Soil Health and Cooperative Efforts for Iowa Farms
Iowa farmers rely on healthy soil capital and must counter erosion through crop rotation and legumes. The Iowa State College Ames study shows 31 percent statewide erosion with 64 percent in some areas. A Monticello sales pavilion and cooperative farmer company are proposed to boost livestock sales and cooperative profits. Discussions also criticize May General Hawood's treatment under New Deal policies and railroad aid during winter coal deliveries.
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Iowa
Towa
Towa State College
Ames
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Cooperative Farmers
Parmers Mutual Creamery
Monticcilo
Hawood
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt Tax Cut Plan Faces Political Pressure
The Sioux City Journal reports President Roosevelt seeks to curb government spending in a campaign year. Critics warn of rising taxes and continued deficits while the administration weighs reducing appropriations and borrowing, aiming to hold support through election day.
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Sioux City Journal
Roosevelt
Secon
Washington
Bo Me. Roosevelt
White House
Borah Campaign Addresses Qualifications and Agenda
The piece argues that Borah is unfit for the presidency due to training and temperament. It asserts his candidacy aims to split the Republican Party and unite anti reform factions. It notes economic forces influence voters toward labor alignment and political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Borah
Uhis
Republican House
Unite
Republican Party
Sarantee
Ane Waortiwaf
Say Nu
Ik Pelton
Yosemite Valleys Songs and Broken Words in Turbulent Times
Fragmented lines describe nature and birth but mix with garbled phrases about political figures and the era. The text mentions Harriet Morroe and Hubert Utterback with claims about a Senate race and new deal contrasts, blending poetry with obscure political rumor.
Elephant and mule reflect party symbols amid editorial debate
An Iowa editorial in the Waterloo Courier compares the G. O. P. elephant and the democratic mule to political figures and symbols. Letters to the editor lament the disappearance of both symbols and discuss how riders and beasts alike influence national politics, noting past showings and symbolism across states.
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Waterloo Courier
Courier
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Jetter
Jackass
Bel Macese
Kansas
Missouri
Irwin Russell
Thomas D'Uffrey
The Forest Speaks For The Iowa Wild Life
A reflective piece portrays a forest speaking in first person about its decline due to human activity. It recalls a past kingly role, wildlife habitat, and the loss caused by axes, fire, and agriculture, ending with a plea for a place to call home.
Wildlife disaster marks 1986 Iowa winter observations
In 1986 Iowa faced a severe winter with extended cold and snow causing quail pheasants and other nonmigratory birds to starve or freeze. Farmers are urged to create shelter and feed wildlife, with volunteers working on habitat areas to prevent total wildlife extermination and protect breeding stocks.
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Puttein
Saat Ds
Fos Dyersvile Commercial
Iowa History Week Emphasizes Iowa In 1836 Theme
The 1936 Iowa History Week theme is Iowa In 1836 commemorating Wisconsin Territory creation. The event, in April 1936, is sponsored by the State Historical Society and the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs to boost local history interest.
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Iowa
Territory of
Wisconsin
Irving B. Richman
Towa
Dratoon
Minnesota
Dakotas
Andrew Jackson
Henry Dodge
Mississippi
Belmont
Roosevelt Activities Draw Response From Al Smith
Humboldt Republican notes Al Smith faced criticism for suggesting a walk when asked to join Roosevelt activities. The piece contemplates choosing passivity over conflict in political clashes. Boone News-Republican comments Borah’s candid and colorful presidential run will attract supporters and detractors among old guard conservatives.
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Humboldt
al Smith
Roosevelt
Boone
Borah
Processing tax refunds should return funds to states and counties
An editorial argues the easiest solution to refund disputes is to hand the money back to the states and counties that paid it suggesting they can restore funds to their own budgets and control. The piece urges quick action to end the fuss.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Quail Food Guidance Described in 19th Century Notes
Grain feeds such as wheat oats barley and corn are described as best food for game birds when placed in shelters. The text mentions various crops and sheltering practices with minor garbled phrases but centers on providing nourishment for quail through stored grains.
