County Legion Stag Party Honors Ray Murray Held
Held in the social Legion rooms last Friday evening the County stag drew about fifty members from Posts in the county. State Commander Eric Hall could not attend. County Commander Herm Shortenbau opened the meeting with remarks from posts in Rake, Lake Mills, Forest City, Thompson and Buffalo Center. Ray Murray pledged continued membership in Winnebago Post No. 21 and planned to attend local meetings. he and his family left for Des Moines last Monday. Next meeting set for Friday January 6. members urged to pay 1933 dues and attend to learn if they are guilty or not.
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County Legion
Ray Murray
Social Legion
Eric Hall
Herm Shortenbau
Rake
Lake Mills
Forest City
Thompson
Buffalo
Ray
Winnebago Post
Post
Des Moines
Roberts
The
Britt News
Healy
Britt
Guy M. Woodruff
Mason City
Mayme L. Peterson
Titonka
Wallace Ramsey
Belmond
Sig Backus
Algona
I. G. Dickinson
Ella. B. Sparks
Buffalo Center
George McNeish
Kanawha
M. A. Aasgaard
Royal Hutton
Bancroft
James Duckett
Corwith
Johnny Devine
Humboldt
Frank Gibbs
Klemme
Robbers Sentenced for Filling Station Thefts
Little Joe Throntveig and Frank Spelman were sentenced by Judge Edwards to from one to ten years at Anamosa for robbing filling stations in their hometown Lake Mills.
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Little
Joe Throntveig
Frank Spelman
Edwards
Anamosa
Lake Mills
Christmas Retrospective in Buffalo Town
Christmas day in Buffalo Center saw crowded churches despite rain and sleet. The community shared good cheer, enjoyed home comforts, and examined gifts from Santa Claus as residents reflected on the season.
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Weil
Buffalo Center
Santa Claus
Democrats Are After Post Offices in Many Towns
Editor Roberts of the Britt News notes looming postmaster terms and party pressure in neighboring towns. He lists several offices with expiration dates from 1933 to 1984, highlighting Democratic interest and potential retirements or extensions affecting local routes and politics.
Doctors Shrink Gap Says Commission Report
The final report of the Commission on Medical Education finds there are 166,444 physicians in the United States, or one for every 780 people, with more doctors than needed in some areas while others lack sufficient care. The study notes that 25. More physicians than needed in the nation, amid regional disparities.
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New York
United States
Commission
Fail for bank dividends in DeWitt county
The DeWitt County bank receiver reports unpaid dividend checks after a bank failure. A 30 percent dividend was declared in April and a 10 percent dividend earlier, but many checks remain uncashed, with amounts ranging from cents to dollars.
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Dewitt
DeWitt County
Are You One in 100000 Pronouncing These Words
A reader challenges readers to pronounce a list of common words correctly such as data gratis culinary cocaine gondola version impious chic Caribbean Viking and suggests checking the dictionary for accuracy.
Grant Gleaners 4H Club Elects Officers at Milbrandt Home
The Grant Gleaners 4H Club met Friday evening December 16 at Edith Milbrandt’s home with seven members present. Gladys Aukes presided in the absence of the president, and officers for the new year were elected: Irene Schmidt as President, Mae Finer as Vice President, Edith Milbrandt as Secretary and Treasurer, Lucille Schmidt as Historian, Starr Finer and Lucille Schmidt as News Reporters. A Christmas party followed the meeting with a gift exchange and a delicious lunch served by the hostess.
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Grant Gleaners 4H Club
Edith Milbrandt
Gladys Aukes
Irene Schmidt
Mae Finer
Trégs
Edith “Milbrandt
Lucille ‘Schmidt
Latin America as a vital future market for American goods
A historical outlook notes that the United States should foster broader ties with Latin America as demand rises for raw materials and manufactured goods. It foresees Latin American wealth and population expanding, with foreign money returning to buy automobiles, typewriters, farm tools, and other U.S. products, boosting employment at home.
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Latin America
United States
America
Latin’ America
Price Cutter Becomes Trade Downfall Says Critics
A wary critique argues price cutting harms traders and customers alike. It claims lower prices erode standards, force cheaper materials and lower wages, and undermine profits, leaving only junk goods and a doomed market. The piece warns aggressive discounting destroys overall business health and honest competition.
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iMarquis
Quensbury
Price
Bushiess
Baal
When Shall We Sell Our Corn
An article on corn storage costs cites shrinkage as the largest factor, about 10 percent, offset by higher prices for better grade. Interest and insurance run about a quarter cent per bushel monthly, with rats adding to costs. Best strategy: store after a big crop when prices fall next year, as in 21 of 28 past years. this year’s record crop suggests storing until next summer, else sell this fall. Harold Eisenhauer.
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United States
Paradise
Ces
Gas Tax and Annuity Reflections Highlight Tax Views
The piece discusses gas taxes across the United States, noting rates from 2 to 6 cents with an average of 3.35 cents, and observes New York and Texas revenue contrasts. It also reflects on annuities through a blotter sketch, praising financial independence while warning against overreliance on passive income and boredom from nonwork.
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The
American Petroleum Institute
United States
New York
Texas
Ohio
Notice of Examination for Naval Academy Vacancy
Congressman Fred C. Gilchrist announces a Civil Service advisory examination to aid in filling a Naval Academy vacancy in Annapolis. The test starts 9 a.m. Saturday January 14, 1989, with locations in Fort Dodge Denison Spencer Mason City Ames and other US sites upon notice. Participants must reside in the 8th District and contact the Congressman in Washington.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Imidshipman
Civil Service Commission
Fort Dodge
Denison
Spencer
Mason Cuy
United Stats
States Civil Service Examiners
Washington
20Th Congressional District
Ows
8Th District
The Graffiti Theory Of Lincoln Steffens On Corruption
A fragment discusses Lincoln Steffens and his view that corruption accompanies civilization’s evolution from agriculture to industry. It notes how business uses bribery to influence laws, secure franchises, and build infrastructure, with railroads enabling urban growth and wealth for stockholders despite public costs.
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Iy Lincoln
Steffens
Steffenshaw
Ble Associates Snd
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Buffalo Center Tribune
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Grant Gleaners
Harold Eisenhauer
Fred C. Gilchrist
Washington, D. C
Arkwright’s Department Store
J. A. Johnson
Sleper
Albert Steper, Jr
Fredericks
P &G
Prince Albert Tobacco
New Years Greetings
Community Oil CO
A New Years Greetings
John & Jerry Hardware
Costigan Motor CO
Steinberg Merc. CO
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