Ham and Eggs pension plan drives California vote
California leaders press a $30 a week pension measure with a special election promised by Governor Olson. Life payment group backs early voting. figures show 1,143,670 Yes and 1,398,999 No in 1938. Public support polls show 78 percent Yes, with 30 percent of those opposing last year now favoring it.
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HAM & Eggs
California
Ham & Pgegs
Olson
Life Payment Association
C. Do
Ham
Too Much Drainage Not Enough Dams Continued
In Valley Junction a man reports finding water at 9 feet 4 inches in one well and 13 feet 9 inches in another. He notes water table levels vary and dry wells occur after surface moisture is removed, requiring deeper drilling through clay to reach water-bearing sand. Thorpe urges water conservation over irrigation wells.
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Thorpe
Orlan Ott to Attend K Co. Canteen Fund Event
Bernard, 1937 Golden Gloves champion, headlines a boxing card in Iowa with notable rivals from the state and nearby areas. All fighters will fight under a waiver and face automatic suspension by the Iowa A A U if they fail to appear on the bill.
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Orlan
K Co
Er. Bernard
Chicago
Iowa
Jowa A. A. U. Hoard
Kathryn Schiltz Becomes Bride
Kathryn Schiltz wed in a ceremony described as a joyous event with a large wedding cake baked by the bride’s mother and sister. A five o'clock buffet luncheon followed, with a reception staff including Rose Mary Schiltz and Doris Dambyink. The couple plans to reside in LeMars.
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Elmer Singer
Rose Mary Schiltz
Doris Dambyink
Geraldine Eufers
Peter Konz
Elmer Treinen
Columbus Hall
Mrs. Welter
LeMars
Lions Club Dares George Koe Nig With Dust Storm Gag
West Point trip underway as George Koe Nig, his wife and Bob attend Bob’s graduation. Lions Club pretends a Globe-Post clipping about a Le Mars dust storm, grasshoppers and ruined crops is real. They also mail snapshots of Kansas storms and a letter mocking his treatment of clerks.
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Lions Club
George Koenig
George
Bob
West Point
N. Y
U. S
Lions
Globe- Post
le Mars
Central Ave
Kansas
Sidewalk Spit Violent Voter Turnout Wary City Spitters
A Le Mars resident recalls campaigning against sidewalk spitting and vows to vote against any city administration not enforcing the ordinance. A windy day incident leads to multiple baths and a rise in support for enforcement.
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le Mars
Le Mars to Oppose Sioux City State Baseball Clash
Le Mars fans expect a fast Orioles club as Roy Brosmale, ex Sioux City in Western league, joins the hurling staff. Bob Essig plans to stay active and may start Sunday. McDuffie Park hosts the game at 3 00 sharp with a retooled lineup.
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LeMars
Orioles
Oriole
Roy Brosmale
Sioux City
Bob Essig
McDuffie Park
Hailstorm at Soo Falls recalls July 6 1932
A severe hail storm smashed sidings and flooded interiors across Soo Falls and Minnesota towns. Screens knocked out, water damage heavy, cars with steel tops dented, fabric tops torn, and upholstery shredded. Thousands of birds killed, trees stripped, roofing fragments scattered, and gardens ruined. Communications disruption hindered damage assessment beyond Northfield, Shakopee, Hillsboro and other towns.
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Minnesota
Twin Cities
Northfield
Shakopee
Minn
Hillsboro
N. D
Magnolia
Beaver Creek
Hills
Dalton
S. C
Too Much Suntan Causes Burns In Bed
The article reports that a young Rollinger suffered serious burns on his chest and stomach after excessive sun tanning, making it hard to lie down or sleep. Dr. Bowers warns of grave risks from overexposure and urges sun-tanners to proceed gradually until skin adapts to the sun.
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Young Rollinger
Bowers
Death Claims O E Tincher After Civil Service Roles
O E Tincher longtime Sioux City figure dies after illness in Rockford Illinois. Civil war era service and term as chef de gare of the 40 and 8. He chaired Woodbury Red Cross emergency relief and held lodge and shrine memberships. Survived by widow Faye daughter Joan mother Basil Donald sisters and brothers. Funeral in Sioux City with burial at Graceland Park. Rosary played on organ and cello. A wedding narrative appears amid family notices with Vera Kalas bride in white silk and organ music.
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Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Rockford
Til
Faye
Tincher
Joan
QO. C. Tincher
Basil
Sioux City
Donald
Peoria
Ill
Charles Danne
Vera Kalas
Mary Jean Kalas
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Long Beach
R. M. Dorton
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Pins Beach
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Wolverine
Endicott
Panama
Yank Jr
St. Clair-Kovaleske
Sioux City State
Soo Falls
Pop” Is
Dad
Shirtcraft
Palm Beach
Arrow
Swank Jewelry
O. E. Tincher
Bird Danne
Diate
Eldon Danne
Mra. Menke
Grace -Hy
Lakes
Martin
Schmidt
Naperville
H. M. Church
Carol Parkinson
Mr. Parkinson
Mrs. Parkinson
Mendelssohn
Helen Remer
Irene Reed
U.S. Pat
Pat
U.s.psi
Pahatad
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