Senator Skromme for Governor of Iowa
A 1930s campaign piece by Senator Skromme announcing his independent bid for Iowa governor. He calls for a statewide audit of all state funds and institutions, a reduction of wasteful spending, fair road and tax policies, opposition to a $4100,000,000 bond issue, banking reform, a state income tax, and proposals to improve farm economy, labor rights, and public services. He stresses moral governance and duty to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tee
Fee _un
Terial
Gilmore City
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Missouri
Department of Co-Operative Marketing
Towa
Public Service Corporation
Gates
Warner Beenken Weds Grace Harms in Wellsburg Ceremony
Warner H Beenken son of Mrs. Helmer Beenken of German Township and Grace Harms of Wellsburg were married at the Reformed parsonage by Rev. Landsiedal. Attendants were Fred Riter and Anna Terfehn. The bride, in Napoleon blue crepe, is a Grundy Center High School graduate and teacher. the groom is a well known German Township farmer. They plan to live on the old Beenken farm after March 1.
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Warner H. Beeenken
Helmer Beenken
Germany Township
Grace Harms
Wellsburg
Landsiedal
Fred Riter
Anna Terfehn
Wesley Harms
Grundy Center
Shiloh Township
German Township
Kossuth County
Hansen-Young Nuptials Tie Two Chicago Couples
The article notes the marriage of Thomas Young and Miss Mary Hansen Young with Rev. G M Squires performing the ceremony. The couple wed in Chicago, beginning their honeynit life together amid local social notices.
The Food Value of Honey compared to common foods
A historical note states that a pound of extracted honey equals the food value of five bananas, eel oranges, six ounces of cream and cheese, ten eggs, twelve ounces of round beef steak, fifteen ounces of boneless cod, and eight and a half ounces of walnuts.
Clifford and Edwards couple wed near Lakota
A wedding occurred Tuesday January 24 at Edwards in Freeark with the bride from Wood Woodstock Minn. Rex Worthington officiated, about 35 relatives attended. Mrs J E Ukena joined guests from Lakota. After a honeymoon to Dubuque Moline and Wisconsin the couple will reside on a Lakota area farm.
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Eéark
T Edwards
George Edwards
Rex, Worthington
Obituary notice for H. R. Larsen of Oakland and Iowa
H R Larsen died at his Oakland home after years of gall stone illness. He was about 48, survived by a wife four children and a child from a previous marriage. Formerly of Waden and Titonka he worked in lumber yards and ran a sash and door factory. He leaves two brothers and two sisters near Miller and Forest City. The Topic extends sympathy to the family.
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H. R. Larsen
Larsen
Oakland
California
Elmer Mechlar
Waden
Titonka
S. B. French
Merl
Woden and Titanka
Bertha E Johnson Seeks Re election as County Auditor
Miss Bertha E Johnson announces her candidacy to succeed herself as County Auditor. She has served the post for three years with universal satisfaction and enjoys broad support across the county. Her peers praise her efficiency and out reach. Announcement appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Bertha E. Johnson
Hog and grain hauling offer from Rickliffs line
Notice from Wm Rickliffs announcing readiness to haul hogs and grain with an additional truck in his drag line. He invites responses from others with differing views to reach the best course for all people.
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Rickliffs
Declamatory preliminaries honor local winners at high school
A Thursday evening declam event at the high school auditorium drew a large crowd. Viola Keagle and William Clemens won top oratorical and humorous honors, with Brad ford Buttington and Rosa Poulsen taking second. First-place winners advance to state competition. seconds to county contest. An obituary notes Moss Verneta Franzen’s death and recounts Lois Franzen’s five year life and funeral reflections.
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High School
Ledyard Consolidated School
Viola Keagle
William Clemens
Bradford Buttington
Rosa Poulsen
Methodist Church Offers Evening Classes and Membership
The church invites all ages to a Christian Faith class Thursday 7:30 to 8:30, a Saturday 2:30 session for children and grammar school youth, and a baptism class. Another Sunday morning membership class and emphasis on personal service to God urged with biblical quotes and a call to action.
