Public parks offer wide Iowa recreation options
The state conservation commission manages 77 state parks and preserves covering about 20 315 acres with forests rivers and lakes. Facilities include picnicking camping trails beaches and playgrounds near many municipalities such as Weed park. The article notes diverse tastes and easy driving access for nature lovers and anglers throughout spring summer and fall.
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Parks Near Wildcat Den Draw Big Memorial Day Crowd
The vicinity of Wildcat Den and several other state owned recreation spots attracted about 2,000 visitors on Memorial Day. Iowa lakes and parks welcomed 2,672,809 visitors during 1937-38, about 200,000 more than the state's 1930 population, reflecting widespread use and appreciation of public recreation areas.
Women’s Troubles Barbershop Dilemma Not Reversible
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip notes the risk for women visiting barbershops. If they are unhappy with the cut after returning home, they cannot easily exchange it. The joked lament highlights consumer frustration and gendered experiences in grooming services.
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Were You There Fifty Years Ago Today Fire Chief Elected
Gal Bitzer was elected fire chief with John Binhoff as his assistant. The item notes other anniversaries including sheriff nominee outcomes and YMCA secretary change.
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Roosevelt seeks to sell trade pacts amid farm unrest
The White House mounts a broad campaign to sell reciprocal trade agreements to farmers as 1940 reshapes political risk. Henry Wallace and N. C. director Shreve Lowell Mellett press the plan, while GOP critics remind that farm support could drive 1940 votes. The piece also notes Navy lessons from the Squalus disaster and roiling federal politics under Roosevelt Hopkins.
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Map of Emerald Isle Puzzle Clues Left Unsolved
A large horizontal map themed puzzle lists clues across many numbered entries from 1 to 59 with headings such as Auto body Monkey Waterfalls and Unit of work Crime. The grid includes both across and down hints and references to places and objects in a cryptic style.
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Superhuman Miner Finishes 2000-Foot Tunnel at Black Mountain
William Schmidt, 69, spent 32 years digging a 2000 foot tunnel through granite near Randsburg California to reach gold copper and silver ore. With no funds for transport he aims to cross cut new ore ledges and ship to railheads. Tomorrow: Ship that sailed in mud.
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