Last of Iowa's Civil War commanders dies at 39
Col. David J. Paleer, former state and nation commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, dies in Washington Iowa at 39. He served in the Eighth Iowa Infantry at Donelson and Shiloh, survived near death, helped organize the Twenty fourth Iowa Infantry, and commanded it at Vicksburg and the march to the sea. He was a former state senator and railway commissioner. Paleer was the last Iowan to command a Civil War regiment.
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David J. Paleer
Washington
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
State Senate
Eighth Iowa Infantry
Grant
Donelson
Shiloh
Twenty-ftth
Iowa Infantry
Leutenant
Vickshurs
Atlanta
Izaak Walton League Holds State Convention Fort Dodge
At the annual Iowa Izaak Walton League meeting in Fort Dodge A C Wilford of Waterloo was re elected president and Mrs F E Whitley of Webster City was re elected treasurer. A plan to draft a bill for state conservation control and a six member governor appointed commission was discussed as the league aims to broaden its conservation role.
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Isaac Walton League
Fort Dodge
Iowa Isaak Walton League
A. C. Wilford
Waterloo
F. E. Whitley
Webster City
Dent
General Assembly
Gene Awardens
Izaak Walton League
Still Time to Join the Calf Club in Sioux County
Enrollments in the Sioux County Baby Beef Club remain open for boys and girls to select a calf and begin feeding. The program, tied to Farm Bureau, showcases success with a 12 year old Marshall County youth winning grand champion steer at the International show, aided by club experience in selecting feeding, fitting, showing, and keeping cost records. Enrollment can be made at the Farm Bureau office or by mail. county agents assist with calf selection.
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Sioux County
Farm Bureau
Marshall County
Allan
Efthay
Sioux County 4-H Club Plans 1929 Health Focus and Memory Contests
The 4-H Clubs in Sioux County continue Home Furnishing for a third year. A December 7 meeting at the Courthouse with Mrs. Filith Barktant and Miss Andrews drew up the 1929 Disciple program. Rally Day plans include a Music Memory and Picture Memory contest featuring Italian masters and American illustrators. The aim is to foster appreciation of art and teach girls to select good from poor in pictures.
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Sioux County
Fria
Filith Barktant
Large numbers of ducks at Iowa lakes this fall
Abundant rain and warm weather attracted wild ducks to Iowa lakes this fall. Storm Lake area residents report thousands of ducks stopping for weeks, drawn to the newly acquired preserve near Little Lake. Hunters note an exceptional season for bag limits along lakes and ponds, with more ducks and geese along the Missouri River.
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Iowa Lakes
Storm Lake
e@hat
Little Lake
Missouri River
Mann
Prohibition Praises and World Views on Women and Will
The piece reflects on female resolve in supporting prohibition during the campaign. It cites Stanley Jones of India and quotes assertions that prohibition has broad backing, opposing the notion that national sobriety is impossible. It elevates themes of steadfast effort and historic resolve.
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Stanley Jones
India
Napoleon
Alexander the Great
Through Rock Valley Local Time Table
Local timetable for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul service through Rock Valley lists Eastward and Westward trains. It notes Sioux Flyer No. 22 to Milwaukee Chicago with stops including Sheldon Spencer Des Moines Mason City Madison and more, and Sioux Flyer No. 01 to Mitchell North with Canton and Black Hills connections. Passenger No. 4 to Spencer Des Moines City Marquette Savanna and Cinton runs daily. freight No. 98 runs Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Passengers are advised to buy tickets and check baggage for Train No. 4 in advance. coupon tickets sold through to all destinations. sleeping car reservations available.
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Spencer
Des Moines
City
Marquette
Savanna
Cinton
Sheldon
Mason City
Madison
Milwaukee
Chicago
Tuessty
Limesday
Sanborn
Laval
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Wednes
Canton
Jtaenks
Agi
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OLED
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Sauer Kraut
Rock Valley Grain CO
John Coert
Rock Valley
Memzhimz
Jay Bee
Huntting Elevator Company
Schouten
Izgzhsnerze
Peter Spruyt
Kessler Bentisi
Hoa Fistrs
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Sioux Flyer
A.M. Daily
Sioux Mitchell
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F. L. Meyers
Candy Ivory
Fis
Bill
Kodaks
Reckk Valley
Stoe H. Stehrenberg
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