Saunders Rivalry Stirs Iowa Secretary of State race
The Jewell Record criticizes Wm. E. G. Saunders in the Republican primary for Secretary of State, noting G. C. Greenwalt leads with Saunders close behind as four candidates fail to reach 35 percent. Campbell labels Saunders a machine man and criticizes his record on fish and game. An editorial from Story City Herald discusses mail order houses and rising retail stores, predicting more counties favoring local shopping.
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Saunders
Claude Campbell
The
Jewell Record
Wm. E. G. Saunders
G. C. Greenwalt
Hazlett
Hindley
Mr. Campbell
State Board of Conservation
John Hammill
Iowa
Story City Herald
Seven Stages of Man on Acquisition and Contentment
A compact verse outlines the seven stages of man from seeing the earth to obtaining only a small strip, then growing content. The piece traces evolving desires from acquisition to restraint and eventual satisfaction with a modest share.
Deadly Ricin Found in Castor Bean Plant Parts
Dr. Frank Thone reports in the Trevidence Journal that castor beans contain ricin, a potent toxin. Ricin exists in stems leaves and fruits, with seeds carrying higher amounts, though oil from the seeds lacks ricin due to its binding in non oil bearing tissues.
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Frank Thone
Trevidence Journal
Insects: Friends and Foes in London Weekly View
A John W. London Weekly essay weighs insects as friends and enemies. It notes beneficial bees and silkworms yet harmful mosquitoes and tse tse flies. Wasp damage to fruit is balanced by pest control, while clothes moths are mostly harmful except to naturalists.
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John W. London
Weekly
Silent Intercourse and a Spelling Mix Up in a Library
The passage blends Violet Paget's meditation on silent connection with a fourth grade moment in Aunt June's library. Joe notices books labeled She Stored Works and asks if the author was frightened, prompting Aunt June's puzzled reply about confusing spelling in She Seared Works of John XJ.
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Joe
Soe
John X
June
John XJ
Adulteration With Water Violates Federal Food Act
Federal food and drugs act violations stem from adding water to canned goods in interstate commerce. USDA inspectors strive to detect violators. Such diluted products harm consumers financially, offering water sold at food prices.
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Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Bearded Ladies of Hokkaido Stones Home of Beards
The Bearded Ladies of Hokkaido on Hondo Island near Japan are thought to be the origin of the bearded lady. Women wear tattooed upper lip mustaches reaching toward the ears while men abstain from shaving after a certain age, creating conspicuous beards and bushy beards. Women let hair grow to shoulder length in a fuzzy hob.
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Hokkaido
Hondo
Japan
Perfect Proportions Standards for the Ideal Man
The Society of Directors of Physical Education proposed measurements for the ideal male build. Figures include height 344 inches, neck 383 girth, shoulder breadth 14.7 inches, waist 8.06 inches, hip girth 85.4 inches, calf 18.3 inches, upper arm 10.1 inches, thigh 21.4 inches, and forearm 9.2 inches.
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Society of Directors of Physical Ducation
Tim Wilson Returns Home After Five Years Away
Tim Wilson climbs toward his old cabin as twilight falls and Sarey Goodman waits by the door. He carries five thousand dollars in hundred dollar bills saved during five years of fortune hunting. A fall on the cliff injures him as Sarey greets him and reveals she has a husband already, then Sarey and Tim reconcile amid the dramatic homecoming.
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Cheowhee
Tim Wilson
Tim
Sarey Goodmann
Old Hollis Goodman
Sheepnose
Larey
Sarey
Old “Ringold
Rincald
Sarey Goodman
Jim
Wilson
Roland Town Council Proceedings 1930 Actions Recorded
Story County population figures reported by census supervisor R W Calflesh. Roland records show votes on banking deposits, bond approval for Marshal Leonard Larson, N L Cole joining the fire department, Jacob Erickson as Weed Commissioner, and meeting adjournments. Minutes dated April 21 and April 28 1930 detail roster filing, water tank riser repair, frost proof casing, and meetings led by Mayor Rod.
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Story County
R. W. Calflesh
U. S
Roland
Town of Roland
First National Bank
Iowa
Arthur Britson
Jacob Erickson
Arnie J. Johnson
L. H. Larsen
Knut Mehus
Noye
Larsen
Mehus
Leonard J. Larson
Britson
Erickson
Johnson
N. L. Cole
Roland Volunteer Fire Department
Jeffrey Michaelson
Rod
Rod Presiding
Notice of Probate of Will in Story County Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Ivor Sampson, filed June 28, 1980, will be probated in Story County District Court Nevada Iowa on July 28 1980 at 1 30 PM. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
Ivor Sampson
Nevada
L. E. Davisson
Roland Iowa Council Minutes Mention Street Commissioner Appointment
The April 10 1930 council session records bids for Street Commissioner and notes Sam Bakka was chosen at proposed wage levels. It also lists park commissioners and designates depositories for municipal funds under Chapter 293 of the Iowa Code. The town of Roland Story County Iowa adjourns to April 14 1930 with all council members present.
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Town of
Roland
Rod
Britson
Erickson
Johnson
Larsen
Mehus
G. A. Olson
N. L. Cole
Ole Wierson
Sam Bakka
Odne
Howen
Sam Egegland
Iowa
Boland
J. Michaelson
Severie Parker
B. H. Knudtson
Jeffrey Michaelson
Rod Presiding
Story County
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Arthur J. Rod
Story
Hamilton
Hardin Counties
Ryland
Iowa Press
National Epitoriat Association
J. A. Snyder
M. D
E. I. Rosheim
S. J. Michaelson
B. G. Dyer
New Hamilton
Sheldon-Munn
Ames
A. C. Allen
Nevada, Towa
John T. Johnson
Roland, Iowa
Sia Fonfontes
Violet Paget
Charles 8S. Reid
Roland Record
Ooorescooc
Cambridge
Washington
Aeton
Palestine
Collins
Lafayette
Sssseessseesenee
Milf
Ord Wesessssesetes Neees Thessedene
Franklin
Howard
Lincoln
Corey Errerry
New Albany
Grant Sisson Aeenenee
Sherman
Richland
Eave Eveeees
Indian Creek
Eaeeevinasssesens
Council Proceedings
Britson Lumber CO
Mr. Crane
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Dayton’s Park
Webster City
Carey Brothers
Orioles
Iowa State College
Tom Anfinson
A. L. Dayton
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