Fruit demand rises as fruit becomes staple diet
A Iowa report notes rising fruit demand and higher prices with more wholesale shipments from Texas and Arkansas. Elberta peaches, watermelons, and oranges see strong markets as publicity campaigns boost consumer interest. Sixty five youths were found in violation of child labor laws but shifted to schooling or other work with minimal friction.
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A. H. Todd
Todd & Kraft
Tex
Arkansas
Iowa
State Labor Bureau
Brigham
Constitution-Democrat
Miss Mary Taylor Weds Wmn D Ewing in Atlantic
Miss Mary Taylor of Hameston married Wmn D Ewing of Snselme Nebraska last Thursday at R C Taylor’s home in Atlantic. The bride, a longtime Hameston schoolteacher, will continue teaching next year. The groom is new to us but regarded as worthy. They plan to visit western friends and reside with Mrs Ewine’s mother in Humeston after August 15.
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R. C. Taylor
Atlantic
Mary Taylor
Hameston
Wmn. D. Ewing
Snselme
Nebraska
Humeston
Editor Bailey’s Chickens Deterrence Prank
In Britt Tri pune editor Bailey solved his neighbor’s chicken problem by printing small cards reading Keep yours chickens at home. He tied a thread to each card with a grain of corn, distributing them over the garden. The hens pecked the corn then fled. the owner captured them and the nuisance ended. Fame EX.
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Bailey
The
Britt Tripune
Reae
Richman Township Sunday School Convention in the Park
The Richman township announces a Sunday School convention to be held in the park on Sunday August 16. A splendid program is being prepared.
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Richman Township
Variety of soils poses farmer’s long range plan
The article notes over five hundred soil varieties on farms and warns that a single farm may host multiple types. It stresses the need for farmers to study their soil to select suitable crops and optimize yields.
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Towa
Ucontoon
Do Your Trees Need It This Season
Town trees have been trimmed in places but many remain overhanging low. Residents note numerous branches hang so low an umbrella tears easily. Prompt trimming could improve safety and brighten streets, making everyone happier.
Citizens Meeting Tonight Urges Train Service Preservation
A fast meeting of Huneston citizens and business leaders at the town hall tonight at eight aims to send delegates to Des Moines for the Low Railroad Commissioners session Friday. Corydon’s business and citizens groups, with Hon. Lewis Miles and others, protest train schedule changes harming multiple towns between Centerville and Van Wert. Old Soldiers Day highlights a Aslerton vs Puniestom baseball game, featuring Phil vet Ho and local pro clubs, drawing strong local interest.
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Allerton
Humeston
Corydon
Huneston
Lows Railroad Commissioners
Des Moines
Heesian
Quamot
Court House
Rama
Lowa
W. G. Clark
D. L. Murrow
Aslerton
Puniestom
Phil Vet Ho
Averton
Ebamestum
Subway Plan Proposed in Chariton Amid City Concessions
Engineers surveyed Chariton streets near the railroad track west of the square to estimate the cost of a subway. The work followed discussions where the company sought city concessions the town hadn’t granted yet. The project, seen as needed, awaits final results after the profile has been studied for a long period.
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Chariton
Eost
End
United States
Gate City
Typewriter Stolen From Bowsher & Bowsher House
Leon Leporter reports a break in at the Bowsher and Bowsher implement house last Sunday night. A bolt from the back door was removed to gain entry and a typewriter was taken. The motive remains unclear beyond potential use for a env article.
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Leon Leporter
Bowsher & Bowsher
Env
Best Part of a House Windows as first duty of housekeeping
The passage extols windows as the best part of a modern house arguing that keeping them open day and night brings indoor air close to outdoor air. It asserts fresh air serves the whole house and that other concerns should be secondary to this aim.
Iowa Fair excursion rates set at three cents a mile
Iowa residents rejoice as railroads agree to a special excursion rate of three cents per mile for round trips to the state fair with a minimum fare of 75 cents. The Chicago conference noted farmers and Jaren residents push for Iowa rates matching other regions. Reduced rates will apply the last week of August, boosting attendance and railroad business.
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Iowa
Iowa State Fair
Chicago
Jaren
Men of Congregational Church Host Ice Cream Social
An ice cream and cake social was held by the men of the Congregational church last Saturday evening, drawing a curious crowd to sample dishes, enjoy desserts, and praise the culinary and service talents of the hosts. The event was praised as a brilliant success and a strong financial boost.
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Congregational Church
Good Looking School Ma'ams
A humorous note from the Corydon Democrat about the Wayne county streets this week showing many well dressed women. The item comments on appearance in a light media voice.
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Ma’ams
Corydon Democrat
Wayne County
The Best Place for a Young Man Twenty Years Ago
Twenty years ago items from The New Era appear, noting sick Mrs Hallie Stultz, Rex Harned visiting Davis City, Rex Willey of Weldon visiting, and musings on young men and state conditions. Local names include Rev Cornell, Dr Barker, Homer Stone, Virgil Whitnot, Mrs Gassett. harvest hands scarce. blackberry crop unusual. several travelers and residents listed.
When Real Civilization Begins in a Valley Town
The narrative notes the push for public baths as civilization progresses, with references to local figures Alvi Tlemeston and TI M Blair in Missouri on business. It mentions hot weather sickness, a moon eclipse, church events, a normal school drive, and local civic meetings.
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Alvi Tlemeston
TI. M. Blair
Missouri
Just As Many As Ever Sparrows Record
A fragment notes sparrows persistently present with humans and cats as foes. It mentions boys behaving friendlier to birds yet still harming sparrows. The text hints at twenty year censuses showing little change in this situation.
Fire Department Meeting Called Friday Evening
Regular meeting of the Trumeston Fire Department will be held Friday at eight o'clock. Every member is urged to attend.
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Trumeston
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