Gilmore City Paper Changes Ownership and Ties to Local Press
A report details the sale of Gilmore City Enterprisa to local business owners who plan to operate a linotype unit and appoint a manager for publication. After ten years, editor Kellar exits amid patronage struggles, with the new owners promising fair wages for workers. The piece reflects on small town printing economics and communal impact. A separate note mentions a 99 year old Marsia Storn inmate in a Brooklyn home and his smoking inclination.
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Aller Hag
Gilmore City Enterprisa
Gilmore City Business Mam
Kellar
Enterprisa
Ani
Nautnll
Anye
Chan
Marsia Storn
Ngred
Brooklyn
Flo
Van Alstine Seeks State Senate Seat in 50th District
H S Van Alstine announces his candidacy for the State Senate from the 50th District covering Humboldt Pocahontas and Buena Vista counties. He cites prior service on the Tax Committee and promises to improve tax procedures and relieve agricultural economic pressure.
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Varn Alating
Gilmore City
Humboldt
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
van Aleline
Uy 08
Thia
General Assembly
Senate
Snow Plow Crashes Through Bridge North of Clarion
A snow plow driven by Harry Daggett of Wright county crashed through a steel bridge on Wright county road ten miles north of Clarion at 8 o clock Friday night. Daggett was thrown clear, fell ten feet to the ice, but recovered and resumed patrol the next day. Detour arranged with traffic diverted a mile north of the creek and three miles west into Kanawha.
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Harry Dagcert
Wright County
Clarion
Daggett
Kanawha
Humboldt sheriff hopeful Henry J Sexe announces candidacy
Henry J Sexe of Mylex & Sexe Humboldt announces for Humboldt county sheriff in the 1980 Republican primaries. He has long Humboldt residency, prior town offices, church and civic involvement, and promises strong effort if nominated. The text also contains unrelated jokes and historical quotes from a Georgia legislature debate on women.
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Henry J. Sexe
Mylex & Sexe
Humboldt
Chia Jesue
Humboldt County
Mr. Sexe
Thor
Ifo
Georgia
South
County's New Snow Plow Improves Secondary Roads
Camel to Renwick County bought an Osh Kosh four ton truck with a Wauean snow plow for secondary roads. Glen Brodele operates it under County Engineer Helgeland supervision. After last week’s storm it cleared most roads needed for school. It can move four feet of snow at 20 mph. A larger plow and tractor handle deeper drifts. In summer the truck will maintain all secondary roads.
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Armboldt County
Glen Brodele
Amtervision
County Engineers
Helgeland
Renwick
Hardy
Vernon Ahed
Humboldt County Fair Association Sets Fair Dates and Plans Improvements
The Humboldt County Fair Association met at city hall in Humboldt on Saturday January 11. It set this year’s fair for September 8 to 11 and contracted 17 free act performers with three horses, including two acts from the Michigan state fair. Officials approved a double archway entrance and moving the ticket office to improve access and traffic flow.
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Humboldt County Fair Association
Humboldt
Humboldt Fairgrounds
Barrett Seeks Reelect County Recorder Card
Ethel Barrett announces candidacy for county recorder noting long service and efficiency. She faces no known opposition and supporters trust the office will remain in capable hands if nominated and elected.
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Ethel Barrett
Green River man mistakes dog for wolf in bounty claim
A Wyoming man, Jack Evers of Green River, tried to claim a wolf bounty with a pelt but was told he shot and skinned the sheriff's police dog. The note hints at broader social commentary on advertising and crime.
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Flunters
Jack Evers
Green River
Wyo
Larrabee Campaign Opens Headquarters in Ft Dodge
Prederic Larrabee enters the race for Congress as a Republican candidate in the Tenth Town district. A statement from Senator Larrabee emphasizes open discussion of issues and pledges a transparent campaign while highlighting his four state senate sessions and commitment to serve the district and voters.
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Ft. Dodge
Frederic Larrabee
United States Congress
Tenth Town
Larrabee
National Congress
Faim
Uhere
Congress
State Senate
Hammill Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate
Governor John Hammill announces his bid for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Tawa. He expresses thanks for five years as chief executive and offers continued service to the state, submitting his candidacy for the June primary.
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John Hammill
United States Senate
The
Times
United States
Tawa
Chia
Memphis grocer loses pants in curbside mishap
George Wiltshire, a Memphis grocer, bowed to a lady he served at the curb when a passing automobile fender attached to his trousers and ripped them off. No injuries were reported.
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George Wiltshire
Memphis Grocer
Wiltshire
Punishment for Tire Deflation by Local Youths
Police captain David Petrie of Laveell Mess ordered two boys to pump up five deflated tires after they vandalized vehicles. The incident involved a compressed air obstacle noted by witnesses and resulted in a hand pumping punishment.
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David Petrie
Lave Ell
Paria Dreamsker Wins Butcher Match Fashion Change
Paria Dreamsker secures victory again as plans announce daytime short shirts and evening long shirts. Only Enther remains out of the pattern.
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Paria
Chinese Reputation Shifts Amid Claims of Dishonesty
A provocative observation notes a turn in public perception as longstanding views of Chinese honesty clash with recent claims of deceit and wolfish behavior. The discussion reflects changing stereotypes and social tensions without detailing specific incidents.
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Renwick Rendering Company
Renwick, Lowa
Wm. Beenen
Renwick, Iowa
Gilmore City Paper
Shivelngay
Kenwick
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