Early Spring Drought Dampens Iowa Crop Prospects
In eastern Iowa heavy rains earlier gave way to a hard dry spell that halted planting and damaged corn and vegetable crops. Farmers face stressed roots and stunted growth as water tables recede, signaling a possible extended drought impact on harvests and meat supplies. The article recalls 1934 and 1936 dry years and hopes for a weather shift to avert further shortages.
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Sones County
Iowa
Duto
Mrs. Edward W. Hamen Memorialized in Cedar Rapids
A tribute recalls Mrs. Edward W. Hamen once a Monticello resident buried at Oakwood. Though bedfast 18 years, she shaped Cedar Rapids music life by founding the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association and aiding the Beethoven Club. Her influence spanned organ playing civic music Week and youth mentorship.
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Edward W Romer
Mro
Shermer
Monticello
Oakwood Cemetery
Hamon
Cedar Rapids
Edward W. Hamen
Abs. Haman
Cader Rapids
Neme
Cedor Rapids Symphony’ Orchestra
Iowa
Lynn Crawford
Hamen
Gedor Rapids
Edward W. Haman
Polio fears prompt tests for Wyoming family
Vincent Kilers and daughters Juanita and Betty were rushed to Iowa City Monday for polio tests amid fears of infection. Wyoming reports three current cases Edwin Westphal Jimmy Leeper and Janice Foster, while local events include a Wyoming Histories Society meeting at 7:45 in the Methodist church led by Miss Hisie Bender and chaired by Mrs. CK Swath.
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Wyoming
Mrrs
Vincent Kilers
Juanita
Betty
Iowa City
Edwin Westphal
Jimmy Leeper
Janice Foster
Wyoming Histories
Hisie Bender
C RK
Jheney Bramer
Mery Fermpita
Miro
Edwin Westpial
Son
University Hospital
Mes Westpial
Sorindian Lawson
Macorab
Lawson Lome
Ernest Reite
Bally Jo
Gordon Marshall
Bhirley
William Leggett Funeral Rites Held
The funeral of William Eugene Leggett was held last Sunday at 3 p.m. from Georetisch Funeral Home in Monticello. The Rev F E Walker officiated and burial was in Scotch Grove cemetery. Leggett, born July 4 1680 in Fayette Iowa, was the son of Stephen and Lavina Leggett. He lived in Anamosa before his death and left several pastoral successors with shared surnames.
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William Eugene Leggett
Monticello
F. E. Walker
Scotch Grove
William Leggett
Fayette
Iowa
Stephen and
Lavina Leggett
Anamosa
Leghe Leggett
Bor Leggett
Gien Leggett
Stusr? Leggett
Wild Fragments Describe Unclear Burdened Event
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a girl named Cowgirl ten years on Mariene Brany of Lamoni and a fall beneath a clothesline. It mentions church donation plans, pastoral names, and social purposes with unclear connections to a wider incident.
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Mariene Brany
Lamoni
Woliet
Imported Shorthorns in Westchester County
Imported Shorthorns early in 2792 pix Y190 as reports describe crossings into Westchester County New York with a focus on stock introductions and regional agricultural notes.
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Westchester Couniy
M. Y
Monticello News Highlights Planes and Fair Reactions
Vernon Barrack showcases a $3500 red yellow Piper Cruiser with 100 hp engine and 6 hour fuel. two way radio and wing fuel tanks. Rain cools parched fields while Monticello Fair draws praise, but experts note shifts in top livestock winners and local industry contrasts.
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Vernon
Ea Gartner
Vernion
Momteein
Walter Sulder Buys Haley Farm in Castle Grove
Walter Sulder acquired the Michael Haley farm comprising about 175 acres at $1520 per acre. Local guests included John Burton’s family from Bockford. Community notes mention visitors, meetings, and stray items from Castle Grove news.
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Castle. Grove
Walter Sulder
Michael Haley
John
Burton
Bockford, U1
Castle
Geave
Society
Dennell Jet DeKalb
Marcus Kehoe
Straw
William White
Ear Monticello
Lele -Hosford's. Jr
Masonville
Ying
Reynold
O'Conner
Coggan
Marcus Retioc
Caviie Seonaad
Sieur rCley
iMag A.M
McGragor Case Reported Involving Nashua Tavern Incident
Torn fragmentary text describes Birad of Thiatles Renneth McGragor a taviner in Nashua in a riding incident. It mentions a driver who lit up a cigarette while driving caused a car to crash into a culvert injuring three occupants including Hall at Wynn FA Pranels and others.
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Renneth McGragor
Taviner
Great Nashua
Athisties
Daninet Mits
McGragor
Thiaties
Saviie
Dyix
Wynn
Pranels
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Howard Countryman
George Anderson
Cadar Rapids
S/Set
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Kearney
Neb
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Marion
Lester Breunig
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Elsie Benger
Western Leacers College
Kalamazoo
Mich
Koy Leader
Butsmer School
New York
Rev. H. Craening
American Lutheran Church
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Wilda Pooler
Oskaloosa
Ellen Marshall
Bill Alden
W. A. Alden
Wilelef Blacksmith and Welding Shop
Gordon Powers
Albert Powers
Custer, Mich
Joe Dusanek
William £. Leggett
Cowgirl
Albert Guetzlaf
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John Gunther
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Neal Black
Prestén
Fair Son
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Zegl
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Monticalla
al Strang
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Monmouth
Jt Cmu
Pecos County
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OlduMir
Sam
Oniorrii
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Mr. Dunn
Patsonize Express Advertisers
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Kuriger Bros
PHOME
Bendix
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Tapa
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Choles A. Dokarek
Menicelie Town
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Delaware
du Ibusve
Peter
Benattt
Geerentee
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Sycamore St
Reat Gael de
Schuetz Motors, Snc
Monticello, Jowa
Monty
Monty Cafe
Abcs
Oxfords
Peter’s
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