Pigs and Poultry Prices Highlight Farmer’s Bets and Thanksgiving Timing
In a November 1 1934 letter Frank Priebe recounts a farmer’s bet on pig and chicken prices, noting 53 pigs at 60 pounds fetched 31.80 after deductions while 29 Leghorn cockerels earned 11.78. He urges selling mature poultry for Thanksgiving, guiding on market timing and the difference between No 1 prices and actual returns.
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South Dakota
Sioux City
Iowa
John
Commission Company
Geene National Livestock and Meat Board
Hartford Insurance
Leghorn Springs
Pocahontas County Proceedings List Ledger Entries
Pocahontas County Board records show expenses for court, Soldiers Relief, Insane Fund, State Insane Fund and road funds. Items include wages for clerks and bailiffs, medical aid, merchandise and supplies, premiums, mileage and numerous contractor repairs.
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Lakin & Lakin
van Sloke
GW Ki. Etkenberry
Hicks
W. J. Bunda
G. Crouse
Beam & Everson
J. Marchant
Insane Fund
J. P. Beck
Mitchell Grocery
Ween
United Chemical Co
Inc
Pocahontas
Frank Schuller
Olaf Maakestad
Iowa Mutual Dwelling Insurance Co
Gulbranson House
State Insane Fund
J. W. Berry
Heffim
Lee Ee
G. F. Parker
Donohoe
W. Gilchrist
J. W. Bere
F. Parker
Ae R. Donohoe
Hubert Kapseh
Frank Williams
J. Ow, Berry
Beak
PF. Parker
A R. Donohoe
Fees
Melkinhon Co Abit
Rice
FY Parker
E.R. Donohoe
Harry Rehm
Mac J. Mulholland
Winegarden
Pu J. C. Adams
Chicago Steel Pape Co
Miller Hasselbaleh Co
Chris DeYoune
Ion
Central States Electric Tn
Rolfe Tiptits
Central States Electric Co
Laurens
Az Inc
LTA Nien
Mathers
Eravel
Orvis Gadi
Daber
W. Hudek
Haber
SLR
Gilchrist
Labor
Jake Wingerson
Cletus Bieb
Robert Flager
Carl Joens
Ill
Fred Hohensee
TA Jas. Ryan
Geo. Sehuur
Vey Prnbo
Pocahontas Dairy
Persing
Cecil Bartley
B. Ackland
Louis Breen
A. Witham
B. Wiseman
Tuttle
J. FL O'Brien
C. Speer
W. Johnson
J. B. Sheldon
J. B. Lucas
Admn
L. Leister
Willis Bobbitt
Nettie A
L. Jones
IL. Miller
J. Fitzgerald
M. Knutsen
H. Moore
W. A. VanHoff
P. Peters
M. Soderstrom
J. Corn- R. Strauss
D. Lilly
B. Telfer
W. Cullen
B. Wolaid
W. Grady
BE. Young
P. Calligan
W. Helter
B. WL Strickler
Eae Fulier
J. Kinney
Traum
W. Schon
Eber Fomor
M. Peter- Coc. Kepler
C. Persing
Whistler
M. Sharps
Camden
Post
J. E
Griffin
M. Westmoreland
Iigo
G. Bishop
V. Endershe Sue Stiles
Lester Leserman
W. Heiter Foperttete
Adlevika touted for skin clarity amid odd dosage list
A long list of names and figures accompanies an ad claiming Adlevika cleanses bowels to cure blotchy pimply complexions. The item mixes medical language with numerous laborer names and payments, reflecting a cluttered 1930s catalog page.
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M. Webb
Happenings at Havelock in Laurens area fair attendance
Local notes from Havelock detail visits from Gordon Grove to Iowa City for a major operation and family travel. Extended mentions of neighbors and relatives from Mallard Melvin Curlew Pocahontas and Ruth Grove plus social events at the Sunshine Club and birthday celebrations.
