Iowa Retail Trade Gains Despite Winter Slowdown
Iowa reports a near 105 million dollar rise in year sales tax with a 19 percent growth, driven by higher farm incomes, rising manufacturing, and increased consumer spending on clothes, furniture, and housing. Officials cite stronger deposits and finance activity, despite blizzards limiting traffic earlier in the year.
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Iowa
Dir
Federal Bureau of Agriculture
Tark Incame
D W Bates
Lowe
Richard H Roberts
University of Iowa Research Assomere
Marcnsnes
Valentine
Lee
Nereus Ware
Tipton to Honor Founder of First Free School West of Mississippi
A Tipton event honors the founder of the first free school west of the Mississippi. The program recalls the dedication of the long-serving teacher whose memory remains in Tipton after sixteen years away. Mrs Ralph Hewer of Tipton will be toastmaster and the evening ends with dancing.
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Tipton
First Free School
Mississipp
Meirer
Gregiett
Tran
Fa Siul
Loos
Ice
Tipton Schonts
Chanute Kan
Ralph Hewer
Evenme
Gancing
1000 Degrees Will Be Awarded At U of Iowa
The University of Iowa plans commencement events with more than 1,000 graduates to receive degrees. An audience of over 9,000 is expected for the commencement dinner and bachelor and master degree ceremonies. Speakers include Prof A Craig and President Eugene A Golmore.
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U. of Iowa
Eger
Af Toys
Peye
Dave
Willie Ann Clow
Matryta
Raymond Latham
Cee ¢ Falls
A Craig
Eugene A Cgalmore
Peay
Burch Biscuit strike ends with wage raise and union election
Representatives of Burch Biscuit and union workers reached a wage increase and shop condition changes agreement. Striking employees will return to work Monday, and an election to determine future representation is set for 60 days.
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DES Moines
Burch Biscuit Company
Pair Arrested in Tipton After Cache of Stolen Goods Found
Two men identifying as William Book and Ernest Traxler were detained by officers after a tip led to the discovery of what appeared to be stolen goods including cigars and sheep hides near a culvert between Sunbury and Durant. The county sheriff’s office pursued details at the scene and in the surrounding area as investigations continued.
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Goecin
Tipton
William Book
Ernest Traxler
Tueseas
Sunbury
Durant
Tures
Amc Poorauwos
Tipier Cruet
George Demsos
Edson Siomh Seeks Iowa Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Iowa Republican candidate W C Edson Siomh announces a run for Lieutenant Governor after years in law and politics. He notes prior service as state legislator and speaker of the house and claims legal training from Iowa State College and Iowa University law schools.
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Siohm Taker
IoWa
Primabill
Lagislature
House of the Shat & A
Burne Viele
Nureau
Iowa State College
Towa Uni Law
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Trustees
Buena Siete College
Las
Storm Lake
Ottumwa Dedicates $600000 Viaduct
Ottumwa dedicates a new Des Moines river viaduct costing 600000 dollars. Gov. Clyde L. Hermoine and Mayor Edvir C. Manning preside at the ceremony as thousands look on. The span replaces a prior crossing and links north and south Ottumwa. The event features a parade and a dedication program with speakers and music.
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Otumwa
Civoe
Hermime
Mmayor
Edvir
Manning Ijie
Toomes
Ottumeoss
Des Moines
Consteuchior
Edgewood Couple Celebrates Long Anniversary Despite Odds
A terse community note from Edgewood marks a couple’s many years together, noting local festivities and gifts as neighbors recall milestones. The item mentions years of marriage, local venues, and supporters, with scattered names and places reflecting the era’s casual residents.
Woman Named Acting Postmaster At Wapella
A Wapella position sees Hermick named acting postmaster as third on the list. The appointment follows a recommendation by the commission and lists Frances Burher and C Dodds as endorsers. The term of the previous officer expired April 12. Local civic officials supported the appointment amid the ongoing postal reorganization.
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Wapella
Sores
Wassington
Iowa
St Pius
Weinescar
Creaz Ice
Pioneer Physicien Of Fayette County Dead
Pioneer physician Joseph B Purck of Fayette County dies. Born 1852, he studied at Drane University and earned a medical degree. He practiced across multiple towns, attended professional societies, and died after decades of service.
