Des Moines police buy bikes to chase speeders
Local report notes Inwood public schools gain state accreditation while nearby towns face declines. Des Moines bought motorcycles for traffic enforcement and may expand if success continues. Primghar creamery shuts after patronage drop. county seat and town disputes over OBrien county seat move linger. Spencer arrests thirteen speeding motorists. state law sets town limits at 10 mph and rural roads at 15 mph. A Lyon county farmer shoots a wolf for a bounty payment, and a junior senior school social ends with a late supper and entertainment.
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Inwood
Des Moines
Primghar
Boyden
Rock Valley
O’brien
Sheldon Aledt
Sheldon
Board of Supervisors
O'Brien County
Spencer
Lowland
Wm. Rubmer
Lyon County
Ruhmer
Kenyon Delivers Memorial Talk at Hull Decoration Day
Senator Kenyon gave the principal address at Hull Decoration Day memorial exercises held on the school grounds due to lack of a suitable building. He praised old soldiers, recounted Civil War incidents, and warned against the love of money while urging character and unity, with Weir Rakemo and local figures taking part and music provided by choir and band.
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Senator Kenyon
Hull
Jsrand
Sthool
Kenyon
Tull
Andisonville
Mayor Weir
Rakemo
Sioux Center
Tamplin
Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Warm Week and Robust Growth
The past week saw ideal farming conditions with temperatures 6 to 10 degrees above normal and general light to copious showers. Crops show unprecedented growth, corn stands have improved though worms hurt sod ground, winter wheat heads in southern counties, small grains meadows and pastures do well but need rainfall in some locales, potatoes grow rapidly with many bugs, and fruit and gardens promise bountiful yields.
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes ringing or deafness, often from catarrh, and promises one hundred dollars for cure of deafness caused by catarrh with Halls Catarrh Cure. Includes circulars from FLL Cheney & Co Toledo and Druggists 75 cents plus Mull's Family Pills offer.
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Cheney & Co
Toledo
Mall
Death of J C Moar Jr a Rock Valley native dies in Allendorf Indiana
J C Moar Jr brother of Abs W S Greer of Rock Valley died at his Allendorf Indiana home on Thursday May 25 from internal injuries after a stock loading chute incident with a moving freight train. He was 40, leaves a wife and two children, parents, four sisters, and many relatives. He lived his life in the community and trusted Christ, saying it is well I am ready to go. His wife and children mourn him.
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Moar
Abs
W.S. Greer
Rock Valley
Allendorf
Many
Christ
Jesus
Swat the Fly Campaign Urges Aggressive Fly Proofing
A 19th century health message urges households to wage war on flies as disease carriers. It stresses the need to remove filth, keep alleys clean, and make garbage bins fly proof. Doors and windows should be screened to protect kitchens and dining areas.
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Board of Health
Iowa
Wins Fight For Life II Seeks Aid From Dr King’s Discovery
Newark man James B. Mershen describes near death from lung hemorrhages and weakness before using Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports his health greatly improved in three weeks, praising the remedy for sore lungs cough hoarseness and bronchial conditions. Trial bottle offered with guaranteed druggist endorsement.
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James B. Mershen
Newark
V.d
Drath
Dr. King
Ati
Charnting Woman Depends On Health For Beauty
A charming woman is lovely in face form mind and temper but health is essential. Constipation and kidney poisons show in pimples and skin eruptions. Electric Bitters prove a goodsend to women lacking health, beauty, and virtue. They regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood give strong nerves bright eyes pure breath smooth skin and a lovely complexion. 60c at all druggists.
Ladies of St Mary's Market Day In Schneider's Market
A community notice announces a market day hosted by the Ladies of St Mary’s. The event centers on Schneider's Market with vendors and local goods. It invites residents to attend and support parish activities.
Farm Notes Weed Out the Weaking Poultry and Livestock Tips
Wormed through the fragmentary columns on farm notes discuss culling weak birds by signs like dull eyes and poor body, mating advice stressing sire dam fit, ewe milk as key to lamb growth, ventilation and stable design, and economical cattle feeding shifts toward cheaper grades.
Cattle Profit Gap Drives Buyers to Cheaper Stock
The article notes that to cowe and bi 4 cattle have been most profitable recently as they were bought far cheaper than goal feeding peers, widening the profit margin when gold prices rise.
Starlight Chapter 433 Opens New Hall with Class
Starlight Chapter No 433 of the Eastern Stars celebrated its new hall on Thursday evening May 25 with eight new members from Doon. The ceremony featured an excellent degree work followed by refreshments and socializing as the gathering closed for the night.
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Thureday
Eastern Stars
Doon
Careless About Appendicitis In Rock Valley
Advert reads about stomach and bowel troubles in Rock Valley and promotes Adlerike a German appendicitis remedy with Suckthorn bark and glycerine. J H Pember claims a single dose relieves bowel or stomach trouble almost instantly.
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Rock Valley
J. H. Pember
Alumni Banquet At Warren Receives Praise
The Alumni banquet was held at the Warren Wednesday evening. Fifty seven of the Alumni including the class of 191 family members and teachers attended the supper. A lengthy program with music and toasts delighted attendees. A further account will be given next week. The Jadica of St. Marys church will hold a market day every Saturday at Scheidechs meat market.
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Warren
St. Mary's Church
Sehneideh's
The Churches. First Church Chest Scientist Services
The text outlines Sunday services at 10 30 with a study of science and health and a Wednesday evening testimony meeting at 600. The reading room is open each Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m offering authorized Christian Science literature for reading or purchase to the public.
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Sun
Methodist Church Daily Service Notes and Visits
The Foreign Missionary Society will lead the morning service at the Methodist Church. The pastor will preach on The Enchanter's Wand in the morning and Living by Faith in the evening. Discussion continues mid week on The Christian's. Epworth League delegates for the Sheldon District will be elected after Sunday evening devotional at Sioux Rapids June 21 22. Harry Fink of Boyden visited Rock Valley Sunday. Mrs C M Elder arrived from Witten SC to attend graduation exercises and visit relatives.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Foreign Missionary Society
Epworth League
Sheldon
Sioux’ Rapids
Harry Fink
Boyden
Rock Valley
C. M. Elder
Witten
S. C
Atten
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