Various Town News From Story City and Nearby Areas
Story City reports nearly 7 inches of rain in July with two heavy downpours and a 96 degree peak. Frances Elizabeth Bell, 29, of Oakland, California, was found dead on Northwestern tracks near Nevada. authorities believe she jumped from a moving Pullman. Rev. Peder Nordsletten resigns from Bethesda Lutheran Jewell to serve three congregations at Wallingford. Civil War era letters found during home remodeling in Jewell. Nine injured when a Chicago bound bus overturned on the Lincoln highway near State Center. County Clerk L. E. Davisson marks 11 years since his supposed death in 1918. he is alive and serving. A Nevada stop sign on Main Street must be removed per state highway rules restricting electric stop signs in small cities. Ames council dismisses a Florida bid to buy the municipal water plant. Ames owns its water and electricity plants.
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Story City
Elmer James
Nevada
Frances Elizabeth Bell
Oakland
Cal
Chicago
Peder Nordsletten
Bethesda Lutheran Church
Jewell
Wallingford
Lincoln Highway
State Center
L. E. Davisson
War Department
Davisson
France
Main Street
State Highway Commission
American Legion Post
Ames
Florida
Ames Tribune
Slight Decline in Farm Land Values in Iowa 1928 29
The USDA reports farm real estate values declined about one percent for the year ending March 1 1929. Iowa officials note some areas show higher values while others thin marginal declines persist. Farm income in 1928 rose slightly over 1927 aiding land value stability with livestock income sustaining an optimistic 1929 outlook.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Carl N. Kennedy
Iowa
Kennedy
Campers Invited at State Fair Grounds
More than 100 acres of wooded ground will be opened free to the public as a campground during the Diamond Jubilee State Fair from August 21 to 30. The site accommodates over 400,000 visitors and is equipped with electric lights city water service modern roads stores and complete conveniences.
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Des ‘Moines
United States
Iowa's Healthiest Girl Crowned at State Fair
Iowa selects Kivelyn Kirkpatrick of Keokuk County as the healthiest girl from scores of contenders at the state fair. Preparations begin for another statewide health contest tied to the Diamond Jubilee Fair August 21 to 30. The event, part of the boys and girls Club Congress, draws over 2,000 farm youth statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kivelyn Kirkpatrick
Keokuk County
Tramp Requests Help Then Plans Frugal Future
A kind gentleman gives a dime to a tramp who explains his plan to bathe, buy a clean suit, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and save the remainder in the bank, illustrating thrift and a simple livelihood.
Four Thousand Youth to Compete at Iowa Junior State Fair
More than 2,000 farm boys and girls from every Iowa county will gather this month for contests across many departments of the junior state fair. The event marks the Diamond Jubilee of the Iowa State Fair and Exposition with exhibits demonstrations and contests reflecting current farm work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Famous Scottish singer to perform at Iowa State Fair
Robbie Brollier one of Scotland s most famous singers has been engaged for the Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Fair. He will perform with Roy D Smith s Royal Scotch Highlanders Band which will give three concerts daily from August 21 to 30 as part of the continuous musical program.
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Des Moines
Scotland
Robbie Brollier
America
Brollier
Roy D. Smith
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Local residents visit friends and relatives around the region
Garden City and nearby towns see a flurry of visits with Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Kenyon Minnesota returning home after a week here. Numerous trips to LeRoy Iowa Falls Marshall Town and Alden are noted with relatives visiting kin and friends across Minnesota Iowa and Montana as weekly routines unfold.
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John Walker
Kenyon
Minn
K. A. Knutson
Minnesota
H. H. Anderson
LeRoy
Esther
Iowa Falls
John Male
Lars Male
T. Chelta
Earl Hills
Shirley Mae
F. W. Bevan
Virgil
Caroline Simonson
Illinois
Wisconsin
Martin Vallem
Tappi
Joe Prescott
Clarence Male
H. L. Swanson
Marilyn
Marshalltown
Sam Sampson
Webster City
Howard Seversicke
John Stole
Marshall Hednefield
Radcliffe
Art Skeie
Theo. E. Skeie
Orville Owenson
Willie Drops Out After Spelling Changes
Willie tells his father he will quit school because spelling words keep changing daily, the boy fears he cannot learn. The exchange highlights frustration with shifting curricula and the challenge of consistent spelling practice.
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Willie
Eldora News Notes and Community Group Meeting Dates
A family event near Eldora includes Mr. and Mrs S A Bushman and Warren nearby. Busy Bees meet with Mrs I G Sime at Roland on Friday August 16. Record notes that news items should be mailed by Monday to Wednesday for Thursday morning printing.
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S. A. Bushman
Eldora
Warren
Busy Bees
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Seeensne
Perry
Ted Gars
Peta Valeees
Chilken
Jungies
Hoover Birthplace
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Hoover
Mollie Brown Carran
Garden City News
Ena Hes
Pioneer Farm
Royal Highlanders Band
Midwest Aviation
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