Pre‑war land prices praised as Iowa agriculture comes back
J H McCord of Spencer told the Iowa Bankers Association that strong prewar prices for Iowa farms reappear as money seeks investment beyond bonds. He urged cooperation among farmers bankers and scientists to raise farm earnings and protect agriculture in policy and markets.
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Associated Press
Iowa Bankers’ Association
J. H. McCord
Spencer
Citizens’ National Bank
Iowa
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Secion
Jowa
Ghkom
Congress
Iowa Farmland Values in Postwar Era Outlook
The speaker argues farm land should reflect prewar prices plus gains from improved methods, roads, farmer organizations, higher grain prices, and advancing markets. He notes automobiles shrinking distance to town and cautions that those losing faith in town and soil are casualties of the war.
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Wote
Iowa
In Memoriam Nancy Cooper of Pleasant Township
Nancy Cooper was born February 26 1848 in Sand County Wisconsin and died June 9 1925 at 6 45 am at the home of her daughter Mrs W L Lamb in Creston Iowa at age 77. She lived in Pleasant Township since age six and rests there. She married Meredith Bullock in February 1866. he died in 1912. They had five children W P Bullock Thomas A Bullock Francis McGuire Jessie Grimes Eliza Lamb. She leaves six brothers three sisters 25 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She joined the Christian church early and remained devoted. Funeral was held June 11 at Oak Hill church conducted by Rev Mrs Wolfe of Thayer Iowa and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Sand County
Wisconsin
W. L. Lamb
Creston
Pleasant Township
Meredith Bullock
W. P. Bullock
Thomas A. Bullock
Francis McGuuire
Jessie S Grimes
Thayer
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Grandma Bullock
Christian Church
Oak Hill Church
Wolfe
Oak Hill Cemetery
Baseball and minor league scores with upcoming games
Sports brief lists major league standings with New York leading and Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati and others. It also lists yesterday results and a slate of tomorrow and today games across several minor leagues with city matchups and scores.
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Périthburgh
Northwest Indians Adorn Tribal Graves in Tacoma
Tacoma Indians beautify an adjoining cemetery to Cushman veterans hospital. Local efforts with government help have graded mowed and decorated the old tribal graves, transforming the site into a fitting remembrance.
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Tacoma
Associated Press
Cushman Veterans’ Hospital
Karnak hailed by Mason City man for stomach relief
A Mason City foreman for Kinhart Transfer & Storage Co testifies Karnak cured his chronic stomach trouble. He endured cramps, headaches, and weak sleep before taking Karnak, then after one bottle meals tasted right and three bottles restored his health. Creston sales run by Newcomb & Matthews with other druggists.
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Iowa
A. J. Orr
Mr. Orr
Kanak
Cemetery of Northwest Indians Holds Historic Burials
The 1853 established cemetery contains remains of leading Northwest Indians including Chief Leschi who was hanged in 1856 and hailed as martyr by Indians. Chief Salazat, ruler 1851 to 1866 and ally of early settlers, is buried there. Also interred is Tom Thompson, renowned Indian judge.
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Northwest
Leschi
Salazat
Nisqually Puyallup
Tom Thompson
Sentiment of Americans Saves Dutch Windmills
Amsterdam reports Americans show strong interest in preserving historic Dutch wind mills as fears of demolition abate. The Dutch Mill society notes many inquiries from the United States about mill specs and preservation, prompting hope that most remaining mills will be saved.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Holland
Topeka
Kansas
Millionaire Carl Smitt Leaves Fund For Roads And Fishing
Stockholm notes a unique will by Carl Smitt directing most of his estate to public highway improvements and improved fishing methods. The road fund is to be managed by the Stockholm Automobile Club for model highways tests and paving material trials plus prizes to communities with good roads. The fishing fund aims to advance fishing techniques to aid residents of the Swedish skerries.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Carl, Smitt
Stockholm Automobile Club
Bookmakers at Florence Displayed Fine Wares
Collectors from around the world flocked to Florence this June to attend the display of bookmakers wares and attend the showcase of craftsmanship. The event highlighted leather bindings and illustrated volumes attracting international buyers and enthusiasts.
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Associated Press
Rome
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Second International Book Fair Showcases Global Publications
Bibliophiles explore top productions from Europe Asia America Africa and Australia at the fair. Italy France England Germany Switzerland Yugoslavia Poland Romania lead large exhibits while Siam Lithuania Venezuela Mexico and Czechoslovakia compete with smaller nations. Sacred Hebrew and Japanese book collections attract special interest with contributions from the United States Poland Italy and Egypt.
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Switzerland
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Lithuania
Venezuela
Mexico
Czechoslovakia
United States
Egypt
Orient Couple Socialize in Creston Visit
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sheriff of Orient spent days in Creston shopping and visiting friends.
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Mrs. A. Sheriff
Orient
Creston
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