Vessels of the Great Lakes and Their Efficient Fleets
The Great Lakes fleets feature distinctive vessel types designed for maximum efficiency in lake trades. Peak grain movements have enabled plant carriers to set world records amid the conditions of lake operation.
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Great Lakes
Harris Tweed Reputation From Harris Crofters
Harris Tweed is produced by crofters on Harris the southern part of Lewlawich set tar ria in the Outer Hebrides. The island group lies off Scotland’s northwest coast and has earned a strong reputation for its tweed manufacture.
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Harris Tweeds
Harris
Lewlawich
Tarria
Outer
Hebrides
Scotland
Early Chinese Traditions and Legendary Founder Fuhsh
An ancient tale from eastern Asia traces civilization to the era when people relied on farming and fishing. It centers on the legendary ruler Fuhsh as organizer of early society during a timeless, mythic period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Asia
Raler
Fuhsh
Healthy Animals Alert
A healthy animal resists injury better than a sickly one with dulled brain impaired vision and slowed nerve responses hindering quick emergency reactions.
Bermuda well rumored to wed bachelor in a year
Near Fort Catherine on St Georges Island Bermuda a 300 year old well is said to cause any bachelor who drinks its water to marry within a year. The legend endures among locals and visitors.
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Fort Catherine
Island of
St. Georges
Bermuda
Homer’s Tomb at Tes, ar Nin on Ithaca’s Garden Share
The venerable tomb of Homer is located on the island of Ithaca, near Tes ar Nin in the district called The Garden. The site sits on the northern coast and is regarded as the poet’s final resting place.
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Homer
Tes
Ar Nin
Astes
Greece
Island
Eisenach Historic Site and Bible Translator Tale
Eisenach in Germany famed for Warduis castle hosts a tale of Martin Luther disguised as a turner who retired there to translate the Bible into German. The town’s historic sites connect to this legend and early German religious reform.
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Eisenach
Germany
Warduis Castle
Martin Tuther
Turnker Gear
Magnet’s Name Old The Origin in Asia Minor Text
An ancient reference traces magnetism to a Magnesia in Asia Minor. Fragments hint at early improvised tools or ore pieces linked to magnetic properties. The passage discusses derivation and historical observations of magnetic artifacts.
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Magnet
Todcnet Ds
Fray Magnesia
Asia Minor
Enrrea
Fragmentary Ancient Notation on Divine Worthiness
A garbled excerpt appears to describe a charter or inscription about the gods and their demand for certain offerings. The illegible text references a figure named Ya eon and a dated fealty or war context, but specific details remain unreadable.
John Smith Leads Enlistment Phe Enlanists at Tatestown
John Smith, leader of phe enlanists who settled at Tatestown, Val, is depicted as a man of many Jove affairs and romantic connections in this peculiar notice.
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John Smith
Tatestown
Val
Real Attainments Inference and deduction as high order skills
The text argues that distinguishing differences and making deductions from given facts are powerful achievements. It emphasizes mental discipline, observation, and logical reasoning as core necessities for clear thinking and effective judgment.
Neein Vike darts shaped by known artista bodies
Fragmentary text notes a person named Neein Vike and references art and human bodies. The readable portion hints at a performance or sculpture context but lacks clear event or affiliations to form a fuller summary.
Greenland Place Names From Fragments
A fragmented OCR passage notes Greenland related terms and place names. It hints at origins, vegetation, and hills while listing scattered phrases such as city names and banner-like labels without coherent context or complete sentences. The readable content focuses on geographic words rather than a clear event or person.
Real Estate Transfers in Jones County February 21 27
A run of property transfers lists T H Wherry and others selling land in towns and townships to Lyda Wherry, C M Jamieson, Herman Brunscheen and others, with prices ranging from 1 to 16 000 dollars and notes on taxes rents and specific parcel descriptions across sections 30 83 2 84 1 34 84 4. Several transfers cite life insurance or banking entities as buyers or trustees and contain detailed metes and bounds and exceptions like excluded acres and gore-shaped land portions.
