. U
Hurlogan
Ackley Stores Open Evenings Next Week Plan
Ackley stores announce after supper hours all week through the Saturday before Christmas. Citizens urged to shop daytime when possible. Also noted is the December meeting of the Parent Teachers Association on Friday evening December 15 at the High School Assembly room with a program including songs, papers, and a social hour hosted by a committee.
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Ackley
Clarence Austin
Austinville
Va Saucer
Geneva
Wagners Orchestra
Mors. Mapes
0. B. Pershing
Mae Toole
Henry Fossler
B. Glaze
O'Neill
Clara Gruebner
Mabel Beatty
Hoyer
Real estate transfers recorded in Hardin during week
List of property transfers recorded in Hardin for the week ending Saturday. Names include Johanna Schmidt to A. S. Albright with lots 1 and 3, block 22 Steamboat Rock. Grass et al to Henry Thielke lot 4 block 32 Ackley 3,000. Tweat to Steobery Tweet Incubator Co. a 25 foot lots 6-7-8 block 3 Radcliffe 4,600. Gellhorn to C. B. Sentman lots 6-7 and 4 block 4 Steamboat Rock. Myrtle J. Frey to Amanda A. Wilson lot 7 Eldora 4,150. Grimm to Mrs. Lucy Bretz undivided 49 percent of Lot 5 block 11 Western Town Lot Co. add to Hubbard 2,500.
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Johanna Schmidt
A. S. Albright
Steamboat Rock
Nelistta Grass Et al
Uaenry Thielke
Ackley
T. B
Steobery-Tweet Incubator Co
Radcliffe
Coal delivery reaches four locals amid winter plans
A car load of hard coal was unloaded quickly by four local firty on Thursday, scattered to various homes in Iowa. The selling price is cited as 13 504 a ton and is hard to obtain. W. E. Saucer and wife plan to leave soon for their winter in Alaska, staying with two daughters. Substantial for this paper’s good news.
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Lowa
Jaye
Monuday
Aflis
Braun Wheer
Jeuphier
Sudieoes
Sheriff Gehrke Recovers Suspect After Wilke Assault
Sheriff Max Gehrke orchestrated the return of Bruce Thurmond from southern Missouri to Hardin County after a violent clash in Wilke. August Hartkopf, struck with an oak slab, lies between life and death at Ellsworth hospital where an operation was performed. Hartkopf denies accusations of tampering with alcohol in the room.
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Wilke
Bruce Thurmond
August Hartkepf
Ellsworth Hospital
Thurmond
Missouri
Hartkopl
Hartkopf
Four Divorce Cases Filed Amid Court Proceedings
The Unedin Clark of Courts last week saw six cases heard, four of which were divorces. Names listed include Ruse Wazie vs Wilbur Laate, Myrtle Gronk vs, and Naniece Jessen vs Samuel J. Jessen. Other actions shown: I W. Noole vs A D Junkermetar breach of contract to sell popcorn and Switt Co vs KB Urea on account.
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Ruse Wazie Ys
Wilbur ‘T Laate
Auta Cronk
Myrtle Gronk
Melan Ifangen
Irank Hansen
Naniece Jessen
Samuel J. I. Jessee
I W. Noole
A.D. Junkermetar
Switt & Co
KB. Uerea
Grain Prices Fall Amid Peace Hopes and Markets Slump
Grain values sag as wheat leads declines in Chicago and local markets. Wheat drops nine cents per bushel while corn, oats, barley and rye all retreat on expectations of European peace talks. In other news, Mrs. William Tessman dies at Herrington Kansas after a paralysis stroke. Her German-born background noted and her daughter Pia Shuyepr of this city among four children. A school program Sunday drew praise for pupils and teachers. Quiet at Kent Arrergun address details uncertain, with a note about Mcia street and local store.
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Earope
Chicago
William Tessman
Steg
William Tesswan
Herrington
Kansas
Deve
Ackley
Tn Herrington
Mpa
Germany
Piauk Shuyepr
Joy papers issued to listed couples in local court action
The Clerk of Courts has issued joy papers this week to several planned couples heading toward marriage. Names include Andrey Dalens and Folatte Velde both of Radelitte, Walter Lawrence and Rena Fisher of Iowa Falls, Rank Anderson of Cedar Rapids with Clara Larson, and W Morris with Viola Butler of New Lovidans. Cupid busy as Leap Year nears eighteen days away.
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Courts Jones
Hyman
Altar
Andrey Dalens
Folatte Velde
Radelitte
Walter Lawrence
Rena Fisher
Iowa Falls
Rank Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Clara Larson
Grasttingar, Towa
W. Morris
Viola Butler
Texans Readied to Return Home From War
Twenty one coaches with suldien boys from the Texas border passed through Ackley last Saturday bound for St. Paul and Ft. Snelling to be quadred until mustered out. They sang, looked happy to return home, and preferred coming home to a life awaiting them over the danger of deserts in Mexico.
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Texas
Ackley
St. Paul
Ft. Snelling
Mexico
Culinary department hosts bake sale at Ackley High
The domestic science class invites Ackley residents to a sandy kitchen event this week and into next, showcasing their skills ahead of Christmas canodigs. Proceeds support the department, with parents backing the effort as a fundraiser for school self support.
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Ackley
Young couple to wed on Christmas Day at Eldora
Dewey Lamprecht, eight operator at Minneapolis and St. Louis Depot Ackley, will marry on Christmas Day in Eldora. They plan housekeeping in Ackley with friends offering best wishes. Potatoes in wholesale markets quoted 25 to 30 cents a bushel. prices similar in Ackley. Hardin district court term begins January 10 with Judge I M MacCall presiding in Nevada.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis
Ackley
Eldora
Houskeeping
Hardin District Court
I M. MacCall
Nevada
Community Notes Review of the Week’s Key Events
Carl Keith Mayle Grave jeweler and Miss Kate Ballard died in a grade crossing crash when a Chicago Great Western train struck their car. An 8 year old boy was killed by a discharge at home. Dodge Sun Sturmpton contemplates city manager plans amid local unnamed controversy. Grain and live stock prices sought by Mu l l Wh KAY & LAMMERS in brief local notices.
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Mayle
Kate Ballard
Chicago Great Western
Mill
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