Why the Artist Quit A Milk Sketch in Spain
A New York politician known for free-hand drawing tours Spain with a newspaper man. In Milaga a kitchen mishap over milk leads to a comic sketch that clears misunderstandings via a pen and tablecloth scribble. The waiter reacts with delight as the artist’s quick drawing resolves the language barrier.
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New York
Spain
Milaga
Singh
Cherue
Tve
Tian
Thander
Ser Ghails
Trent Ofs Parrots
Handlewte, Inc
Vigilance Committees Helped Shape Early Iowa Justice
In the 1840s and 1850s Iowa settlers faced rampant horse theft and counterfeiting as outlaws flocked west. Vigilance committees formed various names to hunt or punish criminals, evolving into organized groups that faded as state government rose. The piece references Orville F Grahame and The Palimpsest on Iowa history.
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Iowa
Orville F) Grahame
State Historical Society of
Iowa City
Morse
Mutual Protective Association
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Rangers
Vigilance Committee
Pruning Yields Boost In Orchard Study In Iowa County
An Iowa State College extension orchard in Polk County shows sprayed trees produce 13.2 percent wormy fruit versus 80 percent wormy from unsprayed trees. Spraying per tree costs about 26.9 cents for labor 28 for spray and 31 for depreciation. Eighty six tenths gallons of spray used per tree at two sprays 5.2 gallons each. Local notes include community events church meetings and a district conference in Burt with plans for a Methodist hospital dedication and fundraising.
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Edward J. Raymond
M. J. Warner
Iowa State College Extension Service
Polk County
H. F E. Nichols
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Iowa
Farmer Tries Experiments With Limestone and Acid Phosphate
Nels Winther, Audubon county farmer, tested ground limestone and 125 pounds per acre of 16 percent acid phosphate on barley and Grimm alfalfa in spring 1925. Acid phosphate increased barley yield eight to ten bushels per acre and aided alfalfa early growth. limestone improved alfalfa color and growth but not barley. A combined application seemed most profitable.
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Nels Winther
Audubon County
Winther
Union Friday Father and Son Banquet at Christian Church
Presbyterian church notes promise sermons by Pres Jones and Dr Davies while inviting attendance. Christmas prep, Sunday School, young people's meeting, bands, and church events fill the week. Earley evangelistic meeting announced with praise from Chas Medbury of Des Moines.
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Pres. Jones
Buena Vista College
Davies
Fairbury
Union Father and Son
Christian Church
Davis
Sibley
Galloway
Bradley
West Band
Orestes Grant
Gleason
North Band
Harry Simpson
Garvin
McKay
Kate Lyman
Christian Endeavor
Court House
KTV
Earley and
Earley
Chas. S. Earley
Chas. S. Medbury
Des Moines
Bowa
Spirit Lake
Teachers Institute
Christina Christ
Rhode Island
Jessie Green
Charles Leupold
Fred Emerson
County
J. C. Smith
Lenore Darey
J. E. Osbornes
T. Con
Sioux City
John Reesch
Odebolt
Ralph Ewing
Dwight Myers
J. R. Keltz
Fort Dodge
Keltz
Free Methodist Church Services This Week Grover
Free Methodist Church announces Rev J H Whitman district Sunday School secretary will lead services from Nov 1 through the Sabbath. District quarterly meeting begins Thursday Nov 35 and runs through the weekend with pastors from circuits. Friday 2 pm Womens Missionary Society meets. Sunday School 10 am, preaching 11 am and 7:30 pm. All welcome.
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J. H. Whitman
Women’s Missionary Society
Grover Presbyterian Church Bazaar Receipts Reach 300
At 10 30 Sunday School session followed by a children and youth talk and a short sermon by the pastor. Good spirited singing. Everyone welcome. The Community Circle thanks all who contributed articles for the bazaar and supplies for the supper. Auctioneer and Mr Nasby the clerk thanked. Receipts totalled 300 dollars. An invitation to Grover parishioners to worship with us until a pastor is secured. M L Carver pastor V R
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Miss Mayo
Estherville
Burt
New Methodist Hospital
Nasby
Grover Presbyterian Church
M. L. Carver
V.R
Community News Items From Superior Iowa
Superior residents share social events including hospital returnees visitors and hobby gatherings. Legion meetings, a rabbit hunt challenge, Halloween party prizes, and school institute prizes at Spirit Lake highlight a busy period with many visits, entertainments, and preparations for upcoming events.
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Vivian Smith
Iowa City
Bert Keltz
Mason City
J. R. Keltz
Legion
Olson's Hall
Julia Garling
West Bend
Miss Duvall
Miss Smith
Elsie Trabert
Graettinger
Cora Christoffer
Wilson Small
Huntington
Guy Small
Beth Bringle
Spirit Lake
J. G. Lindquist
Community Club of
North Superior
Rebekahs
Lucy Wardrip
Birney
Estherville
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Ikinn
Cobb
H. E. Vincent
Frances
Elizabeth Vincent
W.R
F. J. Norman
Spencer
Drs. Hoteling
Glen Pullen
T. J. Lerdahl
Mr. Pullen
W.r.ames Abe
Jed Brown
Farm Bureau
W.R. Farmer
Presbyterian Church
Church OF Christ
Free Methodist Church
C. W. Sutton
Grover Community Church
Emirro
Princess Aluminum
Sconberg &Kilgore
W. E. Hamilton
Depp
Dorothy and
Leon
Zerfoss
Wolcott
M. E. Leek
Agnes Olson
Milda Jensen
Sioux Falls
Fantelles Department Store
Frank Smith
H. Jensen
Shadle’s
Ton Batts
Coty
Hi and
Tan
Azurea
McCall
Carter
KOTEX
Phoenix Hosiery
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