Want Ad Rates At Hecho Office Elgin
The notice lists ad pricing: up to 25 words cost 25 cents per insertion, each additional word 1 cent. Extra weekly handling 10 cents for replies. Cash with order, no credit. Payments by month end expected if telephonic orders occur. Additional monthly billing charge 10 cents per line. Also advertises supplies with prices: typewriter pads 10c, construction paper 25c per pack, typewriter ribbons 75c, select box stationery 1.00, adding machine rolls 10 for 1.00, stock sales books 90c per dozen, ruled index cards 20c per 100. Available at Hecho Office Elgin.
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Want
Hecho
Elgin
No material bridge in fuel tests for tractors and crop prices
Tests show no fuel economy difference between plain gasoline and alcohol blends on farm tractors. The July corn hog ratio marks the lowest since 1924. Hog price equals 7.2 bushels of corn. Weeds in alfalfa seedings should be cut if excessive. otherwise left for winter. Red clover seed prospects depend on seed head count and weed freedom. If heads brown and seed unlikely, fields may be pastured or cut for hay. Farm price index rose 19 points year over year.
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United States
Inflation Talk and Farm Price Hopes in Midwest
Marshalltown Times Republican comments on controlled inflation aiming hogs at 7 dollars, corn at 60 cents, and eggs at 26 cents. The piece bemoans growing wealth gaps, urges a balanced economy, and notes farmers refinancing while a good farmer is to be consulted for guidance.
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Midwest
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Thomas Alva Edison
Marital Event at Marion Church and Local News Upbeat
Saturday afternoon at 4 at the Marion church Julia Halstenson married A Gilje performed by Rev Tanner. Also noted were the funeral of infant Robert Rennison, local sports results, editorial meetings, a newspaper size increase, and assorted community notices and jokes.
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Marion Church
Julia Halstenson
A. Gilje
Tanner
Robert Rennison
Brainard
Elgin
Clermont
Mason City
Iowa
Upper Des Moines
Hawkeye Beacon
Alpha
Benson
Kohler
Kuster
Henry Kittleson
Gunderson
H. S. Hadsel
McGregor Overland
Julia Lehman
Frank Knowles
la Porte City
John Lehman
John Shaffer
Israel Shaffer
Chas. Rothlinberger
Ed Kohler
Gary
Ella Richards
State Center
Kimball
Syl Shaffer
Cora
Sam Greenley
J. L Phillip
O. M. Benson
W. Kuster
George Fertig
Jesse Lillybridge
Arlington Sunday
J. I. Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Novel "Boat" Passes Down River on 1000 Mile Trip
William Nelach of St. Louis known as Bill the Barker sailed a crude craft on the Mississippi from St. Paul to St. Louis. The floating inner tube boat, 612 feet long and weighing 32 pounds, reached the city at about 3 pm Saturday after a July 22 noon start. Nelach appeared in good health and described the journey as an unusual, tan-covered voyage with groceries bought uptown.
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Mississippi River
William Nelsch
St. Louis
Bill the Barker
Nelach
St. Paul
Lansing
New Social Worker Employed by the Board
Mrs. Dorothy Goebel of Fayette was hired by the board of supervisors as social worker for the north sixteen townships, succeeding Miss Elsie Smith after the board dropped Rose E. Seiler. She will maintain an office in the courthouse and has East hospital experience.
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Dorothy Goebel
Fayette
Board of Supervisors
Goebel
Elsie Smith
Rose E. Seiler
Parker
U. S
New Gravel Spread on Primary No 154 by Hewett Bros
Hewett Bros road contractors from Westgate have laid a thin coat of new gravel along the entire length of Primary No 154 through Arlington. The road is posted under construction at the No 11 east of Maynard intersection and will connect with No 10 at Maryville. Gravel sourced from Maquoketa quarry is crushed to about 26 percent rock.
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Hewett
Emancipation of Women Stated By Council Bluffs Paper
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes that the emancipation of women may be complete as women now eat, drink beer and smoke cigars with the same casual, matter of fact demeanor as men.
Tasty Sandwiches a Guide for Luncheon Baskets
A vintage guide outlines several sandwich recipes for parties and gatherings. It includes Emergency Sandwich with eggs and peanut butter, Sardine and Olive spread on brown bread, Lobster and Celery with mayonnaise, Egg and Chutney on buttered bread, Pineapple and Tuna on buttered slices, and Salmon with lemon paste on rye.
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Newanazer
Decorah Plans to Switch to Angle Parking
Decorah ends double parking on select streets and votes to adopt angle parking. The move aims to ease curbside congestion and improve traffic flow. A related note reflects on romance and misfortune, drawing a wry comparison between love and marriage.
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Decorah
Cara
Odd Ball Quiz of Curious History Tidbits
A collection of quirky statements about rulers, biology and geography, including misdescribed roles of a king, centipedes and millipedes, Oceanica, and a humorous jumble of ancient and modern terms. The lines appear as sampler notes with playful, incorrect facts from a 1929 Ball yndic WIU Service.
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America
Liberty
Ball
Government bids and mail contract contrast
A fragment argues the federal government preaches fair wages while paying postal contractors high rates, noting a $28 per month contract at Wilton Junction. The piece mocks outdated attire and poll tax era norms, implying hypocrisy in wage policy and taxation.
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N. BR. A
U. 8
Cenfly
Hial
Wilton Junction
Through A Woman's Eyes by Jean Newton
A feature recounts a heart breaking mother and a man named Arthur Williamson who lost nine fingers after a winter assault and exposure yet performed a piano recital. He plays arpeggios with stumps and nine finger remnants while also mastering trombone and xylophone songs.
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Arthur Williamson
Philadelphia
Wnu Berrica
Tragic Decline Seen for Railroads in Local Yard
The Ossian Bay scene recalls a busy era as trucks push ahead with highway support. Nine Allamakee county residents face driver’s license action under the new law. The piece notes rail competition fading and autos gaining ground amid changes in transportation.
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Allamakee County
Community News Invites Local Items From Residents
Town and community leaders urge residents to send news items and general happenings. Cooperation encouraged as people are invited to contribute by bringing items to the newsroom.
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