Rhodes scholars and local figures in Des Moines contest
An attorney in Des Moines and Virgil Hancher, a Rhodes scholar, are noted in a memory of careers and achievements. The piece references Twin Lakes Conference and local pupils, with a brief nod to a president and community concerns surrounding merit and advancement.
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Des Moines
Wice
Reife
Rhodes
Virgil Hancher
Mamed
Don Ace
Cureague
Twin Lakes
State Legislature Hears Six O'clock Dinner Guests
An item notes six o’clock dinner guests at the home of Henry Chapman and Carol Smith in Des Moines. The report mentions their attendance by the state legislature, with an unclear reference to a prior event or setting.
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Veenys
H.P
Clean-up and Look-up for a Better Place to Live
A resident reports misread products and urges town cleanup and better lighting to improve RoI fon fall town image. The column highlights community morale, home safety, and a rural civic push for a neater appearance.
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Toole
Prices and competition shape small profits in bulk sales
A written reflection argues that modern business favors high volume with slim margins and that competition can raise prices despite claims of lower costs. It notes bank lending, profit reports, and mass production of goods like bread and car models to explain price dynamics.
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Iowa
Junior Crops Contest Seeks Pocahontas County Students
Local Ag students are urged to enroll in the Junior Crops Contest to boost crop production skills. The event emphasizes field work and ties to the area's economy as part of the 4-H program.
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Pocahontag
Vo. Ag
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