Indian Day Celebration Set for August Sixteen
Titania schedules Indian Day events for the third week of August with committees named for concessions entertainment sports baseball and advertising. Librarian rotations run through six months with a list of names and dates provided. Dickenson visit noted as well with remarks on attendance and the farm bloc talk.
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Titania
Henry Meyer
F. Gallmeyer
H. O. Dittmer
F Entertainment
Irvin Shellmeyer
Wm. F. Callies
Fred ©. Wentz
Earl L. Hansen
Guy Brun
Kluckers 5 Recommended for Remedy
A letter urges action against a large influx of white migrants in the South taking jobs from Black workers. The piece notes about 3,500 in New Orleans, says they refuse to work and demand sustenance, and portrays them as a threat to public order. It calls for Kluckers to demonstrate Americanism.
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New Orleans
Kluckers
Reduce Iowa’s Infant Mortality at State Fair
Des Moines reports a campaign to lower infant death rates and maternal deaths during childbirth. The Iowa State Fair will host seven days of maternity education as part of the baby health contest with 600 babies expected and prizes worth 600.
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Iowa
Des Moines
United States
Mayland Hurt by Propeller at Falk Garage
Wm Mayland, a retired farmer, was injured when he walked into a running propeller at Falk Motor Co on a hot Saturday. He suffered a broken shoulder and minor bruises. Dr Sartor reduced the fracture and he is progressing. Julius King reports another tract sale near Wesley at 200 dollars per acre to Alfred Fritz, adding to Fritz's growing land holdings in Buffalo township.
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Wm. Mayland
Frank Hagen
Falk
Falk Motor Co
Mr. Mayland
Julius King
Wesley
Buffalo Township
Alfred Fritz
Fritz
Kossuth County
Buffalo
Bank Ad Series Promotes Local Dairy and Printing Power
In the Titanica Topic a first in a bank ad series by First National Bank of the city is announced. Cashier J J Cosgrove champions local communities in Iowa and endorses dairy business along with the persuasive power of print media.
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First National Bank
J. J. Cosgrove
Iowa
Bancroft Register
Smoking at pall game nets 19 year old fine
A 19 year old was taken into custody by Sheriff Geo Basset at a Twilight League ballgame in Fort Dodge for possessing cigarettes while under 21. He was fined $2 and costs after admitting he bought them in Humboldt on July 4 and could not recall which store location.
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Fort Dodge
Geo. Basset
Hhe
Humboldt
Livermore Gazette
Large Educational Displays at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines Iowa July 25 19%9 Practical help to Iowa farmers in grain growing livestock raising and other problems affecting agricultural prosperity will be provided by a United States department exhibit at the Washington to State Fair August 22 31 The display covers epidemic prevention such as hoof and mouth disease hog cholera grain rust and other cereal diseases and features purebred sires breeding value and poultry culling Officials say the exhibit is among the most practical of its kind and Iowa State College The Contest Association and others will also present large educational displays at the State Fair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Department of Big
Washington
Towa
Towa State College
Con Test Association
Canadian Thistle Menace to Crops
A. Hutchison reports letters from county citizens urging action against the spread of Canadian thistle in Cossuth County. Non resident farms neglect thistle patches, seeds disperse to nearby lands, and roots spread several rods yearly, despite laws requiring weed destruction.
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A. Hutchison
Cossuth
Eradicate Canadian Thistle Now to Save Farms
A letter urges Iowa farmers to combat Canadian thistle across peat sloughs and weed-prone areas. It warns patches spread via roads and rail rights of way, recommends cutting, burning, deep plowing, root removal, repeated cultivation, and chemical control where needed, with long watch periods and no grazing until safe.
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Portland
Burning cross sighted as Klan rumor stirs Klemme crowd
Report from Klemme says a burning cross appeared on a hill near Main Street Saturday night drawing a large crowd and mixed speculation about Klansmen or jokers. Residents warned against lawbreakers amid talk of similar incidents in Britt and Kanawha.
