Advertising Rates and Editorial Opinions in a 1940s Newspaper
A mixed page shows advertising rates for display and guaranteed positions, followed by an editorial urging the U.S. to insure a peaceful postwar settlement and avoid repeating World War I mistakes. It discusses war debts, reconstruction, neutrality, and aiding Allies, then shifts to local items about six man football, pest control campaigns, and community notes from Malvern and Humboldt County fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U. 8
France
England
Hitler
Malvern Iowa council minutes and 1939 notices
Regular meeting minutes show bills approved for payment across funds including salary, repairs, and utilities. A town franchise hearing by the Iowa State Commerce Commission is set for October 10 1939 with written objections due five days prior.
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State Fair Board
Malvern
Iowa
Albert Nelson
Steele
Kilmar- UN
Slothower
Mansfield
Fiper
Glen Eacrett
Jake Frazier
Harry Dunn
Nebr
Light & Power
National Refining Co
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Services Water Fund
Light & "Power Co
J. H. McCurdy
Fannie Clark
Walvern Trust & Savings
Kance & Nelson
Eureka Fire Hose Co
Henry Huey
Gamble
Acythe
Piper’s
W. A. Holden
Ponton
Eaton Metal Products
Kunce & Nelson
Green Bay Lumber Co
W. J. Waller
Isaua
H. L. Diehl
Woodford R. Byington
Otto Hall
C. E. Sexton
Mits
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Mills County
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Said
Said Township
Des Moines
Pati Lon
Romeona
Geo. L. McCaughan
Agent Urges Farmers to Observe Fly Free Dates
County agents urge Milla County farmers to plant after October 1 the fly free date to avert Hessian fly outbreaks. State entomologists say danger from the Hessian fly is past, but extremely dry weather and heat delay planting until rains arrive. John Longstreet advises all farmers to observe the date to prevent outbreaks seen in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla
John Longstreet
Card of Thanks from Sorensen and Leaders
We express our sincere thanks for the beautiful floral offerings and for all kindnesses in our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sorensen, Beatrice and Jacqueline Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. Chas, Sorensen
Beatrice and
Jacqueline
Hessian fly outbreak feared after fly free dates
Summer forecasts warn that observing fly free dates could trigger Hessian fly outbreaks similar to those seen in the early 1920s, causing increased pest pressure for crops and growers relying on timing.
Mills County News Capsule 1880 1914 Digest
In the Leader page from Sept 26 1880 reports suspicions about local drink disparagement and a forthcoming convention showing Republican unity in Mills County. Ada Christy sails to Agua de Loba NM as missionary teacher. Sept 24 1914 high school football interest grows with permits. A fire damages The Leader office next door. store owner Mrs Norris absent in Omaha. Rev Grant Parker family visit. Parker to lead Blanchard Methodist church this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Someethie
Mills County
Misa Ada Christy
Agua de Loba
N. Mex
Leader
Mary Norris
Omaha
Grant Parker
Nebraska
John Parker
Blanchard
Parker
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Malvern Leader
F. A. Workman
Towa
Board of Supervisors
Eee
Owen
Editorial
Ing Buchapest
Q. Kirk Latta
Morning Sun
News-Herald
John Fredericks
Livermore
Humboldt County Fair
Smoky Harris
Mr. Fredericks
Hoozgiore
Dan Swoboda
Thoreau
Concord
Main Street
Junior Robinson Io
Etetele
Burlington
Eagle Grove
Ward Barnes
Hank
Althunel
Beiter Nam
Dyersville
Rasmussen
Obert
Neb
Norman
Marie Ready
Dubuque
Robert
CCC
Dorothy Jean Lee
Manchester
Dorothy Jean
Wilhelming Wilkes
Marion County
Milla County
Mille County
William H. Shindlar
Millis County
District Court
Wald County
Gleewood Spaald County
Ward Slothower
Subscription Department
Drs. Kline
KLINE
Oateopathic Physicians
C. E. Hoover
Walter
Bobby Dolan
Lifebuoy Soap
Bleilet
THE
Mills County Abstract CQ
Gleswood, Fa
By Mueller
Travelers Safety S
Creston Va
Shenandoah
KMA
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Tyler Bros
MR. Farmer
C. E. Sexton Malvem
Avalon
N. B.C
Red Network
Diehl Recreation
Sexton’s Tavern
Collins Drug Ca
Clems Drug
Parents Coffee Shop
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