Who Is the Man to Lead in a Urgent Election Debate
The piece urges readers to choose Christ over Barabbas amid election fervor and social ills. It contrasts ancient Jerusalem with modern politics, warning of neutrality and urging commitment to faith, church, and abstaining from worldly amusements. D, De Bruin.
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Jerusalem
Cit
Barabbas
Jesus Christ
Vernor
Christ
Heaven
Pilate
Satan
Jesus
David
Joshua
DE Bruin
Do We Still Value Craftsmanship in Modern Labor Life
A reader questions if society has forgotten craftsmanship amid labor turmoil and wage debates, arguing the love of making good things defines happiness and urging reflection rather than constant wage-focused discussion. Another letter from Davey M. Jones argues against handbill advertising, praising printed ads as convenient and readable.
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John G. Rehmann
Care Keith Furnace Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Davey M. Jones
Richard Jones
Identical Bids For Post Office At Knoxville
The James Lock Co of Minneapolis and Langhorn Construction Co of Berwyn each bid 59800 dollars to build a Knoxville post office. The contract has not been awarded. Knoxville Journal notes the nation spends enough on education yearly to ensure some of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lock Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Langhorn Construction Company
Berwyn, IL
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Knoxville
Knoxville Journal
United States
Spring topcoats and fashion details redefine the silhouette
Spring topcoats trend toward roomier shoulders and shorter hems around 37 to 38 inches from underarm to skirt. New fabrics and finishes, covert and fly-front styles, raglan sleeves, camel's hair options, and reversible coats create a balanced look between drape and structure while bold patterns and color blends dominate the spring palette.
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Iso
Dark Horse
County Board Proceedings February 20 1939
The County Board opened bids for rock hauling from Verripe and McVay quarries and awarded contracts to Glen Deevout of Knoxville and John Mexwood, with motions by Clark and Dyksten. A long list of bills, homestead and tax notices, and various payments to county officials, trustees, and suppliers were approved, including tax purchase offers for several Melcher and Dallas additions. The board adjourned to March 6 1939.
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Fock
McVay
Board of Supervisors
Verripe
Glen Deevout
Knoxville
McVay Guarry
John Mexwood
Clark
Dyksten
F. M. Merriman
Homestead
Howard Reichard
Parl van Hemert
AppEdwin Wallace
St. Hulen
Ethel Bush
Doughman
A. Boylan
M. Vander Linden
Watts
Applegate
Milenge
Fred Norehert
Nad
Rdner
F. J. Ohnemus
Dew Moines Sur
Sup
Bxville Express
Boss Kochros
Langan Paper Co
Sunptie
le Febure ‘Co
John Nicburx
Mt Pleasant
Underwood Hilton ‘Picker Company
I. E. Miner
Justice Pence
Winrold Clements
Et al
Insane Com
Walter King
Western Union
Telegram
John Canweil
JV. Denna
Bailift
Eldert Groenendyk
Paul Applegate
Melcher
Walter Feight
Mra
Iona Ohnemus
Mra. Wm. Morgan
Campbel
Block
Dallas
Oda Woolsey
Tax and official notices amid county board actions
The document records financial entries for Burroughs Adding Machine Co and others, listing payments for treasurer fees repairs freight and tools. It also details board of supervisors actions on offers to purchase tax lots, tax and penalty statuses, and a warning notice to Knoxville and families, closing with adjournment and signatures by Hollis L Byree, County Auditor.
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Burroughs
Mach. Co
W. R. Hulgan
Spahn & Rose Lbr
Shay
Toole
GA. Bruce
J. P. Fees
Bousniet
Housduet
Treanurer
Board of Supervisors
Hortense Jones
Melcher
Paul Vander Eeken
Joanthan
Toned of
Joe L. Porter
Scotts Add
Dallan
J.B. West
Walter Feight
Hay Powers
M. H. DB. Ltd
Board of
Dykstra
Clark
Hollis L
Byree
Jerry Speed
Nebraska will plant 25 000 000 trees in 1939
The American Legion of Nebraska budgets a 25 million tree planting goal for 1939 Arbor Day in Nebraska. April 22 is observed, with Marcus L. Poteet as state chairman. Posts and Legionaires mobilize nationwide cooperation from schools, clubs, forestry service, Isaak Walton League, Boy Scouts, and the University of Nebraska Iowa Legionnaire.
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Lincoln
Neb
American Legion of Nebraska
Nebraska
Marcus L. Poteet
Public Schools
Women’s Clubs
Forestry Service
Isaak Walton League
Boy Scouts’ of America
The
University of Nebraska—Iowa Legionaire
Undulant fever cases rise in state says health chief
State health commissioner Dr. Walter L. Bierring reports undulant fever is highly prevalent in the state and estimates at least 250 new cases annually. Since 1926 the department logged 1,437 reports and about 2,900 positive lab tests through 1938, with eradication tied to Bang’s disease elimination.
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Walter L. Bier- Ting
Towa
Bierring
State Health Department
Health officials warn of undulant fever across counties
A state health official warns that thousands of rural residents and farm workers face exposure to undulant fever from direct contact with infected farm animals and raw dairy products. Pasteurized dairy products protect urban residents, and cooperative efforts by the health department, animal industry bureau, and agriculture department aim to eradicate the diseases.
