Iowa Republicans Favor Stassen at State Convention
Iowa Republicans favored Harold Stassen over other presidential contenders in a state convention straw poll. Delegates backed Stassen by 49 percent, with Dewey at 21 percent and Vandenburg 14 percent, signaling a shift from Old Guard isolationism toward more progressive party leadership.
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Livestock Feeders threaten cattle slaughter over meat strike
In De Kalb County the Livestock Feeders association threatens to slaughter cattle for market if the meat strike persists. Ralph Helstein, president of the United Packinghouse Workers, wrote a letter to the stock feeders outlining the union's reasons for striking.
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When Chautauqua Reigned and Farm Mortgages Rise
A nostalgic look at the Chautauqua era in Algona Advance and Moville Record notes its cultural prominence in Iowa summers. It parallels the current farm mortgage situation, contrasting today’s roughly 5 billion dollars with post World War I levels near 11 billion, signaling potential financial stress.
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Algona
William Jennings Bryan
Iowa
Moville
U S foreign policy faces limited progress in crisis areas
Editorials from LeMars Sentinel Decorah Public Opinion and Sioux City Journal criticize postwar policy failures in Greece Palestine and Czechoslovakia while urging air power supremacy and large military spending to deter war and secure peace.
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Packers Reject Arbitration In Wage Dispute
A farm group reports two thirds of packinghouse workers earn under 1.10 an hour while a Bureau of Labor Statistics study suggests 1.39 an hour is needed for a minimum standard. The Big Out packers reportedly posted over 144 million dollars in operating profits, up 442 percent from 1939. The union leader urges a full hearing before action.
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Helstein
Packinghouse Workers’ Union
Through Preparation For Spring's Arrival
The piece notes the need for readiness before spring, urging precaution against national disaster. It contrasts extreme actions with practical steps, mentioning snow shovels and coal in the basement as sensible preparations. It also references quirky local anecdotes including a man who shaved with a meat cleaver and ham shaving by restaurants.
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Knoxville Express
Ripley
Flax Seed Treatment Boosts Yields in Iowa Trials
Dr. Charles S. Reddy of Iowa State College reports six flax varieties grown in three Iowa locations gained over six bushels per acre with seed treatment costing five to seven cents. Minerva benefited most. yellow seeded varieties split slightly and are prone to fungi, with Ceresan or Ceresan M recommended at 14 or per bushel.
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Iowa State College
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Minerva
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Hearing on Final Report and Discharge in Hauck Estate
Iowa Pocahontas County probate court schedules a hearing on the final report and petition for discharge for the estate of Hattie M. Hauck. Executor G C Murray and Executrix Marie Wiegman request approval of final actions on April 19, 1948, at 10:00 AM in Pocahontas courthouse. Objections may influence discharge. Also notes home life milestones and a bond-savings promo.
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Pocahontas County
Hattie 'M. Hauck
G. C. Murray
Marie Wiegman
Marie 'Wiegman
Esther Murray
George K. Hauck
Jeanette Forsyth
James Hauck
JoAnn Hauck
Bernice Hauck
Pocahontas
G. C. Murray Marie Wiegman
Hattie M. Hauck
Political Announcements for Pocahontas County Candidacies
Katherine Boozell seeks re election as Clerk of the District Court Pocahontas County Iowa to June 1948 Republican primaries. Guy G Butler announces candidacy for State Representative from Pocahontas County in the Iowa legislature subject to June Republican primaries.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
Guy G. Butler Rolfe
Stahly Seeks Pocahontas Sheriff Nomination
E R Stahly of Pocahontas Iowa seeks the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Pocahontas County subject to voter decision in the June primary.
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Pocahontas County
E. R. Stahly
Pocahontas
Iowa
Duncan C. Grant Announces Run for Pocahontas County Treasurer
Rolfe Iowa Republican Duncan C Grant announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Pocahontas County June primary. He urges voters to consider his experience and plans for the office.
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Pocahontas County
Duncan C. Grant
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County Attorney Candidate Declares Candidacy
F. E. Van Alstine announces his candidacy for County Attorney of Pocahontas County subject to Republican voters in the June primaries.
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Pocahontas County
F. E. van Alstine
Pocahontas
Iowa
Seed Certification Rules Clarified Inquiries Rise At Extension Office
Dale N. Goodell county extension director says farmers have asked last week about filing applications for small grain and soybean certification. The inquiries focus on the official procedures at the extension office.
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Dale N. Goodell
Certification Rules for Brytified Seed Farmers in Tom s Q
Farmers opting for Brytified seed in Tom s Q must join the Lowy Agri Ny Experiment Assn. Pay a $1 certification fee with each application. Blank forms are filed with the Iowa Agriculture Experimental Assn Ames Iowa before specified crop dates. Fees vary by crop. corn has no base fee while other crops cost $9 plus 40 cents per extra acre with two exceptions. Brome grass and reed canary are $12 for the first acre. The text also notes Tracy kids and a gymnasium fire with insured school buildings.
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Lowy Agri Ny Experiment Assn
Iowa Agriculture ‘Mental Assn
Ames
Iowa
Iona
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