Fire pesters Silver City with trio of frame buildings loss
Early Saturday hours saw three frame structures the pool hall a garage and a barber shop burn north of the railroad in Silver City. Fire departments from Malvern and Glenwood responded with chief Lewis Robinson and Mayor Otto Judking steering the Glenwood engine to the scene arriving by 5 a m. The blaze remained confined to the three buildings aided by surrounding brick structures with no need to use an engine.
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Silver City
Malvern
Glenwood
Lewis Robinson
Otto Judking
George Haley
Gail Dalton
Ray Howick
Malvern Boys
Glenwood Boys
Two threshings yield high winter wheat in county
John Merritt reports a winter wheat yield above 28 bushels per acre, while R O Jackson records 26 bushels per acre in the same season. The figures reflect strong harvest conditions and good soil as farmers discuss outputs and prospects for feeds and markets.
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John Merritt
R. O. Jackson
Leave Tomorrow for Colorado Vacation by Auto
Dr and Mrs M Ayan and daughters Helen and Norma with the Roy Parker family of Malvern depart Tuesday morning for a summer vacation in Colorado. They travel by auto and expect to return by September. Their first objective point is Colorado Springs.
Livestock Shippers Meet in Henderson and Silver City
Live stock shippers are urged to attend cooperative shipping association meetings in Henderson on Tuesday evening July 27 and in Silver City on July 29. R C Hopp, president of the Balfour association, will be present to help start the organizations. Do not miss if you have livestock to ship.
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Henderson
Silver City
R. C. Hopp
Balfour
Poultry Culling Demonstrations Set for Countywide Attendance
County residents will have a chance to attend culling and selection demonstrations in their neighborhood in the coming weeks. A. L. Gill will conduct the sessions, with an aim to hold one in each school district. Many skeptics have learned a practical value from recent meetings as attendees reported useful hands-on guidance.
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A. L. Gill
Late Arrivals at Hofmeck and Pitsenberg Homes
A birth notice reports the arrival of a son for Mr and Mrs Herman Hofmeck Jr on July 16 their first born and a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Pitsenberg on July 17 their second born in the family announcements.
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Herman Hofmeckel
Charles Pitsenberger
Glenwood Band Concert Featured by Local Chamber
Residents and visitors are invited to a free band concert next Thursday night at the band stand in the courthouse park. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event, expecting a good crowd to hear the boys perform first class music after weeks of practice.
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Glenwood
Court House Park
Chamber of Commerce
Muale
Newspaper People Visit Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska and western Iowa newspaper men and women will be guests of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce for three days. Monday features introductions to Samson at the Den. Tuesday includes Krug Park tours. Wednesday offers luncheon at the Live Stock Exchange and visits to Lakoma Country Club grounds and Seymour Lake plus theater and dine events for the ladies.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha
Sitting Over a Crater the World in Postwar Tension
The article warns nations sit atop a crater of powerful explosives after the great war. It laments failed hopes for universal peace, predicts ongoing trouble and discontent, and notes a lack of true rest for humanity. It condemns selfishness as prevalent among people.
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Earth
Dirt Roads and Rain Doomed Highway Dreams
A satirical verse criticizes West agricultural roads and weather as failing to endure rain. It mocks repeated road work, government promises, and litters on a droughty, dust filled highway, asking for lasting construction despite seasonal moisture and cycles. Medusa Review
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Pluvius
Medusa Review
Pictured Rocks Accident Stuns Mississippi Gorge Visitors
A group of sightseers toured the Mississippi near McGregor when rocks and sand toppled from a steep declivity. Ruth Miller of Waterloo and a 12 year old, David Schultz of National, were crushed to death, with many others narrowly escaping. County officials face calls for protective measures as the tragedy highlights dangerous terrain in the filled gorge.
