Tractor compares favorably to horses in Iowa argues reader
A reader defends tractors over horses citing longer work hours, lower costs, and greater efficiency in Iowa farming. The letter disputes Mr Pound's Montana comparisons, notes grease cup counts and maintenance, and argues tractors can outperform horse teams in harvest and rush work.
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Titanica
Gir
Horse Breeders’ Association
Avere
Breeders‘ Gazette
Foun
Pound
Montana
Iowa
Pardon Plea for Willie Winters Stirring Iowa Towns
Remonstrances flood towns from Ames to Eldora as Mrs Linn Trimble and son urge against clemency for Willie Winters the life-term killer of Linn Trimble. Citizens sign notes in support while a Des Moines hearing nears and Union plans a August delegation.
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Linn Trimble
Ben
Lloyd “Trimble
Rom Ames
Tow
Willie Winters
Titonka
German Township
Wm. Brandt
Young Winters
B. &. Bryson
Titanka
Bryson
Linn Trimbie
Union
Eldora
Iowa Falls
W. T. Hall
Herman Nelson
Albert Meyers
Geo. Westlake
Winters
Hidora
Harding
State Board of Control
Trimble
Lloyd Trimble
Des Moines
Hayfield Boy Dies in Suspected Farm Accident
Hayfield Iowa July 6 Willard Torkelson 13 son of Mr and Mrs Wm Torkelson was killed near the Adolph Christiansen farm three miles east of town late Saturday night. Details are sparse but authorities indicate a fatal accident occurred while he was visiting the farm.
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Wm. Stiniker
McMahon
Sheriff Ross
Garner
Christensen Farm
Garner Signel
Hayfield
Iowa
Willard Torkeleon
Adolph Christensen
Willard
Wm. Torkelson
Christianson
Substitute for gasoline from Maui molasses cited by manager
The Good Year district manager says motor alcohol, a substitute for gasoline, was discovered by J. P. Foater in Maui sugar plantations. It is produced from stick molasses and offers more power and mileage, with no carbon and easy starting. The fuel is used in various engines, and a 36 hour test showed four gallons per hour versus four and a half for gasoline.
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F. &. Carroll
Good Year Tire and Rubber Company of
California
Haweai
J. P. Foater
Maui
Palo Alto
Emmedshburg Democrat
Electrical service in Baltimore labeled rotten by residents
Residents accuse Commonwealth Utilities Company of consistently poor electrical service in Baltimore with daily power shutoffs and widespread dissatisfaction. The letter criticizes the utility's reliability and expresses frustration over earlier praise.
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Commonwealth Utilities Company
Bimore
Boy in Army Wins German Bride After War Time Romance
Mrs. Della Dolan of Bancraft formerly of Ruthven visits. Her son, sent to Germany with troops after signing the armistice, fell ill and stayed with a German family. The daughter cared for him, they fell in love, and their wedding was postponed. He goes to Germany to bring her to America in weeks.
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Della Dolan
Bancraft
Ruthven
Germany
America
Dolan
Garfield tale on shorter college courses
The anecdote recalls James A. Garfield at Hiram College where a father pressed for a shorter curriculum for his son. Garfield replied that choices shape a student, noting that God takes 100 years to grow an oak but only two months to yield a squash.
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James A. Garfield
Hiram College
Mr. Garfield
Sights at Lavernni A satirical note on fashion and modesty
The LuVerne News ridicules fashion plate women as the sun hides its face and trees bark while dolls pretend to be idols of manhood. It praises a modest dressed woman as the loveliest creature on earth, noting such figures are rare at public dances.
WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING REQUEST CENTER
Readers are invited to leave watch and jewelry repair articles at the Topic office for processing. The notice specifies drop-off instructions and office location for items awaiting service.
Local Girl Weds Soldier After Year of Letters
Miss Gertie Swanson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Swanson, married Mr William Gardner of Delavan Illinois on July 2 after a year long correspondence. Conrad Swanson, sister’s brother and WWI veteran, connected the couple and shared Gardner's address. Gardner is a farmer and well regarded in his community.
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Gertie Swanson
John Ww. Swanson
Wm. Ee, Gardner
Dalayan
Ill
Conrad Swanson
Mr. Gardner
Conrad
Mgr
Garner
Delavan
Gardner
Kansas Governor Advocates State Coal Intervention
Gov Aten of Kansas recalls using state control to run coal mines during a miners strike and fuel ban. He describes mobilizing 11,000 volunteers and Kansas National Guard to resume production, arguing government action protected the public and demonstrated state power.
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Nstate
Ind
Alexander Howatt
Howatt
Judge Anderson
Indianapolis
Kansas National Guard
Tle
Kean
Lada
Ile
France
Bop
Kansas
Jada
Town Council Proceedings July 8 1920
The Ti tonka Town Council met at Ti tonka Savings Bank with Meyer Falk Wolfe Sloper Budlong present. Budlong acted as mayor pro tem in Mayor Franck’s absence. Bills approved include Wisher dragging streets Hagen crossings Tullie dirt and others. Chris Anderson hired to relay street work for 840 dollars starting at Block 11 southeast corner and continuing northeast 694 feet. Meeting adjourned. Win Boyken, Town Clerk.
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Titonka Savings Bank
Meyer
Falk
Wolfe
Sloper
Budlong
Franck Jay Budlong
J. F. Wisher
Frank Hagen
Tullie
Wolly
Meyer Chris Anderson
Win. Boyken
Angler Tells of Worms Price in Washington Letter
Edmond Higgins, still in Washington D C, writes to sister Veronica about fishing a few days ago and paying 30 angle worms for bait at 0 cents. The note complains that profiteers are active in every line.
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Edmond Higgins
Washington, D. C
Veronica
Lost Shepherd Dog Spotted Near Woden
A yellow shepherd dog with a white tipped nose is missing from a residence around June 27. If found, contact Claus Eden in Woden to arrange return.
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Claus Eden
Woden
Corn Shelling Notice Near Titonka
Notice advises to contact Thos. J. Forburger six and a half miles south of Titonka on the Wesley mail route if you have corn to shell.
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Thos. J. Forburger
Titonka
Wesley
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