Mrs Dickinsons Visit to Hoovers Rapidan Camp
Mrs L J Dickinson wife of the Senate leader recounts a weekend at President Hoover’s Rapidan summer camp in Virginia. She describes the White House car ride from Washington and the camp’s rustic setting with cabins stone fireplaces marine guards town hall and informal life including fishing horse riding and meals in the outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
White House
Washington
Virginia
Fairfax
Main Street
George
Martha Washington
Rapidan
Town Hall
Major Long
Blue Ridge Mountains
Hoover
Little Mountain River
Jane
Eaton
California
Fioria
President
Mrs. Hoover
Hoovers
Pat
Weegie
Peggy Ann
Senate
Husband
National Yard and Garden Contest Winner A Mother in Garden
Mrs. Chas. A. Emery of Pomona California won the Amateur division of the National Yard and Garden Contest for her 50 foot lot paradise. Her three children Bill Lois and Rob Roy grew up amid the outdoor living space and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Emery
Pomona
Calif
Mrs. Emery
Bill
Lois
Rob Roy
Emery
Spokane
Julia E. Laurance
Wash
Laurance
Colorado Springs
H. O. Sparey
Broadmoor
Sparey
Fish and game violators listed with fines and jail terms
The report lists individuals across Iowa who violated fish and game laws, detailing names, towns, and penalties such as fines or brief jail terms. Violations range from fishing without a license to fishing in restricted spawning areas and using trot lines. The piece also notes a large bullhead stocking effort across 112 communities funded from Spirit Lake area stock, totaling 6,32,000 bullheads planted in state waters.
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Towa
Co. W. Yetts
Davenport
Paul Francis
Creston
Bruce Thompson
West Branch
Dalfleur Barenek
Cc. E. Fiola
Solon
Ed Krueger
New Hampton
G. A. Drewelow
Geo. Straw, Jr
George Zipse
Iowa
Spirit Lake
Fish and Game Department
Wes Baur
Iowa Fishes Natural History Series The Suckers
The Suckers show in the Mississippi Valley fish fauna with many species. They range from six inches to three feet in length and are sluggish, preferring deep, slow water. They migrate into smaller streams in May and June to deposit their eggs.
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Mississippi Valley
Describing a Dawn to Washington Meeting at the White House
The narrator recalls reaching Washington in the early morning and proceeding directly to the White House to make a transfer. The fragment suggests a first-hand, travelogue style account of a political or official visit.
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Washington
White House
Pelicans Sighted In Iowa Amid Migration Along Missouri
The writer notes pelicans have become common in Iowa this year with thousands migrating along the Missouri River. A flock of twenty or more is reported nesting on Storm Lake, suggesting possible nesting. The article details two species, white and brown, both with large pouches and distinct fishing methods.
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Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi
Storm Lake
Fragmentary note about a car and apartment scene
A fragmentary line describes a car from the secret service and a close-following vehicle, ending with a sign-off affectionate to Myrtle Dickinson. The text is incomplete but suggests a personal correspondence element within a political or security context.
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Red
Secret Service
Myrtle
Dickinson
Autos Purchased in Estherville and Nearby Names
A list of residents and their vehicle makes includes Agnes Hansen Ford sedan D A Bagan Pontiac sedan c E Birney Ford coupe Gaylord Hower Chevrolet Coupe Mrs P G Gray Hud son sedan R D Smith Ford John W Birney Pearl II Moster Buick sedan F J Campisano Ford sedan A J Reinitz Superior Ford sedan Lucile Peterson Chevrolet sedan One line notes a political remark about Senator Walsh of Montana as permanent chairman at the upcoming Democratic national convention.
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Gaylord Hower
Estherville
Chevrolet
P. G. Gray
Hudson
R. D. Smith
Ford
Moster
F. J. Campisano
A. J. Reinitz
Superior
Lucile Peterson
Senator Walsh
Montana
Independence Day Observed as Holiday at Post Office
The Post Office will observe July 4th as a legal holiday with window service for patrons from 9:00 to 10:00 A M. F A Robinson P M notices the official closure and limited hours.
