Horses Pull at Farm Bureau Picnic in Weight Pull Contest
At the Farm Bureau Picnic a team pulling contest using the Iowa State College invention will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Prizes of 15 and 10 dollars will be awarded per class for teams under 3000 pounds and over 3000 pounds. The machine tests lifting power by weights, not direct wagon pull, with adjustable difficulty and practice runs for drivers.
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Farm Bureau
Iowa State College
Iowa
New York
Local residents visit families and discuss tax plans
R E Nauman’s residence receives two coats of paint. Geo BE Pannkuk of Waterloo visits with his parents B A and Mrs. Pannkuk. Mrs Jane Austin expects granddaughter Victoria Englethart from Pueblo for the summer. Geo W Patterson of Burt addresses Hagen's Hall on income tax and a 385 million bond issue. Frank Ingham and family visit J F Fisher’s and John Boyken’s homes before returning to St Paul. Ben G Pannhuk visits Waterloo ties. Harry McIlroy and family plan Green Lake Minnesota vacation to sell orders. Rev P Mueller and family visit Winthrop and Henry Stecker while celebrating Waldemar Mueller and Clara Galpmeyer wedding.
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R. E. Nauman
Geo
BE. Pannkuk
Waterloo
B.A. Pannkuk
Jane ‘Austin
Victoria Engel Thart
Pueblo
Col
Geo. W. Patterson
Burt
Hagen’s Hall
Frank Ingham
St. Paul, Minn
J. F. Fisher
John Boyken
Ben G. Pannhuk
B. A. Pannhuk
Ben
Harry McHlroy
Green Lake
Minnesota
Harry
Rev. P. Mueller
Winthrop, Minn
Henry Stecker
Famiy
Mueller
Waldemar
Clara Galpmeyer
Lutheran Day to Be Held Next Sunday in Pomroy Iowa
Lutheran Church notes a Sunday event featuring a children’s program and offering. Luther League plans attendance at the Pomroy Iowa conference June 29 and 30. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Brandt’s. next meeting at Mrs Rickliff’s in July. Good Hope Lutheran to hold services July 4 near Titonie. baskets planned and 1500 to 000 expected. Sunday School at 9 30 with Linglish and a German missionary program.
One Way of the Boom Algona Man Returns from Florida
Algona man Frank Slagla returns from Florida winters to report the coldest season he recalls and a boom in real estate sales. He notes small down payments and an option to pay after checks circulate, sometimes leading to stopped payments if sellers cannot complete sales.
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Floridia
Algona
Des Moines
Frank Slagla
Florida
Ed Streeter Portland Pioneer Dies in Louisiana
Ed Streeter a Portland township Civil War veteran and pioneer died at Lake Arthur Louisiana at 81. He lived in Bancroft Armstrong and Lake Arthur and ran a lumber business from cypress forest land. His widow Rebeka Stahl died 34 years ago. He leaves sons and daughters. Burial occurred in Bancroft Adyaiece.
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Ed. Streeter
Portland
Mississippi
Streeter
Lake Arthur
Rebeka Stahl
W. BH. Stahl
J. H. Grover
Burt
Portland Township
Bancroft
Armstrong
Lousiana
Begging for Rides In Early Cars Draws Debate
In the era before widespread auto use, youths often begged rides from street and sidewalk, a practice criticized as undermining self-respect and posing safety risks. Massachusetts schools promote ending the habit, urging parental and teacher support to curb this nuisance. The column also notes visiting families from Wheaton Minnesota and a Kansas City trip for a medical operation.
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America
Massachusetts
Brookhart Triumph Dominates Iowa Primary Race
Brookhart wins state by a sweeping margin as Cummins and Clark fall short. Paine defeats Warburton for county recorder while Patterson wins renomination with Brookhart support. A light statewide turnout and notable Democratic showing mark the primary day in Iowa amid a mix of victories and near-misses.
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Paine
Warburton
Iowa
Buffalo
United States Senate
Brookhart
Cummins
Clark
Clarke
Murtagh
Buffalo Township
Laura Paine
Algona
Harriet Warburton
Lakota
George W. Patterson
Burt
This.s. My
Patterson
Kossuth
Sunty
United States
H. J. Guide
Bancroft
Wedding Bells for Gallmeyer Mueller in Minnesota
Clara Gallmeyer of this place and Waldemar Mueller of Tilton were married at the Governor home. Rev P Mueller performed the ceremony in the presence of close relatives. The couple will honeymoon in Minnesota and will reside in Tilton where Mueller is a bank cashier.
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United States
L. BH. Bickelberg
Rev. P. Mueller
Titonka
German Lutheran Church
Clara
Barney
North Dakota
W. F. Callies
Cffies
Algona Telephone Exchange
Tilton
Waldemar
Weo
Can You Make Choice Hay Demonstrations Soon
A rural note urges better hay curing methods for alfalfa and clover to avoid leaf loss and woody stems. Hay specialist A E Randall cites losses from sun curing and promises demonstrations on curing and harvest at several townships with dates to follow.
