Des Moines Area Classifieds and Farmland Ads 1940
A collage of rural ads and notices including sale items for lumber and feed from Burdock Lumber Co in Iowa, Dunfield soy beans price, decorating services, monument marketing, nursery bargains, and a newspaper subscription promo. A legal notice from Marion County Iowa advertises a will hearing on May 27 1940 in Knoxville. A light local item recalls a Avoca couple’s theater night ending with an overlong Shadow-ahopping outing after Gone With the Wind.
Iowa Women in 276 Towns Seek Tax Reductions
Des Moines May 1 Iowa women mobilize to cut municipal taxes without hurting services through non partisan citizen committees surveying budgets debt public works crime fire losses and disease incidence. NCTC leaders say state groups will share findings with 5 000 cities nationwide highlighting home economy principles applied to government.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Bunt
National Consumers Tax Commission
Atlantic
Council Bluffs
NCTC
Hunt
Guthrie Center
Marion
Grand Junction
Sioux Center
Patterson
Alta
Hamburg
Commission
Chicago
United States
Waterloo Men Aid Injured Hunter and Club Fundraiser
Waterloo Men of Hookanliner Sports club aided an injured member after a blast last fall. A special board meeting arranged for parent of doctor and hospital bills and other expenses. Over $500 raised from a benefit stay and pledges by members.
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Winchell
Hookanliner Sportsmen’s Club of
Waterloo
Hollis L Bybee Declares Candidacy for Auditor Nomination
Hollis L Bybee announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for Auditor in the June Primaries, noting he currently holds the office and asking supporters for votes and assistance.
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Hollis L. Bybee
Clark Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Govert T. Clark, a farmer and former auditor for Red Ball Grocery, declares his run for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket in June and asks for Democratic voter support.
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Red Ball
Govert T. Clark
Clarence A Kading Seeks County Attorney Nomination
Clarence A Kading announces candidacy for County Attorney on the Republican ticket in the June Primary. He notes current service in the office, attention to its administration, and to the people of Marion County, asking for support.
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Marion County
Clarence A. Kading
A L Dykstra For Member Of Board Of Supervisors
A L Dykstra announces candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors term starting January 1, 1942. Solicits support from Republican voters in the June primary.
L F Bousquet Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
L F Bousquet announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the June Republican primary. He notes prior tenure, a steady businesslike office conduct, and seeks re election on that record.
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Port of County
L. F. Bousquet
George Gezell Exposes Candidacy For County Clerk
George Gezell announces run for county clerk on the Republican ticket in the June primary seeking support from voters in Poll and Marion County.
M A Barnes announces candidacy for Marion county supervisor
M A Barnes announces bid for Member of the Board of Supervisors in Marion County South District. The term starts January 1, 1941, subject to Republican voters' approval at the June primary.
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Board of Supervisors
Marion County
South District
M. A. Barnes
Lundy Seeks State Senate Nomination for 15th District
Hugh W. Lundy announces candidacy for State Senate, 15th District covering Marion and Monroe Counties, subject to Republican primary in June. He asks voters for continued support and notes general approval of his first term.
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Marion
Monroe
State Senate
Hugh W. Lundy
Arie H Bogaard Seeks Board Visor Seat in Marion County
Arie H Bogaard announces candidacy for a seat on the Marion County board for the term starting January 1 1942. The bid awaits Democratic voters approval at the June primary and seeks support in the forthcoming election.
Meyer Langerak Seeks Clerk District Court Post
Republican candidate Meyer Langerak campaigns for Clerk District Court 1 calling experience essential. He notes seven years as a defender of Republican and Democratic clerks and promises capability for a demanding office. Motto emphasizes value of experience. Reference to Marion County identity.
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Marion County
Meyer Angerale
Weddle Seeks Marion County Auditor Or Clerk Nomination
J Rex Weddle appeals to Marion County voters in the June Republican primary, endorsing his candidacy for Auditor and declaring his experience as deputy under Clerk Remy makes him best suited for public duties. He urges support from residents.
Clar announces candidacy for Marion County supervisor
Frank Clar announces he will seek the office of supervisor in Marion County, subject to the June Democratic primary, presenting his bid to voters and outlining his candidacy plan.
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Marion County
Frank Clar
Van Veen Announces Candidacy for Board Seat in 1942 Primary
Bastiaan Cap Van Veen announces his bid for a Democratic primary to become a member of the Board of Supervisors for the 1942 term. He seeks public support and states his candidacy is subject to the June primary.
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Board of Supervisors
Bastiaan
Cap
van Veen
Ver Ploeg Seeks Lake Prairie Township Assessor Candidacy
Alonzo Ver Ploeg announces Democratic bid for Lake Prairie Township assessor. He notes three prior terms and asks for support at the June primaries. He emphasizes experience and dedication to public service.
