Vast April Plowed Fields Inspire Rural Reverie in Iowa
A reflective piece extols April plowing across Iowa, praising vast newly turned fields, the plow’s civilizing role, and the farmer as a noble caretaker of soil. The narrator envisions future automated plowwork yet honors the plowman’s skill, labor, and spiritual connection to the land, praising Iowa’s expansive spring scene.
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Yeetenday
Ana
Mi 7
Hhl
Beokman
Gui
Phrabe
Mer
Lam
Ullers
Gat
Iowa
Rock Island report shows high on time rates for trains
An official report notes last month Rock Island operated 12,498 trains with 9.82 percent not on time. Passenger trains were 96.6 percent on time and freight 86.8 percent. Of freight trains, every stack and meat train operated 10 percent of the time. Suicided in Mason City Jail. Sunday LeRoy Ferguson hanged himself in jail after arrest for drunken driving on April 16. He left a letter to Sim R. Stedman about his insurance. He leaves a wife, a son, and a daughter. Whittemore reports St Marys baseball lost 17 to 9 at Whittemore. Emmetsburgers hope for rematch.
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Rock Island
Mason City
LeRoy Ferguson
LeMars Printing Company
Sim R. Stedman
Whittemore
St. Mary's
Emmetsburgers
Women Improve at Rockwell City Reformatory
A year ago 90 inmates stood at the state women’s reformatory in Rockwell City and now the number has fallen to 69. Officials say some inmates are becoming wiser and better as a result of reform measures and program participation.
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State Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
Haé Eyes Blown Out In Hazardous Charge Incident
N P Henson of Forest City suffered eye injuries when a hazardous material charge exploded soon after handling it. Authorities investigated the incident and cautioned about dangerous materials and safety protocols.
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N. P. Henson
Forest City
Whaling in Miami Capture of Two Giant Whales
A Miami fishing party chased two whales, a female and a bull, firing harpoons and bullets for hours. The female sank after a blood loss. the bull measured 53 feet and weighed up to 50 tons. Heavy lifts retrieved the carcasses and oil and bone may fetch thousands. Greenland whaling history notes ships and gear used.
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Jones
Miami
Florida
Luaily
Greenland
May Morning Waffle Breakfast at Congregational Church
Congregational Church notes announce a Friday May 1 waffle breakfast served by Division 1 of the ladies society with Mrs J B Brereton as chair. The May Missionary Society meets Wednesday May 6 at two o clock with a different unit program and tea to follow. Plans begin for a Mother Daughter banquet and the opening of the fourth annual vacation church show at month end. church men will serve the banquet.
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Ladies Society
J. B. Brereton
Ladies
Pregéett
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Backache Relief
Guch backache pain with St Jacob's Oil offering instant relief after two rubs. Claims to cure backache lumbago and sciatica without burning skin, promising quick looseness and freedom from soreness stiffness and lameness. Urges readers to buy a small trial bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.
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St. Jacob’s
Iowa to Exhibit at Philadelphia Exposition 1926
The Iowa legislature appropriated 95000 for an exhibit of Iowa products at the Philadelphia exposition to mark the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The centennial appropriation for Philadelphia was 125000.
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Iowa
Philadelphia
Drake Relays Carnival Draws Large Crowd in Des Moines
Attending the Drake relay carnival at Des Moines last Friday and Saturday were J A Chaim Harry Van Gordon Dan Glennon Allan Gowans Clint Adams and Dennis McTigue from this place. The event drew 12 000 to 15 000 spectators with many Emmetsburg students among attendees. Report notes ten important records were broken and times surpassed those at the Pennsylvania relay carnival held on the same dates. Ticket price averaged $2.50. the day was bright and warm with spectators in shirt sleeves.
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J. A. Chaim
Harry van Gordon
Dan Glennon
Allan Gowans
Clint Adams
Dennis McTigue
Des Manes
Chain
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Burglary Blows Open Office Safe at Rock Rapids
Overnight explosion damaged the office of Gusranies Company in Rock Rapids. A safe at the office was blown open by burglars. Only three lone silver dollars remained. keys, books, and two doors to the safe were destroyed. The night marshal heard the blast and saw a car speeding northward.
Challenger disputes oldest war claim in state car contest
George Thomas challenges J Thr 4 susen's claim to the oldest war in the state arguing the 1905 Muick model FL with 2 cylinder finder chain drive, registration pean fe one, appeared in Monday Daily Reesister. The Democrat notes no endorsement for Mr Christiansen. The Mowat Cleasant correspondent questions Thomas car condition and roadability. More details sought from Mr. Phaisant challenger.
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George Thomas
Susen
Reesister
Democrat
Christiansen
Mowat Cleasant
Thomas
Phaisant
Stills Found In Barrel Of Sauerkraut Raid Outcome
Report notes three early week raids at Mason City by unidentified agents leading to seizure of stills. One apparatus was concealed inside a barrel of sauerkraut with a copper still reportedly hidden beneath decayed produce. Police actions followed, with authorities promising further investigation.
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Sanerkraut
Mason City
Jaeluienan
Quack Grass Case Undermines Landlord Contract Claims
Judge Kepler ruled that quack grass has become so common in Mason City area that contract provisions addressing it cannot be enforced. The decision hinges on the prevalence of the weed, influencing landlord tenant disputes and contract enforceability.
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Mason City
Kepler
Humboldt merchant Miller sells coal bags at 14 cents
JW Miller, 43, runs the coal and feed business at Humboldt. He raised 362 bags last year and recently sold them at 14 cents per pound, receiving a check for 7360 dollars.
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JW. Miller
Humboldt
Ely's Cream Bath Clears Stuffed Noses Quickly
Purported old time remedy claims to relieve colds and catarrh by soothing antiseptic cream. Describes easing nasal and throat inflammation, opening nostrils for free breathing, stopping hawking and snuffling with a small bottle applied in the nostrils. Endorsed for over fifty years by users.
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Ely
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