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KLU Klux Klan
Klemme
Klu Klux
Main Street
Britt
Kanawha
Titania Cafe Utensils Return Sought After Indian Day
An item note requests return of ple tins belonging to the Titania Cafe to aid in the Indian Day trade. A large crowd attended the ice cream social Tuesday at Ray Oysterfelcher’s home south of town and a good sum was raised from the ice cream sale.
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Titania Cafe
Ray Oysterfelcher
Mysterious disappearance of Kossuth farmer Dave Gilbert
Dave Gilbert a leading Kossuth county farmer vanished after leaving Swea City for Chicago July 14 with livestock. He paid cash receipts, sent funds to Bancroft First National Bank, and planned to return but failed to appear. Despite searches by relatives and Burns Detective Agency, no trace has been found.
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Dave Gilbert
Kossuth County
Swea City
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacific Road
First National Bank
Bancroft
Chicago Commission
Alfred Ditsworth
Ditsworth
Gilbert
Burns Detective, Agency
Bancroft Register
Des Moines Organizes State Teachers Placement Bureau
The Teachers Placement Bureau under George W. Samson, 25 years Cedar Falls college staffer, will supply Iowa public schools with teachers. Schools may request teachers free of charge, while applicants submit photos and credentials. Since Miss Mae Francis became state superintendent, 1082 requests have arrived, 2375 nominations made. 614 boards requested teachers in the last six months, 1134 applications are on file.
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Des Moines
Department of Education
George W. Samson
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Mae Francis
Titonka Surpasses Four Towns In Chautauqua Finance
Ringsted Graettinger Swea City report deficits of 229 and 270 and 100 while Titonka posts no deficit. Graettinger blames delayed advance worker for poor ticket sales and criticizes the practice as unnecessary, favoring local management.
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Titonka
Swea
Ringsted
Graettinger
Ringsted Dispatch
Attack price fixing plans threaten democracy and farmers
The article argues against government price fixing for farm products. It warns that autocratic price setting would turn minimums into maximums, leaving farmers out-traded and made wards of the state, undermining democratic principles. It advocates cooperative marketing, credits, warehouse receipts, and crop insurance for stable prices.
Crop Insurance Favored by Farm Bureau Leader
Gray Silver of the American Farm Bureau Federation writes to Senator Capper urging a national crop insurance plan to complement existing credit and warehouse acts. He argues cooperative marketing and balanced production prevent surpluses and preserve farmer independence against price fixing.
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Gray Silver
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Arthur Capper
Farm Fec
Silver
Farm Bloc
Congress
Mr. Silver
New highway bill tightens billboard removal rules
A July 4 law lets the state highway commission or county boards remove billboards or signs obstructing view on private property near highways or railroads. Offenders face misdemeanor charges with fines from 5 to 26 dollars. Notices require removal within 10 days, funded from road funds if on primary or county funds if on secondary roads.
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General Assembly
State Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
County Board
Mission Fest at Lutheran Church Brings German and English Sermons
A big mission fest runs next Sunday at the German Lutheran Church with Rev. Lehne from Guttenberg delivering German addresses at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Rev. Werner of Lakota preaching in German. Sunday evening services at 8 p.m. feature Rev. Lehne in English.
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Lehne
Guttenberg
Iowa
Werner
Lakota
The Last Warning from Mayor on Speeding
A city message by Mayor W. C. Gallmeyer urges motorists to curb speeding before accidents occur. He warns residents that fines are justified and individuals are to blame for violations, saying warnings have been given and governance rests with them.
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W. CG. Gallmeyer
Hoodlums Tear Down Mail Boxes and Cattle Guards
Five miles west of Swea City on Highway IA a gang damaged mail boxes attached to a wagon wheel and used cattle guards as a trap injuring several motorists. Four Elmore men in two Ford cars first fell victim, tires burst, box and guard damage followed. Additional drivers saw the setup and avoided worse harm while authorities recovered the cattle guards. A Mayo Clinic case and local cattle ranch visit are noted in separate items.
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Swea City
Forrm
Elmore
Julius Lenisch
Curtis Kluger
Rock Island
Armstrong
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