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Fayette County
Donkan
Joseph B. Purckel
Fevere
Eve Tanssi
Tessas
Teterspurg
Indu
Mer
Gowe
Drane Univeracy
Pucker Svamed
Nes
Ieee
Enuaren
Bowern
Durces
Pranden
Ued
Ferene
Troracer Chemieur
Cemeien
McGregor High School May Queen Crowned at Festival
Eudorah Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Q W Taylor from the 1936 McGregor high school class, was named May Queen at a school festival held in the city park Thursday afternoon.
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McGregor
Eudorah Taylor
Q. W Taylor
McGregor High School
West Branch Seniors Stage Play Ss
West Branch high school seniors presented their class play, Ss, Tuesday evening directed by Mass.Zvelym Green with Mary Gale Letts as Sapparis. Leading roles featured Dorothy Secrest Reber, Lee Jensen, and ensemble members Miycvile Lesser Harold Soccéer tard Hacebeh Eczrerem William Senwmin Russel Andesec Mary Sheeenta.
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West Branch
Mass
Zvelym Green
Mary Gale Letts
Sapparis
Dorothy Secrest
Reber
Lee Jensen
Miycvile Lesser
Harold Soccéertard
Hacebeh Eczrerem
Wiliam Senwmin
Russel Andesec
Mary Sheeenta
Bown Wilhem Ten
Cleo Bres
Ivem Sette
Nine eastern Iowa bids listed for June 9 highway work
Iowa highway commission schedules bids June 9 for nine grade separation projects in eastern Iowa. Projects cover bridges and culverts on Atkins Milwauke crossing. Big Grove and Rock Island crossings. bituminous surfacing on highways 212 9. gravel surfacing on highways 22 212. and related mileages from Benton Iowa Tama Keokuk. Ralph Campbell and Lois Cain wed at Clinon parsonage with relatives present.
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Ames
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Benton
Atkins
Milwauke
Fayette
Milwaukee Railroad
Johnson
Big Grove Township
Rock Island
Iowa County
Marengo
Tama
Gladbrook
Keokuk
Keswick
Town to Graduate 161 Pupils at Temas County Rural School Jube
One hundred sixty one pupils will be graduated at the Temas county rural school pageant in the Welling theater Prof F B Cram of the Ames extension department will be speaker A choir will furnish music.
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Toledo
Temas County
Welling Theater
F. B. Cram
Ames
Wil
Lamont Seniors Present Senior Class Play The Marienburg Necklace
Lamont seniors led by Glen Hoffman and Virginia Vanck will perform The Marienburg Necklace Friday in the school auditorium with cast members Maxine Sullivan Nona Goldsmith Mina Simpson Roger Smith Reynold Busse Virginia Matteson Nelda Dozark Murray Davidson and Walter Wheaton The director is Miss Carrigg Baccalaureate is Sunday evening featuring sermon Climbing With a Purpose and a mixed quartet Dwight Erickson Class Day is Wednesday at 1 pm and Commencement Thursday at 8 pm with Samuel George of Dubuque delivering The Roots of Recovery Veronical McGraw is valedictorian The Union of South Africa has two capitals Capetown and Pretoria
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The
Gazette
Lamont
Glen Hoffman
Virginia Vanck
Marienburg
Maxine Sullivan
Nona Goldsmith
Mina Simpson
Roger Smith
Reynold Busse
Virginia Matteson
Nelda Dozark
Murray Davidson
Walter Wheaton
Miss Carrigg
C. E. Mosher
Baptist Church
Dwight Erickson
Samuel George
Dubuque
Veronica McGraw
Brookhart Child Dies After Dodging Into Street
In Washington DC a 3 year old, William W Brookhart, grandson of former Senator Smith W Brookhart, was struck by a car and killed after darting into the street near the National Child Research Center. The driver, Dorothy W Ralph, was hospitalized in hysteria and shock.
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Washington, D. C
William W. Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Smith S. Brookhart, Jr
National Child Research Center
Dorothy W. Ralph
Chicago
Ralph
Liquor Stores To Close Three Days Over Memorial Weekend
Iowa state liquor stores will close for three days over Memorial Day weekend under liquor control act restrictions. Stores close Saturday Memorial Day, Sunday as required, and Monday during the primary election day. This marks the longest closing period since the first outlet opened in June 1934.
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Des Moines
Iowa
First U S Mint Erected to Control Silver Coinage
The first United States mint to regulate silver coinage was built in Philadelphia, ending the period when silver was minted freely.
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United States
Philadelphia
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