Elective offices and primary debate in editorial
The editorial argues against elective administrative offices like auditor and secretary of state arguing they should be nonpartisan. It defends primary elections as a democratic safeguard while urging reform of the elective system. It notes concern over business conditions and recession effects in the Southwest and calls for improved CIO efforts and job focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dttar Barnes
Shel Pee
Crithelsm
Auditor
Secretary of State
Agriculture
Sider, Greenfield Press Publisher, Dies in Community Loss
The Greenfield community mourns K. J. Sider, editor and publisher of the Greenfield Prep Press, a standout figure in local journalism and civic life. His dedication to truthful publishing and service left a lasting imprint on the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
K. J. Sider
Greenfield Prep Press
Sider
Uattiva
The American Boy Magazine Companion Offer
Readers praise The American Boy as a companion style magazine for boys over 12. It features trained writers coaches and artists and covers subjects of interest with stories and articles from scientists athletes and successful professionals. Subscriptions are $1.50 yearly or $4.00 for three years, sent to Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gu Ane
John
Jaime
Detroit
Meh
Andy
Sheriff Sale Notice in Mills County Iowa 1938
Sheriff sale notice directed from Mills County Clerk on a judgment in favor of The Federal Land Bank Omaha against John McGinnis et al for 1442.92 plus costs. Describes the property, North Half of Northeast Quarter in Section Sixteen, Township Seventy North Range Forty West, Except East Fifty Feet, with sale to be held at Glenwood Court House on July 2, 1938 from 10 to 4. Notice dated June 30, 1938. Public sale details announced for bond bidders and sale procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurtie
Mils County
Iowa
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Nelli
John McGinnis
Real Bevate
Mills County
Range
Borty
Que
Gabe
Glens Wood
Lowa
Cael
Duwa
Male
Local town showcase ends with sharp claims and odd crafts
A quirky feature highlights a knife maker from Chirkson Nu h who travels town to sell odd cutlery and claims a perfected metal form. He tests his blades publicly, drawing cautious interest while a handful of locals buy little. The piece notes broader holiday boredom as a nine to five rhythm shifts with a five day week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirkson
Rinhtie
Our Neighbors About the State
The Farmers Merchants Piente will be held at Tabor July 26 27 and 28. They will have a society horse show one night. Carson submitted two projects to the WPA office in Council Bluffs this week. One was for the rocking and oiling of all the Streets in Carson. The other is for digging and laying copper service pipes. There was plenty of excitement in Hamburg the other night when 28 stitches were required to close a knife cut received in a feat, by Forrest Anspach and thieves broke into the home of Harry Mansfield and stole his pants a fine watch and four dollars. Oakland has been officially termed the hottest spot in lawa according to the state weather bureau officials. Winterset firemen sponsored a two day fromic Monday and Tuesday in observation of the Fourth of July. Nurserymen from eight states gathered at Shenandoah to take part in the annual summer meeting of the Iows Nurserymen's association.
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Tabor
Carson
WPA
Council Bluffs
Hamburg
Forrest Anspach
Harry Mansfield
Oakland
Lawa
State Weather Bureau
Winterset
Shenandoah
Iows Nurserymen's Association
Real Estate Instruments Filed in Mills County Iowa
Real estate records recorded in Mills County Iowa between June 24 1988 and July 1 1988 show transfers including Martha Jones et al to Harvey Schoening in 28 73 42 O with $1 consideration Lalu M Dean on 7 VC 86 acres in 17 T240 Peterl Evans to Geo A Phelps in 1872 42 Willy Dunn to Berdelle Sullivan with $1 and lot 12 in Malvern Sheriff to C H Spelman with $1197 68 in Wildham s Add Glenwood
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Recorder
District Court
Mills County
Iowa
At & A
Martha Jones
Harvey Schoening
Q. C.D
Willy Dunn
Berdelle Sullivan
Wolk
Malvern
Sherif
C.H. Spelman
Wildham
Glenwood
First Timetables Published by England's Printer George Bradshaw
In 1838 England, engraver and printer George Bradshaw issued the first timetables to inform the public when trains were due to arrive and depart. Rail companies resisted, while Collier's Weekly warned that such schedules might turn punctuality into an obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George Bradshaw
Collier's Weekly
Glorious Age of Chinese Poetry Chronicle
A compact note on Tang dynasty poetry from the eighth and ninth centuries AD, highlighting its renown as a peak era in Chinese poetry. It emphasizes the period as the most glorious phase for Tang verse and literary achievement.
