Lurid Radio Thrillers Spark School Window Incident
Deputy Sheriff Arnold Mueller reports that a dynamite prank at Elkport consolidated school was misread as a “dynamite mystery” after a boy, influenced by lurid radio thrillers, stole his father’s dynamite, rode to town, and placed a charge by a crate guarding a basement window. The dynamite slipped through the grating and broke the window at midnight. no charges will be filed.
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Arnold Mueller
Elkport Consolidated School
Mueller
Guttenberg Press
Public Notice Policy Emphasizes Access to Lawful Publications
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye Record argues public legal notices and council reports serve to inform and protect the public. Officials hold a trust to publish complete information, ensuring transparency in local government and public business.
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Mt. Vernon Hawkeye Record
Let Us Not Go Says Notes to Germany and Hitler
Gregory of Advocate in Fayette notes discuss sending harsh protest notes to Germany over Czech republic actions and condemns Hitler, while Fayette reports three consecutive fires as part of a local superstition. Want ads conclude the column.
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Germany
Czech Republic
Hitler
Hell
Gregory
S. D
Fayette
Rich's Column Aged humorist shares civic notes and wry insights
A fragment from the Elgin Echo columnist Rich chronicles his debut and mock critique of column writing. He reflects on seniors contributing ideas, mischief, politeness, farm delays from late snows, and tongue in cheek quips about prompts, invites readers to send puns, and quotes about pessimism and optimism with light, period-voice satire.
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Richard Strauch
The
Elgin Echo
Rich
Sabula Gazette
Eight-Legged Pig Found Near Postville
Lynn Hangariner of near Postville visited Postville last Saturday. A freak pig born at his farm the night before had two bodies joined at the shoulders with eight legs and two tails. The animal was dead when found.
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Lynn Hangariner
Postville
Mead
Discovery of Honduras on fourth voyage claim
The note claims Honduras was discovered by C. himbus during his fourth voyage in Tet, a statement reflecting a dubious attribution about early exploration. Further historical evidence contradicts or clarifies this attribution and situates Honduras within broader Caribbean exploration.
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Honduras
C. Himbus
Streamline Legs Demonstration by Wallace Secret Method
Wallace, a nationally known figure control expert, shows a model a lying leg lift routine. The method claims to reduce leg bulk and slim the waist with ten daily repetitions, aiming to improve leg lines and overall figure.
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Wallace
Stoehr tours east for Great Central Tobacco Works
Gus A. Stoehr visited Clermont on Tuesday in the interests of the Great Central Tobacco Works, securing several cigar orders and planning more towns to the east. He will stop at Luana to visit his brother Rudolph and family, and then proceed to Postville and other eastern towns.
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Gus A. Stoehr
Clermont
Great Central Tobacco Works
Postville
Luana
Rudolph
Lula Mounce
Center Point
Harry Hill
Leslie Mattoon
Delwe
Great Western Railroad
Round House
Fred Muehrenthaler
Nelle Stoehr
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Hutchinson
Max Thomas
Chicago
John DeSart
Kimball Resstaurant
Frank Kimball
Decorah
Emil
Ed Lehman
Cornelia Bucher
Dakota
Rapids City
South Dakota
Prairie
Elgin
Calmar
J. H. Williams
Lizzie B. Lyons
Amelia Etter
Minnie Earle
David Moats
Pleasant Street
Gunder Way
Franc Hedrick
Ole K. Olson
Andrew Wahl
St. Olaf
Sisters Marry in Fayette for Double Wedding
Two sisters Ernestine and Virginia Hope wed Dale Chase and Clem Chase in Fayette at 7 30 p m Monday April 3. Justice L A Wooldridge officiated aided by Rev John Clinton after delayed guidance, with witnesses Mr and Mrs John Chase Jr.
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Fayette
Ernestine
Virginia Hope
Sigurd Hope
Elgin
Dale Chase
James Chase
West Union
Clem Chase
Walter Chase
Wadena
L. A. Wooldridge
Riveland Named Cashier of Luana Savings Bank
Adrian Riveland, formerly assistant cashier at Postville State Bank since July 1, 1936, resigns to become cashier of Luana Savings Bank at Luana. He came from Clermont where he was in banking and built a wide circle of friends through his courteous disposition. The Rivelands will remain in Postville for now.
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Adrian Riveland
Postville
Ducks Scarcer This Spring Than Usual
The North Iowa Times reports a spring duck scarcity along the Mississippi River at McGregor foot of Main Street. Floods last fall destroyed feed, pushing ducks to feed elsewhere due to high water.
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Mississippi River
Main Street
McGregor
North
Iowa
Mistaken Jack and Lemon Pie Banter in Kitchen Folly
In a quirky exchange, Mistaken Jack asks who spilled mustard on a waffle while Wit responds that the lemon pie is the culprit. The text notes advertising choices for a business man and the advantage of a rival who promotes. It ends by mentioning muffin pans used as molds for gelatin salads and macaroni and cheese mixes.
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Jack
River Near Flood Stage Then Recedes After Peak
Mississippi river rose rapidly to 14.3 feet above dam level on Wednesday then fell, with a high stage of 11.7 feet last Thursday and flood stage at 15 feet. Acknowledges predicted further drop as conditions eased.
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Mississippi
Latvia
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Lillian Oats
Echo
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