Ike Stands Tough on Russia in Ike Address
British papers warn of Russia talk. Eisenhower pledges to never recognize Russia's gains in Eastern Europe and Asia and to press Washington to act until aggressive communism recedes. Editorials debate public bluntness versus caution and the impact on votes and peace talks.
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Dwight Eisenhower
Russia
National American Legion
Eisenhower
United States
Europe
Asia
Washington
Manchester Guardian
Kremlin
London Daily Mirror
China
the Mirror
Pote
Korea
Ike
Lightning strikes Mage Bakers barn near Owasa in 1897
Yesterday's events recall a 1897 disaster when lightning hit Mage Baker's barn near Owasa on September 1, destroying the barn and contents except five horses. The fairground highlights include C F Brownell's popular hog fountain and a 30-21 ball game won by Stauffer’s nine.
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Mage Baker
Owasa
C. F. Brownell
Fairgrounds
Will Prater
C. F. Stauffer
Stauffers
Fred Berninghausen
Kiddies Day rides test endurance and joy for kids
Mrs Katharine Piper recalls Kiddies Day experiences as she sold ride tickets. Children push limits on rides like chair swing and merry-go-round, eager to ride now with nickels in hand, while parents weigh supervision. Observations include Lois Stewart’s son, Rachel Smith, and Jeff Broer, plus a dog named Butch. Piper praises the event and notes a social outing with Mavis McVeety as she prepares to study Braille at Vinton.
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Lois Stewart
Lois
Rachel Smith
Jeff Broer
Jeff
Dave Short
Chamber of Commerce
Weekend trip with fifteen travelers recalls simple joys
A group of fifteen friends, including Mavis and Shorty the shoe man, enjoyed a costless weekend trip visiting Festina, Spillville, Winona, LaCrosse, Prairie Du Chien and Villa Louis. They saw scenery and historical sites, endured a snowstorm scare, and joked about lost hats and a learner nickname, noting the trip's lasting memories beyond scenery or museums.
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Festina
Spillville
Sievers Springs
Winona
Minnesota
Mississippi
Garvin Heights
LaCrosse, Wise
Prairie du Chien
Villa Louis
McGregor
Backbone State Park
Bill Longenecker
Karl Runyon
Marissa Kurts
The Great Dexter Farm Hoax Exposed by Post Report
The Saturday Evening Post article by Glenn D. Everett, based on Sen. John J. Williams’s report, argues that President Truman used a 1948 Dexter farm speech to blame the Republican Congress for grain storage shortages. It details CCC bin sales in 1946 7 and 1948 contradicting his claims and portrays the speech as a campaign tactic.
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Saturday Evening Post
Glenn D. Everett
John J. Williams
Delaware Republican
Harry Truman
Dexter
Truman
Republican Congress
Post
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Williams
Bright boy earns reserve honor at Iowa State Fair
Ralph Lonnie Bright, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bright of Eldora, was reserve champion boy in the annual baby health contest at the Iowa State Fair last week. He scored 99 238 points.
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Ralph Lonnie Bright
Ralph Bright
Eldora
Grain market manipulation alleged during 1948 campaign
The piece accuses the federal government of rigging grain prices to depress them ahead of the 1948 election. It notes a six week drought in purchases, then a large buy on November 1 raising corn prices to about 1.35 by December. The text cites editorials urging farmers and voters to read the Post story and warns against repeated campaign deceptions.
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Post
Truman
Omaha World-Herald
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Farmers Won’t Be Fooled Again Says Local Group
A local farmer group asserts the public is not fooled by prior deceptive practices and expresses relief that the truth has finally surfaced. The remark underscores ongoing concern about honesty in farming operations and community trust.
Fragments Hint at Cryptic Forewarned Saying
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a proverb about forewarned being forearmed, mentioning September 4 1058 and names possibly tied to El Dora, Berald Ledger routes, with unclear context and wording. The readable bits suggest a proverb-like note rather than a full report or event.
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Eldora Berald-Ledger
Tussian
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Hardin
Iowa
Herald-Ledger
Hardin County Index
Iowa Press and National Editorial Ass
Rowley and Sons
Old Congregational Church
Union
Richard Nuckolls
Grinnell
New Providence Academy
Camp Dodge
France
James L. Cameron
Chas. P. Doud
Montgomery Canada
Martyn Ridout
Ernest Ruppelt
Cyrus T. Brown
Elmer E. Fahler
Steve
Lois Reece
Hardin County
Pine Lake
C. A. Norris
Optometric Weekly
Chicago
Norman Kunath
Logsdon Park
Dean W. Peisen
Irving H. Knudson
Jewell
State Highway Commission
C. A. Bryson
Iowa Falls
F. J. R. Burbank
Hubbard
Fisher
Ames
Hubbard Town Hall
Charles Woods Reed
Boys’ School
St. Charles
State Board of Control
Iowa State Training School For
Edward K. Duffy
Fred N. Cooper
Merle Sherbon
Grill Cafe
Fox Skating Rink
Mrs Katharine Piper
Mavis McVeety
Mavis
Vinton
Shorty
Gerald Bogan
Glen Saylor
Eldora Bakery
Albert Kennedy
Iick
Onteaatt
Udrey LA AU
Bodie Bowe
Dorrween In
SERS
Herald-Index
Eldora Balleronds Fox Skating Rink
North America
U. S
North American van Lines, Inc
Rinehart Moving & Storage Service
8Th Ave
Marshalltown, Iowa
FORD
Hirt
F.D.A.F
Ford Dealers
FORDS
Wood Auto Co
Lyman
Towa
Davenport
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