American Fiction Guild aims to curb sordid stories
John Je Sullivan publisher notes subscription rates at Gracttin post office while the American Fiction Guild launches a program to improve American fiction. The guild seeks wholesome, heroic stories free of violence and gangster heroes, stressing collaboration among writers, publishers, and the public to place quality, clean tales on newsstands.
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Grabtl Nebr Times
John Je'Sullivan
Gracttinas
American Tiction Guild
Magasihes
Mfe
Government Spending Burden Grows Across Era
In a discussion on fiscal policy, the text notes that from 1903 to 1928 government cost per capita rose from $19.30 to $105.20, and that current tax burdens surge as government expands. It criticizes inefficiency, waste, duplication, and a vast civil service, urging elimination of excess to lower taxes.
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Faust
Ankeny school cuts costs through consolidation plan
Banker Elmer Myhre discusses savings in Ankeny district, noting a 22 percent budget cut by Superintendent Neveln and further seven percent cuts. Measures include reducing teaching staff from 24 to 17, shifting duties to part time instructors, student repair programs, direct wholesale supply purchases, and remapping bus routes. Savings also come from second hand texts, removing extras, and transportation reductions. The piece cites Koochiching County Minnesota as a model for consolidation and cooperative buying, urging cost discipline without harming education.
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Country Home
Schoola
Ankelny
Tillet
Moines
Ellmer Myhre
Martin Myhre
Jorgen ‘Anderson
Gtnettinger
Ankeny
Edward Wy Neveln
J. R. Neveln
Manlys
Swea City Schooky Co
Frank Clay Cross
Myhre
Neveln
Iowa
Basturn
Koochiching County
Minnesota
Nevelny
Koochiching
Konchiching
Cross
Nevely
Fragmented Humor and Oddities From Obscure Page
A jumble of quips about age and time, a doctor's banter, obsolescence plus tech surplus, a biblical telegram mishap and a Norwegian language gag. The piece cycles through short jokes and a quirky sports moment involving the Emmetsburg JC football team and the Rania Brothers.
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J.C
Emmetsburg
Rania Brothers
Waldorf Onger
Boya
Church Notes and Local Church Activities
Church notes report Zion Lutheran planning an English service next Sunday at 2:00 in the Methodist church with a special Thanksgiving offering for mission. Methodist notes praise a Ladies of the W H M program, invite worshippers, and mention upcoming Negro singers from Rush College. Paul’s Lutheran Church notes no services due to Ringsted meetings, with Sunday school at 10:80 and a confirmation class, stressing moral and religious instruction.
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Zion Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Methodist Church
Otig Lang
Eee
Lori
Atel
Rush College
Carl Hammer
Paul's Lutheran Church
Ringsted
Chareb Ss
Lost Island Lutheran notes Thanksgiving festival and services
Community church newsletter outlines confirmation and mission service on Sunday at 10:90, Thanksgiving service Thursday at 8 p.m., oyster supper by Sunday school at 6, and devotional and messsage events. Encourages prayers for confirmands and mission offering, with references to lost Island Lutheran Church and a sermon theme from Psalms and Revelation.
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Lutheran Church
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Elmer Myhre
Martin Mylne
Jorgen Anaerson
California
Mr. Neveln
E. S. George
Emmetsburge
The
Chaos
Genington
Finnie
New Hampshire
James P. Christensen
Lost Island Lutherand
Lost Island Church
Jeann Christ
Rev
M. Mandsager
First National Bank
Poultry, Beef & Porkarmers Creamery CO
Graettinger
Lowa
Iowa Public Service Co
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