County agents told of farm work in Europe
Iowa State College extension figures show European farm groups echo U.S. agents. W H Stacy of Ames cited Germany and Denmark as examples with strong farm bureaus and extension work. R K Bliss urged cooperative marketing and self supporting cooperatives.
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Europe
W. H. Stacy
Ames
Iowa State College
County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Iowana Hotel
Extension Service
Germany
Stacy
United States
Denmark
Farm Bureau
Old Country
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Service
Departments of Agriculture
Bliss
Ile
Lindbergh Lost in Dense Fog in Maine
Col Charles A Lindbergh departed Boston for Portland Maine in the Spirit of St Louis and vanished into thick coastal fog. Reports spread of engine sounds near Portland and Scarborough flying field as officials searched for the famed aviator. The Boston airport fog hindered takeoff and landing attempts with no sign of Lindbergh by mid afternoon.
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Lindbergh
Maine
Portland
Boston
Charles A. Lindbergh
Kc. D. T
Scarboro
Fk. C. T
Col
Portland Me
Spirit of
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valleys
Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys expect occasional showers through the week with temperatures mostly above normal and fairly warm periods, followed by cooler conditions by week’s end.
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Cage
Mississippi
Missouri
Visiters From Bedford And Iowa City This Weekend
Mrs Dan Swearengin of Bedford arrives to spend the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson at 510 North Cherry Street. Mrs D G Wiley and her daughter Miss Opal travel to Iowa City to visit Mr and Mrs Neal J Bixler, Mrs Bixler's parents, accompanied by Mrs J T Dalbey. Mrs Wiley's mother is mentioned in passing.
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Dan Swearengin
Bedford
Oscar Peterson
North Cherry Street
D. G. Wiley
Miss Opal
Iowa City
Neal J. Bixler
Bixler
Wiley
J. T. Dalbey
Stillman Kidnaps Lena Wilson For Catholic Wedding
New York Daily News reports Bud Stillman abducted his 18 year old sweetheart Lena Wilson after family quarrel over religion and class. Lena to marry Bud at Grande Anse Quebec in Catholic ceremony next Tuesday with consent from Lena's mother and under Quebec law for a minor.
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New York
New York Daily News Today
Grande Anse
Stillman
Wilson
Bud Stillman
Lena Wilson
Save the Daily News
Bud
Montreal
Lena
The
Daily News
Quebec
James A. Stillman
Wilsons
Latuque
Grand Mere
James
Bud) Stillman
Que
Abbey Lamy
Grandes Piles
Noth Woods
New York Daily News
Miss Wilson
Creston Boy Sees English King Queen
Baden Powell of Creston, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. G. B Hicks, writes of a gala royal event in London. He describes a carriage parade with King Fuad, King George, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York, plus Wimbledon scenes and the European track trials.
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Creston
Baden Powell
G. B Hicks
England
Daily Advertiser
Batlen
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
New Regent Street
King Fuad
Egypt
George
Paris
DAILY
Union County Supervisors Oppose Reducing Board to Three
Three Union County supervisors voiced opposition to cutting the board from five to three while others avoided commitment. The article notes Union and Adams counties are among the few in their tier with five supervisors and argues reducing members would cut expenses and speed decisions. It compares costs for Union with three counties and cites past totals of 3,080.40 in 1926 and 5,466.80 in 1925 as expenditures for five-member boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
C. F. Henderson
L. F. Godden
A. E. Otis
Wayne Hull
O. Hamilton
Union
Adams
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Decatur County
Michael the Child King Seeks Play After Ascension
In Bucharest on July 23, Michael the child king of Romania is puzzled by the deference shown since his accession. His nurse explains the reason, and he asks if he will be allowed to play now that he is king.
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Bucharest
Romania
Michael
James Conway Wins Hastings Golf Title
Hastings, Nebraska, July 23. James Conway an attorney is Hastings city golf champion after winning the annual tournament. He qualified on a 40 four over par and was among the principal contenders from the start of match play. Mr Conway is son of Mr and Mrs Matt Conway of Creston Iowa and has practiced law here the past year.
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Hastings
Neb
Advertiser
James Conway
Conway
Matt Conway
Creston
Iowa
Baden's England Tour Highlights Historic Venues Visited
Baden visits in England include Hampton Court Windsor Palace Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare's home Salisbury Cathedral Winchester Town Winchester Cathedral the Sun Worshippers ancient temple the British Museum and the Royal United Services Museum.
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England
Baden
Hampton Court
Windsor Palace
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
Ann Hathaway
Salisbury Cathedral
the River Shop
Winchester Town
Winchester Cathedral
the Sun Worshippers
Ancient Temple
British Museum
Royal United Service Museum
Union County Limestone To Be Analyzed For Fertilizer Value
Union County limestone deposits may be used on local farms. A Burlington lime and legume special train will stop in Creston Aug 2 to collect rock samples for analysis at Iowa State College Ames. Samples will be numbered and tested to determine fertilizer value, with three known granular deposits in Decatur county at 65 percent purity. Potential Union County deposits could prove high value as fertilizer sources for nearby farms.
