Texas- or Iowa-sounding Tax Tale? Story City Herald Ranks Local Rates
The Story City Herald lists tax rates for nearby towns led by Ames and down to Roland at 124.4 mills, noting Roland is the lowest in the area. The piece also touts local amenities and a forthcoming town hall as it laments high state costs.
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Anniversary Reunion at Sheldahl Schoolhouse to Be Held
Surviving pupils patrons and teachers of the old Sheldahl schoolhouse seven miles northwest of Roland are notified of an anniversary reunion on Wednesday September 4. The building sits on its original site with a pioneer rail fence and a display of relics photos and teachers and pioneers. The Sheldahl School Association preserves the building and organizers list M L Henderson as president L J Tjernagel secretary T M Larson treasurer and a committee including A M Henderson M O Tjernagel A E Henderson N Tjernagel M Henderson P G Tjernagel. The program will be announced later with plans for music and grounds.
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Sheldah] School Association
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Old complaint on blinding headlights and enforcement
The Register rebukes lax enforcement of the state law on dim headlamps and argues makers and sellers should bear responsibility for headlights. The Freeman and Story City Herald weigh in on enforcement and a highway paving bet leads to a humorous invite to a meal.
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Americans empower youth at Yellowstone says AP Rome chief
The AP Rome chief lauds American youth for balancing work and social status as his party saw students and graduates serving them during a Yellowstone Park visit. He notes such service would be rare in Europe and credits mass education for broad participation.
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Old World Wealth Sparks Admiration in Park Visit
In a reflective note Bess M. Wilson praises a group of eleven European tourists for their character and intellect. She compares them favorably to other visitors and notes their intention to influence readers of their own papers back home.
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Behind His Back Uncle and the School Whack Joke
A brief dialogue between an uncle and Tommy about discipline at school. The uncle teases the boy while Tommy responds that he does not notice what happens behind his back.
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Foot In It Riddles Prompt Laugh Line
Comic aside repeats a sailor tongue twister style exchange about footwear and missteps. A jokey back and forth plays on saying one cannot do without a shoe yet still puts his foot in it. The bit hinges on a pun and light humor.
Local residents noted various community events
Miss Leora Johnson underwent an appendectomy at Story City hospital after a week. Numerous locals hosted gatherings including Pederson and Femister families and the Martens households. J o Josendal trip to Norway described with visits to former residents and sight seeing.
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Martin Severeid
Sigfred Helgeson
Jacob Tkdahl
Engagement Ends In Family Clash And Scheming Grandmother
Tom Yates and Daphne confront a broken engagement and seek guidance from Daphne’s grandmother. The matriarch rejects personal interests in favor of family duty, threatening to change her will unless Daphne yields. Tom confesses fault, and the couple plans to wed despite objections.
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Nevada Town Traffic Study and Local Events
The Nevada mayor studies Main street and Lincoln highway traffic after a two day count of over 11 500 vehicles to justify removing stop and go signs on small towns roads. Jewell buys land for public parking as the Protective Association disbands. A priest from West Bend is badly injured near Dubuque in a grotto post-haul accident. Nevada Cheese and Butter closes after losses. A St Bernard mothered a large litter at Jewell. Milton Simmons sustains severe hand injuries in a Nevada crash. Two Nevada youths narrowly escape a morning train collision due to glare and noise.
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The Assistant Lazy Mike Has New Railroad Role
Weary Rhodes learns Lazy Mike will ride along the train and listen as the axle-tapper checks for trouble, offering to help him listen.
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