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ALONZO VER _PLOEG
Lake Prairie Township
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Sheriff Nomination Petition for Louie Rehor
A Democratic petition seeks the nomination for Louie Rehor for the office of Sheriff. The candidates will face voters in the June primaries under the party’s nominating process.
New Strawberries Replacing Dunlap in Iowa Test
Iowa State College horticulturists report newer strawberry varieties replacing Dunlap. Under the Iowa State Agricultural Experiment Station, five years of work tested forty varieties on Buckner silt loam in southeastern Iowa. Blakemore emerged as the standout commercial variety for size color and ship quality, surpassing Premier and Beaver in yield.
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Iowa State College
Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa
Beav er and late maturing berries highlighted in trial
The report praises Beav er for hardiness, ripening across seasons, and good flavor with a glossy finish, suitable for home use or local markets though poor for long shipments. It notes Aroma Narcissa Dorsett Fairfax as excellent in size and quality but lower in production, with Big Late performing well among late maturing varieties.
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Blakemore
Maney
Fairfax
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Pella
Pella Coffee Shop
Marion van ‘Orp
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Dick Leydens
Biom
Ben Vos
John Vande
House Ork
West First St
Pellatowa
Dave Bevan
Id Walton
Oskaloosa
van Zante
Xlyn Lawrce
Tam
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Rev
Monsma
Box K
Dick Goemaat
Broadway
Renight
Airy
Nancy Boat
Modern
R. D. Douwstra
A. B. van Houweling
Auuto Company
Mobiloil
Motors
van Haaften Bros
Joe van Haaften
Dr. Parrott
Albia
Frank Bakker
Harold Sack
EAE
Burdock
Feed the ‘Lumber Co
Kaloosa
Geo. W. Rice
Lincoln Street
Delco
G. A. de Cook
de Bruin
Tromp
P Kuyper
Wormhoudt's
Poland
China
A. Blom & Leighton
E. Vos Farm Equipment Co
Mart Hoekseman Imp
Bert Kersbergen
Gamble
O. K. Tire Shop
The
Pella Chronicle
Armstrong
Better Homes and Gardens
Wormhoudt
BPS
An den Berg Electric & Paint Co
G. J. van Roekel and Son
Leighton
Pairie City
Prairie City
James J. Engle
Hawke
Newton, Iowa
White House
Buerkens Mfg. CO
Brom’s Feed Store
Parrot
BROM
Brom Hatchery
Dunfield
Clarence W. Boat
Ally
van Gorp Hatchery
Leis
Ella
Blommers Mill
John J. van Dyke
Lincoln St
van Sittert
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Len Visser
Bussey
Lynnville
Pauline Terpstra
J. A. Vander Wal
Harold Ver Meer
Harold van Zer
Jolnk Bros
B. J. Brom Hatchery
Geurts
van Gorp
Tulip City
Brom’s
Purina
Klyn Bros.’ Hatchery
Wynberg Produce Company
G. R. van Dyke
John Branfart
Gezel Car Shop
Wynberg
East Second Street
NEW England Granite Works
Bert van de Kieft
Mgr
Wynberg Produce Co
Paul de Wit
Oak Grove Nursery
U. S
Des Moines Daily Register
Des Moines Daily Tribune
Knoxville
Towa
District Court of
Johanna van Eo
Sai Court
Town
Jon L. Remy
J. Rex Weddle
Wren
Harlan
Fred Allen
Rochester
Ger
Benny
Buck Benny
Mahaska Theatre
Oskaloss
Ck Benny
Freddie Bartholomew
Rivola Theatre
Gene Towne
Hunter
C. A. Kading
A. L. Dykstra
George Gezel
Polla
Eorge Gezel
Marion and
Monroe Counties
Arie H. Bogaard
Meyer Langerak
Ben DU Pree
Auditor
Remy
Louie Rehor
Wis
T. J. Maney
Horticultums
Premier
Market St. Oskaloosa
Otley Phone
Rivola
Ellen Drew
Andy” Devine
Phil Harris
Vincinin Pate
CORAL
Dennes
Cammichall Coe
Rochester Pradeced
Dias
Taraa
Y P
Basu Pitty
Una O'Connor
Jessie Busley
John Lital
Lewis Beiler
Sero
Misia Fret
Lewrene Kimbiy
Plu
Lambeth Walk
Ludino Lane
Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore
DR. Kildare
Pennfield Motor Oils
Gerrit Loverink
Sully
P. O
Wm. Dieleman
J. J. Sybenga
M. D
North Side Square
van Roekel Truck Line
Iowal
J. W. Bosveld
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer Nellie D. HH
Main Street
Main and
Liberty Streets
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R. M. Martin
Aschenbrenner
Franklin Street
M. C. Schroeder, M. D
Woodrow
John Vander Wal
Joe de Koning
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