South Township School Consolidation Debate Drives New Directors
In a rural district, patrons oppose statewide rules demanding twelve graders per school. The south township vote favors returning to original boundaries and rural consolidation, with decisions on future consolidation or building new house facilities in 1946 to be made by special election and bond issue.
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Tne
Aki
Seivia
Wirmistake
Ie Tapic
Buffalo
Sylis
Union
North Central
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa
Ames
Army Worm Ravages Iowa Fields Across Plymouth Sioux
A Plymouth and Sioux County telephone report notes army worms attacking grain in Iowa. Farmers urge rapid action to prevent spread as experts are summoned to advise on remedies. The piece also weaves in extended quotes on temperance and mortality from a 19th century philosophical tone.
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Ferouk
Plymouth
Sioux Counsay
Slug escape shakes Algona jail in 1890s era report
Algona Aug 24 William Donaho escaped from the county jail after overpowering Sheriff Sampson with a heavy instrument as he led the sheriff toward the corridor to fetch his watch. Donaho, awaiting trial for robbing a Whittesore elevator, fled into a cornfield with other prisoners. Sheriff Sampson sustained a minor head injury but resumed duties. Donaho, about 49, 5 feet 5 inches, 149 pounds, with a brown beard and mustache, spoke with a heavy brogue and smoked cigars. He had relatives in town who had traveled to the jail after his arrest.
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Algona
William Donaha
Sampson
Donaho
da Acell
Hinto
Whittesore
Jyoung Gon
Sherid Sampson
Don
Marshalltown
T. B
Yauish Mystery Stirs Whispered Theories Across Town
Local whispers swirl around the Yauish event as residents speculate on its origins and meaning. Community members seek clues from historians and observers weigh possible causes, with no official explanation yet released.
Odd Bits of News From Various Towns
A jumbled column reports several curious incidents including a lightning strike injuring Paul Gold and knocking Fred unconscious in Allentown, Georgia Garner swallowing a metal doll years earlier in Lake City, and a police reporter uncovering buried beer in Topeka. Autopsy details in Wakarusa describe severe lung and liver abnormalities in a young woman. Recent state headlines note a 68th birthday cradle ritual in Middletown and a fatal garden accident in Temple. A Philadelphia mother saves her falling baby at a third floor window and a Missouri lad with a peculiar life-speech trait, plus a peach officer law update and a poultry notice in German Valley.
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Allentown
Paul
Fred Goldsmith
Commac
L. 1
Fred
Lake City
Fla
Georgia
Garner
Topeka
Kas
A. C. Bartell
Wakarusa
Indy
Walkinshaw
Middletown
Calebrate
Mra
J. C. Barrett
Humonestoo
Nathan Y
Brand
Leonardaville
Temple
Tex
Ed G. Talley
Crane
Hilton
Pissadalphia
Maddelena Batgla
Thas
Fire destroys new Central school building in Grant township
A fire at the recently completed Central school in Grant township damaged the lower hall and upper rooms, with flames under control by 6:80. No furniture was inside. officials suspect incendiarism. Insurance covers 12 000, delaying September opening while repairs begin.
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ta.Grant
Ray Hstell
Lyes
Levig Anderson
Lars Reynolds
Teeynolds
Lihe Point
Ledyard
Soho
Herald
Second Crop Clover Prospects and Weather Effects
The article discusses clover seed yields from a possible second crop, noting timing in July, the impact of dry or wet weather, and the influence of insect pollination. It warns that a wet year or overgrowth reduces seed yields and that dry seasons with bloom abundance may yield a strong second crop, while poor first cuts may boost the value of a later hay crop.
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Clojver
Seldon
Price guarantees and profit sharing with buyers announced
The notice states a price level of $420.00 with no assurance against rises, but no reduction will occur before August 1, 1916. It also mentions a profit sharing plan with retail buyers.
Alfalfa Profits Highlight Cerro Gordo Farmer's Turnover
O T Bajmat of Cerro Gordo County proves alfalfa worthwhile with forty acres yielding multiple crops. He is a major hog raiser, yet alfalfa brings higher receipts, with current crops showing potential of five to six tons per acre and substantial profit at prevailing prices.
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Cerro Gordo
Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
O. T. Bajmat
Marehalltown Times Republican
Lightning Destroys Concrete Dam on Mack Grove Farm
A large concrete dam on the Mack Grove farm border near Swan Lake was struck by lightning during a storm on Sunday August 1 breaking the structure. Pieces of concrete weighing tens of tons were hurled. the center algae shaft was driven into the ground, and the dam was demolished.
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Emmet
Mack Grove
Swan Lake
Palo-Alto
Auto Recovered After Theft In Algona Affected Area
The stolen car from Ay KOM Algona was recovered near Flandresu after two suspects linked to a grocery store burglary were arrested. Sheriff Sampson traced the vehicle to South Dakota but did not capture the pair. Local officials plan to prosecute for burglary as the investigation continues.
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Brolen Auto
Ay Kom
Algona
Flandresu
Sampson
South Dakota
Tham
Tie Loyal To Your Town And Civic Duty In Commerce
A speaker argues citizens should support local businesses to sustain community life. He warns that spending with mail order firms drains town resources and weakens civic pride, urging cooperation to build a thriving local economy. Also reports on Billy Sunday's San Diego visit praising revival events and a charity baseball game.
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Miles
Revival Sparks Train of Faith On Sunday Sermon
Sunday denounced Satan as he led a vast revival crowd in a dramatic appeal. A lone elderly woman and later a young serviceman joined the procession to the platform as hundreds proclaimed faith. Sunday hailed the meeting as one of his most successful revivals in the west.
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Satan
Sunday
Jesus
West
Weather lessons from long ago and a bank robbery tale
Weather memories recount a wet spring of 92 with heavy April May rains and floods across Illinois Iowa and Missouri. The Cedar Rapids Bank robbery reveals cashier George Perrin confessing to stealing 10000 of 20000 with rest spent in land speculation and pillows hid the loot as detectives seek more.
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Cedar Rapids
Hank
George Perrin
Perrin
Perrri
Big Mother
Perri
Ute
Alfalfa Leaf Spot Disease Reported Across State
The alfalfa crop shows leaf spots caused by the alfalfa leaf spot fungus, Pseudopurina medicaginis. The University department notes the disease is common after damp weather and unlikely to affect future growth.
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Welch
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