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Hay Commission
A. E. Randall
Frank Thorpe
Cresco
Fred Corey
Aaron Steusey
Sherman Township
Alfred Schenck
Union
J. J. Nurrie
Ramsey Township
Political slate listing California office seekers and delegates
A fragmented newspaper clipping lists Democratic ticket names for U S Senator Claude Porter Governor Alex Miller and various state officials including Secretary of State Emmelens Maulsby Treasurer Thomas Maloney Superintendent H E Blackmar and Railroad Commissioners C D Huston H J Guide J J Cosgrove with delegates to the county convention J J Cosgrove.
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Alex R. Miller
L. W. Housel
Emmelens C. Maulsby
E. J. Riegel
Thomas Maloney
Charles E.ee
of Agriculture
G. Warner
H. E. Blackmar
Local notes from Titonka area and visits around Iowa
W H Stott was a brief business visitor at Ft Dodge Tuesday morning. Six cars of stock were shipped out for Titonka last Saturday night. Mrs J D Breen spent time at Nashua with her sister's family while her brother-in-law sought medical help. H A French and others traveled to Rochester for Mrs French's hospital visit after an operation. Pearl Slinker and her baby arrived from Detroit to visit relatives in Indiamila and Stott families. Tom Loats and Boye Tieden recently finished a painting job for E R Intermill. Freeman Ash walks with a cane amid gout rumors. Walde Mueller and Magdalene visit from Tilton and St Paul. Ed J O'Neill and daughter Mary returned from a week with his mother in Heyworth, Illinois, noting similar crops and good pasture locally.
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Harry Bourcey
Wheaton
Minn
Joe Lamoreux
Mr. Bourcey
Tall Township
Jerome Broucey
Buffalo Township
Wisson
Kansas City
Titonka
Raymond Krantz
Iatelview Elevator Company
J. D. Breen
Nashua
Iowa
P. W. Tobin
Tobin
H. A. French
Lyle Mathes
Rochester
French
Pearl Slinker
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Stott
Indiamila
Freeman Ash
Walde Mueller
Tilton
Hig Slater
Magdalene
St. Paul
J. O’neil
Mary
Heyworth
Sinia
Road wear on tires shown at tests
The Highway Research Board reports tire wear varies by surface. Ordinary tires lose one ounce per 500 miles on concrete, two to seven ounces on gravel, and 10 to 50 ounces on 500 miles on macadam. Prof Steinberg notes fuel costs rise on dirt roads, comparing to a gas tax.
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Highway Research Board
5. S. Steinberg
University of Maryland
Bureau
C. M. Babcock
Prof. Steinberg
Federal Bureau of Roads
Research ‘Board
Tust
The
Elmer Wilson Dies After Lingering Illness
Elmer Wilson of the Kunz and Gerdes farm southeast of Titoniva has died after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the M E Church in Titonka today Thursday at 2 30 p m with Rev Squires pastor of the church officiating.
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Elmer Wilson
Kunz & Gerdes
Titoniva
M.E
Titonka
Squires
Methodist Church Titonka Children Day and Doan program notice
The Titonka Methodist Church schedules a Children's Day program for next Sunday evening the 12th and the Doan program on Sunday June 19th. Doan preaching and Sunday School are at 9:30 and 10:30. Epworth League events, Union Sunday School Picnic August 8 at F W Schram farm, and the Okoboji Epworth League Institute begin July 12. Women’s Home Missionary Society elects officers: President Mrs Chas Phelps Vice President Mrs O T Anderson Secretary treasurer Mrs Van Hansen and mite box secretary Mrs J B Keil.
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Titonka
Doan
Epworth League
Corwith
Okoboji Epworth League
Union
F. W. Schram
Town
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
O. T. Anderson
Chas. Phelps
van Hansen
J. B. Keil
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May Francis
Samueletn
Kimball
State Senate
Fiancock County
L. BE. Hovey
Harriet V. Warburton
van Ness
W.el Laird
Sesseceveeecess Alb
Olaf Funnemark
Justices of the Peace
H. A. Jennings
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Chris
Brandt
John Sachan
W. A. Worsley
Ray Hansen
Edith Budlong
Inez Wolfe
Estherville
Sam Reynolds
Esterville
Harvey
Lee O. Wolfe
Olmsted
de- Lee O. Wolfe
Chris Brandt
Fred Wentz
L. Hansen
Ater
Mr. Olmsted
Republican
Gallmever Mueller
Honey-Moon
Lake District
John Hammill
W. C. Edson
Clem F. Kimball
John R. Price
Ray P. Scott
Sceeesnecuerces Secty
Walter C. Ramsey
Dw. Long
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Ray E. Johnson
John Pletcher
Walter A. Newport
Vernon Seeburger
Esse Es Secty. of Agriculture
M. G, Thornburg
Public Instruction
E. Franely
Agnes Samuelson
Railyaad
B. Arnold
William R. Blake
Dwight Lewis
Charles Webster
Con
R. Hopkins
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Democrat
Claude R. Porter
James C. Murtagh
Ft. Dodge
Tom Loats
Boye Tieden
E. R. Intermill
German Township
Methodist Church
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