Rumors of Gold on Graettinger Area Farm Lands
Local reports describe tests and samples from eastern Graettinger and nearby farms suggesting possible gold deposits along the Molnog River area. A farmer and outside prospectors claim to have found sand with flecks of gold, while experts warn the evidence remains preliminary and requires controlled testing before any mining venture proceeds.
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G. Berke
Delphia
Herram
Jorgen Anders
Smith
Horke
Herrem
Wallingford
Moines
Wnd
Graettinger
Ideals and Moral Standards Guiding World Action
The speaker urges a higher world standard based on faith and love, with ideals manifest in expression, dress, and speech. It cites Hiaasen and likens ideals to stars guiding a journey, urging women to set stricter global standards.
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Hiaasen
Governor Kendall speaks at Algona in Iowa speech
Governor Kendall, praised as a powerful orator, urged Iowa youths toward self reliance and duty. He cited Lincoln, McKinley, Grant, and Washington to stress perseverance, honesty, and the price of success, urging better effort and focus across professions.
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Kendall
Quess Tlon
America
Lincoln
Llimply
Washington
United States
Grover Gleaveland
Ito
William McKinley
Mo Jone
Vadid
Bismarck
John Paul Jones
Grant
Ben
Thomas A. Jadigon
McGuiry
Ray
Booker T. Washington
Farm Bureau to aid land tax equalization study
Representatives of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will meet with the Executive Council in July to authorize a board for equalizing land values for taxation. The federation conducts a statewide survey to compare current values with those from two years ago amid market shifts and price changes.
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Dugehet
Federation
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Executive Council
Akia
Ariou
Variegated cutworm moths infesting western Iowa crops
Reports from Ames Entomology note a widespread infestation of variegated cutworm moths across western Iowa. The pest attacks clover and alfalfa, with larvae migrating after fields are damaged. Farm bureaus will distribute warnings and control measures in west Iowa as conditions allow.
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Ames
F.A. Fenton
Iowa
Vaccination Mandate Challenged In Town Court
John P Hansen seeks a legal ruling against the city school board over compulsory vaccination for students. He argues his children Lloyd and Emma, aged 6, are healthy and immune to smallpox and should be allowed to attend school without vaccination. The board notes Hansen’s children are the only unvaccinated pupils among 350 in the district.
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Towa
Supreme Court
Vetute Board
Health
Mains
Plymouth
Butchinson
John P. Hansen
Mloyd
Rma
Board of Directors
Hansen
Methodist Notes Emphasize Picnic Socials and Church Attendance
Plans for Bible school picnic and ice cream social at Doane and Titonka churches amid Chautauqua events. Reports on last Sunday services, call for regular worship, and upcoming district League convention at Britt. New Sunday School officers listed. emphasis on church as community asset and loyalty to support.
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Doane Church
Samelson
Titonia
Anna
Sone
Great
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Hyworth League
District League
Britt
Chautauqua Notes Ad Promotes Season Tickets
In the Topic issue an ad invites readers to attend the 192 Chautauqua with Midland hosts promising a real treat this year. It urges buying season tickets from local businesses or posters as salesmen are not salaried and time is valuable.
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Chautauqua
Midland
Qaok
Indian burial ground found near Fertile town
June 6 Fertile report of two ancient human skeletons unearthed by ford workers on the J A Duvernon farm a gravel pit five feet deep. One skeleton, a squaw, laid side by side with a warrior, a rare arrowhead fragment found between them and a broken thigh bone. Authorities and ethnology student J A Troganzy observed the site as town residents gathered. Skeletons turned to Mr Brown for custody while burial remains await disposition.
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Fertile
J. A
M. Dorman
C. Billis
J. A. Troganzy
Britt
Mr. Brown
Brown
Royal Baking Powder Co Presents New Royal Cook Book
A Royal Baking Powder Co education feature previews a new Royal Cook Book to aid home bakers. The booklet, promoted as the last word in baking perfection, will be distributed next week across Totanka and surrounding areas with a sample of the Royal Cook Book handed to every user of Royal Baking Powder.
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Royal Baking Powder Co
Erbalelog
Adlaeyo
Totanka
Royak Pik
Royal Baking
Imposters Fire On Farm House After Moonshine Demand
Report from Wes ten nights ago details a bold raid near Whsley where masked men impersonated officers and demanded ten gallons of moonshine. When refused they opened fire, striking the house and injuring property while two men and two women were present. Authorities say more details may follow.
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Whsley
Weeder
Accident on Southbound Train Near Hanna Injures Man
A southbound passenger train near Hanna yesterday struck and threw a man from a car into a mud hole, injuring him. He escaped with head and shoulder injuries, with bystanders noting the train could be seen for miles. The exact sequence remains unclear as officials inspect the scene between Titonka and Widen.
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Theotoresla Sr
Hanna Yeatarday
Hanna
Corwith
Hustler
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