Attempted self harm at Forest City jail inmate Smith
Smith, held in Forest City Summit county jail since September, attempted suicide with a razor blade. Sheriff and coroner attended. Smith lost consciousness briefly, later revived, and remained under guard awaiting grand jury actions related to a break in and abduction case involving his baby.
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Manly
J ¥. Johnston
Anit
Pris
Smith
Grand Jury
Peter Larson
Forest City Summit
Thieves Plead in Forest City Cattle Plot
Sheriff reports two men Ned S. Sat ee and Harry Davis pleaded guilty to stealing two cows from Wim. Green on July 3. Cattle traced across Minnesota to Wisconsin and Nebraska with sales in Omaha. Officials say the suspects admitted thefts in Pine County and northern towns. Case moved to district court for sentencing.
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Forest
Jack Johnston
Mie City
Mion
Hannes Koma
Pine County
Minn
Ned S. Satee
Harry Davis
Little IK
Fairmont
Owa- Mt
Forest City
Iowa
Anothe
Myotneey
Advertisers Highlight Newspaper Reach and Value
M. A. Lewis, assistant director of Standard on Company of Inland Association, praises newspapers as a dependable channel for public reach and advertising. He notes major portions of rents appropriations flow through papers and urges continued consistency in delivering value to the public.
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Heraap
M. A. Lewis
Tiger of Sales
Inlandive Association
Chicazo
Lewis
Tellus
Algona to Play Here Sunday August 6th
Next Sunday August 6 Algona’s baseball team visits the local park for a return game after Buffalo Center edged them 8 to 7 earlier this season in a dramatic nine inning win sparked by Peterman’s home run. Game time set for 2 45 p m Bancroft Lions beat Bisons 7 2 with Litchliter pitching and Mauss touched for 11 hits.
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Algona
Buffalo Center
Peterman
Bancroft
Bisons
Bancroft Lions
Frank Litchliter
Bison
Mauss
Buffalo
Test Meets Friday to Elect Delegates to State Convention
County Legion Auxiliary hosts gathered at City Park for a Thursday evening meeting with a varied program. Notable events included Miss Wilma Glorfel’s death during America and performances by Lorraine Bronleeve Pauline Costigan Harley Feldick and the Thompson Auxiliary Quartette. Glenn Laiter Tay Murray and James H. Dolliver spoke on recovery and Legion ideals. The Auxiliary served lunch and both groups held sessions, electing delegates for the Dubuque convention. Oscar Johnson posts commander notes upcoming post meeting to elect delegates on Friday August 4.
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Wilma Glorfel
America
Lorraine Bronleeve
Pauline Costigan
Harley Feldick
Harley
Rako
Laffer
Winnebago Post No. 21
Dubuque
Oscar Johnson
Premiums for AchieveMent Show at Buffalo Center
Annual 4-H farm exhibit set for August 18 19 in Winnebago County Buffalo Center backs the event with premiums and rules. Livestock projects carry $50 tax and members provide feed bedding water. Dairy and hog divisions list prizes from $2 to $8 plus trips to Short Course and Iowa State Fair. Pony entries require early notice and nonmembers’ ponies need day-before placement.
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Buffalo Center
Winnebago County
Businessmen of
Farmers urged to sell eggs at Buffalo Center Produce
Notice urges farmers to increase egg income by selling at Buffalo Center Produce. Manager J A Johnson invites farmers to try the service, promising satisfaction.
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Buffalo Center
J. A. Johnson
Meeting on N R A Program at Buffalo Center
Citizens of Buffalo Center and surrounding country are urged to attend a Thursday August 3 meeting at 8 o'clock in the school house. A speaker knowledgeable about the N R A will explain the program, its meaning, and practical effects. The talk is free and open to all.
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N. R.A
Buffalo Center
New Bank at Thompson Opens August First
On Tuesday August 1 the Peoples State Bank opened for business with J. O. Osmundson as president Chris Jensen as vice president and Ernest Osmundson as cashier. Directors include Agnes Christensen and A T Keil. A Booster Day is planned for August 5 to commemorate the opening along with a public wedding if a couple is willing and various races and contests.
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People’s State Bank
Pres
J. O. Osmundson
Chris Jensen
Ernest Osmundson
Agnes Christensen
A. T. Keil
Thompson
Iowa State Fair Focuses on Boys and Girls Day
Des Moines prepares for the Iowa State Fair opening August 23 with a statewide Children's Day on August 25 offering free admission to all children under 16. The schedule includes an open-air circus with a baby elephant, daylight fireworks, concerts, races, rodeo, and a host of youth events across the 200 acre grounds. Over 25,000 youths attended last year, with contests in 4-H livestock, public school work, health, and style shows plus a big livestock show and demonstrations from 99 counties. Free daily admission for children under 12 is announced, with others under 16 paying yardage during hull price days.
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Des Moines
Iweek
Mine’ Town
Iowa
200 Acre
Towa
Hull Price
No by Gollie radio credit to aid recovery
In a Waverly Democrat reflection the writer notes steps by mail order houses and radio sellers to restore economic activity. Local merchants extend credit and accept checks while keeping stores open and serving the community, questioning if radio credit arrangements could help with staples like prunes or clover seed.
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Waverly Democrat
Buffalo Center Backs National Recovery Hours Plan
A Buffalo Center meeting led by J. J. Kopp of the Business Men's Club urged all local merchants to adopt Recovery program hours. Most shops would close from 9 A M to 5 P M weekdays, with 8 A M to 10 P M Saturday. farmers were assured an explanation and expected to comply. Effective Friday morning, August 4.
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J. J. Kopp
Business Men's Club
Buffalo Center
Forest City
Kopp
Antil
Bargains Now as Prices Set to Rise Soon
The piece urges shoppers to buy household goods now before prices and wages climb. It argues that distress sales won t last and warns that delaying repairs and improvements will cost more later. It frames buying as supporting jobs and purchasing power over charity.
Hospital News Briefs From Local Clinic
Mrs W C Halliday remains listed as a patient at the hospital with a note of return home soon. Mr and Mrs Bill Becker welcomed a baby girl born Tuesday at the hospital, their second child, a brother named Billy. Mrs Harold Murray of Lakota was admitted for a major operation last Monday. Charlotta Frerichs underwent a tonsil operation on Monday. Fred Stroble of Lakota had a minor operation last Tuesday. A joke line references an exchange about boiling eggs. Snell's Pharmacy advertises 19 cent articles for sale.
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W. C. Halliday
We A. Weaver
Bill Becker
Billy
Harold Murray
Lakota
Charlotta Frerichs
List
Fred Stroble
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