Substitution towns could reshape Iowa farming says Dr Taylor
Dr Taylor foresees subsistence homestead projects drawing private capital, buying town farms, and expanding the movement to replace large farms with small home units. He envisions a rural city with city utilities and a “happy peasant,” plus government or private aid to small farmers. Separately sixty friends surprised Earl and Mrs Simms for their silver wedding anniversary with a silverware gift.
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Iowa
Dr. Taylor
Earl Simms
Beaman
Advertising rates and terms for display space
Advertising rates will be made known upon application and remain in effect until ordered out unless otherwise arranged.
Quaker Lane Notes Include Celebrations and Farewell
Sunday guests Esther and Maxine Hoover visited Miss Rosaline Haynes on Quaker Lane. A new granddaughter arrived for Gerald and Mrs Harris at St. Thomas hospital. Walter Hoover and Eugene drove to Lincoln to fetch Alfred Omundson and family as he seeks Chicago treatment. A Kenneth Graham shower honored the couple with gifts. Quaker Lane club dinner marked a farewell to Virgil Humphrey and move to Lippincott place.
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Esther
Maxine Hoover
Rosaline Haynes
Chas: Harris
Gerald Harris
St. Thomas Hospital
Walter Hoover
Eugene
Lincoln
Neb
Alfred Omundson
Mr. Omundson
Chicago
Kenneth Graham
Will Hoover
Kenneth
Mary Perry
Donald Hoover
Howard Keen
Quaker Lane Club
Irving Rubenbauer
Virgil Humphrey
Lippincott Place
Presidents Buried by State in Fathers and Mothers Lands
The article lists burial sites for U S presidents by state mothers that cradle most presidents. Notable graves include Adams in Quincy Massachusetts Jefferson Madison and Monroe in Virginia Taylor in Kentucky Fillmore in New York Buchanan in Pennsylvania Lincoln in Illinois Grant in New York City and Harding in Ohio.
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U. S
Ohio
Virginia
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Quincy
Mass
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
James Madison
Montpelier
James Monroe
John Tyler
Richmond
Andrew Jackson
James K. Polk
Nashville
Tenn
Martin van
Cleveland
Chester A. Arthur
Albany
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
William McWinley
Canton
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Long Island
William H. Taft
Arlington
Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Galvin Coolidge
Plymouth
U S Inventors Highlight Major American Creations
A historical overview credits American inventors with pioneering devices from the cotton gin and steam boat to the telegraph, telephone, light bulb, and airplane. The list notes key innovators and years from 1793 through 1903, including Whitney, Morse, McCormick, Edison, Bell, Eastman, and Wright.
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U. S
United States
McCormick
Colt
Ericsson
Goodyear
Howe
Hoe
Shales
Glidden
Westinghouse
Robinson
Bell
Edison
Brush
Depaeler
Sprague
Cash Register
Patterson
Mergenthaler
Tesla
Eastman
Burroughs
Wright
Dragon Fly Myths and True Life Cycle
The dragon fly cannot sew or sting despite popular beliefs. It feeds on insects with strong jaws and lays eggs on still water. Larvae live in water and, upon maturity, crawl ashore as the adult emerges after breaking the shell.
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Washington Star
Octopus Plurals and Greek Roots
A discussion explains how octopus derives its plural forms. It argues octopods or octopodes as correct English plurals from Greek roots, noting octopoda as a zoological suborder term and comparing with Latin plural patterns for datum data genus genera index indices phenomenon phenomena.
Chain Letters and Their Ancient Roots
Scientists trace chain letter origins to ancient Assyria where inscribed bricks were hurled at targets of bad luck. Missing a link was thought to bring misfortune, fueling a credulous cycle of threats and superstition. In the United States distributing chain letters is illegal.
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Assyria
United States
The Gold Standard Concept and Purpose
The gold standard is an agreement where fixed gold backs money, guaranteeing backing through the banking system. It aims to inspire confidence, deter abuse, and enable settlements of balances within and between countries.
Agate Treasure Shown By Marshalltown Collector
A large banded agate, found thirty years ago between Shellsburg and Independence by C. Crandall's father, was sent to a lapidary and polished into a splendid specimen. The Reporter office invites readers to view this remarkable piece and marvel at nature’s handiwork.
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C. Crandall
Marshalltown
Shellsburg
Independence
South County Notes From Mon Tour and Surrounding Areas
Mrs A G Dobson hosted the Priscilla Circle at her Mon Tour home on a Wednesday afternoon. Irene Sapp of Marshall town visited the George Mitchem home for several days last week. Delmar D Latham and family joined E H Sharp near Albion for an oyster supper on George Iverson birthday. Mrs P Alden learned of her youngest brother's death in South Dakota and departed for the funeral. Walter Tatum of New Providence returned home from a visit with Delmar Latham and family.
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A. G. Dobson
Priscilla Circle
Montour
Irene Sapp
Marshalltown
George Mitchem
George Iverson
P. ¥. Alden
South Dakota
Walter Tatum
New Providence
Delmar Latham
Nonpartisan ideal for weekly newspapers stated
Wisconsin Press argues weekly papers should be non-partisan community institutions. It notes politicians cling to partisan views and fail to grasp editors can be nonpartisan despite voting patterns. The piece contrasts politicians with true statesmen.
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Statesman
Wisconsin Press
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Tad
Briardale
Chas. W. Dunham
Abate
Taylor
Sox
LeGrand Reporter
Corwin O'Neal
Edilter & Manager
Polar Star Lodge No
A.F
A.M
John R. Manship
D. Harvey
Public Works
Aluminum
Holland & Holland
LeGrand
Lincoln Highway
Dunbar
McCormick-Deering
Dunbar Ladies Aid
R. Manship
Dunbar Savings Bank
ED Harem
Delmar D. Latham
E. H. Sharp
Albion
W.A. Kauffman
East Main
Weestel Funeral Director
Auto Ambulance Service
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