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State Health Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Rural School Directors Elected in Mahaska County
Mahaska county rural school directors were elected in last week’s annual elections per county superintendent J I Lynch. Names include William Van der Waal in Garden Hall, Henry Van Kooten in Bryant Prairie, Warren Robinson in Darland No. , Peter De Jong in Black Oak No. 6, I G Roorda in Pleasant View, Frank Storms in Maple Grove, H A Albertson in Shiloh, Frank Stout in Elm Grove Madison, Reuben Vander Linden in Else No. 3, Clifford Lester in Riggs No. 5, Andrew Bandstra in Tainter, Henry Kreling in Burr Oak, Charles Walker in East Center, George Rosenboom in Unity, Henry Van Veldhuizen in Unity, Elmer Woods in Star No. 5, Jas per Adkins in Star No. 5, L G Yeoman in Highland White Oak, and Earl Gaston in South White Oak.
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Mahaska County
J. I. Lynch
William Vander Waal
Garden Hall
Henry van Kooten
Bryant
Prairie Township
Warren Robinson
Gerit van Ommen
Darland
Peter de Jong
Black Oak
I. G. Roorda
Pleasant View
Frank Storms
Walter Davis
Maple Grove
H. A. Albertson
Jasper Adkins
Clyde Appel
L. G. Yeoman
Highland
White Oak Township
Earl Gaston
South White Oak
Oskaloosa Herald
Thieves Seize Sealed Corn Crib Near Oskaloosa
Sheriff F C Van Genderen investigates the theft of about 140 bushels of sealed government loaned corn from a crib at Howard Mortgage farm seven miles north of Oskaloosa. The loss occurred after a hole was cut in wood staves, with discovery by Ira Groenenboom Thursday morning.
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F. C. van Genderen
Howard Masteller
Oskaloosa
Ira Groenenboom
van Genderen
Mahaska
Fed
Tri
Prairie City Scouts Band Elms to Fight Worms
Local Boy Scouts banded elm trees in the park and around town this week to protect against canker worms. Residents with elm trees are invited to request help or information.
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Prairie City Scouts
Prairie City News Debt Advice Sermon Spur
A Prairie City News item quotes a message on debt repayment urging action rather than magic. It stresses paying what you owe and notes the value of church attendance, warning that mere intention without follow through yields no benefit. The piece references Scouts and local life in a concise, practical tone.
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Pella
Wm. E. Shepard
M. C. Verhey
D. O
Shepard
Verhey
Wm. E. Shephard
Chiples
Walnut
S.E. Corner
5Th
Walnut St
Forum
Pershing, Iowa
Golden Gate International Exposition
San Francisco Bay
Treasure Island
Rock Island
C. C. Gardner
G.A.P.D
Locust Street
Mad Island
Proceedings OF County Board
Jerry, Speed
Supers
Marion County
Hollis
L. Rybee
J.M. Rowland
Merril Robuck
Dixie Adama
J. V. Brann
Terry Speed
F. Clark
A. L. Dyk
Mervin L. Toli
Johanna Keuning
Dorothy Mac Lowther
Mary Helen Morehead
McKeever
Geraldine Rading
Marshall Electric
M. Reaver
R. Hunt
Anna
Kissinger
J. Blommers
Bo W. DL. Brasher
Ine Brimbail
Ivan Dunn
Henry Kool
Burlington Mieanay Cox
We & Davin
City Water Works
Tom S. May
Melcher Union
Notlee Geecesersseeeetts
H.W. Myers
Matt’ Parrott
County Recorder
Rexall Store
Dr. F
M. Roberts
J. F. Tracy
G.H. van den Berg
Vanderwit & van Zee
J. H. Welch
J. R. Wright
Bellamy Phone Co
John Caswell
Ilowa E.R. A
Knoxville Express
Dr. P.M. Roberta
Social Service
H.L. Boylan
J.P. Foens
John’ Newman
George Hunt
Betterton
Willie Brown
Bellamy Phone, Co
Burlington Trans. Co
Bailey & Kingma
Herman M. Brown
F. T. Trauie
Central Dearing Co
John Carroll
Toy N. Carpenter
Joe Clark
Lawrence "E. Gontad
Tom Colbert
William de Winter
Pete Mietlemm
Lewis Galeszsi
Gullion
Stitt
Bice Hegwoote
Kenneth Harrison
GW. Harrison
W. H. Harrison
A. Hanna
G. Harkin
Gee Hardin
RS. Johnson
Roo Neal’ Koopman
Virgil DB. Mier
Don Flanagan
James Musgrove
Garlan Ruby
Raymond Russell
Btepiekabaceh
Abdte Ora Roebuck
Bu /Stevensony
Hye Qaherwood
Rascal
Glen “Smith
Stursma
TA. Speed
Earl’ Simbro
Everett Whittlesey
Glenn Worrall
E.'S. Palmaulst
Frank Nelson
Harry V. Shook
Agro
Babe Drewry Tanner
Kiels
Devel
Eley
Chicago Steel Tape
ba-Cook
Gamble
Mupplieg
Town Power & Light Co
Een Sarde
Taonie Es Agkte Kennedy
Kemertek
Mupniien
Enon Furniture Store
Ti Bock Bros
Neus Beta
Moria Repaira
Ion Go. Powder Co
Marion Ot Gores Ste
Moigr
C Speeds Pharmacy
W.-H. Savane
Sumpter Coal
Mac Brandaca
Siiter Universal Drafting
Mach
Ray
Vander Richard "Vriezelear
Vander 1
Cont
Wheter Iar i Franke Welshaars Drag Des" Moines "Steel Cor
Balbaeh G
Mahaska Co
Prairie City News
D. den Adel
Pella, Iowa
Chevrolet
Fisher
Master de Luxe
White Way Auto Company
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