Iowa State Fair Preview Promises Record Crowd
Iowa will celebrate a large state fair program with a ten day run from Aug 22 to Aug 31 featuring a rodeo, auto races, multiple bands, a circus, headliners, and hundreds of exhibits. Officials estimate 300,000 to 400,000 visitors for the final eight days amid expanded free campgrounds and dozens of contests and shows.
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Dee Moines
Iowa
Midwest
Tvo
Manuel King
Zion Jamér
America
Century of Progress
Farm Boys and Girls
Towa
Cata Ara
Free Camp at Fair Opens for 1994 Iowa State Fair
Des Moines special: The largest Midwest vacation camp near the Iowa State Fair grounds awaits visitors August 22 to 31. Spanning over 160 acres of wooded land, the camp offers free admission during the exposition with electric lights city water and modern sanitary facilities, showers, stores, and conveniences for campers.
Richard Hengel Returns to Town After Illness
Richard Hengel came to town last week for the first time since a serious illness over three months ago. He is still weak but slowly improving. He is the Democratic candidate for treasurer of Palo Alto County.
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Richard Hengel
Hea
Palo Alto County
Fenton
Fires destroy Jacobson barn and hay in Graettinger area
A large barn 84 by 108 feet on the T Jacobson farm near Graettinger burned last evening, taking 160 tons of hay with it. The property is leased by I Mansager. Local events include Lafe Young's Labor Day speech in Graettinger and a new 30 by 66 foot barn completed for James Jacobson by Gilbaugh & Clemmengan. Harvest notes report corn prospects improved amid warm weather and oats, prices, and local transactions are listed alongside community notices and juror drawings.
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T. Jacobson
Graettinger
Lafe Young
Gilbaugh & Clemmengan
James Jacobson
Th. B. Dulin
Byery
Anamosa
Antone Johnson
Edward Kelly
Immetsburg
Pioneer
Vincent Kelly
John Reimer
Axelton Motor Co
Harry Wikert
Farmora Grain Co
McCarty
McAllister
Kansas Wheat
Picnic honors Miss Emma Oldson at Mud Lake
A party was held in honor of Miss Emma Oldson Sunday afternoon with a picnic dinner. Mrs. Frank Schotka and two sons arrived from Chicago to visit Mrs. Schotka's parents, Mr. and Mrs. BD Palmer. The Iversons, Nelsons, Johnsons and others visited and attended local arrangements. Bernard Isackson returned home from Coleman hospital after an appendectomy. Estherville and Wallingford trips and town well repairs were noted.
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LeRoy Bartleman
Marshalltown
Thomas MacDonald
Serous
Otto Spies
Garner
Jennie Gabrielson
Huron
South Dakota
Amos
Mra
C. J. Mekkelson
Chicago
Bertha Bolstad
Lena Knutson
MUD Lake News
Emma Oldson
Frank Schotka
Iverson
Wm. Olson
Iverson Place
John Johnson
Fivo
Elmer Petersen
Estherville
Peter Johnson
Wallingford
Bernard Isackson
Coleman Hospital
Thomas Johnson
Overland Limited Ticket Mixup Ends in Watch Claim
A pompous passenger on the Overland Limited hands a pasteboard slip to the conductor who questions the destination. The traveler insists he is bound for Los Angeles, while the conductor notes the ticket promises a solid gold watch, prompting mild interruption and tension aboard.
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Los Angeles
High School Group Marches with American Wing at Lead
A youthful parade forms around an American Wing unit led by students, presenting a more stirring display than pacifists raising white handkerchiefs. The scene emphasizes patriotism and youthful energy in a public demonstration.
Public Auction of Cabin Camp and OH Station Property
Public sale announced for the Van Vieck Farm on Lost Island Lake near Ruthven. Auction begins Monday August 20 at 1 oclock, featuring the leased Cabin Camp and OH Station at Gruettinger, located four miles northwest of Ruthven on the West Shore.
