Supreme Court ruling affects Iowa Farm Bureaus
The Jefferson county case upholds that dues and subscriptions are the same, limiting yearly dues to at least $1 but not restricting total collections. The ruling impacts farm bureaus across Iowa, clarifying that subscriptions cannot supplement dues beyond the required $1 per member, and counties with 200 members face changes in 1929 funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eall
Towa
Supreme Court
Jef Nty
Duncan
Cass County
County Supreme Court
Farm Bureau
Supreme and District
Arts
Mandad
Battle of the Sexes at Rialto Theatre Promises Drama
A preview notes Hollywood stars craft vivid characters in The Battle of the Sexes at Rialto Theatre. Jean Hersholt portrays a family man turned home wrecker, then finds renewal, while Belle Bennett's wife endures bitterness, love, and resilience, with strong supporting roles that elevate the film.
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Hollywood
Rialto Theatre
Griffith
Ylay
Jean Hersholt
Eal
Phyllis
Belle Benho
Hersholt
Haver
Feture
Val
Hail Damage Major in 1928 Across Iowa
Des Moines reports hail damage to crops totaled 6 363 992 dollars in 1928, up 26 percent from 1927. Damage spread across 779 townships, led by Plymouth county with 558 960 dollars, and Mitchell county at 448 518 dollars. High losses centered in Magnolia and Wheeler townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Weather and Crop Bureau
Town Department of Agriculture
Plymouth County
Mitchell County
Jefferson
Henry
Louisa
van Buren
Magnolia Township
Harrison County
Wheeler Township
Sac County
Railroads Cutting Railway Accidents Despite Crossings Rise
Over the past decade railway property fatalities under railroad control fell by 61 percent, while grade crossing crashes rose. Authorities note railroads are not liable for pedestrian crossing mishaps and urge motorists to cross safely. Despite large spending to remove crossings, 1927 statistics show a 952 increase due to new highways.
Yearbook of Agriculture Issued by USDA in 1928
The 1928 Yearbook of Agriculture is issued by the U S Department of Agriculture. It is the third in a series of short articles on recent advances in agricultural science aimed at general readers. Copies are distributed through senators and congressmen. requests may be sent to a senator, or to the Superintendent of Documents for $1 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Superintendent of Documents
Washington, D. C
Miss Marble Danme Visits Cousin in Adair
PROTEX feed promoted for sow and pig use. Miss Marble Danme, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Daume, spent the weekend with cousin Miss Reva Manglewood in Adair. George T Renner and family, from Seattle, will teach at Columbia University for two months in New York. In Siloam Springs a lightning strike near EB Walker’s house caused a jolt that knocked Mrs Walker unconscious. she recovers with numb arm while the tree and gate posts were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Danme
John Daume
Reva Manglewood
Adair
George T. Renner
Seattle
Washington
New York City
Columbia University
Siloam Springs
Arkansas
EB. J. Walker
Anita
Be Careful What Catfish You Bring Home
A Red Oak angler was fined $15 in justice court for keeping catfish under twelve inches during the season. The incident highlights size limits used by game wardens. Palmolive items priced together at 35 cents are mentioned in the same notice.
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Red Oak
Alterations at Briardale Grocery Update Storefront
Workers at Briardale Grocery removed window backgrounds and installed new shelves in the front area over the past week, changing the shop’s interior display and layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briardale
Mutchy McIntyre and Family Visit Anita Iowa
Edwin E. McIntyre wife and daughters Marilynn Letha May and Jeanette of Little Rock Arkansas are visiting Anita to spend a week with his mother Nettie McIntyre and relatives. Mutchy, linotype operator at the Arkansas Democrat, left Iowa four years ago and will visit Branson Missouri before returning. Drain and refill with Pure Pennsylvania Oil for sale by Barnholdt and Black.
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Edwin E. McIntyre
Marilynn
Letha May
Jeanette
Little Rock
Arkansas
Nettie McIntyre
Mutchy
Anita
Arkansas Democrat
Iowa
Anna May
Sdddies
Branson
Missouri
Chas. M. Blakesley
Albert M. Worthing
Well Known Cass County Farmer Dies at 72
James M. Giles a farmer from near Wiota Cass County for 36 years died Saturday at Atlantic hospital after three weeks illness due to heart trouble. Born March 1 1853 in Franklin Indiana he married Sara Catherine Hines July 4 1881. Surviving are widow three daughters a son and twelve grandchildren with relatives in Casey Huron Massena Amite Louisiana Reece Kansas and Rock Island Illinois. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Roland Peacock Baxter funeral home Atlantic with burial in Atlantic cemetery.
