Taylor county fair dates clash with Chautauqua schedule
The Taylor county fair runs July 30 through August 4, with racing opening Tuesday and premiums raised this year to attract stock exhibitors. A conflict arises with the Midland Chautauqua Circuit dates July 27 to August 4, prompting local backers to seek date changes or contract cancellation, while offering concessions to resolve the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Chautauqua
Des Moines
Midland Company
Midland
Community Club Room
Refuse to Cash Checks in Seattle Street Rarity War
Seattle banks affiliated with the Clearing House will refuse to cash 143000 in municipal street railway warrants issued today citing the system's financial condition, showing a daily deficit over $3,000 under the five cent fare. Union secretary Perry Hackler notes the action's impact on employees remains unsettled as a 10 cent fare and 3 for 25 cents pass plan takes effect July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Clearing House Association
Clearing House
Perry Hackler
Street Car Men’s Union
Des Moines Register
Memorial Day Observance By K P Lodge Honours Deceased Brothers
Attorney Brant addressed about 100 K P members and sisters at the lodge hall after graveside decorations. The speaker, noted for a ready tongue and clear thought, offered a Memorial Day message on the meaning of the day and the order’s principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant
K. P
K. Tr. Lodge
Brother
K. P. Hall
R. Brant
Misplaced Boots Mistook Strawberries In Patch
Em Ghilcote of this city mistook rubber boots for berries while tending his strawberry patch before dawn. In the heavy foliage the large fruit caused him to grab for his boots, leading him to leave the patch and wait to enter again. He described the moment as an unusual mix up.
Bedford Tourist Camp Project Advances in Spring Planning
The Community Club moves forward with a first class tourist camp near the Gun Club grounds east of Bedford. A fence has been erected and preparations for lights water ovens tables and toilets are underway. About 250 dollars is being spent. Road signs announcing Bedford’s tourist park will be placed on incoming roads this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Bedford
Doug Mohler
Gun Club
Bedford Community Club Agrees Not to Hold Fourth of July
At a recent Community Club meeting Bedford residents considered celebrating Fourth of July but concluded the town will likely skip the event this year due to poor street conditions from ongoing sewer and water work and the lack of enthusiasm among members. The Legion was proposed to organize the celebration but club members showed little interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Community Club
Legion
Woodard Coal Co Buys Bedford Grain Office
Woodard Coal Co consisting of Earl Woodard and his son George has purchased the Bedford Grain Co offices owned by Dave Wright. Possession of the office and coal sheds will be given July 15. They will handle all kinds of coal and plan an aggressive bid for next winter's fuel business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodard Coal Co
Earl Woodard
George
Bedford Grain Co
Dave Wright
Held Court Helle Tuesday Adjourning Calendar Cleanup
Judge Fulley held court here last Tuesday and adjourned that evening with a possible return at month end if requested. He spent the day clearing probate and other non jury matters from the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helle
Fred Fuller Graduates at Ohio Wesleyan University
Fred Ellsworth Fuller of Bedford joined almost 300 graduates receiving degrees at Ohio Wesleyan University's seventy-ninth commencement in Delaware Ohio. Fuller earned a bachelor of arts in liberal arts as students from 27 states and six foreign countries participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fuller
Delaware
Ohio
Fred Ellsworth Fuller
Bedford
Ohio Wesleyan University
Fuller
College of Liberal Arts
Algeria
France
Japan
South America
Ohio Wesleyan
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Pioneers of Prophecy
Univer
Ohio ‘Westleyan Histrionic Club
John W. Hoffman
Steep Run Amuck As Steer Breaks Loose
John Allen loaded steers for shipment to St Joseph when one steer ran riot breaking from the car. In the scramble the steer butted a pony and rider, scattering bystanders. The pony rider escaped unharmed. The steer was chased toward the courthouse yard, broke a leg, and had to be shot. The carcass was sold as meat at a butcher shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
St. Joseph
Bowers
Court Yard
Sneat
Official Rifle Club Shoot At Gillett Farm Range
