The Shabby Orphans of Commerce Fade From Shelves
A fragmented reflection on obsolete goods once praised for merit, now overlooked as merchants favor newer lines. The piece laments forgotten items, sold or discarded to make room, predicting their disappearance tomorrow with no one to mourn their passing.
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Paris
Eis
Commerce
Topic KS1 column highlights by Thomas E Pickerill
A collage of quips on divorce politics and science. Wry observations on reforestation, public figures, wealth, and youth culture mix with references to Coolidge and Methuselah. The tone critiques modern life, education, and governance with satirical flair.
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings May 19 1927
Pocahontas county supervisors meet in regular session in the courthouse. Bids for Des Moines river bridge in Garfield Twp rejected. new bids to be opened May 31. Cattle tuberculosis testing ordered for J G Gustafson. Road graveling bids awarded to A G Schnieders. grading bids opened. Proceedings continue with further bids and overruling objections.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
Jas. L. O'Keefe
Randall “Melson
G. W. Ferguson
KE. A. Rude
A. H. Buscher
Des Moines River
Garfield Township
Buscher
Ferguson
J. G. Gustafson
Rest and the nervous system in public health notes
The writer argues rest is essential for the nervous and digestive systems, warning that overwork by gifted individuals leads to heart disease. He notes two prominent deaths at ages 65 and 67 due to stress and lack of rest, urging intelligent, regular rest to avoid fatal outcomes. The piece links digestion to nerve health and cautions against constant mental toil.
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Gove
No headlines yet of perfect moral example in the press
Citizens seek a look at public figures who live within income limits and avoid ostentatious spectacle. The speaker imagines a paper featuring someone elected or appointed who does not wear horn trimmed spectacles, suggesting a desire for modest, exemplary behavior.
Pocahontas Iowa meeting sets bid time and drainage hearing
At Pocahontas on May 26 1927 the board set bids for grading work to be received at 1 30 p m June 7 1927 and approved entering contracts per bids and plans. A hearing on Drainage District 125 benefits was continued to 1 30 p m June 27 1927 after public comment and objections.
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Ferguson
Buscher
Melson
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