A Law That Would Have Much Merit in Town
A reader from West Bend Iowa argues for adopting the Torrens title system like Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He cites lower costs, fewer abstracts, and greater efficiency, warning the current system breeds graft and endless examinations. He urges a legislative committee to study and push for change this election year.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Torrens
Keeney
Provinese
Towa
Amd
B. F. Me
Arland
West Bend
Iowa
Real Estate and Farm Goods for Sale in Graettinger Area
PURE fresh milk and cream phone 3 Graettinger Dairy REAL ESTATE and Farm Boans Fred Lippold Graettinger FOR SALE Black Poland China boar registered J P Nielsen PGR SALE Poland China boars Geo Meiners 9 26 14 1 SS a BLOOR Landing and asphalt roofing D and G Roofing Co Graettinger 4 6 11 FOR SALE High grade Holstein bull wt 1200 Victor Mortensen three miles north of Graettinger 12 12 1 x QUITTING BUSINESS FOR SALE Two power saws plant a lot of carpenter tools Also tool shed 10x12 Petersen Petersen Graettinger 41 7 FOR SALE Combination magazine racks and stands 2 50 delivered also 2 qt feed scoops mana of galvanize and wood 26c each C Tmsland Ruthven Iowa 1255 B%
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Fred Lippold
Graettinger
J. P. Nielsen
D. & G. Roofing Co
Victor Mortensen
Fooli
Petersen & Petersen, Graettinger
C. Tmsland
Ruthven
Iowa
Jensen Barber Shop Ad Promotes Services
Local barber shop invites patronage with shaving haircuts shampoos showers and baths listed as available services. The ad emphasizes affordability and quality care to attract customers.
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Jensen Barber Shop
New List Of Grand And Petit Jurors 1941 Emmetsburg Iowa
The following list names thirty trial jurors drawn for the January 1941 term of the District Court to report January 14 1941 at the Court House in Emmetsburg Iowa. Also listed are twelve grand jurors for 1941 and the January term start date. BEWARE OF COMMON COLDS warns health officials about winter illnesses.
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District Court
Emmetsburg
O.y.e.seeeee
West Bern
Bernice Ludwig
West
Bend
Edwin Schlie
Fenton J. J. Kundel
Ayrshire
W. F. Fagan
Emmetsbure
Paul Kerber
Emmetsbury
L. P. Bay Des Wermetsburg
Amos Araillier
Ween Curlew
Katharine McNamara
Jerry Spitler
A. PB. Thompson
Graettinger
Bert Singleton
Mallard
Fred Brown
Immetsburg
Fred Clasing
Marie Goranson
Harold Ballow
Rolfe Melvin Elbert
Rodman Frank Steffen
Ruthven
Chris Thompson
Cylinder Jim Skow
Wees) Grachtinger
Immnetsburg
Matt Anderson
W. C. Hansen
Frei Perkins
Curlew G. Girres
Mallard Mallara
Rey Stokes
J. Gowans
Cylinder B.A. Treat
Cocci cv Ce Eee
Bernard Elbert
E. M. Thompson
Clerk District Court
Farmers Hybrid Seed Corn Ad From Haimpton Lowe
Farmers Hy bel Seed Corn from Haimpton Lowe invites orders for hybrid seed corn. Industrial note offers no details on price or availability.
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Hybel Seed Corn
Haimpton, Lowe
Health Department Warns About Early Cold Dangers
The health department calls a cold one of the most notorious infectious double crossers and warns it may be the forerunner of pneumonia influenza measles whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever or other diseases. It urges rest in bed at onset and isolation to prevent spread, noting that cases often stem from another person and public cooperation is essential to reduce transmission.
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Health Department
Viret Lutheran Ladies Aid Calendar 1941 Events
The Viret Lutheran Ladies Aid calendar lists bake sales, socials, and meetings for 1941 with dates and chairwomen. It includes bake sale on February 6, various gatherings from January through December, and paying members roster. Also notes local school event and a brief mention of Graettinger city market and a Tipton student incident.