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F. A. Robinson
P. M
Skelly to Fight Gas Bootlegging With Color System
Skelly Oil unveils a plan with color coded gasoline to curb substitution and tax evasion. Red marks premium Skelly Aromax Ethyl, orange marks regular Aromax, white is uncolored. The campaign explains methods used by unscrupulous dealers and promises motorists they will get honest gasoline at the pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelly Oi Company
Skelly
Oino
Vindicator
Republican
Skelly Oil Company
Touring becomes major in Iowa travel industry
Touring and vacation travel are rapidly growing in Iowa, says R. E. Rhoades of the AAA Motor Club. Gas tax receipts rose by 94 000 last month, signaling over three million extra gallons of gasoline used. Iowa now offers 3800 miles paved and 3070 miles gravel roads, with state maps featuring 45 photos of places to visit, boosting cross country travel.
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Iowa
R. E. Rhoades
Motor Club
Petroleum and Hotel
Cotton evening dresses gain favor in summer wear
Mary Marshall notes the shift to cotton fabrics for informal summer evening dresses. Organdies volles and sheer materials are often made separate for laundering. White remains common with pastels like pink peach pale blue Nile green and mauve also present. The key is the crisp cotton note for casual elegance.
Stages Winning Battle Now electric refrigeration is brought within the reach
Gamble Stores offers electric refrigeration with no down payment and no sales contract. Pay 5 2c per meal. This bold sales push signals a push toward affordable home appliances, promising modern convenience for households.
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Gamble
Iowa Tourism Drive Promotes Motor Travel Statewide
The Iowa Committee to increase motor travel in and through the state reports early gains. Their new slogan proclaims Iowa as beauty everywhere and paving anywhere as the season opens.
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Paign
Tour
Iowa
Emmet County Iowa Treasurer E H Hanson Semi Annual Report
Emmet County Iowa treasurer E H Hanson presents the semi annual report for January 1 to June 1, 1932. It itemizes receipts including dog tax school books and miscellaneous receipts, transfers, and total receipts of 706,275.53 dollars. Disbursements cover county officers, school fund loans drainage bond interest bonds and bonds interest, road and township certificates, drainage warrants, and transfers with a May 31 balance of 242,997.80 dollars. The report is certified as correct by I E H Hanson treasurer on June 25, 1932.
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E.H. Hanson
Emmet County
Iowa
Mome
Ceesa Eee Eee
Auditor & Treas
County
Treas- VY Ite Aga Aly
Baer Ads
Peese
Recov
Ciesr Ees Enenaee
iInterest
Treas
Secretary of State
Estherville
I. E. H. Hanson
Brmmet County
General County
Maintenr Ve
Bond Ae
Teachers’ Institute
Fair Grounds Cr Ace
Assessors & Co. Treas
Fevs Beeen
Eeewee Ee
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Rapidan River
Chesapeake
New York Life
John Rogers
Drs. Jones & Mann Osteopathic
Sandren
L. W Loving, M. D
Tel. Res
Emmet County State Bank
J. L. Osgood
Rhodes. Block
Dr. Fredericksen
L. M. Christensen
N. R. Ellsworth
Rhodes
Coleman Hospital
North 8Th St
R. C. Coleman, M. D
Tel—Office
A. I. Reed
M. D
Naw
Orange Grove
Metcalf
Fish and Game
Fishes—Natural History Series
Pelicans
Agnes Hansen
D. A. Bagan
Pontiac
C. E. Birney
John W. Birney
Mary Marshall
Dollie Gann
Curtis
China
Charles
Nicholas Longworth
IRL S. West
Jones & Co
Wholesale and
Lincoln Street
B. B. Anderson
Wim
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