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Gordon Grove
Iowa City
Melvin
Iowa
Edith Grove
Hazel Ridenour
Mallard
Grove
Tom Edge
Pocahontas
G. A. Graver
Ray
Will Fowler
New Plymouth
Fred Goodchild
Les Hopkins
Laurens
Will Goodchild
Curlew
Lester Goodchild
Havelock
Billy
C. FE. Miller
Janice
Marilyn
Dorothy Miller J
Bradgate
Don Miller
J. B. Sheldon
Joseph Robinson
Kensett
Marion DeVaul
Jess DeVaul
B. C. Boysen
Jessie
Sheldon
H. F. Oldfield
Laurence Gibbs
Charles Grover and Sons
Kimmersburg
H. D. Gros
M. L. Fitzpatrick
Marshalltown
Ray Gruver
Rena Huseby
Betty
Sonny
G. A. Gruver
M. Gregg
C. W. James
Warren Gregg
Hawarden
Frank Strong
Los Angeles
Cal
Albert Zeck
M. L. Stover
Tower
Dora Knight
Kanawhas
Wilna Runyon
Fort Dodge
Harry Herscher
FL A. Downs
Clare H
Ray Grover
Joe Edge
Adrian Logan
Sunshine Club
Logan
Maurine Sanding
Rolfe
TL Od
Andrew Crawford
Beatrice McFarden
Hunter
Fred Hauswirth
Hazel Sidenour
Marvella Oesterle
Chillicothe
Marvella
Carl Voegtlin
Des Moines
Itrene Hawk
M. L. Chase
W. C. Nystuen
Calvin Hersom
Arizona
King Heralds Meet At Ralle Home With Guests
A splendid gathering of the King's Heralds occurred Saturday afternoon at Marvella Ralle's home. Eleven members and three guests attended, with Miss Young leading the lesson. A light lunch followed and the group departed content. the next meeting will be at Marvel Waters' home.
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King’s Heralds
Marvella’ Ralle
L. Ralle
J. Young
Vivian Lathrop
Miss Young
Marvel Waters
Birthday Party Observed for Mrs Harold McVey’s Daughter
Mrs Harold McVey hosted a large gathering Saturday afternoon at her aberrant home to celebrate the birthday anniversary of her daughter Mary, who was the guest of honor.
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Harold McVey
Mary
Pleasant afternoon games and lunch at Mrs MeVey party
Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with games followed by a dainty two course lunch served by Mrs MeVey. The gathering featured numerous thoughtful gifts from the host's young friends.
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Mrs. Me-Vey
Im Knopost Ladies Auxiliary Plans Dinner and Events
The Im Knopost Ladies Auxiliary met at the I C O hall with Mary Smith presiding. Minutes were approved. A chicken dinner is set for November 10 in the church basement from 5:30 until served. Armistice Day Sunday affects dinner timing. Juniors chair Goldie Ralle reports a one act play and a card party this month, with poster committee named.
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Mary Smith
Sadie Goodchild
Goldie Ralle
Havelock Public Library Opens for Loaning and Inspection
The Havelock public library opened Monday for book loaning and Saturday for inspection. The Woman's Chair served lunch in the afternoon and evening, realizing a neat sum. The room has been nicely redecorated.
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Havelock
Library gains zinc racks and new books via community effort
The library room was donated by B C Boysen with heat from Dr K P Hunter. About 1 000 books and many magazines were donated by the Woman's Club and businessmen. A new board includes Mrs W Neptuét president and Will Boysen treasurer. library hours are 2 to 5 Mon Wed Sat and 7 to ? evenings.
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Woman's Club
B. C Boysen
D. W. Glascock
K. P. Hunter
W. ©. Neptuét
Will Boysen
W. Randolph
Kk. P. Hunter
Lewis Hawk
Harry Ichard
George Waters
Day
Rena Huseby
Eeran
Havelock Methodist Church Schedule Notes
Church notes outline Rev C L Day as pastor with Sunday School morning worship Epworth League and services for the coming week. An invitation extends welcome to worship with any local church affiliation and asks readers to attend as announced.
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Havelock Methodist Church
C. L. Day
Epworth League
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M. W. Linnan
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C. W. Gilchrist
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Tc. W. Gilchrist
Fees Fitzgerald
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Frank Merry
R. M. Love
J. C. Sedlacek
Lowell Streit
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J. B. Parks
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Fred Eickhoff
Clarence Heller
Wm. Frazier
Ip. L. White
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J. DP. Beck Co
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M. I. Tolan
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C. Heiter
H. W. Scott
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J. F. Studebaker
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G. W. Anderson
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Roy A. Johnson
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Pocahontas “County
R. L. Hudek
Ben Fischer
Geo. W. Ferguson
J. D. Fitzgerald
Clarence Jensen
W. W. Codner
Poahontas County
Hal
Bernice Brewer
Chas. C. Persing
District Court of the United States
Central Division
Niels A. Lind
Robert Bruce
District Court of
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Oscar Freel
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Euphemia Freel
District Court
Said County
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C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Owa
Lester Leserman, M.D
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W. W. Ream
G. A. Everson
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Rolee
G. B. Palmer
Kenneth P. Hunter
M. D
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Optometrist
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Savage Block
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
Day of Wight
K.P
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L. W. Kennedy
SN. G. Lokerse
A. O. Boughton
Pavle Caeve
J. M. Bush
Withan
London
Paris
Berlin
Gamble Stores
Chas.e. Waters
Rolfe, Iowa
HeeHaw News
Nevada
Story County
Telmer
Folke
Polly Pottey
Peg
Mylene
Eine
Grant
McCormick-Deering Hammer Mill
mick-Deering Mill
Brogatti Implement Co
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