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Jones County
T. H. Wherry
W. G
Alice M
Lyda
D. W. Bates
State of Town
First Town State Trust & Savings Bank
Carl H. Alferts
Luella G. Ulferts
Myron Gray
Northwestern Mutual Life Ins Co
Edmund Fitzgerald
R. L. Armstrong
Jacob Geise
Emma Coyle
Grantor
Monticello
Mary Locher
Lorene I. Thompson
Leonard Durst
Lillian Durst
Varvyel
Prudential Insurance Company of America
George H. Chace
A. E. Gray
Assi Secy
Everett Bertelsen
Amelia M. Bertelsen
Frine
Florence Kohl
D. W
W. G. Vernon
Hazel
Eva R. Dumont
Loren
John Vernon
Iya
Citizens Savings Bank
Anamosa
John H. Skeels
Leroy Skeels
National Association of Real Estate Boards
City Officials Baffled by Urgent Street Clearance Demand
A Davenport resident telephoned to demand street clearance so she could reach a movie. City workers were busy with more pressing tasks and could not respond immediately.
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Davenport
Scott County
Building Improvement Signals Gains for Farmers Prospects
Town State college extension economists say building activity is rising with residential construction leading a possible 1936 boom. January contracts totalled 205 million dollars in 37 states, more than double 1935 and the largest January level since 1931.
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Iowa
Town State College Extension
American Federation of Labor
C F Shimanek Attorney at Law Serves Monticello Iowa Estate Settlements
C F Shimanek operates a general law practice in Monticello Iowa focusing on settlement of estates. Office located on the second floor of the Stabler building.
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L. J. Swift
Attorneys At Law
Lovell
Monticello, Iowa
C. F. Shimanek
Seco
Stabler Building
Monttcelfo
Iowa
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Aeco
Oocial City and County Paper
J. We. Doxser Coa
Doxsee Writers and Proprietors
National Editorial Association
Xe Sal
Tows State Press Association
Iowa Newspapers, Inc
Save Paral Capital
Senator Borah
Labor
Davenpore
America
Tectis
Yosemite ,Valley
Perentiom
Harriet Morroe
Hubert Utecower
Thirew
Dutae
Sferring
United States
Uttecback
Utterback
the Forest
Iowa Wild Life
Mother Earth
Peeny In
Lererd
Paserads
Kresoa
Notre Peel
Nepcars
Tars
Greenland
Plar
Louisiana
Sverre
Opelpetanii
JOWA
Eectric
Muscatine
Wanted Entertainment
Henry A. Martin Podiatrist
Dubuque Ring
Earl H. DeShaw
Stuhler's
W. H. Null
RUC
Juu Va
Modern
Better Homes & Gardens
Christian Herald
Pictorial Review
THE
Faria Journal
the Country Home
Moi
Carrs
Dees
Preto
Newnan
Modern Mechanix & Inventions
Belineatgr
Real America
Radio News
Pathfinder
Eas
Penis Layaiay
Magerina
Better Homes & GA
Magazin
McCall's Magazine
Parents’ Magazin Pictorial
True Confessions
Cloverleaf
the Farm Journal Junior Home
American Poultry Jour
American Fruit Grower
Capper’s Farmer
the Farm Journal
Everybody's Poultry Maq
Gentlewoman
Good Stories
Home Circle Home Friend
Household Magazine
Illustrated Mechanics
Mother's Home Life Needlecraft
Poultry Tribune
Successful Farming
Woman's World
Eusaes
St.or
RFD
W. E. Tuetken
Bankers Life Man
Monticello, Towa
J. W. Doxsee
A, Doxsee
J. & Heiserman
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
A. M. Maurice
D. D
Lowell
George Albery
D. McCarn & Son
Anamosa, Iowa
American Title Association
State Title Association
J. G. School
Life and Fire Insurance
Thomas
Mark
J. E. Bateman
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