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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
3
The Daily Sentinel greets future readers as Le Mars marks its 1969 centennial. editors reflect on progress from survival to community trust, faith, and space age possibilities, writing a time capsule letter to residents of 2069. They note storms, power outages, and hope for peace, health, and continuity across a century.
A reminiscence on old time wear from centennial skirts to smelling salts and corsets. The author contrasts hot era attire with modern comfort, recalls summer scenes in Le Mars, and muses on fashion’s impact on daily life and local events.
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel expresses deep gratitude to Mrs. Gary (Carol) Tullis for writing town histories for the centennial edition. Since joining in April she sent business lists and filled out histories, producing factual yet engaging local storytelling in the old editorials style.
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