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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
4
Miss Margaret Haggart of Town State College argues country children have more health defects due to infectious diseases. She says ample water in rural schools for washing hands before meals could curb illness. many one room schools lack wells, limiting hand washing and sanitation.
Ackley World Journal discusses how the Waterloo bakeries and their products affect Ackley economics. It notes an Ackley bakery employing six locally, a nearby creamery with about a dozen workers, and an estimated twenty thousand dollars in annual revenues flowing to Ackley residents. The piece argues the public duty to support home institutions and praises local bread and butter made in Ackley shops as cleaner and better.
Following a string of daylight bank robberies in Cherokee Orange City Gilmore City and nearby towns bankers in northwestern Iowa publish notices warning customers that only limited cash will be available. Large checks require 24 hours notice transfer of funds will be arranged through Sioux City within a short time, as banks unite to deter further robberies and reduce cash on hand.
A letter from the Raritan Ill inois Reporter argues that autoists and not railroads should be held liable for collisions at grade crossings. The author urges insurers and courts to pursue survivors or estates when carelessness endangers trains and passengers, seeking to reduce wrecks.
The text reflects a public concern about crime and optimism toward reform. It suggests a broad but unspecified view that the public may be negligent in addressing crime while recognizing the need for improvement and accountability.
A newspaper column argues harsher punishments and more restrictive laws fail to curb crime. It cites that many laws burden lawful citizens, slow judicial processes, and delay justice while most criminals escape punishment, urging targeted action against murderers and thieves and simpler procedures.
An Italian family near High Bridge Boone county fell ill after eating mushrooms that resembled toadstools. The father mother and six children were treated by Dr. Smith of Granger with an emetic. All recovered except the mother. Separate notes report 1928 freight car averages and railroad speed records, detailing mileage figures and daily distances for cars and trains.
J. H. Jordan of Buffalo Center was arrested at Titonka by Sheriff Hover and charged with overloading his stomach with Aguor containing excessive alcohol. He admitted guilt cheerfully and was released with a lecture and a $5 fine plus costs, per the Algona Upper Des Moines Republican.
Twenty years ago LL. M. Slaba's elevator took the first load of barley purchased from Cooney Lohrbach last week. I. W. Femrite reports a new window sign at the City Restaurant. A baby boy was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ido Preridia. Henry Glorfeld tested fifty in a cream can, a notably high result. The Racket Store has a new proprietor, W. F. Woodcock, with fresh stock arriving this week. J. C. Dolen was in Amboy for photography work, noted for delivering the best to please customers. Henry Zingg injured by a granary accident. second finger on left hand severed while adjusting a block. surgery will sideline him for weeks.
Mr and Mrs Jasper Dirksen and family visited relatives at Chapin Town Saturday and Sunday. Mrs daeper Bima and children and Mrs Peter DeGroot shopped Blue Earth Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs T Abba were Sunday visitors at the Jasper Burma home. Jennie Frey visits Henry Folkerts. Folkerts family at Blue Earth river Sunday. Dinner and Ernest Thompson and Tee ge Sunday afternoon at Derg. Edna and Leonard Rake visit Muriel and Ervin Halverson. Ray Hrans visits parents at Waseca. Fred Faber and son George visit relatives at Dumont Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Dick Winter and family were Thursday eve visitors at the Juniper Dirksen home. Aber Halverson and family with Buddy and Arthur Halverson plus Mrs Aber Halversons aunt Myra Rose Lecon of Bemidji return home Monday evening. Clarice and Avis Halverson return home Monday eve after ten days with Martin Thompson.
Mr and Mrs Roy Rhine Florence and Harold of Forest City passed through BAST HEBRON on their way to Sheridan Wyoming for a two week visit with relatives. Rhine’s mother will accompany them home for an extended stay. Local residents visited Blue Earth and Forest City, shopped there, or hosted guests including Emil Nehring Roy Larson and families. Several locals scheduled trips to Chicago and Des Moines for vacations and fairs.
Public notice declares that Binna Crowray has been appointed and commissioned by the District Court of Winnebago County Towns as Executrix of the estate of GCH Row Yay deceased. All persons with claims must file them with the court clerk sworn and prepared for allowance. Debts and immediate payment are requested to the executrix at Fordst city on August 12, 1926.
A Buffalo Courier Express item recounts a tactful young diplomat in a prominent family. His mother brings home a well dressed guest who plans to dine at the club, but the guest feels underdressed. The twelve year old son cheerfully defends her, saying she looks fine, and the plan is settled with her going to the club.
A Kansas City Times note quotes a mother-in-law about marital give and take as Harold and Minnie negotiate a parlor remodel with a nonfunctional fireplace and new furnishings. The piece offers a wary view on spousal influence and self-respect in decisions.
Detroit News recounts a Viking king Monarch's Logie St Olave who wakes to find Thoranin sleeping with one foot exposed. The tale of two ugly feet ends with the king and Icelandic rival debating which is uglier, concluding the first foot is uglier with five toes.
A humorous miscopy shows a woman asking her husband for a radio recipe and receiving a bizarre set of kitchen and exercise steps. The garbled instructions mix flour, milk, baking powder, eggs, and odd actions with phrases like inhale, lift, roll, and rub, ending with fish goop.
A Pathfinder Magazine excerpt shows an eight year old's humorous scribble about geese. The child calls geese a heavy set bird and jokes that ganders eat and loaf while geese hatch. The piece preserves playful misstatements and a balloon in the stomach joke.
A well dressed man recalls a past business as a one hand tailor who lost his shop when his wife left him. He now seeks charity after his downfall, while another man questions his path and recalls a small prior venture. The dialogue paints a grim portrait of ruin and begging.
A passenger argues that paying the fare for her dog should grant equal treatment and access. The guard replies politely that the dog may be allowed to travel if it keeps its feet off seats and complies with the rules.
On Wednesday September 4 an Algona afternoon program features the Military Band at 2514 Trot with a 2:22 pace. Two baseball games include Whittemore versus Rake and Armstrong versus Buffalo Center. Also listed are local acts Lamys Harem Scarem Yamamoto and Duo Trained Pigs in the event lineup.
Readable fragments describe a festival event featuring a dance in the pavilion and fireworks. Mentions of a company or group named Four Casting Lamys and acts like Trained Pigs and an orchestra. Location implied as pavilion with evening program and public entertainment.
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