Small Town Newspaper Advertising Boosts Business
Advertising to him is not a donation but a key business factor. The small town paper draws the widest readership and offers the cheapest per customer invitation. Change copy frequently with human interest appeals to pull results beyond cost.
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Tom
Harry
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Church News
Sunday dinner guests visited the Hunstedt and Zwemke homes with lengthy lists of relatives and friends from Matson Alta Milwaukee and Storm Lake. Holy Communion will be held in English on August 1 with five Seward Nebraska graduates singing to support their Teacher College. attendees are urged to bring baskets and offer gifts.
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Hanover
Irene Zwemke
Fred Hunstedt
Richard Heimbruck
Eugene
Dickie
Matson
Leslie Millard
Doris Marie
Albert. Lietz
Alta
Charles Zwemke
Joe Braun
Paul Fritag
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Ervin Radke
Dick Hinkeldey
Walter Schuelke
George Edward
Leonard Steay
Harry Schuelke
J. Simmons
Chicago
Bahr
Famiee Bale
Ao P
Harry Lietz
Chirk
Zawembe
Sioux City
Eatler
Lutheran Hospital
Fle
Herman Ottond Loumdroll
Aurelia
Robert Bahr
Marla Werede
Bark Burman
Donal Roperow
Rodvige Jeroup
Stretcbs
Walter Holtz
Phursaday
Don Traumsid
Dal Meta
Hevre
Miajene Theekens
Storm Lake Pent
Arthur Wogahn
Carl Larson
Esther
Carl Johnson
Galva
Emer Johnson
Seward
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
South Dakota
Teacher's College
East Afton and Elk Social Notes
Mrs. Wm Booth hosts visits from Mr and Mrs Louis Bouchey of Martus and others. Local families including Hines Wines Stieneke Grienke and Dyslin share Sunday and Tuesday calls. George Booth from Albert City visits John Booth. A daughter named Donna Beth was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Children on July 19.
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East Afton
WM Booth
George Booth
Albert City
John Booth
Al Letting Well Enough Alone
A secretary notes a man outside appears to have a heavy thought on his mind. Mr. Dustin Stax doubts encouraging him and wonders if he should take a chance while claiming wealth and others faces a dilemma. A separate joke recalls a couple reacting to shaving cream that will not lather and a toothpaste mix up.
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Dustin Stax
Indianapolis News
Mary-Paul speaks at last in question about Sue-And
Mary-Paul finally voices a statement while Sue-And’s reply remains uncertain. The exchange centers on whether the answer is yes and what it implies for their plans.
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Mary—Paul
Sue
Gossip in Sleep: Golf Lover and Auction Aficionada
The Philadelphia Bulletin recounts a humorous pair who share a passion for golf and auction sales. They reportedly talk in their sleep with him shouting Fore and her answering Five, drawing laughs from neighbors.
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Jones
Philadelphia Bulletin
Abbey Chronicle Cartoon About Scalloped Pies
A light anecdote from The Abbey Chronicle features a playful exchange where Mandy is praised for making scalloped pies. The joke centers on using false teeth to create impressed designs, delivered in a humorous, period tone.
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Mandy
The
Abbey Chronicle
Why Wave Teachers? First day at school sparks old man distraction
A humorous remark from a Atlanta Constitution item recalls a teacher’s first day and an elderly classroom attendee who spoiled the fun. The line captures a light moment about school life and a disruptive spectator.
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Charles
Atlanta Constitution
Big Money Found by Hotel Porter in Pillow
A guest asks a porter if a large roll of money was discovered under his pillow. The porter confirms the find and responds with gratitude, using respectful language typical of the era.
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Porter
Yassuh
Windsor Star
How Long They Have Been Married Joke Card
Humorous line asks how to tell marriage length. Punchline cites concerns over smoking, health, finances, or home decor as clues. Reflects light domestic humor from a newspaper humor section.
Telling Him Clerk and Boss Exchange Over Work Limits
A clerk argues a man cannot work forever while the boss insists he will keep going until week’s end. The dialogue hints at workplace fatigue and stubborn labor expectations.
Difficult Job and Artful Jests in Local Talk
A humorous exchange features Mrs. B and Mr. B debating balancing a checkbook and juggling, with a nod to liking pictures. Broncho Bob enthusiastically agrees noting preference for jacks, queens, or kings over ten spots. The dialogue hints at a business ruined by a court action but later claims it was merely wound up.
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Broncho Bob
Aurelia Council Proceedings 1937 Budget Transfers
Aurelia Iowa council meets June 7 1937 approves May minutes and bills including labor for Mongan Williams Groff and Stutz with multiple fund transfers to cover street improvement costs and a July 26 budget hearing set. July 12 1937 meeting presided by John Mummert adjourns after approving June 7 bills and reading routine reports.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Port
Grashoff
Mummert
Grienke
Daniels
Kaskey
General Fund
Lawrence Mongan
Harry Williams
Robert Groff
Edward Lehnhardt
Bert Nielsen
John Stutz
Fred Fassler
L. Stutz
A. A. Rapp
W. G. Port
H. H. Deyloff
Paulson-Finkbine Lbr
E. C. Lighter
W. A. Lewis
A. G. Bachman
Peoples Telephone Co
Mummert Home. Co
C. H. Kaskey
L. H. Daniels, Jr
Herbert Grienke
John Mummert
John Grashoff
W. H. Bischel
Commercial St. Bank
Park Fund
E. O. Watts
Geo. A. Hanson
Paulson-Finkbine Lbr, Co
Sup- Phos
Perry Aylesworth
I. C. Lighter
G. F. Scott
W. G. Whitney
Labor
O. Watts
STE
Z. Chamberlin
Soren Nelson
H. J. Schmidt
Iowa Public Ser. Co
Main Street
Cherokee County
Light Fund
Walter G. Port
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