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Union County
Burlington Railroad
Iowa
Creston
Iowa State College
Ames
Purlington
Decatur
Union
Board Checks Election Vote in Union County
The official canvass of the special good roads election in Union County was set for this afternoon at the courthouse. The result remains unchanged as opponents hold an overwhelming majority, with only minor counting errors possible. Dorothy Martin, 5, was fatally injured when struck by Otto Peterson’s car in Story City yesterday. The coroner's investigation has begun.
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Good Roads
Union County
Board of Supervisors
Story City
Dorothy Martin
Otto Peterson
Peterson
Helen Will Wield Power In Rumania
In Bucharest on July 23 reports say Queen Marie failed to gain a regency role, elevating Princess Helen mother of King Mihai. Helen, Greek royalty by blood and upbringing, is seen as likely to shape Romania’s dynastic and state affairs until Mihai comes of age, while Queen Marie remains a dowager figure.
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Bucharest
Marie
Helen
Mihai
Michael
Helen Jig
Constantine
Greece
Carol
Romania
Ferdinand
Prince Nicholas
Rumor of Carol of Romania throne claim fades
A European press scare over King Ferdinand's heir Prince Carol subsided as inquiries showed a statement noting only an overzealous editor added the throne claim. Carol said he would not disrupt the royal obsequies and asked Queen Marie to place flowers on the coffin.
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Varis
Carol
Romania
Ferdinand
Mafin
Marie of
James Cihak Farm Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed the farm home of Mr and Mrs James Cihak six miles northeast of Creston yesterday afternoon. Mrs Cihak suffered severe burns while trying to remove the stove and bake pies when the blaze started. The house and all contents were lost. the couple and their children are staying with James Cihak's parents.
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James Cilhak
Creston
Cihak
Data
Citak
Thurston Views on Orient Revealed by Osceola Trip
Congressman Thurston of Osceola returned from the Orient with observations noting economic weakness in China, scarce living conditions, and traditional farming methods. He criticized Philippine independence prospects, praising General Wood’s regime and noting Japan faces ongoing problems despite Western perceptions of Eastern peoples.
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Lolyd Thurston
Osceola
Orient
Far East
China
Philippine Islands
U. S. Army
Philippine
Thurston
Leonard Wood
Japan
Creston Gas Company Chief Burned in Plant Fire
George Miller, president of the Creston Gas Company, Carroll, is in serious condition with severe burns after escaping gas ignited by a spark at the plant. Fire caused about $500 damage to a small building. Miller was treated at Greater Community Hospital. his wife arrived from Carroll. Fireman Harley Hatshaw was burned but continued duty. plant foreman I. Ho Adams recovered after inhaling gas briefly. Miller had been assisting with new gas generating equipment.
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George Millere
Carroll
Presile Dent
Creston Gas Company
Focal
Miller
Greater Community Hospital
I. Ho Adams
Creston
Orlo Coakley Wits
Adams
Two Creston Women Hold Golf Offices
Seven Creston women returned from the southwestern Iowa golf tournament for women with Crestmoor club ties. Miss Bessie Jeffry was elected president and Mrs. J. V. Richardson secretary of the local women's association as they prepare for the 1928 Crestmoor club tournament.
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Creston
J. V. Richardson
Bessie Jeffrey
Arthur Glick
Jessie McGraw
Henry LaForgue
Roy Gault
Ebn Dougherty
Athietic
Creston Residents Start Summer Vacations Across Region
Creston residents begin vacations traveling to Spirit Lake Templar Park, the Ozarks, and Sheldon Iowa. Mr and Mrs Scott Armstrong and Mr and Mrs L L McGregor head to Templar Park for a week to ten days. Mr and Mrs M J Howell depart for a twelve week motor trip through the mountains from Iowa hotel. Bert Tallman and O W Stream leave for Sheldon to spend a week with Homer Pettit. Pettit and Tallman are brothers in law.
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Flowa
Lake
Creston
Lows Lakes
Scott Armstrong
North Jarvis Street
Vnd
L. L.r McGregor
New York Avenue
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
M. J Howell
Iowana Hotel
Ozarks
Bert Tallman
O. W. Stream
Myrtle Street
Sheldon
Iowa
Homer Pettit
Mr. Pettit
Mr. Tallman
Union County Picnic Set for July 31 at Union Park
The annual Union County picnic was announced for Sunday July 31 at Union Park in Des Moines. Dinner will be served at 3 PM at the park.
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Union County
Union Park
Des Moines
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