Hawarden Welcomes New U S Post Office Building
The opening of Hawarden’s new $70,000 U S post office is celebrated with thanks to AL Horton and George Sawyer and the backing of a strong chamber of commerce. Government defense focus may delay further federal buildings, but Hawarden is praised for securing the project.
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U.S
Tirat City
Ich
AL Horton
George Sawyer
Chamber of Commerce
Hawarden
Comyneta
Sioux County
Where to Get a Farm in a Tight Market
A 1910 census note reports about 300 young couples married in Lin County and notes a farm shortage across the state. Real estate agents face demand for farms to rent while rentals and land prices rise. many men with no trade move to town for day labor as agriculture struggles with overstock, machinery costs, and high rents. Policymakers and lenders are urged to address farmers’ income and access to affordable land.
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Lowe
Thorn
Jack
Dama County
Mt Jovks Og i
Towa
Rural shifts draw labor and farming scale up
The text notes that Tuwa land appears to be the least investable area, attracting many farmers to increase acres with new machinery that reduces annual labor. It mentions young men enlisting in European service and finding difficulty securing steady jobs, while some join the draft response.
Maintaining the Roads in Sioux County
Sioux County weighs a proposed measure from Des Moines to help maintain long rural graded and graveled roads. If 75 percent of county trunk and secondary roads are completed, part of gasoline tax revenue could fund county highway maintenance, easing future strain after primary road bonds are retired.
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Sioux County
Joux
Staying on the Farm in Grundy County
The Grundy Register notes fewer farm sales this season, indicating farmers are content to stay. Remaining sales show aging owners and those unable to find new farms selling properties and livestock, with milk cows reaching 20 to 5 728 a head and corn at 1 to 15 cents per bushel. overall sentiment is farmers are well off and quitting mainly due to age.
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Grundy
Nis
Srison
Convictions and Questions on Foreign Policy Debate
Washington letter argues to vote convictions on wartime policy. It questions which course best safeguards American blood, deters war, and strengthens defenses. Emphasizes neutrality, prudence, and ensuring any action delays arms buildup until safe. Urges free of favoritism toward any nation and calls for careful, objective judgment.
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America
Lincoln Fifth Column Warning Speech Proposal
A damaged OCR passage recounts a 1837 Springfield speech by Abraham Lincoln at age 25. It highlights claims of prophetic vision against internal dangers and notes Lincoln’s early career, including his edge in law practice and brief store ownership before entering politics with the Young People's Society of Springfield Illinois address on January 27, 1837.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
New World Consultaig
Linron
Enie
Newlem
New Salent
Val Whee
Gyeoum
Springfield
Ilinois
Wartime Debate and Money in Congress Reach Threshold
The piece argues against war escalation and defends the League of Nations concept, noting Wilson's vision and the potential stakes. It highlights the Appropriations Committee's power over federal spending and mocks a recent pension mail scam exposing mail fraud targeting the elderly.
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Congress
Appropriations Coumiee
Pensioner ties to General Welfare Association aims for aid plan
A fragmented note describes pension work at Gupitol Mill with annual contributions under 15000 dollars. Arthur L. Johnson leads the General Welfare Association in Tohneon. The text mentions a lobbyist and weekly payments, with political figures including Eleansy Roosavelt and a partial endorsement of a plan.
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Gupitol Mill
Welding for Profi' Featured in Doctor Group Film
A film titled Welding for Profi' was shown at a doctors' meeting. It depicted a new method called Taboorappely Mockars, described as subplus weld ing. The film was sent to Fockwell City, and officials plan to continue pelfants the old-fashioned way.
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Profi
Owas
Fockwell City
Truck collision injures doctors and traps trailer
A damaged report states Mae W. Coltman of Clorinda drove a truck that collided with Dr. T W Arbert Ericson of Nyman. The truck jackknifed and the trailer swung around and crushed the car. The g ac was badly damaged.
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Mae W. Coltman
Clorinda
Tw.arbert Ericson
Nyman
Gac
Quarantined Son of Sheriff Held in Madison County Jail
The young son of Sheriff A E Null is quarantined for scarlet fever. Legal action threatens countermeasures by authorities if violations occur during the next three weeks, including transfers to other county jails.
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Madison County
A. E. Null
Free Ride After Hen Loots Car In Lohrville Town
Ampur Sievers drove through Lohrville and saw onlookers pointing. He stopped to learn a brown hen had walked the four miles to town, then returned to the farm inside the car.
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Ampur Sievers
Lohrville
Raia Boiaarte
Long Ago Community Library Sees Busy January
In the days of long ago the community library reports January circulation of 1,963 with many social updates. Avie Tersbergen rented a workshop. Ms A Re Fegleston visited Mason City. several residents underwent appendicitis operations. holiday fund totals and local visits are noted along with minor obituaries and community events at Rock Valley and surrounding areas.
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Avie Tersbergen
Svorkshop
Sehemmer
A. Re Fegleston
Eldbiren Svert
Mason City
Vale Jace Schouten
Gynthia da Zeeuw
Tink Hospital
We Kessler
Priscilta Club
Fifteen Years Ago in 1926 Wills and Visits Reported
Wilhemina Gwyor and Walter A. Moore were willed in marriage. The post of Mrs Andrican Legion was to enter. Ex service men and wives were noted. Mrs De J Scanlan visited Algom and returned home after Rochester trip. Hellstein hospital stay mentioned. W B Richter and AL M Cogsvil to Sidus City for Ovedana dealers meeting.
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Wilhemina. Gwyor
Walter A. Moore
AL M. Cogsnvil
Sidus City
Ovedana Dealers
Twenty Years Ago 1921 Jurors Drawn for Term
Polit jurors list for the term includes John Dykstra J O Menken and John, drawn as part of county circuit proceedings. The fragment notes jurors for the 1921 term and cites names connected to the prior twenty years.
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Polit
John Dykstra
J. O Menkuen
Jehn
Thir ty Years Ago and Local Agriculture Notes
A fragmented 1912 item notes Lyon county was to be dry whites and a remark about alcohol. Wal Moss informs The Bee editor he raised a larger crop of corn crediting Mr. Holden for seed corn. Dir. R Huizenga travels to Minnesota on business J A Parkinson mentioned.
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Lyon County
Wal Moss
The
Bee
Holden
R. Huizenga
Minnesota
J. A. Parkinson
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