Hottest July On Record Across Regions
July broke heat records across the United States especially in the middle west and southwest with 19 days at 190F or higher. The heat and winds ruined corn prospects, water shortages spread, and livestock feed diminished daily. Alfala hay rose to 25 dollars a ton as drought worsened pastures and farmers faced selling thousands of livestock at low quality. The southwest state faces its most serious drought in years.
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United States
Middle West
Southwest
Andrew Coal Comes to Guer Area Mine to Hire Workers
Andrew Coal Delivered Here. Ralph Andrew, owner and operator of the Andrew coal mine near Guer, visited town Monday. He plans to start digging coal, employ six to eight men next week, and expects higher output this winter. Henry Petersen will deliver the mined coal locally, with orders left for faithful service.
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Ralph Andrew
Andrew
Guer
Henry Petersen
Visit Ends as Oklahoma Trip Concludes
Mrs Iona Heninger has been in Bartlesville Oklahoma visiting her son Cecil and family for several weeks and returned home Thursday of last week Mrs Cora Lovelace who accompanied her will stay longer with the Frank Phillips family at their home in Oklahoma.
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Iona Heninger
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Cecil
Cora Lovelace
Frank Phillips
Moratorium on Foreclosures Promised In State
Twenty two Iowa insurance companies pledged a voluntary moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures following Gov Clyde L Herring's request. M L Bowman executive chairman of the Iowa farm debt advisory council said the firms would not pursue foreclosures until the matter is discussed with the county farm debt advisory committee. Only six Town companies did not comply, Bowman noted.
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Towa Insurance
Clyde L. Herring
M. L. Bowman
Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council
Bowman
Gov. Herring
Fire in Pasture Near Town Ends Quickly
A pasture fire began last Thursday around eleven in the west pasture near George Garrett’s barn and spread across dry fields southward. Neighbors fought the flames with sacks and tools until the fire engine arrived but was not needed as the blaze was quickly contained. The cause is unknown though cigarette or matches near Garrett’s barn are suspected. Extra caution is urged due to the dry conditions and scarce water supplies.
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George Garrett
Garrett Barn
Closing Notice From Posten and Son Firms
Closing notice states all business locations will shut at seven p.m. until further notice, with exceptions on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Names listed include W F Johnston R B Monahan Posten and Son E J Posten.
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W. F. Johnston
R. B. Monahan Posten & Son
E. J. Posten
Town Well Under Construction To Boost Public Water
Town officials started a new hand dug well in the southeast part of town to bolster the public water supply during a dry spell. Led by John Alexander, the four foot diameter shaft is already flooding with water and aims for twenty to twenty five feet depth. A second potential source lies near the old blacksmith shop site west of Gravity Oil Co service station, which may be repaired to provide additional water for nearby business blocks.
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Kate Alvord
John Alexander
Jim Neville
Gravity Oil Co
Albert Parks
Hatcher Players Arrive From Villisca This Week
The Hatcher Players bring a show to town this week arriving from Villisca. The venue is on a vacant lot near the light station, and residents are invited to attend.
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Hatcher Players
Thnt
Villisca
Misa Dorotha Depew Visit With Friends in Missouri
Misa Dorotha Depew is visiting with friends in Mound City Missouri. The social call highlights local weekday leisure and regional ties.
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Misa Dorotha Depew
Mound City, Missouri
Annual Conway Picnic Set for Conway Next Sunday
The Annual Conway Picnic is scheduled to take place in Conway next Sunday. Local organizers invite residents and visitors to attend and enjoy community activities, food stalls, and live entertainment throughout the day.
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Conway
Harvesting Drouth Injured Corn Advice
When drought injures corn growers should leave some growth if possible and harvest by binder or hand as size dictates. Larger corn yields better silage. cut and shock smaller plots for fodder. Allow moisture to drop after cutting, dry ground air, then store in silo or shelter.
Emancipation Day event in Clarinda draws modest crowd
Emancipation Day at Chautauqua park drew a small attendance led by speaker Otha D. Wearin of Hastings. State Senator Frank Coykendall introduced him after a brief address, with amusements including horse racing a pig scramble and roosters tossed to the crowd, followed by a ball game. The editor found the day disappointing and noted promised performances were not met.
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Clarinda
Chautauqua Park
Otha D. Wearin
Hastings
Frank Coykendall
Shenandoah
F. M. Chandler
Dr Hemstra Takes New Civil Service Meat Inspector Post
Dr. L. C. Hemstra, long associated with Dr. Hines in veterinary practice, accepts a civil service post as a government meat inspector and departs for St. Joe today.
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L. C. Hemstra
Dr. Hines
St. Joe
Bank Assets to be Sold Aug 31 by Gravity State Bank
Final assets of the defunct Gravity State Bank to be sold to the highest bidder on August 31. Bills announcing the sale and advertising will appear in this paper during the week of August 20. With this movement the bank’s business will be closed.
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Gravity State Bank
Patrol Reports 590 Violations In Town Roads
Motor Vehicle Department inspectors under Mrs Alex Miller report 590 violations and 12 major offenses over the weekend. Eighty one motorists received aid, farmers in drought regions were helped with livestock near rights of way, and warning tickets will replace casual citations as of this weekend to cut traffic deaths nationwide. Cooperation of all residents is urged to save lives.
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Motor Vehicle Department
Alex Miller
D C C Club Plans Picnic At Radford Park August 26
The D C C Club met August 2 with Mrs Nellie Norris and 11 others including Mira Lucile Thomas and several children. Plans were made for a family picnic at Bibbing Park in Radford on Sunday August 26. Two informal verdires were given, refreshments served by Mrs Nellie Nervis and assistants Mary Davis and Gladys Davis.
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D OC Club
Nellie Norris
Mira Lucile Thomas
Bibbing Perk
Radford
Nellie Nervis
Mary Davis
Gladys Davis
Boy Killed While Herding Cattle Near Arispe
Victor Mintle, 11, son of Mr and Mrs R K Mintle of Arispe, was killed Tuesday morning last week about a half mile south of Arispe while he and his 13-year-old brother were herding cattle on the Great Western Railroad right of way. It is believed the boy sat on the rail and fell asleep.
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Victor Mintle
R K Mintle
Arispe
Great Western R.R
Chituary E Reeve Charles Edward Reeve obituary
Obituary for Charles Edward Reeve born October 17 1868 in St Lawrence County New York died August 4 1934 at 65 years 9 months 17 days. Survived by sister Mrs Walter Langer Gravity Iowa and brothers John and Milton Reeve. Funeral at Guns Town led by Rev Wayne Emory with hymns Face to Face Life's Way Shall We Gather at the River. interment in Guss cemetery.
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Charles Edward Reve
St. Lawrence County
New Yorks
Daniel G
Jennie S. Reeve
Savannah
Taylor County
Gravity
Walter Lawger
Iowa
John and
Milton Reeve
Guns
Town
Wayne Emory
M. B
Ted McCoy
Dale Strcnd
Paul Firkins
Glenn May Treuch
Margaret
Burright
John Kimpton
Geo, Weaver
George Garrett
Frank Kimpton
Curt Barton
Don Fidler
Ter
Guss Cemetery
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Veedol
Hemstra
Highway Patrol
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Briardale
Posten & Son
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