Notice of Probate of Will in State of Iowa
In Kossuth County District Court case number 4697 for November term 1940 Wilhelmine Schmidt deceased, will dated August 18 1935 and codicil March 28 1938 filed for probate. Hearing set December 1 1940 at 1000 AM in Algona before the district court or clerk. all interested must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as last will and testament. Dated Algona Iowa December 3 1940. Birthday QC Coffey Hamburg spent part of the day on his 89th birthday by spading in his garden.
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Will Stato
Iowa
Kossuth County
Jas
Wilhelmine Schmidt
Algong
Algana
H. Coffey
Hamburg
Titonka Post Office Subscription Rates Notice
Entered at the Post Office in Titonka Iowa as Second Class Matter this paper covers a territory no other paper reaches. Subscription rates are 41.50 per year in advance in Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory, 2.00 outside the county, 2.60 to Canada and foreign countries. County and Titonka territory subscriptions are continuing yearly unless the subscriber withdraws or the publisher discontinues. Other subscriptions end one month after expiration unless extended by payment arrangement.
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Titonka
Iowa
Koasuth
Titonia
Kossuth County
Canada
Mexico shifts to US aligned democracy in postwar policy
The article analyzes Mexico's political evolution from a volatile postwar presidency toward closer ties with the United States. It notes Avila Camacho's victory amid protests, Lazaro Cardenas' moderating influence, and a bipartisan push to combat Axis and Communist influence in Latin America. It warns of possible US military options if republics align with Axis and emphasizes hemispheric solidarity, economic aid, and shared leadership.
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Mexico
United States
iAvila Camacho
Almazan
Avilxz Camacho
Cardenas
Lazaro Cardenas
Almagan
U. S
Hemisphere
Latin America and Europe in wartime stance
The piece discusses Britain’s resolve to finish the war, potential Latin American diplomacy by Mr Wallace as an informal ambassador, and Mussolini’s decline with Hitler’s aid seen as pivotal. It notes Italian unrest and Britain’s blockade affecting Italy’s access to supplies.
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Latin America
Wallace
Mexico
Senate
Iowa Farmer Christmas Pocketbook Fat in 1940
Iowa farmers enjoy a record Christmas buying season with nearly 725 million dollars in income for the year. Economist Lauren K Soth notes purchasing power now at its highest since World War I, with prices at near 1929 levels and farm marketing up. Prospects for 1941 are bright as defense program growth boosts industrial jobs and farmer demand for meat grain milk and eggs, supporting prices.
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Iowa
Lauren K. Soth
Iowa ‘State College Extension Agricultur
el Economist
Soth
Iowa Lakes Face Silt Threat Endangering Reservoirs
Frank Mendels and M G Hutton warn that Iowa lakes are filling with farm-silt deposits, reducing storage. A survey shows average lake ash depth of 11.5 feet, about 68 percent of capacity, with depths under 3.5 feet. Erosion control on watersheds is urged to protect usable water storage.
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Iowa
Frank Mendetl
Soil Conservation Service
M. G. Hutton
Carl Brown
SCS
Towa
Long State Conservation Commission
Mendels
George A. Marston
University of Iowa
McKin Jey
New London
Thayer
Corning
Osceola
Upper Albia
Upper Lenox
Chariton
Beach Lake
Mount Ayr
Summit Lake
Lower Lenox
McKinley
New
Miirfield
Fairfield
Falr
Erosion Control Efforts Target Lake Sitting Problem
Field and Hidora cited as good examples of combats to lake sitting. At Fake field the town government cooperates with farmers and the Soil Conservation Service in a program to stop soil washing into the lake. At Dora the State Conservation Commission, farmers and the SCS work together to reduce erosion. Mandell says contour tilling and strip cropping curb downhill water flow. terraces guide water away from slopes. Slopes eroding despite good cropping may require trees or grass to stabilize them.
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Hidora
Fake Field
Farmera
Soil Conservation Service
Dora
State Conservation Commission
SCS
Gether
Mandell
Iowa Hatcheries to Join National Poultry Improvement Plan
Eighty Iowa hatcheries will participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, potentially producing about one million U. S. Improved and U. S. Pullorum Tested chicks in 1941. The program requires 5,500 flocks and 856,000 breeding birds to supply eggs, with inspections led by the Iowa Poultry Improvement Supervisory Board.
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Iowa
National Poultry Improvement Plan
W. M. Vernon
Sextension Poultryman
Iowa Poultry Improvement Supervisory Board
UU. S
U. S
U.S
Iowa Poultry Improvement Supervisory ‘Board
Gordon JC
Moville
A. L.howard
State’ Bureau of Animal Industry
Towa
Il. Watkins
Keosauqua
Bobcat Trap Near Lake Cornelia Injures Henn’s Dog
Walter Henn trapped a bobcat near Lake Cornelia, an uncommon catch for the region. The animal fight wounded Henn’s dog’s ear during the encounter.
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Walter Henn
Lake Cornelia
Henn
Grant Blum Remains Quarantined In Waverly Arrival
Lee Town reports Grant Blum moved from Chicago to Waverly and spent two weeks in quarantine for chicken pox before getting his first view of the town.
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Lees
Grant Blum
Waverly
Chicago
Portland News Social Roundup and Blizzard Closings
Portland community items list visits and gatherings among the Hagens, Grahams, Nelsons, Phelps, Larsons, and Shiplers. 4-H party, telephone exchange notes, and shoppers in Magon City. Blizzard closures affected several districts as families travel and hosts welcomed guests across Wesley, Burt, and nearby areas.
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George Graham
Nallia Nelson
Chas
Phelps
Arthur Rike
Martin Larson
Henry Nelson
Sstroubel's
Harvey Graham
Harold Taft
Woden
Lewis Larson
Burt
Portland 4-H
Ted Ringsdor
Stella Danner
Harold
Margaret Carlson
Weslay
Pred Henken
Ruth
Weert Asche Toort Dodge
Portland Progress Club
Becker
Earl Shipler
Ross Stewart
Roy Burger
Vern Shipler
Magon City
Lucille Bartlett
Hawk Jog Myram Shoots Two Hawks Near Northwood
In Northwood, a local hunter named Hawk Jog Myram shot two hawks with a wingspan reported at four feet four inches. The incident involved a deliberate act against wildlife and drew attention from bystanders and local authorities. The birds were identified as protected raptors, prompting questions about legality and conservation. Community members weighed impacts on wildlife balance and urged adherence to hunting regulations.
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Northwood
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