Tonka area telegraph rates and territory coverage
A damaged clipping lists territorial coverage within fifteen miles and subscription rates for Titonka territory. It shows $1.006 per year in advance for Titonka area, $1.80 outside Titonka, $1.50 outside Titonka if not prepaid, and $2.60 for Canada and foreign countries, all payable in advance.
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Aitonka
Postoftics
T Tonka
Tie Blidk
Titonka
Itonka
Canada
Gillette Wins Republican Nomination at State Convention
No delegate from Titankg attended the Republican state convention though other townships were represented as ballots began to fill the unexpired term of Senator Murphy. Guy M. Gillette, former congressman of the seventh district, Cherokee, won the Republican nomination. On the Democratic side, Editor Halden is the candidate with Col. Smith W. Brookhart as Farmer-Labor, urging voters to choose.
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Titankg
Murphy
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokee
Halden
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
Five Candidates Enter November Senate Ballot
Five men appear for two United States Senate seats in November. On the Republican ticket are Dickinson and Halden, on the Democratic ticket Gillette and Herring, and on the Farmer-Labor line Col. Smith Brookhart. The contest fills two terms: a short term to succeed the deceased Senator Murphy and a term to replace L. J. Dickinson.
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United States
Dickinson
Halden
Gillette
Herring
Col. Smith Brookhart
Murphy
L. J. Dickinson
National Defense Budget Compared With Agriculture
The Lakota Record notes that the National Defense program received 750 million dollars in the past fiscal year while Agriculture was allotted 500 million despite strong opposition led by L. J. Dickinson. The paper questions the disparity and challenges critics to investigate the defense funding.
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L. J. Dickinson
Federal Treasury
Learn Then Forget And A Laughing Note On Silver
The clipped page quotes jokes and wry sayings from multiple papers. It references a hen giving off spring final advice about pavement and preachers nibbling bones, a professor wife exchange about three days without a kiss, and figures on silver mining costs versus policy. It merges humorous observations with brief editorial sound bites from various towns.
Dickinson Advances Toward Normalcy With Republicans Back
Iowa eyes return to normalcy as two Republican senators push the state closer to regular government. Marshalltown Times-Rep notes optimism that Dickinson may reach the halfway point soon.
Editor Halden Seeks Senate Nomination with Harsh Harangues
The editor Halden, a veteran promoter of railroad interests, is described as using grand rhetoric and sarcasm in a bid for the U S Senate on the Republican ticket. His past influence at state conventions is noted, and the piece criticizes continued attacks on opposing parties.
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Halden
U. S
Blythe
Has
Loom Weaving Project For Kossuth County Women
A county home project committee outlined a 1986 37 home furnishings course focusing on loom weaving. Mrs. Sarah Hilis and Dora Workman will lead four lessons for 80 to 100 women in four groups, with open social meetings planned for September across the county to share materials, demonstrations, and designs.
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Kossuth
County Home Project Committee
Sarah Hilis
State H.C.A
Iowa State College Extension Service
Jerry Heetland
Ledyard
J. H
J. H. ‘Warburton, Lincoln; Mrs. A. J. Brown
Cresco
Ray Miller
Buffalo
W. WJ. ‘Barr
Geo. Hackman
J. C. Skow
Wesley
Ray Fitch
Riverdale
Agnes Seeley
Plum Creek
A. C. Philbrook
Greenwood
Martin Becker
Tony Jandl
Portland
Mis
Dora Workman
Iowa State College
County Farm Bureau
Miss Workman
Iowa Lets Out A Heat Moan Across The Nation
An Old Iowa custom story tells of a worried eastern business house asking if selling on credit in Iowa is safe amid severe drought. The Fort Dodger replies Iowa crops show injury but are not failing. hogs gain weight, cows milk, hens stay. Iowans lament heat yet remain confident in a strong record.
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Iowa
Atlantic
Pacific
The
Mercury
Racalig
Red Cross
Chicago
Fort Dodge
California
Florida
Granger Mitchell
Fort Dolge
Iowa Weather Myths and the State Image
Granger Mitchell writes from Fort Dodge about Iowa exaggerating weather disasters. He notes past storms caused minor property damage with no injuries while media coverage made a big spectacle. He contrasts Iowa’s climate focus with California and Florida. The piece argues Iowa’s stance hurts business and credit perceptions.
Special Farm Bureau Day Planned at Iowa State Fair Des Moines
Farm Bureau officials designate Monday August 31 as Farm Bureau Day at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. State leaders target nationally known farm speakers and recognize outstanding affiliates including 4 H clubs. A Farm Bureau exhibit booth in Machinery Hall and a state fair camp for thousands are planned. Francis Johnson predicts a record crowd for the warm Bureau Day program. About 15 000 Farm Bureau minute men will receive invitations to participate.
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Farm Bureau
Des Moines
State Farm Bureau
Exposition Grounds
Francis Johnson
Farm Bureau Minute
Cooler Weather Brings Light Showers Across State
Cooler weather arrived yesterday with no precipitation. Reports of rain across the state describe showers that barely lay the dust, leaving dry conditions in most areas.
Musician Rose Heads Toledo Public Schools
Rose, local supervisor of music in the Buffalo Consolidated School, has been elected to head the music department in Toledo public schools. He will accept if released from his Titanica contract. The move increases his salary. patrons regret his departure yet welcome the promotion. He is a pipe organist at Algona’s Mathodiat Church and teaches in several county towns. County candidates begin campaigning August 15 with a joint meeting of all offices. Mrs. C A Hoon and children vacationing at Clear Lake since last Monday will stay another week.
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Toledo Co BH
Rose
Jutsl
Buffalo Consolidated School
Mmusic
Toledo Public Schools
Titanica
Toledo
C. A. Hoon
Clear Lake
Petersen attends Fort Dodge district GOP rally
A. M. Petersen drove to Fort Dodge Tuesday evening to attend a district Republican organization rally.
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A. M. Petersen
Fort Dodge
Republican Organization
Nate Walsh Paints Residence Occupied by Kromminga Family
Nate Walsh has painted his residence property that is occupied by Reinder Kromminga and his family.
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Nate Walsh
Reinder Kromminga
Local visitors and upcoming digging work announced
Nie awa Mia and relatives from Indiana are visiting this week. Mr. Kleak and Mr. Boon of the Pittsburgh Dog Movies Steel Co. were in town on business. A digging machine is due next Monday and work will start once the pump is ready and set.
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Indiana
Mr. Boon
Pittaburg-Dog Movies Steel Co
Biashess
For Sale: Farm Equipment and Wagons From Ricklets
For sale items include four wagons a two row cultivator a Fordson tractor and a threshing bottom plow offered by Wm Ricklets. Interested buyers may contact the seller for details and arranging pickup.
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Luverne News
America
Mason City Globe- Gazette
Cummins
Goo. P
Sam
Dick” Bland
Mssouri
Allison
Town
Ackley World Herald
Hormaley
Marshalltown
Neville
Algona
Jimmie Neville
Algona, Iowa
AY Morin
Goss
Wist
Salem
Lafayette
William Adams
Oliver Optic
Germany
Belgium
Columbus
Mathodiat Church
Chimpaigna
Blanchand
Irvington
Niamond
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
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