Insect Control Demonstrations in Mite County
Harold Gunderson extension entomologist from Iowa State college will conduct demonstrations on controlling garden pests. John Longstreet county agricultural agent announces sessions at multiple locations with dates to be announced. Topics include insecticides timing and technique for cabbage tomato squash cucumber and melon crops. Demonstrations cover hand sprayers dusters and making a dusting device from a 10 pen pail with punched hairs. Gardening enthusiasts urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Lowa
Mite
Nsec
John Longstreet
Sobeteak
Gunderson
Corn and wheat crop payments under AAA rules explained
The Q A column explains corn allotment payments when flood loss reduces plantable land, how depleting crops like oats are classified, and steps to obtain wheat allotments and crop insurance in 1938. It notes 80 percent thresholds, how excess premium on wheat is treated, and dairy and pasture considerations.
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Q. T
Hoppers Damaging Corn Fields Reported
Considerable damage from grasshoppers in Minsematy corn fields as pests invade standing crops. Farmers urged to apply bait now when temperatures are favorable. cost about three to four cents per acre. Poison bait available at the Farm Service office in Malvern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsematy
Clever Cooks Meet at Leader's Home June 24
The Clever Cooks 4-H club gathered at leader Mrs Ray Y Trumb's home on June 24. President Betty Plumb led the meeting with six members present. The group read last meeting notes, discussed club business, viewed pictures from delegates in Ames, cut out 4-H patterns, and adjourned after refreshments hosted by Kathryn Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clever Cooks
Ray Y. Trumb
Betty Plumb
Ames
Kathryn Smith
Milk Through the Ages on Ancient Wall Murals
Archaeologists report numerous wall panels and murals in ancient ruins depicting milk in daily life and religious scenes. The findings trace dairy practices across civilizations, noting storage, processing, and symbolic uses across centuries.
Picnic and community notes from East Liberty and Glenwood
East Liberty hosts a family picnic at Ed Gilbert home with about 12 families joining. The town reports on hymn book reception and upcoming dedication, local visits, reunions, and community chores including shingling the tool house. Neighbor activity spans Glenwood, Macedonia, Henderson, and Malvern with multiple family visits and a tonsillectomy in Captmell Blaffa.
Wreck at Silver City and local chatter from 1888
From The Leader of July 3 1888 notes the street commissioner filling around hitch racks with brick and plaster, Miss Blanche Roberts visiting Red Oak, Milie De Bolt’s birthday surprise party with many young friends, and a Wabash train wreck in Silver City piling several cars on main street plus a brief note on a tiny Shetland pony colt newly arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Roberts
Red Oak
Miliie de Bolt
Florence Kline
May Kline
Pearl Mellor
Maud Kemple
Nellie Churchil
Geneva Knight
Retta Perdue
Flo Cottrell
Elie Cottrell
Millie Hawkins
Grace Landis
Mabel Barrick
Mabel Kline
Meggie Keffer
Carrie Willy
Sophia Retelsdorf
Silver City
Wabash
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Frank Choate
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Malvern Cold Storage Co
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Mackey
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Malvern Coldition
Piper's Garage Torage Co
Mills County Farm Bureau News
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Thone
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Lahoud
Tors
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Leader
East Liberty
Fort Gilbert
Ed Gilbert
Plana
Albert McCallister
Gllenwood
Frank Hain
Glen Fitch
Joan
L. L. Smith
Pascifle Junction
W. H. Maddocks
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Laura Kenney
Jesse
Winnie Moore
Norma
Donna Allensworth
Macedonia
Mra
Hen Guyer
Walter Howard
A. L. Haines
LaVern
Howard
Geo. Howard
Clara Wise
Frank Culley
J. WH. McFall
Bernice Schoening
Hans Schoening
C. C. Willhelm
Florence
Dorothy
Charles
Clarence Hunt
Henderson
Dale Hunt
W. Haddocks
F. A. Butterfield
Lars
Shirley
J. EB. Henderson
Bra Knight
Breezie
Donald Stocker
Ottumwa
Wil Luts
Det Carey
Carnett Bluffs
Virginia Ranne
Merrill Turner
A.L. Haines
Edward
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