County Pays Blind Pension to 127 County Residents
The county pays monthly pensions to 127 residents who are blind or partially sighted. Each recipient receives $92 355 per month or $108 per month, with additional sums of $40 $40 and $15 for specific categories. Applicants must apply to the county counter, undergo a physician examination to confirm disability due to loss of sight, and then await pension approval by the county board of supervisors.
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County Board of Supervisors
Halland cabbage debate in Iowa town
S Dailey of Waukon Iowa questions Halland grown cabbage staying competitive with imported produce. He notes similar prices for both and asks how much Halland growers profit when 4000 miles shipped by water and 2000 by rail still fetch the same price as local cabbage.
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Halland Gabbage
Iowa
S. Dailey
Waukon
Halland le Ot
Globe
Halland
Niles
Indian Names Retain Tribal Retatic Postmaster Frisk Des Moines
Postmaster Frisk of Des Moines displays in the lobby a federal notice announcing land sales on the Rosebud Reservation. The listing includes Native owners with prominently described names such as Maury Broken Leg Minnie Hairy and Leading White Cow, along with other pictorial identifiers and personal appellations.
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Frisk
Des Moines
Bull
John Lot
Virginia Guihammer
Millie
David
Poultry Industry Growth Spurs Mail Order Chicks
The poultry business expands with electrified incubators and baby chick mail handling. A letter from Mrs. C. Luhberger of Calameg notes a shipment stock of 114 to 120 hens suggests rising sales and interest in poultry investment.
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Eleutrng
Deparknent
X Ray Equipment Being Installed at Veterans Bureau
The United States Veterans Bureau in Des Moines is installing an advanced X Ray service under Major P. L. Williams. The aging post building is being upgraded with a dedicated department, specialized rooms, dark roofs, and spaces for electrical apparatus to support the new radiography and related operations. The government funds the project to enhance medical facilities and services.
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United States Veterans Bureaury
Des Moines
P. L. Williams
United States
Paugeau
State Parks Custodians Seek Diverse Skills for Watchful Year
State board assigns 37 alate parks custodians drawn from varied backgrounds including former carpenters, engineers, a physician, naturalists, and artisans. On busy summer days they patrol facilities, build trails and bridges, feed birds, safeguard wildlife and plants, maintain picnic grounds, split wood for camp stoves, and oversee shade construction in multiple parks.
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State Board of Conservation
Puintére
Java
Sisor
Ciokstoves
Tabor
Backhme
Bullene
Bixby
Devile
Turkhone
Lacey Keosanqua
Lost Island
Palicades
Pilot Knob
Wansipinicon
Norway Wedding Feast Translated Remains A Toast To Abundance
A fragmentary account describes a Norwegian wedding feast with guests from afar to be welcomed and fed generously. The text notes abundant brandy, cheese, puddings, and other delicacies, alongside the lavish bridal gown and attire often owned by the church or hired for a nominal sum.
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Norway
Kyxigen
Judge Sleeps Through Mock Trial With Foul Bluff
An embarrassed lawyer pleads in a court scene where a judge dozes as the opponent speaks. In desperation the lawyer threatens to strike the opposing counsel, and a chaotic confrontation erupts before the judge finally reacts, maintaining an unexpected dignity.
Identifying Herself in Theater Queue Confusion
In a crowded theater queue Nad experiences a disjointed scene as people shuffle toward doors. A young flanner intervenes with an odd remark while an elderly woman and others react to the unfolding moment and questions arise about purpose and identity.
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Lenin
Oman
Hearing Insects Feed In Garden Letters Cause Stir
A reader correspondence in the Looker on column notes insect sounds heard by garden observers. Mentioned are snails, slugs, caterpillars including privet hawk moth larvae, and the playful claim that caterpillars make loud noises while feeding, with other letters about snails and garden pests.
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Daily Chronicle
Famous French Cathedral at Reims Gothic Masterpiece
A fragment describes Reims Cathedral as a leading Gothic example despite missing towers from its original plan. It notes the grand facade with about 600 statues and intricate sculpture, and mentions the cathedral's historic role in coronations of French kings.
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Phe Rheims
Fragmented dialogue from a 19th century scene
The text shows a garbled exchange with names and phrases like Dolly, Toa Lee Foi, Babs, and mother. It reads as a partial conversation, with characters approving or commenting on appearances and a family setting. The readable fragments hint at domestic interaction but lack coherent events.
