Ghost Town of Burton Iowa a Coal Mining Collapse
A fragmented account describes Burton Iowa once a bustling coal mining town with the Union mines owned by local operators. After World War I coal competition from Illinois and Kentucky closed the mines, leaving Burton largely deserted and overtaken by decay and vacancy.
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Buotiam
Mochherm Moore
Iowa
de J
Swisher
T. Washington
Bunion
Illinsis
Kemencky
Burton
Postwar Homes Emphasize Hobby Rooms and Leisure
The article notes homebuyers prioritizing hobby spaces and power tools for basements or attics, alongside modern kitchens and baths. It cites the Homecraft Buyers Institute demonstration with strong interest in hobby wares, suggesting homes become activity centers for families and returning servicemen seeking recreation after the war.
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Sid
Bomecraft Buyers’ Institute
Svorage Fsrcily
Emily Cen
Orn Ren
Truman’s Missouri Leader Guides Nation After Crisis
Fragmented OCR favors Truman force as national leadership to steady the government after a tense period. Public sentiment shifts to steady hands in a time of succession questions and political unease across the country.
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Peopl
Truman
Missouri
Wallace
Cammy
Chieen
Ellowing
Wimmoc
Ind
Ahe
Notable civic doctor recalled for WWI service in Pelo Alto county
The article honors Dr. 3. W. Wood and Dr. Woodbridge as pioneering physicians with deep community ties and World War I memories. It highlights their friendly care, civic involvement, and the lasting impact of their medical practice on residents, praising their mentorship of younger doctors.
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W. Woodfrides
Gean Beeresture
Zemesete
Pelo Alto Comity
Woodbridge
Emmsister
Weathered Notes and Local Happenings Across Towns
A collection of brief notes from Waterloo, Mason City, Storm Lake, Swea City, Estherville, Ruthven, and Emmetsburg report weather moods, garden prospects, protests against fashion, social changes, and upcoming church dedications. Items mention garden work, concerts, a lake incident, a small local fire, and plans for new sidewalks and a church.
Headlines Of Other Years From The Deenscrai July 1885
Local clippings recount community notes from July 1885 including weddings births and house rentals. Mentioned are a monument for Jim Green and a public lecture on electricity with dates in Ayrshire Ruthven and surrounding areas.
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Genghis
Josie Desir
Nelle
Berwick
Ruthven
Thomas Ogonnors
St. Fras
Hay Schimner
Gractinger
McCarty
Apiteling
Wil Dowrites
Thersdar Svening
Godden
Ballard
Jim Green
Thomas Petess
S Gui
Kieide
Mekior
Ayrshire
George Herlsy
McCue
Thursier
Baldwin
Aladara
West Bend
Dipen
Grachtinger
Chica Dome native teaches piano as Minnesota trip ends
Miss Alice McGovern of Chica Dome and George McCany with his sons Fred Frank Fordyee and LNL Sprout traveled to Brainerd Minnesota for a two week visit. A miscellaneous shower for Roy Johnston was hosted at Mrs Walter G Middleton’s home with a fine program. Mrs Berry leaves Mire to join the force at J H Enoch-Lux store. Clay County Fair association schedules roundup at Spencer on July 14 15 and 10th.
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George McCany
Fred
Frank Fordyee
Lnl Sprout
Brainerd
Mirnnesota
Wishine
Roy Johnston
Walter G. Middleton
Johnston
Berry
Mire
P. FP. Gyiling
Sxe
Hee
Force
J. H. Enoch- Ixuch
Clay County Pair Association
St Spencer
Outdoors with GE Jr. Ducks Unlimited plan for future duck production
A garbled report notes Ducks Unlimited activity in Western Canada including Saskatchewan and Alberta, with references to duck populations, waterfowl management, and conservation efforts. It mentions local figures, hunters, and a dog show, plus concerns about a fishway and dam downstream affecting fishing and eel transfers.
Emmetsburg Fishery Plans and Local News Tidbits
Discussion on moving fish upstream to the lake for walleye and pike fishing. Mentions stock ideas for Fire Island, wet years boosting bite, and local sentiment on morale. Also notes Delores Taylor roller coaster ride with Bob Eckert, Jay Lee in Michigan, and Army updates about John Carroll and Buck at Kessler Field.
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Dee
Lee
Fire Island
Delores Taylor
Bob Eckert
Mallard
John Carroll
P.t
Buck
Army Air Corps
Kessler Field
Miss
Army
Red
Lyman Creech
Unclear note hints at unidentified romance rumors
A fragmentary handwritten message references Lorraine Dobbins seen with a tall blond in her hometown. The text mentions G 2 and two conversations about letters received yesterday and today, with Betty Johnson and Marjorie Huxtable noted in conversation.
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Lorraine Dobbins
Romeo
Hese
G-2
Betty Johnson
Marjorie Huxtable
Notice of Will Proof Hearing Lenna Anna Gneupel 1945
Iowa Palo Alto County notice states an instrument purporting to be the last will of Lenna Anna Gneupel was produced opened and read. The hearing of proof is fixed for Monday July 23 1945 by the official court seal and signature dated June 22 1835.
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State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Lenna Anna Gneupel
Mondey
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