Last Week's Racing Program Highlights
Details from Thursdays and Fridays racing include pace trotting and running events with purses from 100 to 500 dollars. Notable entries include Teddy Jt Patch Miss Mint and The Shiek, with times ranging from 1 11 to 2:30 for pace and trotting heats. Friday results list winners such as Bond Jennie Ward and Jennie Warn with multiple place finishes and a lowered track record for a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
Gam Patch
Miss Mint
the Shiek
Billie Lee
Dora Sinclair
Sister Watsie
Frederick K
Orphan Ann
Cecil Williams
Florence Gregg
the Creed
Red Layburn
Miss Aegon
Dr. Douglas
Nelle Lock
Enrico
Walnut Spier
Dixie Archdale
Pace
Cold McKinney
Lark
Pick Baron
Peter Sentinal
Baron Azoff
Bond
Jennie Ward
Trimble
Dr. Burgess
Sac City
Almer
Michael Collins
Tanoveta Weiss
Lady Ryan
Worthy Model
Josephine Bingen
Dr. T. E
Edward Harvester
the Way
Jane Rita
Battledale
Uncle Wint
E.ee
Grindoes Iwataria
Dillon Gratten
Kinney L
Song
Trancos Payne
Agnes BR
Silver Bell
Lucy Direct
Beulah Bell
Fred Syrvester
the Honor
Gallic
Belle Hall
Alice Byers
Cherry Gold
Hume Plate
Bend
Swanson
Jennie Warn
Imre
Thoration
Billie Bowlegs
Myrtle Billson
Albright
St. Benedict
Kad Mere
iMeerest
Lotta G
Olginist Uerd
Asbestos
Nordock
Ormerly Ty Aig
Wallace Children Stir Crowds With Fair Roman Race
Raymond and Helen Wallace, eight and eleven, wowed crowds at Taylor County Park with a Roman standing race and tight rope feats. They were booked for Shenandoah fair next week and drew coins from spectators, boosting appeal. City council discussed fire truck use, street paving plans, and bids for projects one and two totaling 117,844.54. decisions awaited on a third project and federal aid for hard surfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Helen Wallace
Alva Wallace
Taylor County Park
Helen
Colfax
Pearl
Dodge
County Board of Supervisors
Madison
al Morris
Counei
Snyder Infant Passes Away in Tragic Time
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Snyder born July 24 1925 died July 24 1925. Preceded in death by infant sibling on November 11 1924. Interment at Fairview Cemetery after short services conducted by Rev Le T Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian bin
Toy Division Coo Tons
W.og
Boer
Hine
Skinner Ian Votudl
Sui
W. J. Fredrick
Arthur Leonard
Tooa MeAlpur
Rate Worthy Iil A
Votal
Poultry
I. I. Av
Lau J. i
Roy Weatherly
Warrior Fa Tatal Rpt Division
Rr Grain & Veretables
Elinor i
H. Pat We
Lanifetlis
Irwn Maghier
Eebal Yu
Malagt
Land Values Not Raised In Taylor County Iowa
The Iowa Executive Council kept Taylor County real estate valuations unchanged while reducing land values by about ten percent. Personal property saw mixed changes with Colts up ten percent, horses three years old up thirty five, mules over one year up twenty five, heifers down four, two year olds down two, steers one year and older mixed, and swine and sheep down. The taxable land and town lots for 1924 show lower valuations, averaging 62.38 compared with 68.10 in 1923.