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Mississippi River
McGregor
Deen Gulch
Ruth Miller
Waterloo
River trading rivals Rochester and Kellogg area noted
Steamboats move on the river as Rochester across the state line grows as a trading rival. State park officials plan a visit to overhanging bluffs to consider the site for a state park. In Jasper county Kellogg, auto dealer Moberly & Co. sued W H Loyall in Judge Burke's court for 30 cents for two auto fuses. Venue changed to Justice Carey at Newton. Jury verdict given.
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Rochester
State Park Commission
Kellogg
Jasper County
Autt
June Riddle The Lyon And Lyon Challenge
A June riddle from The Lyon and Lyon asks Not black nor white but red all over suggesting a pun or common phrase. It invites readers to guess and win a dollar, framing a playful contest in a newspaper style teaser.
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June
Lyon & Lyon
Social and Concert in City Park by Pacific Junction Ladies’ Aid
The Pacific Junction Ladies' Aid society will host a social on Thursday evening July 22 in City Park. The Junction band will provide music and ice cream and cake will be served. Attend to support a worthy cause.
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Pacific Junction Ladies’ Aid Society
Junction Band
Wool Export Car from Malvern to Iowa Fleece Growers
The Farm Bureau plans shipping a carload of wool to the Iowa Fleece Growers Association on Friday July 30 1920. The car will depart Malvern over the C B and Q railway. Wool producers may ship wool for disposal in this car.
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Farm Bureau
Iowa Fleece Growers Association
Malvern
Bill Sipes Bug Expert and His Firefly Pipe Tricks
Uncle John recalls Bill Sipes in 1867 living by Snake Creek bottom where he trained fireflies to light his pipe. The light insects saved four dollars and six cents in matches that season. Sipes claims birds share the smoke habit, influencing their nightly gatherings.
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Bill Sipes
Banner of Liberty
Sipes
Gosh
Meersham
Lightnin
Bill
John
Chautauqua In Session Delights Glenwood Audience
The Mutual Chautauqua System concluded its run with strong talent across acts. The Craven family from Tipton impressed with xylophone and saxophone, while D Lee Fitzpatrick’s lecture on Community Nuts drew praise. Sarah Mildred Willmer’s WWI experiences captivated listeners, and Kentworth players’ Katherine and Petruchio delighted the crowd. The Pageant of the Months and junior chorus earned high remarks.
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Axthelm
Craven Family Musical Company
Iowa
Tipton
Miss Graven
Father Craven
D. Lee Fitzpatrick
Willmer Company
Glenwood
Sarah Mildred Willmer
Willam Forkell
Kentworth Players
Katherine and Petruchio
William Winter
Shakespeare
The
Chautauqua
Road discussions in Glenwood with Highway Commission
Dean Marston and Mr Collinson of the Highway Commission and state engineer Fred White met the Board of Supervisors in Glenwood last Friday to discuss the Federal Aided road project across the county. The plan likely excludes Fallon hillway from its route.
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State Highway Commission
Iowa
Dean Marston
Mr. Collinson
Highway Commission
Fred White
Glenwood
Board of Supervisors
Fallon Hillway
Visit with Comrade and Officers in Shenandoah
Visit by Captain Haley Sergeants Widows and Louden and Lieutenant Lewis to Shenandoah on Sunday included Port Laird. They stopped at Comrade Merdi nand Prien of Company J who remains confined to bed with illness but shows hope of recovery as a trained nurse cares for him. hospital care may follow.
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Wm. Haley
Harry Widows
Alvin Louden
Shirley Lewis
Shenandoah
Tabor
Port Laird
Merdinand Prien
Prien
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Hastings
By Walt Mason
Iowans
Tribune
Kansas
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Des Moines
A. L. Urick
George A. Albert
George W. Gilbert
Prairie City
Jesse M. Gilbert
Jesse
California
William VanDerhamm
Hawarden
VanDerhamm
Ilmer
Towa
Pammel
Ames
Knoxville
Exkaloosa
Bluffs
Bellefountaine
Federal Road
Tom Mix
Rex Theatre
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