Iowa State Fair boosts premiums for 1927 exposition
Iowa State Fair officials announced plans for the 1927 Livestock Show August 24 to September 2 with premiums totaling more than 197000 across 31 departments. Highlights include 24670 for horses 35715 for cattle 10460 for avina 4110 for sheep 2955 for poultry and 11835 for agriculture with farm youth offerings the largest in the fair’s history exceeding 12000. Officials expect 6000 to 7000 head of pure bred livestock and emphasize grain fruits produce farm projects and home economics exhibits. Copies of the premium book will be mailed free on request to Secretary A R Corey at the Iowa State Pair Des Moines.
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Iowa
Lgt
Farm Bureau
United States
Canada
A. R. Corey
Lowa
Des Moines
River Six Feet Above Normal at Humboldt
River levels reach six feet above normal on the Des Moines at Humboldt with flooded lower Hat binds along the river. No damage or danger reported locally, but this is the highest water in years. Workers remove boards from the cement dam to ease the flood while fearing damage if flood gates are opened. Large torrents pour over dams on both the west fork and the east cement dam.
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Humboldt Republican
Des Moines
Humboldt
Central Ice Power and Kiht Co
West River
Humboldt County 1928 Auto Plates Debut and Oddities
Humboldt County receives the 1928 auto plates with a white background and black figures, sized like current plates to ease shipment as about 1,000 plates are issued yearly. Also notes a parade of dubious world’s greatest character picks by schoolchildren, and a collection of stray opinions on taxes, crime, and fame with several misprints and odd anecdotes.
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Tai Byrnes
Humboldt County
Parasite Critics and Public Campaigns Commented On
A verbose critique denounces organized fundraising efforts and paid campaign staff preying on benevolent citizens. The piece warns against imagined “pundo-uplifters” and argues that even modest causes rely on broad contributions to sustain elaborate networks. The tone targets generic public activism and the fear of manipulation.
Honor Roll Graduate Recognized at Iowa State College
Marion M. Carter of Renwick High ranks 72nd with an 89.2 average among Iowa State College freshmen in fall quarter. A letter from Herman Knapp, acting ISU president, commends Renwick High for a graduate among the top hundred of 1024 freshmen.
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Ames
Laws
Marion M. Carter
Renwick High
Iowa State College
A. Ralaton
Herman Knapp
Iowa State
Close
Knapp
Plans For Humboldt County Fair Biggest County Event
Secretary for the Humboldt County Fair Association announced preparations for the coming Humboldt fair. The notice urges farmers to raise vegetables grains and livestock to display and requests township representation to ensure a strong showcase at the county event.
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Humboldt
Humboldt County Fair Association
Teachers Handed Stiff Contracts at Radcliff
Radcliff school directors imposed strict contracts on public school instructors forbidding card games, dancing, and late hours during their tenure. Some teachers resigned while others quickly filled the vacancies as officials urged rational conduct.
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Radcliff
Radeli
Free Screening of Chasing the Cure at Vernon Theatre
Modern Woodmen of America lodge presents a free screening of Chasing the Cure a film about a modern tuberculosis sanatorium at Vernon Theatre this Thursday April 28 at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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Modern Woodmien
of America
Vernon Theatre
S P.m
Bedroom Tragedy Raises Drowning Alarm
A report notes a fatal or near fatal incident at home as Dick nearly drowned after a pillow slipped and he fell into the bed springs. The fragment suggests a tragic accident during a night incident, with limited readable detail.
National Hes Week Promises May Ben Yet Pristine
A humorous caption suggests the first seven days in May will be National Hes Week with every ben urged to do her prettiest. It notes the jumper’s quip about Ford’s accident insurance to cover downtime as the steeple-jack slips and is seen to be a lighthearted, era-tinged gag.
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Ben
Notice to creditors of The First National Bank of Renwick
Treasury notice to all persons with claims against The First National Bank of Renwick town to present them to Edwin F. Rorebeck Receiver with proof within three months or they may be disallowed. Comptroller J W McIntosh signs.
Claw and Janet clash over milk delivery and vows
A fragmented exchange shows Claw the milkman and Janet arguing over affection and promises. The dialogue hints at tension between desire for change and insistence on personal loyalties amid broader debates about speed and strategy.
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Neil Hanson
A. T. Nervig
E. J. Hanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred Ersland
E.W. Anliker
Henry Erickson
the Farmers Co-op. Co
Renwick, Iowa
Minneapolis
T.B
Oakdale Dairy
W. H. Helmke
Prop
Mr. Farmer
Humboldt Rendering
Towa
Tumboldt County
Charlie
Chaplin
Muhammad
Buffalo Bill
Moses
Muscolini
President Catlidge
Sherlock Hulmen
Babe Ruth
Gene Tunney
Clifford Fleshman
Atlanta
Ite
Ita
Buckera
Sutkera
Iti
R. H.S
Northwestern Bell Telephone CO Bell System
Hira
Foll & Wilson
House of Better Values
Eagle Grove
Kanawha
Ford
Treasury
Department
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D.C
Sach
Claw
Janet
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