Wants and Advertisement Rates and Notices
A fragmented ad notice discusses want ads charging 2 65 cents per word and 1 cent per line for inserts with a 10 cent weekly extra service fee. It covers payment terms cash with order and telephonic ads payable by month end, plus 10 cent per line late fees. Also mentions steam baths at West Union Hospital and Life Good advertising as an investment. It ends with a quip about debt priorities and the value of want ads as sales tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
West Union
Ford
Iowa
Land Bargains in Fayette and Adjoining Counties
Real estate ad offers hundreds of Fayette area farms for sale or rent. Properties include 109 acres east of Fayette with buildings at 30 per acre, 60 acres near Clermont with residence, 105 acres near Clermont on paving, 184 acre West Union farm with modern buildings, 40 acre bluegrass pasture near Fayette, 74 acres northwest of West Union with good soil, 206 acres near No. 11 with extensive outbuildings, and another 120 acre Fayette county tract. Also hotel with 23 rooms and potential rental, and multiple rents and terms advertised. Includes list of counties and mortgage options, with encouraged inquiries to list or buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Clermont
West Union
Nigin
Modern Co
No. 11
Fayette County
Upper Iowa University
West Uniion
Elgin
Olavus Knudtson
Oelwein
West End
Postville
Hawkeye
Jin Fayette
Bremer
Blackhawk
Chick
Asaw
Butler
Floyd
Iowa Farm Notes Report Drought Impacts and Crop Trends
State forestry programs funded woodland plantings and shelterbelts, while drought pressures threaten seed strains. Iowa farm flock mortality rose, cow butterfat averages climbed over 25 years, and silage adoption rises. Argentine wheat acreage declined, alfalfa seed harvests fall, and seed prices are forecast higher. A Fayette County Hereford calf won at the Big Four fair auction, selling for 146.80 dollars total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannece
United States
Iowa
Iowa State College
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Fayette County
George Whitley
Fayette
Postville
Hormel Packing Company
Local Opinion Snapshots From Iowa Papers
A collage of quotes and observations on youth, thrift, and national politics from Elgin to Monona. It notes land of equal opportunity, hoarding as thrift, and the New Deal, alongside local notes on road improvements U.S. 55 Sabula to Clinton and early film gossip about Clarice Shierry in Dames. The piece ends urging readers to travel to the Yellow River valley for autumn colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Yellow River
Mississippi
Monona
The Mississippi River Low August Level Noted in St Louis
The article recalls August records with the Mississippi River reaching its lowest August level in St Louis. It contrasts historical droughts and corn prices in Iowa from 1894 to 1896, noting pay rates for pickers, long workdays, and bumper or failing crops tied to weather and tax conditions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Iowa
Strawberry Point Press
Towa
Local Residents Attend Cattle Congress and Trips
Mrs Tyeo Schori returned home Monday after visiting EspaP histizos. Mr and Mrs Gal td d elstat drove to St Olaf yesterday. They visited Ben Erickson and sons Louie and Alvin and attended the Cattle Congress at Waterloo. The Pfisters attended the Cattle Congress in Waterloo last Tuesday and Wednesday. Sam Lehman hosted an evening for Chicago weekend plans. Harry Palmer Ruth and Neema Schupbach left Wednesday for Chicago for the Century of Progress. Ern Schori and Geraldine returned Thursday after a trip to Williamsburg Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Erickson
Louie and
Alvin
Cattle ‘Congress
Waterloo
F. Wi. Pfister
Sam
Lehman l
Chicago
Hugh Casper Hothe
Harry Palmer
Ruth
Neema Schupbach
Century of Progress
Ern Schori
Geraldine
Williamsburg
Canada
Bees In Bonnet Spark Driving Accidents Reported
A quirky note hints that bees or honey in a man's bonnet may cause driving mishaps, while observations about 69 cent dollars drift without context. The report presents a curious urban anecdote with minimal verifiable details.
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Beth Iden
M. Thoma
W. Dymmth
Kenwood
Lake Park ‘Ave
Kenwood Apts
Exchinge
Red River Valley
Ohips
Sde
Erickson Bros
E. Nelson
Strabeh
Feller’s Hardware
West Elgin
Chester White Shears
Olaf Berg
Poland
Farrow
Wm. A. Melson
Echo
Wrapper's Hatchery
Echo Office
Davenwort
Bureau
Weibel Mill Co
R. P. Strauch
J. D. Raftis
Elkader
Town
John Sutter
Hans E. Grether
Echo and Enterprise
Dubuque Telegeraph-Heraldin
Létfp
Grether
Dad
Northwood
Winterset
Madisonian
Goldsmith
U.S. 55
Sabula
Clinton
Clarice‘ Shierry
Los Angeles
Calif
Emerson
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Baumgartner
Res
Phoua
Elgin, Iowa
Hutchinson
Kigta
Lowe
Gver
Elgin Stata Bank
R. A. Crider
Virene
Tyeo Schori
Mrs. Gal Tdddelstat
St. Olaf
Zelateena de
James Drew
Hanover Town
The
Gaarn
Helen
Schori& Kuster
OWA
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