Thoughtful wartime column urges alliance of landlords and tenants
The piece argues for stronger landlord tenant cooperation in soil conservation during wartime. It notes tenants fear short term leases and urges three to five year renewable leases to align incentives, benefiting both sides and preventing farm land degradation for future generations. It highlights racial headlines and police oversight as practical fixes, while urging stability and shared responsibility in agriculture and national effort.
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United States
Washington
Houston
Chicago
Red Rock dam funding urged by Marion county towns
Editorials warn that the Red Rock dam appropriation is still in early stages and unlikely to pass without active local push. Communities including Knoxville, Pella, and Pleasantville should pass council and chamber resolutions and individually lobby Congress with letters and telegrams to secure funding.
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Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Red Rock
Knoxville
Pella
Pleasantville
Congress
Leighton fire damages belfry and bell cracks in 1914 incident
Old Central belfry fire near Leighton drew flames from a flue pole. bell cracked after the blaze reached the roof. Firefighters extinguished attic flames, with wreckage blamed on prior cuts by Danes. Local deaths, street works, and civic notices fill the report alongside farm and town activity.
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Liehtine
Old Central
Daly
Hubert Chow
Leighton
Tuberentais
iShreiner
Will Schreiner
Barna Tan Schreier
Peter
Osha Jona
Dee Meine
Harry
Lewis
Prairie City
Batt Club
McKinley Interests
Kayville
Astute
Kaysville
Oley
Knoxville
Pavinse Yanu
Pella
Michal
James Horrabin
Des Moines
Steeman
Franklin Street
Tom Livt
Hatch of Otley
Marshal Howes Brom
Marshal Brom
Johnson
Tom
Hotel de Brom
Olley
Aneel Reuvers
Kansas City
John Rewis
Colorado
Utah
BV. Brinkman
Econd
Uni
Garden Square
New Sharon
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Iowa
Teen Wielard
Oskaloosa and
Marion Streets
J. C. Smith
Sully
Engle Ver Ploeg
Hr. Kuyper
William Vanden Berg
H.W. Slobo
North Main Street
Vander Syde
A. Wuechter
Broadway
Hog market tops at $10.26 per cwt in 1924 week
Twenty years ago hog prices reached $10.26 per hundredweight the week before this issue, the highest since World War I. Ralph Mandershot shipped 34 carloads of hogs from Monroe after already hauling seventeen the day prior, marking the busiest two days of his career. At the Barmord Festival hosted by Pella merchants, residents enjoyed events including a women driven water fight.
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Ralph Mandershot
Monroe
Barmord
Pella
Aland Klein
Bert Huizenga
Ten Years Ago Notes From Auray And Surroundings
A jumble of local items recalls Auray and nearby towns. North Main street saw a home being built on land once part of the Roelafs farm as hog and crop debates stirred tax questions. News covers a Dakota balloon crash, county fair changes, and a Des Moines River clipping by Richard Wilson.
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Mos Russell
North Main Street
Mr. and
Mes
Dicot
Sully
Don Douwstra
Ploeg
Nysley
Pelle
John Ver Ploegh
A. Ver Ploegh
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Chiaggo
Sigourney
Pella
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Elesent
NRA
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Seattle
Washington
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Furl
Mario Dressler
Polly Mobeing
Ness Theatre
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Senator Byrd
Wing
AAA
Henry Scholten
Central Colfee
Certified Public
South Dakota
Helene
Il. W. Slobe
Ispar
Inia
Rain Ends Knoxville Drought With .71 Inch July Shower
Rain finally came to Knoxville Tuesday afternoon July 11 delivering .71 of an inch. The first measurable rain in weeks alleviates dryness in gardens and pastures, though some corn already shows watering stress. Crackling soil signals extreme drought while the rainfall supports late beans potatoes and a large blackberry harvest.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Express
County Board Proceedings May 11 1944 Details and Voting
The county board convened in regular session May 11 1944 with Chairman Dykatea and officials present. They approved real estate and payroll items, discussed adjournment terms, and set the date for further sessions including June 13 1944. The board reviewed election returns, listed nominees for county offices, and noted salaries and payroll figures for numerous township officials.
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Serenshin
Mortons
Taree
Fiine
Wilain
Rel Klein
Wutty
Jay
Woo Harkins
I Miller
Metterton
Tian Ray N
Ante
Ngtan Uu
Remy
Dacae
Kelin Hivwee
Heaessrd
Neil Koopman
Jim Minsterwe
Dane Pall
Ayekubideh
Santa Glenn Worrall
Rgaco
Hay Worrall
Naneis
Hye” Vernon
Dykuten
Howie Uniter
Sugervinora
Marion County
Dune
The Days of Man A Brief History of Economies
A fragmented historical overview traces human societies from tribal slave systems to early industry and collective ownership myths. It references days of creation and shifts in labor, ownership, and power, with scattered names and places interwoven through garbled OCR text.
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Byohn Bally
Tess
Tan
Huran Fe
Insurance and Savings Push from WM. Difleman
An advertisement urges farmers and city residents to insure farm and property, with options for crop bail, auto insurance, and life coverage. It recommends starting a savings account with a life-insurance company to provide for families and promises competitive rates from reputable firms. Call 60 at Sally or write P.O. Box 146 for a call.
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Algo
Sally
P.O
WM. Difleman
Lowe
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