The first official shoot by the local government rifle club will be held at the target range on the Gillett farm next Tuesday. After dinner, cars will assemble on Main Street to take all club members to the grounds. The range is ready, targets and rifles with ammunition are on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rifle Club
Gillett Farm
Large Pig Club Enrollment Expected this Season
County boys and girls ages 10 to 20 are urged to join the pig clubs overseen by County Agent Kingman and five local leaders Ray Leonard Holt township Newt White Benton Don Jones Ross Thomas Ford Jefferson and Earl Gordon Gay. The program uses a local tender plan and aims to help members with feeding and show prizes at the county fair and state fair with several hundred dollars in awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Ray Leonard
Holt Township
Newt White
Benton
Don Jones
Ross
Thomas Ford
Jefferson
Earl Gordon
Gay
Taylor County
Freak Egg Found Near Missouri State Line
Milo Allison, near the Missouri state line, found a hen's egg with a shell and body the size and shape of a baseball. The outer shell contained another egg, and inside the shell was a normal egg with no yolk. The base ball sized egg weighed notably more than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Allison
Missouri State Line
Fire Hall Room Renovation Approved by City Council
At a city council meeting the decision was made to repair the fire department room in city hall. The space had become rundown and will receive light coverings and newly ordered heaters to improve its appearance and function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appeararrce
Poytine Hoya
Civic League Launches Membership Drive This Spring
Civic Savin aims to boost support with a membership drive starting next week. Ladies of the league donated four drinking fountains this spring, and plans are underway to install similar units at suitable locations in the downtown lawn area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Phintunag
Ingram-Acres Wedding At Little Brown Church Near Nashua
Miss R Blanche Ingram and Mr. Albert L. Acree wed yesterday at 2 PM in the Little Brown Church near Nashua. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Elmer E. Shafer with Cedar Falls friends present. The bride, a Radford native, has studied at DETC and taught in village training school. The couple planned a reception at a Nashua hotel and will reside in Des Moines near the bride’s home in Hopkins, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Burger
C. M Weir
College Street
Cedar Falls
Turnbell
Helen
Jasper Ingram
Bedford
Ddle
Nashua
DETC
Vollage
Dory
Ghiey
Des Moines
Hopkins
Fats Wily Rees
Certified Potato Seed Inspection Schedule Details
An extension specialist from the Tada State College of Agriculture will inspect county seed potato plots on June 2 and June 20. Officials Mr Fitch and Mr Kingman will accompany the visits to Benton township, Clayton, Wane how Terk, Mecon, and Baalfort. The event notes plots heated at pie fuch and references seed quality and crop potential under Aerog Crost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere Piteh
Pater
Tada State College of Agriculture
Fitch
Kingman
Wi Sf. Churchill
Benton Township
Dane Zeist
Wanehow Terk
Clayton
Dive 20Th Ag Dip
Tupac
Summer Diet for Children Diet plans and meals for children noted
A long excerpt outlines weekly meals for children including breakfast lunch and dinner ideas with milk, vegetables, breads and desserts. It mentions visits across a county and emphasizes protein rich meals and fruit and dairy for proper growth. The text is fragmented but preserves the idea of structured seasonal menus for youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima
Childern
Garon
Prolific misread notes hint at local prowler saga
Fragments describe a neighborhood patrol and fear of a prowler, with mentions of Mr. Hacbhes faves and Min Hidtoy seeking info. The text references Wat the ate and protection, Hasdig, Wahdawee, and Chet Chepewter in a tense tone about safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Bey
Mr. Hacbhes
Spears Howe
Tf Howe
Soren
Fea
Ches
Min Hidtoy
Sie
Senator Tuck Faces Criticism Over Election Vote
Local papers criticized Holt township Senator Tuck for his failure to vote in the election. May Puck sought the district convention nomination while reports claimed Tuck could not attend the poll. The editor notes regret and cites ongoing political tension in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Holt Township
Same Ath Foe
May Puck
Repabe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hadmoney
Fair Board
Fair Association
Salter
Cannnon TO
THE
Wesely Clayton
Chie Thornton
Yasin
Baalfort
Corpoven
J. Moree
Wea
Bai the
Han Ttia Po
Vowarslip
Fu Moreh
VOPR
Mp A RT
Seathewg Pheer
Wren
Chad
Blood Hounds
Peeper
Ivive Dover Bern Sa
Paras Wits
Ous
Howe
Brody
Boone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!