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Gruettinger
van Vieck
Ruthven
Lost Island Lake
Livestock and Farm Equipment Auction Listing
A sale advertises 49 head of livestock including 7 Holstein cows and 14 calves, 27 spring pigs, plus two teams of bay and black horses, a Shetland pony, and assorted cattle, hogs, and farm machinery. Terms require $25 down, remaining on notes at 8 percent interest. property not to be removed until settled. buyers must see clerk for credit.
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John Deere
Pardea
Ruthven Man Loses Finger After Bullhead Cleaning
H. F. Peterson of Ruthven had a finger amputated by Dr. Fransco after a six week infection from cleaning a bullhead. The operation occurred Monday following the injury six weeks prior. Local item from limmersburg Reporter.
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Ruthven
H. F. Peterson
Fransco
Limmersburg
Best Dressed Town Girl at Des Moines 1934 Fair
The lone Biante Fair hare Anguat 22 to 31 hosts the state wide style show and contest featuring four to one farm girls from nearly every county. The Best Dressed Town Girl title, judged by garments made by the competitors, is a highlight of the Bday 4-H Congroaa drawing over 2,000 farm youths from 99 counties, with 1933 State Fair winner Marjorie Donner of Millaa County as a prior champion reference.
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Des Moines
Marjorie Donner
Milla County
4H Congress Sets Record at Iowa State Fair
The largest farm boys and girls club congress in the United States will run August 22 to 31 at the Iowa State Fair. More than 2,100 4-H members from 99 Iowa counties will compete for state championships in a eight day event announced by club leaders. The Junior Master program and a Block Show are among activities, with the event open to the general public.
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Dez Moines
United States
Towa
Analplang
Goun Ry
Itgats
Livestock Show At Iowa State Fair Heads Toward Spectacular Entry
Des Moines spectators with 21 point era represented and up to one million dollars worth of blue-blooded livestock enter the National Livestock Show at the Iowa State Fair from August 22 to 31. Officials anticipate more than 60,000 head of horses cattle swine and sheep. Judging of prize herds will be held daily on the expo grounds, with exhibitions open to the public each morning and afternoon.
Iodine burns blind his eyes after bulb fracture
An accident left a man with severe iodine burns splashing into his face and eyes when a bulb shattered. His left eye showed blisters, while the right eye vision was impaired but not permanently lost, according to Bancroft Register. Airplane used for hearse in Iowa delays Davenport funeral. Ruthven Free Press notes coffin mix up in Des Moines. Celebration success at Burt Legion Day nets over $200 after expenses. Burt Monitor reports orderly event with good attendance. Nate Erlich relinquishes The Palms beer license after threats and a council demand following a July incident.
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Bancroft Register
Iowa
Misa Blackburn
Lake Okoboji
Davenport
Des Moines
Ruthven
Burt
Burt Priday
Legionaries
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Armony
Burt Monitor
Nate Erlich
the Palms
Arnolds Park
Elrich
It Might Have Been Worse A Des Moines Cow Attack
Spirit Lake Beacon reports the revocation of a license was held in abeyance with warning of closure after another complaint. Story City Herald recounts Benner Graham of Mitchellville who tried to quiet a unruly cow at a Des Moines packing plant yard, was thrown over a fence but suffered only minor bruises.
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Benner Graham
Mitchellville
Des Moines
Yarda
Benner
Story City Herald
Grain Shipments Elevate Ringsted Centre Status
The Farmers Grain and Product Co in Ringsted Iowa expands as corn prices rise. Workers load grain around the clock, shipping 16 carloads on Saturday and another 16 on Tuesday, each car carrying 1500 to 1800 bushels. The peak daily tally of 24 cars was achieved years ago, with similar large shipments occurring before.
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Ringsted
Farmers Grain & Product Co
Iowa
Ringsted Dispatch
Weekly Film Schedule in August to October
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FRS
Myrna Loy
Max Baer
Jack
Company
Carnera
Walter Houston
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