World at Our Feet and Other Disjointed Notes
A fragmented column blends social commentary and anecdotes. It critiques foreign aid, notes a conservation effort to study and repurpose eagle feathers, warns about pets at youth swimming lessons, and comments on aging, racism, and religion with satirical, era-typical voice. The piece juxtaposes social policy, wildlife science, and civic attitudes without a single narrative thread.
Wood duck family spotted in Cartwright Park
A wild wood duck with twelve ducklings was sighted in Cartwright park Mediapolis and handed to conservation officers for care and relocation.
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Cartwright Park
Mediapolis
Strange Least Bittern Found in Sheldon Yard
Mrs Arnie Wilderman captured a small Least Bittern in her Sheldon backyard. The bird could not fly and walked around the yard, about six inches long, stretching its neck when frightened.
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Arnie Wilderman
Sheldon
We’ll Appreciate Hearing Of Your Family News Phone 859-3780
An invitation to share family news via the listed phone number 859 3780. The notice encourages readers to send personal items for publication. It reflects a local community feature seeking notices about births marriages engagements and milestones.
Horseman Pass By film review in 1960s script
A Paramount production based on Larry McMurtry's novel. Melvyn Douglas portrays a rigid rancher father and his rebellious son Hud. Brandon de Wilde plays his orphaned grandson Douglas. Patricia Neal is the housekeeper and moral center in a somber drama about conflict and loyalty.
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Hui
Paul Wan
Melvso
Patricia Neal
Ani Ray
Don ‘de Wilda
Sy and
Surning
Geapttinger Theatre
Larry McMurty
Paramount
Tat Studio
Spead
Naunt
Melvyn Douglas
Hud
Brandon de Wilde
Doulas
Mrs Neal
Missing Tooth Helps ID Otis AFB Brothers
At Otis Air Force Base Massachusetts a unique clue distinguishes two identical twins Gary OD and Larry D Cooper. The brothers are sons of Mr and Mrs Ell Cooper. The missing tooth is the only distinguishing feature noted.
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Otis Air Force Base
Mass
Albia
Gary OD
Larry D. Cooper
Ell. Cooper
PCA Loans 2.4 Million To Area Farmers
The Emmetsburg Production Credit Association loaned over 240,009 to area farmers in the first half of 1964, a record for the PCA and 3 percent above the 1963 high. Loan volume is expected to exceed last year's for the rest of the year as the association has grown about 10 percent annually. The PCA, serving Clay, Emmet, Dickinson, Osceola, and Palo Alto counties, is funded by patrons. C. H. Arthur of Spirit Lake is president with R. B. Chambers in vice presidency and Rexford Hansen, Dan McCarthy, Robert Place among directors.
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Emmelsburg
Jensvold
Sein Osstuch
Palo Alto
C.H. Arthur
Spirit Lake
PCA
R. B. Chambers
Emmetsburg
Rexford Hansen
Ruthven
Dan McCarthy
Algona
Robert Place
Armstrong
Stanwood angler lands 38 inch flathead monster
Jake Kinkead caught a 38 inch flathead in Stanwood with a 9 inch head measurement. The catfish weighed 27 pounds on the scale.
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Jake Kinkead
Stanwood
Mrs Annie Engle Celebrates 100th Birthday
Mrs Annie Engle of Garwin marked her 100th birthday on July 29. She resides with her daughter Mrs Christine Milden stein and family, sharing a milestone an alma mater might recall in local society notes.
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Annie” Engle
Garwin
Christine Mildenstein
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