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James M. Giles
Wiota
Cass County
Atlantic Hospital
Mr. Giles
Franklin
Johnson County
Indiana
Jacob
Catherine Giles
Sara Catherine Hines
Cass
Bear Grove Township
Giles
K. P. Lodge
L. A. Wallace
Casey
Huron
South Dakota
C. T. Way
Massena
Dwight M. Giles
Amite
Louisiana
Alice Vaught
Reece
Kansas
B. A. Giles
W. A. Giles
Rock Island
Ilinois
Gas Tax In Iowa Rises By Over Half Million
Des Moines reports that the state gasoline tax revenue for the year ending June 30 reached 9,224,829.76 dollars, up from 8,681,893.27 last year, a gain of 542,936.49. Through six months of 1929, collections totaled 4,102,993.85, while refunds under the tax rose to 56,287.61 in May and 102,845.56 in June. Cigarette revenue closed at 1,247,997.12, up 149,204.75, with May and June the highest months since 1921. Inheritance taxes for the year were 1,129,940.30, and six months total 624,078.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ray E. Johnson
Cigarette Revenue Department
Department
Gobblers Knob Resort Opens At Adair In Summer Season
Adair July 3 A J Menefee opened his resort Gobblers Knob for the season drawing more than 1 000 pleasure seekers. Bill Kelso s Blues orchestra played both afternoon and evening while a Gobblers Knob Fontanelle baseball game drew crowds. The new cement bottom slides and pool buildings attract many cooling off from the heat in the grove with picnics and daily summer hours announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
A. J. Menefee
Becker Property Rented by Farm Co-Operative Leader
C W Zastrow, manager of the Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co., has rented the Becker property north of the schoolhouse and his family moved in this week. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Irene Brown was hosted by Mrs Earl Brown and Mrs George Shaffer, featuring Bridge and late refreshments.
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C. W. Zastrow
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co
Becker
Earl Brown
George Shaffer
Brown
Irene Brown
Atlantic Ready for Celebration on Fourth of July
Atlantic schedules a full day of events highlighted by Governor Hammill laying the cornerstone for the Atlantic Legion Memorial building at Second and Poplar. A morning parade, basket dinner, afternoon boxing, and a grand evening fireworks display and dance unfold across Sunnyside Park and city venues.
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Atlantic
American Legion
Tri-Cities
Atlantic Legion
Iowa
State Legion
Hammill
Sunnyside Park
Sunnyside
Cass County Fair
Gold Staff
Eight Rece
Timothy seed production shows large decrease in Iowa
Des Moines reports the 1927 timothy seed crop collapsed due to favorable weather, sparking low prices. Iowa county led seed acreage with 9,938 acres, but total state seed area halved to 104,371 acres. Output fell to 376,601 bushels, only 34.7 percent of 1927, with future cuts guided by hay and seed price prospects in July.
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Des Moines
Towa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa County
Trade offer for old cream bee vehicle
Readable text notes a trade proposal offering 220.00 in exchange for an old cream bee asset and mentions a name or term sk palavus with unclear context. The fragment provides no verifiable parties, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
Winifred Major Marries Peter Brenner in Enid Wedding
Chester A. Long and family head to Manson for the Fourth. Miss Winifred Major wed Peter A. Brenner last Saturday at the Major home in Enid Oklahoma. Winifred, born in Anita, grew up in Enid and works at Enid Bank and Trust. Brenner, a Georgia native, works for Skelly Oil in Enid. The couple will reside in Enid after a brief honeymoon. Winifred is granddaughter of Mrs. C. W. Anderson and niece of Laura and Willis Anderson.
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Winifred Major
Gertrude Major
Enid
Oklahoma
Peter A. Brenner
Tulsa
Winifred
Anita
Enid Bank and Trust Company
Brenner
Georgia
Skelly Oil Corporation
C. W. Anderson
Laura
Willis Anderson
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Bartley
Briardale-Store
Kay
Timiento
Heinz
A. R. Kohl
D. G. Bell
Mutchy” McIntyre
Barnholdt & Black
T. Williams
Dentist
I O. O
C. E. Harry
Fullerton Lumber CO
V. Co
McCoy
Bongers Bros
Sk Palavus
Chester A. Long
Beulah
Jack
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