Tariff Clash Looms as Farmers Face 1928 Trade Debate
A Western Republican voices concern over Fordney Me Cumber and McNary Haugen tariffs, urging a policy that protects farm income and avoids European market dependence. He warns that eastern Republicans may push ongoing protection, while Democratic talk of Underwood tariffs risks harming western farmers.
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Odita
United States
Dion
Washington
Iowa
Republican Party
Europe
Tawa
Repubican West
High Tariff Party
McNary-Haugen
Counse
U. S
Neature
Temporary political reaction to local job changes discussed
In town discussions a proposed solution could temporarily displace workers, provoking a potential short term political response. The remarks reference local figures HT A Wal Reo and the uncertain impact on employment.
Vacation farm life blends toil with lakes and homecoming
The article recalls farm families traveling for vacation to lake country and hills, noting the mother's hard work, the joy of lake views, and the value of shared chores. It ends with a local church Ladies Aid birthday surprise for Mrs. A. Killan and a rocking hat gift.
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Ladies Aid
The
German Lutheran Church
A. Killan
Pilot Knob State Park A Quiet Northern Hancock Retreat
Pilot Knob State Park in Hancock county offers a scenic drive and well prepared facilities for visitors. The park features a tile camping ground, picnicking areas, a park cabin with local relics, and views from the summit overlooking farms and Dead Man's Lake. caretaker H L Taylor conducts tours and enforces camping rules, promoting a peaceful outdoor experience without permanent buildings.
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Pilot. Knob State Park
Pilot Knob State Park
Hancock County
Ellington Township
Dead Man’s Lake
Towa
Yayin
Garner
H. L. Taylor
Dong
Pilot Knob
Taylor
All India
Indiana Picnic Draws Hoosier Crowd at Burt
About sixty people gathered Sunday at the Tom Trenary home for the annual Indiana picnic. Not all attendees hailed from Indiana, but many Hoosiers were present around Burt with friends, creating a sizable crowd. A generous supply of edibles and beverages helped residents stay cool in the shade.
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Indiana Plante
Tom Trenary
Indiana
Burt
Burt Monitor
Wesley Notes and Local Social Roundup in Algona
Local column records members of the Country Club entertainment committee at Algona, notes on funeral services for Henry Schutter Sr at the M I church with interment at Evergreen. The piece lists visits and illnesses among Wesley area families, travels to Decorah Mason City Sun Prairie Wisconsin and other towns, and church attendance events by the Whytes and neighbors. The spread reflects community life and mobility across multiple towns.
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Hanson
Vee Mullin
Mason City
Della Hagar
Miss Hager
Alden
Burdette
Sun Prairie
Wisconsin
Fanny Thompson
Sinois
Walter Hall
Dayton
Ohio
Walter
Whyte
Okoboji
Matt Laux
St. Benedict
Lauz
John Raskopt
Erdman
Roberts
Conner
Will Kirschbaum
Benton
Katherine 'Hildman
Ed Hildman
Burt
Wesley
Bart
Mrav Herman Ostercamp
Howard
Lottie Haneen
Will
Minnia Frimml
Pilot Mound
Albert Minnemann
Grown Song
Salem
Hisenbachera
Woden Notes Highlight Community Visits and Gatherings
Woden residents reported numerous social visits and family gatherings. People from Mason City, Forest City, Livitt, and Britt stopped by, while dances, picnics, and church group outings occurred at Magle Lake and nearby parks. A postmaster exam occurred in Garner, and Arlene Ludeking resigned with August Stohr taking over.
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Anna Fudder
Margaret Uimeby
Livitt
Ruth Swingen
Arlene Jaleking
Forest City Peidas
W. W. Dirksen
Mason City Sualch
Guiatiingham
Vernice
Gyljnderv
Town
Bunday
George Breen
Will Cosgrove
Wesley
John Fitzpatrick
Kenosha
Iquisconsin
Garner
Campbell
Nebriska
J. Ll. Bushman
Arlene Ludeking
H. J. Orthel
August Stohr
Henry Quinn
Lincoln
Nebraska
Britt and Woden
James Filzpatrick
Uitle
Wm Orthel Jr
Anna Orthel
Henry Orthel
West Bend
Claus Smith
Mason City
Smith
Portland Community Notes Ahead of Harvest and Visits
Port land area residents recount visits to Algona Swea City and Burt with family gatherings and threshing starting. Long gravel road work, dances at the Walter Anderson barn, and a large Old Settlers Picnic highlight a week of travel, relatives, and local events.
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Burt
H. J. Putz
Walter Faulstich
Fenton
Bancroft
Jack Monson
Wesley
Grandma
Will Lloyd
Bill Putz
St. Paul
Herman
del Fitch
Central Portland Threshing Company
Mr. Dyna
Jay Auld
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Rook
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Gertrude Rode
Steiry Ode
Dumont
Mrs. Roy Bartholomew
Ho. Vly
Portland
R. L. Krantz
Titonka
Buick
Ford Tudor
Lamoreux Garage
Victor Lamoreux
Prop
Titonka, Iowa
Reishuy
H. H. Murray
Linkota
Henry
W. F. Hamstreet
M. D. Honra
Vionke Town
KEW
van Ness
Algona
Roy O. Ball
Calla
Titania
G. C. Smalldridge
Farmers Savings Hank
Buffalo Center
Gus Frederickson
Bank of Woden Woden
Pierre Sartor
Qiouka Towa
Otto Kunz
Col. M. B
Pringle General Auctioneer
Jonah Lakoty
Henry Meyer Real Estate and Insurance
Meyers Real Estate Building
Titouka
Aw-Offices
B. Quarton
Si.b. Quarton
Kossuth County State Savings Bank
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Thia
Lue Valley
Farmers Elevator
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