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Christ
Joshua
Luse Attends Political Meeting and Breckenridge Stand
A Democrat account describes a political meeting of delegates and private attendees in Luse’s county, noting Breckenridge’s past shift to the standpat side and urging progressives to seek a candidate loyal to their interests. The piece critiques Patricia Paterson’s reform record and discusses a cement plant rider and bond issue alongside concerns about wealth concentration and public spending.
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the Democrat
Kermore
Jas
Breckenridge
Patterson
Hammill
Wesley Community Notes A Busy Week Of Events And Visits
The Wesley area hosts a Firemans dance with the Clit Mandy orchestra Friday, while Des Moines lawyer Clyde Conner spent time with his parents. Rolfe Goodnow traveled to Algona after visiting cousins, and a businessmen committee hosted a dance in Elienpeter’s hall. J J Hill sold household goods in Wesley, and Howard Hansen approached a Mason City job. The Methodist Aid served a crowd at a church supper, and Bernice Robinson began a Mason City job as Gladys attends high school there. The annual Wesley Farmers Creamery meeting reported being debt free after four years with 850 patrons served. John Goetz and family celebrated his 72nd birthday with relatives at church. a birthday dinner was prepared by family members after the service.
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Firemans
Clit | Mandy
Clyde Conner
Des Moines
A. R. Conner
Rolfe Goodnow
Algona
Milton Giddings
Elienpeter
J. J. Hill
West Wesley
Howard Hansen
Mason City
Methodist
Earl Goodnbw
Wesley
Herman
Fred 'Ostercamp
George Ostercamp
Bernice
Gladya “Robinson
Charles’ Robinson
Gladys
Wesley Farmers’ Creamery
Eilenpeter
John Goetz
Horse Demonstrations At Als Gona And Lakota Farm Shows
Events at C R Schoby farm north of Als Gona on February 15 and Albert Hans farm south of Lakota on February 16 feature Harry Ling of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association. Demonstrations cover hoof care haltering and hitching methods to improve spring work readiness and harness fit.
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C. R. Schoby
Alsgona
Albert Hens Farm
Lakota
Harry Ling
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Hare
Tim
Bae
al Heater Schopy
Den
Albert Hans
Schoby Farm
Meyer Reaches 92th Milestone at Home near Town
Tark Meyer aged 92 celebrated his birthday January 24 while living with his daughter Mrs. John Rislus southwest of town. The Tribune notes this milestone for the local resident.
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Meyer
Tark Meyer
John Rislus
Tribune
Farm Sold Near Laurens for 155 per Acre
The H H Sample farm comprising 161 percent acres near Laurens was sold to J M McNee for 155 per acre. West Bend Advance reports the transaction and price details.
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Sierce Hite
H.H. Sample
Laurens
J. M. McNee
West Bend
Lutheran Church Plans Largest Minneapolis Building
A 1928 Palm Sunday dedication is announced for Central Lutheran in Minneapolis, described as the region’s largest church with 6 060 seats, a $33 000 organ, 2100 active members, and a $750 000 stone structure. The article notes a Titonka project comparison and Sunday School meetings at the parsonage.
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Northewest
Central Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
JA Stubbe
St. Paul
Titonka
Uadies
Robert Callies
Wm.Callies
Schoenlett
Egg” Building Fund
Struction Fundland
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Skromme
Warner Beenken
Clifford
Freeark
Woodstock, Minn
Moss Verneta Franzen
Lfe
Herman Franzen
Lois
Thay
Jesus
Earth
Johanna Franzen
Bruns
Margaret
Doris
Raymond
Rev
A. Kilian
Methodist Church
Luse
Wesley Notes
Emmisburg
Hi-Line Electric Company
Lutheran Church
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