Logical Candidate N W McGee for Iowa superintendent
N W McGee of Tripoli seeks the Iowa primaries for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Backed by Democratic friends, he holds A B from Iowa State Teachers College M A and Ph D from the University of Iowa with post doctorate work in economics. Known for State Administration of Public Health in Iowa and years as a teacher and administrator in McGregor Wasata Tripoli and Shell Rock schools.
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N. W. McGee
Tripoli
McGee
Iowa State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Iowa
State Administration of Public Health
Brookings Institute
McGregor
Grand Meadow
Wasata
Tripoli Public Schools
Shell Rock
Community notices from Artesian and surrounding areas
Relatives and friends gathered for birthdays and visits across Artesian Denver and Readlyn with many weekend calls and dinners. Local families including Matthiesen Huck Moeller Krueger Schoenbaum Thurm and Meier visited, hosted, or attended services and hospital bedside moments. An infant funeral for Roy Stromer’s child was noted.
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Denver
Amos Matthiesen
Mr. Matthiesen
Elaine Thurm
Waverly
McGee Nominated For State Superintendent Post
A candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction is profiled for deep roots in public education from kindergarten to doctoral study at the university. The draft into the race cites his educational credentials and leadership of a small family with three school aged sons. He is a World War veteran, signaling suitability for vigorous public service.
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McGee
Local notices from Waterloo area lead train of life events
Frances P Rourke 26 dies of pneumonia at Presbyterian hospital Waterloo. Mrs Sophia Pichelman dies of heart trouble at home. Joyce Frye returns to Kalona for summer vacation. Dc F Sechwem plans new modern house northwest of town. Ernest Hoppenworth installs acetylene lighting plant at farm northwest of town. Herman Rucker and Anna Steege wed at bride’s home with Rev Heandshire officiating. Louis H Fink finishes commercial course in ten months at Oelwein Business College. Henry Dettmer relocates to Washington state for summer months after leaving C L Meier blacksmith shop.
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Frances P. Rourke
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Sophia Pichelman
Joyce Frye
Kalona
Dc. F. Sechwem
Ernest Hoppenworth
Herman Rucker
Anna Steege
Heandshire
Louis H. Fink
Oelwein Business College
Henry Dettmer
C. L. Meier
State of Washington
Ten Years Ago May 28 1924 Anniversary Gathering
Thursday afternoon a pleasant gathering at Carl Eichman Jr. home honored Mr and Mrs Peter Goodenbour on their 25th wedding anniversary. Farmers faced replanting due to cold damp weather. Market prices listed include eggs 21c and hogs around 7 to 6 dollars for sows.
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Carl Eichman, Jr
Peter Goodenbour
Augusta Meier
Johanna Jungblut
Neenah
Wis
Five Years Ago May 29 1929 Local News Roundup
Five years ago on May 29 1929 Mr and Mrs H H Schlichting and Mr and Mrs H W Krueger left for Milwaukee to visit friends and relatives. Mrs A L Jacobson and Mrs Alvin Nielsen hosted a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs J H Mahaffy who depart June 1. Mr and Mrs Ernest Rohrssen and daughter Isabelle of Eau Claire Wis visited Mr and Mrs Fred Bockhaus from Friday to Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Henry Rathe and daughter Lizzie and John Wolfgram and son Orville drove to Luzerne to spend the day with Leo Lohmann families near that place.
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H. H. Schlichting
H. W. Krueger
Milwaukee
A. L. Jacobson
Alvin Nielsen
Jacobson
J. H. Mahaffy
Ernest Rohrssen
Isabelle
Eau Claire
Wis
Fred Bockhaus
Henry Rathe
Lizzie
John Wolfgram
Orville
Luzerne
Leo Lohmann
Legal Transfers Prepared by Bremer County Abstract Company
Transfers listed for the week ending May 25 1934 show F H Munger to Grace A Munger for 1 dollar of lot 2 block 8 Waverly Iowa and Carrie Schneer to I E Vaughn and Gustie Vaughn for lot 1 2 block 8 Wm Sturdevant’s addition to Waverly. Bring your printing needs to the Leader office.