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R.T. Nane
Ralph Rasmussen
Godwin Thoreson
Charles Thoreson
Fred Wolfe
Bud Craven
Jacob Brekke
Toni Helgeson
M. Mandsager
Lewis Sandvig
Red Graettinger
Elmer Iverson
Th. T. Nane
Ole Wicks
Art Holland
Wm. Olson
Julius Sevdy
Wesley Sevdy
Albert Christiansen
Elmer Feldman
Howard Horswell
Blanchard Jacobson
Arnold Bisgard
Wm. Herke
Wm. Raz
Massen
Roy Young
Lawrence Birkland
Fom Hampson
John Jacobson
Paul Peton
Jorgen Anderson
Lyle Anderson
Max Baumgartner
Anna Herrem
Bert Anderson
Melvin Bratrud
Myron Wogde
Alfred Maurstai
Abe Christiansen
Huatvar Clemitson
O. P, Hanson
Lars Herrem
Con Fogde
Children stay home as schools close for scarlet fever ruling
Details show families remaining on premises during closures amid outbreak. Individuals cited include Arthur Finlay of Hloanfield reporting oats harvest patterns. Oliver Skhbert of Adair investigating a water shut-off caused by a pipe blockage. Separate incidents note a fatal runaway in Goldfield and livestock losses in Algona from recent storms.
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Grundy Center
Oliver Skhbert
Adair
Fragmented 1920s film sketches and banter
A garbled miscellany of vaudeville gags and captions from a 1920s era show. Bits joke about camping mandolins, civic pride, census regulations, advertising and the theater trade, with brief put-ons about ballots, gossip, and misread prints.
Local News Snippets From Rural Iowa and Nearby
A garbled rural scene recalls a long serving mail carrier Herman Feldmann resigning after 35 years while trapped briefly by a cave-in. Thor residents ate 800 pounds of Nulefisk at a supper. Ada Tina Johnson of near Northwood died at 74. A Tonka family moved cats back home. Union school pupils attended the 66 year old building’s dedication. Officer Lloyd Owen notes varied duties. A Thanksgiving turkey incident led to a shot being fired to save the feast. A golden anniversary saw the groom present. John L Wright’s Adel anniversary celebrated with former pastor Solon D Whinery in attendance.
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Odo
Tenet
Canada
Graettinger Dairy
PGR Sale
Poland
China
Boara— Geo. Meiners
HH. A. Elsenbast
Farmers Auto Liability
Gardner Farmyglp
Fred Spies
Asa
Wallingford
Boa Et Yshort
Cee Digest
Mann
Martin Myhre
J. M. Resh
Justice of the Peace Collections
J. P. McManus
M. D
Kore
Towa Th. T. Naae
Yowa
C. A. Sheley Entis
Jowa Olene Jacobson
D. V. MM. Vatarinarian
WMT
Viret Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Calenaar Var 1941
Dort. Shuver
Mother Nature
Donald Dysart
Tipton
D. E
McCarty
Justice of the Peace Real Estate
Grachtinger
Iowa City
Simonaon
Arthur Finlay
Hloanfield
Lewis Larson
Goldfield
Andy Hansen
Danbury
G. C. Brock
Algona
Clyde McKinnon
Clarinda
Mississippi River
Harpers Ferry
Finnie & Duff
Caches
Jinks
Apete
Crimson Gulch
Piute Pete
Eva
Hess
England
Rastus
Alrasdy
Avery
Les
Heier Vate
OWA Public Service Company
Thor
Ada Tina Johnson
Northwood
John Falk
Titonka
Union School
Butler County
Lloyd Owen
Carroll
C. C. Basler
Owen
Basleis
John L. Wright
Adel
Solon D. Whinery
Des Moines
War
Gillette Blue Eees
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