Friends Gather for Final Pleasant Memory at Convention
F W Hughes and Hare Xeiser traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to attend the Republican state convention, sharing a memory of one more pleasant evening with friends before departing.
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F. W. Hughes
Hare Xeiser
Des Moines
Woodmer
H. J. Bently
V. C
Ed Klingman
Alfred Falb
W. Rubger
P. Vikdal
John Gruver
C. O. Fobergal
John Falb
Albert Gehring
George Neuenschwander
Lest They Forget Free notices and business rules
A newspaper explains it does not provide free advertising for money raising ventures by church groups and other worthy bodies. It states adverts are its bread and butter and free notices are limited to non charging events with no merchandise for sale. When admissions or sales aim to raise money, notices must be paid at regular rates.
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
Michigan
G.mla.c
General Motors
Advertising Rates Listed for Local Readers
A brief rate card shows foreign display at 85 cents per inch local display 30 cents per inch readers per line 10 cents classified per word with advance payment minimum 25 cents for first insertion agency commissions none cards of thanks 1 dollar memorial cards 1 dollar resolutions of respect and obituaries charged at regular advertising rates
Elgin Tops Elkader 4 to 3 in 11-Inning Local Battle
Sunday baseball at the local diamond produced one of the area's best games in years as Elgin defeated Elkader 4 to 3 after 11 innings. Other items note a home talent play "Caught in the Webb" by Elgin youths, a fatal operation for Fred Butikafer, and community happenings including runaways, visits, and school closing plans.
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Elgin
Elkader
Webb
Opera House
Max Thoma
C. M. Benson
G. C. Shelly
Thomas Elmore
FP. G. Vikdal
Ida Schor
Fayette
C.F. Becker
E. Hansberger
Sehoc House
Clermont
Clara Strauch
Gutterberg
F. W. Hughes
Murry Kiple
Noah Kiple
Frank Kohler
P. G. Vikdal
Claude Fothergill
Amelia Etter
Mary Freiburghaus
Postville lists 758 old age pension payers
Assessor Wm C Foels completed a list of Postville residents over twenty one who will pay one dollar this year and two dollars annually after 1934 to the Old Age Pension fund. He counts 758 eligible, including 403 women and 355 men, in a town of 1060 per the 1930 census, leaving about 300 under 21.
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Wm. C. Foels
Postville
Iowa
Foels
Postville Herald
Gasoline Prices Fall In Local Market Amid War Hints
The notice reports gasoline prices dropping about 2.2 cents below annual levels, with a 16.5 cent price including a 4 cent tax split between state and federal portions. Local prices hint at a price war, while nearby La Crosse Wisconsin and Minnesota show higher or lower rates in various spots.
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la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota
Iowa
Decorah Journal
Hauls Water to Stock on West Union Farm
Balt Kamm, owner of an old farm two miles northwest of West Union now held by an insurance firm, rigged a tank wagon on Friday to haul city water from West Union to supply livestock. It is the first such case locally, and more stockraisers may follow if rain does not come soon.
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Balt Kamm
West Union
Local reunions and University Day draw readers
Mrs J Morris and Naomi Schupbach visited relatives in town last Sunday. Torkelson family held a day long reunion at Mrs Ole Torkelson's home with all descendants present. Upper Iowa University Senior Day drew 661 seniors from 35 high schools on May 14, surpassing last year's turnout. Dr John McKellar and family visited Decorah to lunch, then Bily Bros farm clocks, Festina to see the smallest church, returning for dinner with Dr Wolf.
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Edwin Bauman
Wm. Kohls
B. J. Baumgartner
Leng Baumgartner
Upper Iowa University
John McKellar
Grace
L. W. McKellar
Hattie McKellar
Decorah
Bily Bros
Festina
Dr. Wolf
Adopting Civic Provisions Spark Editorial Debt Advice
A Dakota County Tribune sample lists satirical provisions to curb editor debt and press pretensions, mocking phrases for labeling citizens and merchants. The piece contrasts hypocritical praise with blunt, humorous jabs and notes a want ad as a practical remedy.
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Towa
Dakota County
Minn
Tribune
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T. W. Dean
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Tille Lang
Remsen
Santa Cruz
California
Harry Johnson
Steamboat Rock
Otto Krueger
Mr. Johnson
Jim Bailey
Verley
Waterloo
Nicklaus
Lansing
Chas. Knight
Janesville
Mrs. Knight
Mrs. M. Yenney
Mr. Knight
Edna Hopp
Kniel
Hame
Fire
Leis Stochr
Cedar Rapide
Georgia
Bill Donielly
Bodies
SY Fisher
Mion
John Falb & Sons
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Argains
Ee Mu mTatler
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