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Executive Council
State of
Iowa
Taylor County
T. F.armstrong
Des Moines
State Executive Board
County Picnic Set For August 25 At Fair Grounds
A county picnic for all farmers is planned for August 25 at the Bedford Fair Grounds. The Farm Union and Farm Bureau organize a joint event with 10 o clock sports led by Claude Trumby Dave Kingsley J B Coon and Henry Neumyer. Afternoon activities by IC Goudie with County Agent include two speakers and music. Coffee and sugar will be served free during the morning hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Farm Union
Farm Bureau
Armittee
Claude Trumby
Dave Kingsley
J. B. Coon
Henry Neumyer
IC. Goudie
Avent
Thieves Loot Several Ranch Pens Friday Evening
A group of chicken thieves visited multiple northeast town pens last Friday, taking nineteen from the Howe plate, nineteen from the Fred Weingarth place, and four from the Take Coup home. They used the ditch along the properties to move between sites. The sheriff investigated the next morning with little to go on. A Ford owner, Jazper Perkins, reported a damaged cushion and light bulb, and other groundskeepers noted an overenat incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chef Howe
Fred Weingarth
Jazper Perkins
Mrs Blakemore Family Planned Weekend Lake Outing
Mrs W H Blakemore and her child ren with her mother Mira plan a weekend car trip to Lake Okobaji for a few days outing. Chas Nelson and Helen Nelson are part of the party. The group intends to depart this week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Blakemore
Mira
Chas
Nelson
Helen Nelson
Lake Okobaji
Jockey Lee Investigated During Fair Breaks Silence
Jockey Lee, seen at the fair on crutches, collected dollars from attendees while claiming a 1916 Hawthorne track spill injury. Dr Reed doubted his story and led a hearing uptown. Lee was discharged with no charges. Several cripples at the fair drew attention for beggary and games to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Hawthorne
Dr. Reed
Gravity
Oflers
Reed
Budget hearing on paving Orchard, Winois and Jackson Streets
State budget director J. L. Hogue visited on a Thursday forenoon to hear supporters and opponents of a proposed street paving project. Attorney Haddock spoke for opponents, J. R. Locky for the city, about fifty attended in city hall. Hogue invited notes, allowed a brief, and promised a decision within a day after receipt of the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hogue
Towa
Orchard, Winois
Jackson Streets
Haddock
Mnuain
J. R. Locky
Tno
Editor Weisell of Corning Died Friday
Robert G. Weisell editor of the Corning Free Press died at his home in Corning last Friday July 81st after an illness of a few days. He had been in publishing for about 40 years and with the Free Press for nearly 25 years. Under his guidance the paper grew into a strong county seat newspaper and his editorials carried weight with readers across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Weisell
Corning
Is Derk
Isis
Chautauqua Here Aug 28 Sept 1 at local venue
A local committee announces a four day Chautauqua run August 28 to September 1 presented by the Travers Chautauqua Company of Des Moines. Scheduled acts include Ty Garil mystery drama by Fanpire Stock Company, Hehe Ladd Concert Company, Pleurnoy Instrumental Quartet, Ear Son's Wife comedy, Voor Convert Company concert and a lecture by Dr Ina Th Borry on Cambridge Forever. Ticket details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers Chautauqua
Des Moines
Ty Garil
Fanpire Stock Company
Seeund Venti
Hehe Ladd
Pleurnoy
Prand
Fife
Voor Convert Company
Ina Th Borry
Cambriva
Big horses shown at Taylor county fair
Safety Bros exhibited a 27 month Belgian stud weighing 2800 pounds, believed to be the state’s largest for its age, with hopes to reach 3000 pounds. A rival exhibit, a 2990 pound Dubber mix, stood in a side show tent. In contrast a Shetland pony colt owned by Guarty of Hopkins weighed under 50 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Bros
Day Guarty
Hopkins
Grand Opera At State Fair In Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines announces a historic shift at the Iowa State Fair with an all grand opera program. Clarence Whitehill will star in the title role with a Metropolitan Opera Company chorus and renowned Chicago artists. One Sunday performance August 4 features an 800-voice chorus and elaborate staging, marking a landmark in state fair entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mendelsephir
Whnavi
Fomur
Chiscago
Metropollitan Garand Opera
Maunsig
Siam Store Burglary Report Distorted in OCR
A sheriff reports a break in at a Siam store last evening with entries noting stolen merchandise including candy and other items. No arrest information or suspect details are given in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Shun
Fair Premiums Reported At Livestock Exhibit
The article notes over 3000 dollars paid on fair premiums for a livestock show. Exhibits included stock and various animals, with rewards and stock judged. The event ran Friday afternoon into Saturday, drawing many attendees who expressed disappointment over some unmet expectations.
Attendance at fair up to expectations
The fair drew strong turnout with good receipts. Estimates show ticket sales around $8,200 for the session and concessions exceeding $2,000 after bills are paid. Expected balance and premiums add to revenue, with Thursday the peak attendance day. Most figures reference Mills, tickets, and premiums, but several lines are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile Aid
Tun Hee
Taylor
Thurston Visits District in Pasada Dialogue
Senator Thurston of Oohdrow spoke in Pasada district halls about local needs and regional development. He met with residents, discussed public works, and outlined priorities for the coming term amid low-key ceremonies and civic remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston
Lileyd ‘Thurston
Oohdrow
Pasada
Ervini
Ghis Studing
Wits
Money Won at the County Fair
A county fair awarded prizes to contestants with cash winnings for top performances in the events. Details include prize amounts and the names of winning participants, reflecting community recognition at the annual gathering.
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Montoeue
Dodger
Infield
Wallace
Fair Grounds
E. L. Hogue
Weisell
Travers System of
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Oorth Taylor
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