Made in Iowa Week Promoted To Boost Home Goods
J W Jarnagin reports state efforts to spotlight Iowa products during the last week of March with Governor Hammill urging citizens to support local manufacturers and farmers. Iowa life insurers and related firms showed significant growth in 1927 with $436,336,000 new business and assets near $316.6 million, staff payroll over $5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hammill
Towa Life Insurance Companies
Assessment Life Associations
State Insurance Department
Insurance Department
Iowa Crop Report Highlights March Sowing and Strong Seed Quality
G D Reed reports March 28 crop firsts with oats sown in March and ground in prime condition while corn shipments continue across counties. Funeral for Webb Byers marked by large turnout in Des Moines. discussion of Iowa farm land values shows projected gains of up to 683 million statewide as farm prices rise and the farm dollar strengthens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Ory
DarHial
Delaware
Nebraska
Kansas
Howard Webster Byers
Webb
General Assembly
Shelby County
Iowa
Des Moines
Byers
Pioneer Lawmakers Association
Harlan
Masonic
Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Minor Stevens
Calvary Baptist Church
Iowa Farms Corporation
Burt J. Thompson
Forest City
Robins Return in Vast Winter Arrivals Across Iowa
A report notes robins arriving in Iowa signaling spring with clusters numbering in Fayette County and massive flocks in cedar thickets near Asheboro North Carolina. The U S Department of Agriculture official describes a cloud of robins covering more than 15 square miles moving at speed as millions gather at roosts.
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Iowa
Southland
Fayette County
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Asheboro
North Carolina
Iowa Telephone Growth and Public Finance Notes
The article notes rapid telephone expansion from urban to rural Iowa and cites Des Moines election calls with 224 operators and a peak between 9 and 9:30 p.m. It describes the state financial audit board composition and duties, highlights Ames Lind’s $3 200 annual pay and audit reports, and discusses New Hampton high school athletic finances showing football close to break even and basketball earning a surplus.
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Iowa
Europe
Des Moines
New Hampton
Chickasaw County
N. W. Crawford
New Hampton High School
Crawford
Texas Toad Revival Reported After 30 Years in Confinement
C F Brown of Walbht recalls finding a common toad in a clay clod while digging a well on a hot dry summer day. He freed the creature after lengthy effort, describing a remarkable release from an airless environment.
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Texas
Toad
C. F. Brown
Walbht
Train Schedule Monticello Station C M St P P & P
Arrival and departure times for all C M St P P trains at Monticello station listed. Connections at Delaware for Dubuque and at Oxford Junction for Chicago and points east. Freight movements include No 96 to Farley and Calmar, and No 93 95 freight routes.
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Monticello
C.R
Seut
Jet
Chi
Dav
Calmar
North
C. R
South
Cedar Rapids
Farley
Dubuque
Calmar, Pts
Ancth
Ox, Jct
Calmark
Delaware
Oxford Junction
Chicago
Marion
Omaha
Earthquake Wave Pace Across Pacific Measured
An earthquake wave traveled across the Pacific in twelve hours and sixteen minutes at six miles per minute, illustrating the rapid spread of seismic energy across oceans.
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Pacific Ocean
Fresh Pastures Reckon After Public Estimate
In a small town a public estimate shifts opinions about a local niche. Community debate centers on whether relocating offers better opportunities and stability. Local figures weigh costs and benefits while residents call for clear plans before any move.
Coffee Endorsed By NYU Scientist As Harmless And Beneficial
Professor Ralph H. Cheney of New York University's biology department announces coffee is not only harmless but beneficial for over 96 percent of normal individuals. He notes caffeine provides mild stimulation with no after effects, and suggests typical home percolation preserves safety while explaining temporary relief from hunger and fatigue. Creamery butter stocks compare to March 1, with year-ago lows, and a note on light traveling 186000 miles per second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Cheney
Biology Department
New York University
Cheney
Public notice of estate executor in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Hayo Tobiason as executor of the estate of Bernhard H Tobiason deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn and within legal time. Debts owed to the estate should be paid immediately to the executor to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa April 3 1928. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Bernhard H. Tobiason
Anamosa
Hayo Tobiason
Doxsee & Doxsee
Executrix notification in Spiegel estate case
Jones County Iowa district court notifies executrix Carrie May Hutton to file proofs with the clerk and directs debtors to make immediate payment to the estate to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 19, 1928, J. J. Locher attorney.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
W. L. Spiegel
Anamosa
A. D
Carrie May Hutton
J. J. Locher
Gladiolus Recommended for Easy Iowa Summer Bloom
Glad good flower for Iowa. Iowa State college expert C V Hol singer recommends the gladiolus for an early summer bloom with wide color range and easy cultivation. Bulbs are readily available and the flower has grown in popularity. Plant at intervals through spring up to June for long flowering. start in pots or frames to hasten bloom. fertile soil and generous fertilizer yield larger blooms.
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C. V. Holsinger
Iowa State College
Virginia asks if downtown is open for breakfast
A five year old named Virginia at a breakfast table asks if downtown is open so she can go and buy herself something to eat. The family notes morning routines as adults rush to work and the city remains closed.
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Virginia
Indianapolis News
Snow Aids Coloring of Alpine Flowers Melting Snow
Alpine flowering plants near melting snow show vibrant colors while snow cover lasts. In dry soil under similar conditions the same species turn pale as moisture declines and temperatures rise.
Special Election Notice for Wayne Township School Board
Notice to Wayne Jones Iowa voters of a special election on April 14 1928 to decide if funds on hand may be used to build a school in sub district No 6 Wayne township with a cost cap of 4000. The election will be in Wayne Center school house from 12 noon to 4 pm. H R Jacobs secretary.
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Wayne
Jones County
Iowa
Wayne Township
Wayne Center
Monticello Iowa Adopts Budget Ordinance 504
The city of Monticello Iowa passes Ordinance 504 to appropriate funds for the 1928 fiscal year. Allocations include General Fund 8000, Water Fund 9900, Improvement Fund 2500, Grading 2300, Bond 2100, Sewer 800, Light 4000, County Road 800, Fire 800, Comfort Station 800, Sewer Disposal 1000. Funds to be disbursed by city council resolutions and ordinance takes effect after publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Rey Echternacht
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Iowa News
J. W. Jarnagin
Life Insurance
H. W. Byers
State Board of Audit
40Th General Assembly
Auditor of State
Board’ of Control
State Board of Education
State Highway Commission
G. H. Getty
Boone
Highway Commission
Commission
Ames Lind
State Auditor
Sunshine
Tnt
Mee Co
Bidebou
Navitt
U.S
Tuibiena Feed Milld, Inc
Kaw Station
Kansas City
Ricklefs’ Grocery
H. R. Jacobs
Towa
Paris
Cape
Rickless’ Dry Goods Store
Sinclair Refining Company
Monticello, Iowa
A. Bender
J. B. Zimmerman
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