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!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
5
Fragmented text shows graduation events at the high school with commencement by Dr Howat of Des Moines University. Senior class numbers, junior senior banquet, baseball game, and church services are mentioned along with community notices and upcoming events around May 14 to May 21.
R B Parmilee and Fred Becker faced a driving while intoxicated charge after a Sunday trip to Forest City. They reportedly bought liquor from a Cassel party, and the incident led to a warrant for Cassel’s arrest. Parmilee and Becker’s charges were later withdrawn as they supplied evidence against Cassel. county records note numerous hootlegg ers arrested in the past year.
The Buffalo Center All Stars opened at home last Sunday, losing to Wells-Ming 6 to 5 in their first game together. Poor weather and gusty wind hindered play. Knutson started on the mound, Turley relieved after the 11th inning, and timely hitting along with a few costly errors decided the close game. Manager Larson plans a few lineup changes as the team prepares for trips to Ruthven and Mason City with a busy two-day May schedule.
Very good slightly used piano offered for sale at Buffalo Gen teria. Listing notes unclear details but indicates availability and condition.
Colleen Moore, famed as a library of Hollywood, returns from flapper roles in So Big a dramatic turn. The film follows a Dutch farmer's wife as her son grows to fame while a wealthy married woman threatens his path, with Wallace Beery and Phyllis Haver in supporting roles.
Mrs Wallace Reid stars in Broken Laws a photodrama described as mighty compelling drama with action color and a strong moral about a son charged with manslaughter after emulating his father The cast includes Arthur Rankin Percy Marmont Tacquel ine Saunders Ramsey Wallace Virginia Lee Corbin Lincoln Stedman and Jane Wrey The film opens next Sunday and runs through Monday May 47 and 18 with an emphasis on dramatic courtroom scenes and family strain
Berschman of Buffalo Center won first in Winnebago County seed corn exhibit at the National Seed Corn Show in Chicago. County display averaged 100 percent germination, far above Iowa's 8 percent average. The event, largest seed corn show, aimed to raise awareness of seed quality and germination testing for a good crop. About 27,411 farms across 45 states entered 1781 county exhibits with each ear tested by leading corn authorities.
The Winnebago County Bankers Association held their annual meeting at Yeomen Hall in Forest City on Monday night. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: KE H Sapp of Bitalo Center as president Melvin Parson of Scarville as vice president and T W Isaacson of Thompsin as secretary. The group adopted a resolution urging relief from pheasant depredations and an open season to protect farmers corn crops. Ron Fred C Idgrien of Humboldt spoke on bank legislation. Attendees discussed reducing time deposits interest and bank expenses including new posting machines and burglary insurance.
The Catholic D of A will host a baked food sale at De Wright's store Saturday afternoon May 25 at 8 o'clock. It offers a good opportunity to buy baked goods for Sunday dinner.
An old booklet on gallstones outlines scientific home remedies and cautions. The piece discusses bladder and kidney context, noting Belgrade era terms and medical names, with references to Dr. Derk A. Re Kavien and Boyer Heitland in a period voice.
The American Legion group met May 7 with Commander Bronleewe presiding. Members listed include Bond Bolsinger Claassen Curtis Friis Prette Johnson Lee Murray Matson Winter and Westergaard. Memorial Day committees were formed with members assigned to flowers graves parade and cemetery duties. Auxiliary members Murray Bronleewe and Curtis pledged aid and agreed to supply flags and wreaths.
D A Murphy of the Merchants Life Insurance loan department records hundreds of Iowa land sales in the first quarter. The file lists county locations, purchasers, acres, and prices, with Keokuk and O'Brien among the counties and buyers such as E D Waller John McCrabb Blewett Bros Henry Rockhop and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.