Pleasant Ridge club meets in Wadena news notes
The Pleasant Ridge club met in Wadena with nine members led by Mrs. Mary Henrich. Anna Jellings spoke on house plant care and Dorothy Burgin read. The issue also lists social visits, club entertainments, cheerleaders selections, and a novel tractor with an enclosed cab and built-in radio as a Farmers’ latest feature.
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Pleasant Ridge Club
Mary Henrich
Anna Jellings
Dorothy Burgin
Arthur Jeffings
Ole Johnson
Square Deal Card Club
Ole Erierkson
Roy Leonhart
Glen Minger
Ruth Thompson
Scott Ostrander
Fayette
Vida Henrich
C. J. Adams
Epenezer
Denver
Frank Bradley
Alpha
John Minger
Earl Drake
Dubuque
Robert Ernst
Floyd Patterson
Oelwein
Junior
Mercy Hospital
McKinley Gage
Lima
Luther Crandall
Kirksville
Dodson
Letha Ott
West Union
Roy Cline
James Davis
Crystal Lake
Wis
Fred Tachantz
Mary Fox
John Staffenhagen
Mae
Chas. Squires
Arington
Howard Crandall
Harold Hermen
Eddie
Nina Davis
Walter Zubke
Sumner
Gen. Fay
Presbyterian Ladies’ Club
Loretta Mattocks
Donna
Clothier
Fire lamp falls. quick extinguisher saves practice
A lamp used to light the band boys’ practice room toppled Tuesday evening. Quick chemical fire extinguisher action prevented damage. Thirty minutes later the band resumed practice as usual. Subsequent notes report injuries to Elmer Medberry from a windmill fall, Dr. Hadsel treating a broken arm and bruises. Additional local items mention restaurant updates, postmasters’ convention travel, new telephones, dentist moves, and a significant snow event from 1908.
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Elmer Medberry
Highland
Hadsel
Medberry
Frank Kimball
Opera House
Keiser
Alfred Jacob
Carl Hackmann
West Union
Ida Schori
Des Moines
C. E. 5S
G. W. Kinney
L. S Hutchinson
Muehlenthaler Bros
Andy Reinhart
Mark
Center Street
Adolph Lehman
Wm. Larrabee. Jr
Republcan
Muehlenthaler Bros. Drug Store
Halverson
Meaning of fiat money in Croweilt's Finance Dictionary
The entry states fiat money as government issued paper currency lacking gold or silver backing in the treasury. It describes fiat money as money by decree of government, emphasizing no commodity reserves support the notes.
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Crowelt
Father and son talk on football risks and attitude
Dave Craig worries about his high school junior playing football and asks Bill about injuries. Bill recalls past injuries in his family and argues football is a dangerous game best treated as play. He says parents influence attitude, but ultimate responsibility lies with the player.
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Dave Craig
Bill
Dave
Iowa Corn and Soybean Outlook From Oct First Report
Iowa corn production is estimated at 442,917,000 bushels with September weather aiding maturation. The 10-year Iowa corn average is 381,704,000 bushels and the 1937 crop was 503,505,000. Soybean production is estimated at 5,724,000 bushels, with final utilization in November possibly increasing harvested bean percentage.
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Iowa
Why Judges Wore Black Cap Through History
Head coverings signaling mourning traced to Israelites Greeks Romans and Anglo Saxons. the black cap of an English judge symbolized sorrow as a death sentence was passed.
Nest of Flying Squirrels Reveals Large Pooled Young
Report states 15 to 20 young flying squirrels were found pooled in a single nest while parents clustered nearby. Each litter consists of two to six offspring, highlighting unusual grouping behavior in the population.
Mrs. Hager First to Fly All U S Airline Routes in One Flight
Alice Rogers Hager, noted writer and mother of two, became the first person to fly all U S airline routes in one continuous flight. The celebration for National Air Travel Week ran Oct 1 to 9 and covered 67 major cities.
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Alice Rogers Hager
U. S
Bethlehem Revolt Heats Up As British Fight Rebels
An Echo Exclusive reports intense clashes as British troops struggle against Arab rebels. Bethlehem is described as being beaten by rebels in the fiercest fighting of the current war as British forces attempt to maintain control and verify a local man’s intentions amid tension.
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Palestine
Bethlehem
Springfield bricklayer claims world record for bricks laid daily
Roy Swinford, a 44 year old WPA worker in Springfield, asserts a world record by laying about 45 000 bricks each day on street projects. His method is precise and rapid, with 16 men assisting to clear and position bricks as he works.
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Springfield
Roy Swinford
WPA
Swinford
100000th Panama Canal passage by ocean vessel
Pedro Miguel Panama Zone The Steel Exporter enters the locks for the final step to Gaillard Cut and Gatun Lake 85 feet above sea level marking the Panama Canal's 100 000th passage by ocean going commercial vessels bound from Los Angeles to London with 7852 tons of general cargo mainly canned goods and dried fruits from California
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Pedro Miguel, Canal Zone
Pedro Miguel
Gaillard Cut
Gatun Lake
Panama Canel
Los Angeles
London
Calif
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Marquette
Elkader
Milwaukee Yard
Postville
Milwaukee Road
Postville Herald
J.B
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Towa
Max Medberry
George Metzger
Fred Rothlisberger
S. H. Foxwell
Ella Foxwell
N. M. Fritz
Gus Gunderson
Andrew Thorson
East of Clermont
Rose McMillan
Henry
Lizzie Ruckdascher
Thos. Stoeri
North Freedom
Jennie Paulson
Canton
S. D
Mrs. Gunderson
Celia Rennison
Ethel
Geo. N. Schori
Strawberry Point
Louise Schori
Mabel True
Ethel Rennison
Will
Miss. True
Navy
Gazette
America
Echo
Holy Land
Panama Canal
John W. Flanagan
Town
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Philip K. Meskel
Upper Iowa University
Orvin Thompson
Thore Thompson
the Elgin Echo and Clermont Enterprise
R. P. Strauch
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