Iowa News Highlights From Storm Lake To McGregor
Reports show Storm Lake water three feet below normal, Okoboji and Spirit Lake at historic lows as drought tightens in Northwestern Iowa. A wild life refuge land sale near McGregor expands a Midwest preserve, while picnic parties along McGregor Heights enjoy river views. Military and agricultural notes include a poultry theft arrest in Davis County, high school writer Evelyn Hartwig winning state recognition, and large dairy milk demand driving ice cream needs.
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Congress aids farmers and midmen in Washington
A fragmented speech laments U S farm policy, saying Congress offers advice but little relief. It argues for cutting middlemen to connect producers and consumers, mocks consumer and producer distance, and claims Bull Durham tobacco is a staunch aid to farmers facing hardship.
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A local Iowa report notes April ice cream production nearly doubles December and January, with July about double April. The Little Brown Church in the Vale in Bradford draws about 50,000 visitors yearly and earned 1,428 from souvenirs. 288 weddings last year yielded 1,440 in fees, with total year receipts 3,187.47 and expenses 2,763.30. Chain stores threaten small towns, with insurance, banks, and wholesale grocers moving money and goods to distant offices. Red Oak saw steeplejack George Morrison remove two rusted smokestack sections, earning 125, and a $500 reward was offered for theft convictions.
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Protective service signs sent to farm bureau members
The Jasper county farm bureau distributes protective signs to more than 1,200 paid up members to display on their premises. In Iowa, a large World War II bonus fund remains unspent with about 1.7 million dollars to dispose of from a 22 million pool. About 106,500 of 110,000 Iowa veterans have filed bonus applications, with 3,000 claims disapproved. Local efforts push bridges across the Missouri River with joint state plans in Iowa and Nebraska.
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Sunday School days and a life of service spans 78 years
State Treasurer R E Johnson reports two cent per gallon gasoline tax since enactment totals 4 887 194 24 dollars. Funds are split to primary road system county system and township highways. Administration and travel cost total 9621 95 or 1 97 per cent of the total. Iowa corn yield hits 492 847 590 bushels, up 61 percent from 1924, with 1995 plantings revised up by 104 817 acres. Oats harvest reaches 243 647 413 bushels as year end records. A riot prompt in Senate if gallery shouts wet or dry.
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