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Bremer County Abstract Company
F. H. Munger
Grace A. Munger
Waverly
Iowa
Carrie Schneer
I. E. Vaughn
Gustie Vaughn
Wm. Sturdevant
Deserves Office Huffman for Railroad Commissioner Nomination
Des Moines Democrat G A Huffman seeks the Railroad Commissioner nomination. A former chair of the Democratic State Central Committee and eight years as Des Moines Postmaster under Wilson, Huffman was a friend of William Jennings Bryan. He served in printing, belonged to the Typographical union, and preached a nine hour day before it spread. He is a mature, experienced man.
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G. A. Huffman
Des Moines
Huffman
Democrat State Central Committee
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Typographical Union
Printers’ Union
Hints for May Household Hints by Betty Webster
Betty Webster offers practical tips for May including multi color lead pencils for marking fabrics, hemming delicate silks with a stitched paper insert, reviving worn window shades, and cooling lemon or rose scented finger bowls. Advice covers shoe grip with velvet or elastic heels, vanilla flavoring for fruit creams, and recipes for a French style frosting and Fairy Froth dessert with egg whites sugar and vanilla.
Health Basal Metabolism and Respiratory Measurements
Basal metabolism is the sum of ongoing chemical changes in the body, measured by heat produced and gas exchange. Under resting, fasting conditions the respiratory quotient is about 0.82, with oxygen to calories conversion 1 liter equals 4.825 calories, reflecting carbohydrate protein and fat combustion differences.
Oxygen consumption yields 4826 heat units per liter
The statement notes that for every liter of oxygen used, 4826 heat units are produced. This implies a direct energy output relationship tied to oxygen intake and could relate to metabolic or combustion contexts.
Balloonist voice heard from high altitude in calm air
A strong voiced man at ordinary pitch could be heard from 2,500 to 3,000 feet on calm days, depending on temperature profile. In some temperature distributions, sounds might not be heard even at 2,000 feet. Remember the Tripoli Leader for job printing.
Keep Going Road to Coolangabogs Prompts Caution
Fragmentary line urges travelers to stay on course toward Coolangabogs. Warns that turning toward a hill with a church signals taking the wrong path. Lacks clear people, places, or dates beyond Coolangabogs.
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Coolangabogs
Postage Stamps as Taxation Highlighted
The article argues postage stamps currently fund postal services rather than being a tax. It notes revenue from stamps supports maintaining the post office department and mail handling, and contends higher postage rates shift stamps into a tax-like form.
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Post Office Department
Farmer urges tariff reform to aid agricultural outlets
A statement advocating a full revision of tariff laws to provide agriculture with the same export and market access advantages as industry. The speaker argues tariffs restrict farm product outlets and hinder market competitiveness.
Constipated 30 Years Aided By Adlerika Remedy
A testimonial from Alice Burns credits Adlerika with ending thirty years of chronic constipation and sour stomach. The ad notes pharmacist H. H. Sorg as the druggist promoting the product.
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Alice Burns
H. H. Sorg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leslie Huck
F. F. Moeller
Paul Schaefer
Bremer
Henry Krueger
John Becker
Dorothy Schoenbaum
Ed Thurm
Paul Thurm
Andrew Huck
C. J. Meier
Luella
W. Meier
Readlyn Hospital
Albert Moeller
E. W. Steege
Ewald Thiemann
Mr. Thiemann
C. Heideman
Ed Schoenbeck
Roy Stromer
Recorder’s Office
Fice
Auditor’s of
GEO. T. Moulds
Leader Office
Democratic
Congress
Horace van Metre
van Metre
George A. Huffman
May
Betty Webster
William J. Scholes
O. J. Ontjes
Grundy County
Republican
New York
N.R.A
C. A. Ontjes
WMT
Marshalltown
Toma
Mom
Political
Editta Anno Odomtor
J. H. Schwake
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