Out on the Homestead Letter From W P Wortman
W P Wortman recounts a trip from Malvern to Montana and Montana wheat prospects. He notes scarce cattle in grass country, crop damages from winter and worms, and describes using a nine foot combine. Perry Wortman enjoys life with Indian friends and fishing trips, meeting several Malvern people in Laurel and Billings, and plans to return after a mountain fishing excursion.
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Malvern
Perry
Montana
Nebraska
Edgar
W. D. Wilson
Katy Roundface
John Teepepole
Flatlip
Squaw
Pappoose
Joe Gupp
Lawrence Wilson
Warden Rimel Attends Wedding of Edna Miller
Warden Rimel and Mrs Rimel and son Floyd with Mrs Josie Kenney and Mrs Winnie Moore went Tuesday to Indianola to attend the wedding of Mr and Mrs Rimel's ward Edna Miller which occurred yesterday Full particulars will be given next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rimel
Floyd
Josie Kenney
Winnie Moore
Indianola
Southwest Iowa News Highlights In Council Bluffs
The News Of Southwest Iowa reports on Lew Kutler returning to Council Bluffs with family after eight months in Russia, including robberies and passport issues. It notes the first Kiwanis club forming in the region led by A. V. Hennessy, the Latter Day Saints reunion in Council Bluffs, and National Guard units in Storm Lake. Also covered are the syrup factory dispute favoring Kansas City, Manawa as a proposed state park with yearly funding, and the Red Oak Monty-Festo carnival set for September 14 to 16.
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Lew Kutler
Council Bluffs
Russia
Council’ Bluffs
Kiwanis Club
Iowa
Council Bluffs, Or
A. V. Hennessy
Kiwanis
Rotary
Red Oak
Iowa National Guard
Storm Lake
Manawa
W. C. T. U. Convention Meets Friday in Malvern
The W. C. T. U. convention visits Malvern Friday with local talent filling much of the program. The session starts at 10:00 AM at the M.E. church, including devotions, reports, officer elections, and an address by Miss Hollister. Afternoon activities feature devotions, hymns, readings, songs, and further readings by Marian Mills, Ruth Cadwell, Irena Beam, and Iona Harbor.
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Malvern
M. EB
Ruth Cadwell
Temperance Yello
Irena Beam
Iona Harbor
Miss _ Hollister
Unlawful Iowa Weeds Threaten Farm Land Care
In Iowa certain weeds are unlawful including Quack grass dodder squirreltail and many others. The text urges timely reporting to township trustees and swift removal to protect farm incomes amid low product prices. It stresses farmers cannot afford weed growth.
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Iowa
Letters Remaining Uncalled For in Malvern Post Office
List of uncalled letters for week ending August 15 1920 includes Gladys Thrapp Mrs Vern Gaylord Florente Holmes Mrs Fannie Haines Mr N Garrett Jason Morgan A L Moyser LeRoy Holden Bert Wheeler These letters will be sent to the dead letter office August 30 1920 if not claimed prior Advertised Boston P M
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Malvern
Iowa
Gladys Thrapp
Vern Gaylord
Florente B. Holmes
Fannie Haines
N. Garrett
Jason Morgan
A. L. Moyser
LeRoy Holden
Bert Wheeler
Lfst
Boston
P. M
Malvern Men Invited to Ak-Sar-Ben Den in Omaha
In August 80 southwest Iowa night, Malvern business men are invited to attend the Ak-Sar-Ben Den in Omaha. Many plan to go, with H.R. Landis collecting names by August 28 to arrange admission tickets for a large delegation.
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Iowa
Ak-Sar-Ben den
Omaha
Malvern
Den
H.R. Landis
Mills County Fair Dazzles Crowds Across Five Days
Mills County’s annual fair concluded with record crowds and strong showings. Malvern and Devol Victors dominated livestock and games, with Malvern claiming multiple wins. Evening programs, fireworks, and a vibrant live stock exhibit underlined a successful event, as exhibitors like Carl Wilson and Arthur Saar & Son drew interest for upcoming sales.
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Mills County
Emerson Band Impresses Fairgoers With Four Day Run
The Emerson band played at the fair all week, delivering high class music. Fair management praised their performance, dispelling a rumor they would skip the last day. They fulfilled their four day quota and showed strong potential as a new organization.
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Emerson
Choose Team for State Fair
On the fairs first day a horse shoe pitching contest selected a team to represent the town at the State Fair. Fifteen teams entered led by R W Chawell. Finals produced four winners: Dyke and Dyke Lucas and Lucas Talbott and Dr Kline Schaller and Lawshe.
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The
Fair Association
R. W. Chawell
Shenandoah Girl Killed in Auto Crash Near Malvern
Susan Brown a 19 year old Shenandoah resident died when a party’s car rolled on the Malvern to Shenandoah road after hitting loose dirt on a downhill stretch. Driver Sam Whitehill from Shenandoah was with Bessie White Mabel Putnam and Ethel Sweigert who broke a collar bone. Funeral held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Brown a 1918 Shenandoah High School graduate, previously attended Peru state normal. She leaves mother Mrs Ethel Brown and three sisters and a brother.
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Susan Brown
Ethel Brown
Shenandoah
Malvern
Sam Whitehill
Malvern Fair
Ethel Sweigert
Bessie White
Mabel Putnam
Whiehill
Miss Brown
O. K
Mis. Brown
Shenandoah High School
Nebraska State Normal
Peru, Neb
Etta Brown
Misa Bertha Brown
Hal Stenger
Ed Hipsley
George Brown
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Laurel
Billings
Bernie Donner
Laurence
Lee Baldwin
California
Ruth Young Cole
Vera Slothower
Bozeman
Yellowstone Park
Aveleugh Eacrett
W. P. Wortman
Warden Rimel
the News of
John M. Henry
S. W. Towa
Kansas City
Missouri City
Maryland Corn Club
Capital
Maryland
Washington
Curt
J. R. McClymond
Hollister
C. Talbott
Marian Mills
Essex
Devol
Thurman
Wasex
Hisex
Lillian Baldwin
Goddess of
Liberty
Niagara Falls
Carl Wilson
Matthews Bros
W. R. Thomas
Less McFarland
G. Lloyd
Fred Dickersbach
J. M. Weak
Gee, Hilton
I. J. Swain & Sons
W. F Powers
Weatherhead Bros
Jay N. Summers
John Waller
Wall Street
Nelson
Hig
Arthur Saar & Son
Treynor
Emerson Band
Lucas
Talbott
Dr. Kline
Schaller and
Lawshe
Chas. M. Hatfield
Hatfield
Northwest
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