Telephone Numbered Subscriptions in Local Territory
The paper offers extensive coverage in Kossuth County and Titonka trade territory at $2.00 yearly in advance. Outside the county the rate is $2.50, $3.00 to Canada and foreign countries. Service members pay $2.00 per year. County and Titonka territory subscriptions are continued yearly unless canceled by subscribers or at the publisher’s discretion.
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Advancce
Kossuth
Titonka
Kosauth County
Canada
Take It Easy on Your Tractor in Safety Drive
This farm safety feature notes tractors raise labor efficiency yet boost hazards in Kosauth County. County Extension Director A L Brown cites a Michigan survey showing 25 percent of farm accidents stem from machinery with 60 percent fatal and 50 percent non fatal due to tractors. Common causes include hurrying in turns, standing while operating, letting children ride, riding on the drawbar, and failing to stop the power take off before dismounting.
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Kosauth
A. L. Brown
Michigan
Brown
Tracor
Four Marriage Licenses Issued in Kossuth County
Four couples were issued marriage licenses last week in Kossuth county. Louis F. Alver and Joyce D. Gibson of Swea City. Herbert Julius of Buffalo Center and Kathryn Becker of Lakota. Leo J. Platt and Betty J. Rich of Algona. Ronald R ichardson of Lakota and Margery Patterson of Buffalo Center.
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Kossuth County
Louis F. Alver
Joyce D. Gibson
Swea City
Herbert Julius
Buffalo Center
Kathryn Becker
Lakota
Leo'j. Platt
Betty J. Rich
Algona
Ronald Richardson
Margery Patterson
Seven Points for Enjoying a Good Sleep
doctors say a good sleep favors conditions such as a comfortable bed with a resilient mattress, moderate fatigue, and regular exercise. A light moderate meal helps, fresh air when indoors, darkened sleeping rooms, and quiet for most people are essential to avoid wakefulness and restlessness.
Burma: Rich Resources and Strategic East Asian Key State
Burma is described as a large, prosperous Asiatic colony with a population exceeding double that of Texas. Before WWII it led global rice exports and was a major timber source, notably teak, with mines for tin, lead, silver, tungsten, and petroleum. Diamonds and rubies also figure in medieval markets near Upper Burma diggings. WWII caused widespread damage but spurred new transport lines for military needs.
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Burma
Texas
China
Indo-China
India
Testing soil moisture for spading and sowing
Gardeners learn to judge soil moisture by feel. A handful should hold together as a mud pie when too wet, crumble when too dry, and crumble slightly at the ideal moisture, allowing even clay to spade easily without forming clods.
Dirty Eggs From Hen Houses and Cleaning Tips
Common causes of dirty eggs include hens with muddy feet, dirty hen-house floors, crowding on nests, and infrequent gathering. Keep hens in the laying house until 1 or 4 p.m. on muddy ground, use wire netting above droppings, provide deep litter, keep nests clean and bedded, and ensure at least one nest per four hens with frequent collection, especially in the forenoon.
New Year Celebrations Across Cultures
New Year dates vary widely. The Jewish year begins between September and October. The Chinese civil new year starts with the new moon when the sun enters Pisces around February 18. Muslims honor the first 10 days of Moharram. In Siam, the new year lasts three days.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Moharram
Britannica
Siam
Local Notables and Family News From Wesley Area
Mrs Ed Otis and infant Thomas Gerald were welcomed home from Kossuth hospital after baptism at St Josephs church. George Rieke welcomed a baby girl at General hospital Algona, now a family of three daughters and three sons. Miss Mary Theresa Willett returned to Easton Minnesota after visiting friends here. Mrs John Richter underwent major surgery at Mercy hospital Mason City. Several Wesley residents attended events in Carroll Fort Dodge Cleveland and Burlington.
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Ed Otis
Kossuth Hospital
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Thomas Gerald
Margaret Ckerman
Frank Richter
Vincent Eisenbacher
Albert Lichteig
Vincent ‘Smith
Buffalo Center
Smith
Hisenbacher
Lichteig
George Rieke
General Hospital
Algona
Mary Theressa Willett
Easton
Minn
Alice
Patty Richtsmeier
Good Corncil Academy
Mankato
John Richter
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
George Goetz
LeRoy Riche
Woden
Lon Gouge
Marjorie
Marjorie Gouge
al Richtsmeier
Patty
Mary Theresa Willett
Cheryll Meurer
Fort Dodge
Sam Haag
George Ward
Marie King
Mary Adine
State Park
Clear Lake
Jack Hanson
Himer Peterson
Burlington
Paul Erdman
Carrell
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Wayne Clegg
Connie Hobben
Lansing
Thomas Carmody
Danville
Carmody
Wesley
Della Kunz
Baptism and community notices from Wesley area
The city newspaper lists the baptism of James Richard Grishorat at the Methodist church with family present including grandparents and relatives from Wesley. It notes Sister Mary Carolyn, formerly Madeline Studer, the Notre Dame investiture at Mankato, and a choir meeting. Various residents travel and visit relatives in Minnesota Wisconsin and California, with social calls, vacations, and a Stanley party for Mrs. P. C. Haynes.
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James Richard Grishorat
Methodist Church
Madeline Studer
J. P. Studers
Notre Dame
Mankato
Minn
Mary Carolyn
Wesley
Lawrence Hanson
Churcpn
Amy
Ethel Flom
Muskegon
Mich
Bernsten
Civil Service
Buffalo Township
Anna Wester
Schaffer
New York City
Emil Wester
Lelia Wester-Jordan
Des Moines
Wester
Theron Hanson
Cedar Falls
Norma Johnson R.N
Sewer Trouble Shooters Story From Mystic Resident
Albert Hughes of Mystic, now a sewer trouble shooter in Kansas City, survived a belt failure that washed him into the Missouri River. A helper dropped an extension cord into a sewer, electrifying the water and paralyzing his throat for several days.
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Albert Hughes
Mystic
Kansas City
Missouri River
Mr. Hughes
Tjaden Family Guests Highlight Weekend Visit
Rev and Mrs Ralph Tjaden and son James from Fargo. Jelle Tjaden and daughters Margaret and Anna of Woden joined relatives at the George Tjaden home Sunday. Martin Brandt and George Boekelman visited Ackley on July 16 returning July 18. Also present were Mr and Mrs George Arends and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Peterson.
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Ralph Tjaden
James
Fargo
N. D
Jelle Tjaden
Margaret
Anna
Woden
Alfred Boelkelei
George Tjaden
Martin Brandt
George Boekel
Ackley
George Arends
George Boekelmang
Woodrow Peterson
Hail Damage to Soybeans Linked to Development Stage
Iowa State College tests show hail injures soybeans most when pods and beans are beginning to develop. The report notes damage peaks during early pod formation stages.
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Iowa State College
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Clarion
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Honken Electric
Titonka, Iowa
Moines Sunday Register
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J. L. Simonsen
Aseball
Clay County Fair
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Titania Implement Co. Norris L. Keil
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