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Dolly
Sinmtos
Toa
Lee
Kim
Rilee
Sammy Declares No Share Of Curdy In Market Confrontation
A garbled excerpt shows Sammy denying a division of seven curdy pieces with Sister Mag. He refuses to share and mocks rhythm claims, asserting he won’t concede or be tied to others in the dispute. The dialogue hints at a playful or chaotic exchange rather than a formal event.
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Sammy
Mag
Ancient Rhinoceros Carcass Found in Moldth Region
A geologist examining a fossil rhinoceros carcass aged about one hundred thousand years reports the hide and skin still in fairly good condition. The find, near Moldth eastern Gambha, suggests preservation within the local stratigraphy and raises questions about ancient fauna.
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Neast
Paninder Magesina
Where Does the Wind Come From and Why Do We Travel
A rambling quip filled column ponders state road paving and its effects on hardware dealers. It muses on weather and wind, wind as a metaphor for talkative people, tire wear costs, and rural life in a light humorous tone, ending with a playful question about wind origins.
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Fam
Rioux
Hove
For Sale and Want Ads Simplified Listings
A collage of rural sale notices and wants shows various farm items and services. Entries include seeds oats and corn, baby chicks, plowing with tractors, a 1928 Dodge, seed potatoes, hatching eggs, and equipment repair services from local dealers and farmers. Notable names include Fuller Brush Man Hull Toram, Central Auto Co, Roelofs Wor Sale, Jake Kooima, Max Haman, Schenmacher’s Hardware, and Ver Mubn’s Shop.
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Ius
Moray
Ohio
Endriks
Jake Kooima
Inn Tench
Central Auto Co
Farmera Elevator
Srienre
Grigner Bros
Oly -Uck
Harl Hayden
Rosecomb
Rhode Island
Rock Valley
Max Haman
Schemachel
Por Sala Brosva Leghurm Hatchina Eges
Phonit
Wi Y Idles
Andrew van Kekaris
Rak Valley
John Waj
Dolin
Moi’s Hardware
Hamne
Finday
Bael T. Corwin
Local figures see moves and community events in Linnet area
John Grosndyke resigns as high school principal and takes another post in Pellay Town J Tugtsma opens a new variety store in the former A J Dansina building Miss Grayce Borgman on special duty and home visit in Hull area George family visits Lowi relatives Mrs A B De Vries confined to home due to illness Clover Club conducts practical chicken dressing lesson led by Christena Vrenmay and Bith Vermeer Lane Vanier Brake ill after surgery at Le Brars hospital Orange City guest Char acter Valet Steex visits from Orange City Muriel Bomganes, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Joe Bomganes, critically ill with spinal meningitis Rev Brunsting preaches at Reformed church. born to Mr and Mrs Martig Wie sink six, 2 a.m. family at Innand Sunday visitation by Rev Brunsting at Reformed church
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Linux Center
John Grosndyke
Pellay
J. Tugtsma
A. J. Dansina
Wesselink
Grayce Borgman
Neen
Hull
George
Lowi
de Vries
Howe
Moose
Clover Ghib
Christena Vrenmay
Bith Vermeer
Eagle Townzhi Lane
Vanier Brake
le Brars
Ithe T
van Wyke
Tor. FE
Private lenders advertise farm loan options in Wa D. region
A brief notice notes substantial private funds available for farm loans. It invites potential borrowers to contact Jan and Son and associates Sean and Son for financing in Washington state, signaling flexible private lending for agricultural needs.
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Joan
D. J. Sean
Jan & Son
Notice to Contractors for Sioux Township School Project
Sealed bids for a new school house in Sioux Township Sious County Iowa are due by 8 PM Monday April 28. Separate bids cover labor materials hard salvage blocks painting hauling pur nave and toilets. Bid checks equal 5% of bid accompany each bid and are returned to unsuccessful bidders. Plans available at Farmers Lumber Yard Rock Valley Iowa or at the home three miles west and three miles north of Rock Valley. Center school in Sioux Township will host bid opening and contract award at 8 PM April 28.
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Sioux Township
Sious County
Towa
Farmers Lumber
Rock Valley
Iowa
Rosk Valley
Arbor Day Observance Urged by Miss Agnus Samuelson
Miss Agnus Samuelson, superintendent of public instruction, urges schools to observe Arbor Day on April 24. She appeals to students to value trees and nature, linking the day to wholesome attitudes and future wisdom.
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Agnus Samuelson
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