Weathering heat and drought on Kansas farms and a glimpse of life
A traveler from Coats Kansas notes hot days and cool nights as Central Kansas farms contend with burnt corn, silos filling with ensilage, and farmers pursuing intensive, ridge planting. He recalls Jayhawker resolve, reports on Alex English the banker turned smith and orchard of local connections, and explains straw management with new harvest techs like the combine.
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Coats
Kansas
Ashland
Hooker
Oklahoma
Kansas Soil Rich With Moisture and Weeds Praised
The writer extols Kansas soil as tremendously rich and productive once moisture is present. They note luxurious weeds and claim Kansas should adopt weed laws and require more tree planting, asserting these ideas will be addressed in time.
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Kansas
Population shifts shape early 20th century politics
The speaker notes Iowa residents migrating to Kansas between 1900 and 1910, with many coming from Washington and settling across towns. They claim loyalty to home counties rather than state allegiance, while acknowledging a substantial Democratic presence in Kansas.
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Lowe
Kansas
Washington
Washington County
How Fly Avoids Swatter
A housefly, famed for cleverness, outruns swatters as an authority claims its thinking speeds are 100 times faster than a man. The report highlights its rapid reactions and dodging prowess compared with ants and bees.
Monument in Roskilde marks height of King Christian
The sole monument to Christian, a Danish king, is a scratch on a pillar in Roskilde showing his height. Many famous men used the mark to compare their stature, with Pat Murphy the only one to surpass it at eight feet six inches on stocking feet.
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Alex English
Macksville
Kansas
Mr. English
Washington
Isaiah Taylor
Dave McLaughlin
Ohio
John Taylor
Taylor
Columbia Mills
Mills Taylor
Harley McCreedy
Martha
Christian
Denmark
Roskilde
Pat Murphy
Aunt Martha
Amy
Amy Leeds
Mrs. Smith
Joe
Uncle Joe
Mr. Smith
Peter Hanbury
Peter
China
Amy—Atlas
Peter Han
Herbert Quick
Grundy County
Iowa
Sioux City
Farm and Fireside
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Red Cross
Mr. Quick
Jim Irwin
Jim
Tax Levy Ordinance for Washington Iowa Funds
The City of Washington Iowa levies property taxes for the next fiscal year across funds including General, Grading, NT, Sewer, Library, Waterworks, Electric Light, Bond Water and Light, Plant Bond, and Cemetery. Estimated receipts show specific fund amounts such as 18,556.56 for one fund and 2,530.44 5,623.20 1,124.64 2,249.28 1,686.96 for others.
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City OF
Washington
Iowa
Electric Light
Pine Winth
Henry County Farm Bureau Livestock Club at County Fair
Henry County youths exhibited calves and lambs at the county fair with Baby Beef the largest club. Judges named top placements for Shorthorn Angus Hereford and ewe lambs, and a Friday sale grossed 4639.23 dollars as 50 head sold to buyers including Swift & Co and local butchers.
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Henry County
Des Moines
Hereford
Ralph Secarff
Mt. Pleasant
Dale Wick
Harry Whaley
Mt Pleasant
Owen Ogg
Alice Wright
Tommie Holmes
Wayland
Ina Wick
Virgil Holmes
Ronald Roth
Robert Young
Homer Beattie
Everette Wright
Marvin Lund
Lewis Nebel
Clifford Payne
Raymond Payne
Scottie’ Milne
E. &. Phelps
Stanley James
Swift & Co
C. BE. Hazard
Armour & Co
W. J. Buens
Wilson & Co
Packers of Chicago
Magdefray Hros
Lee & Perry
N. D. Moore
A. S. Loveland
Roy Lee
Osbert Allender
Willis Lee
Anderson Bros
Chicago
Fair Association
Baby Beef Club
Darkest beaver fur prized along Lake Superior shores
The deepest ebony-brown beaver fur found along the south shore of Lake Superior is the most valuable, worth several times more than paler varieties from western and southern states.
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Lake Superior
Legion Boys Grow In Importance In Iowa
The American Legion in Iowa showcases public service like libraries gyms parks and pools. National Commander Owsley urged continued unselfish service and praised post leaders including the new Iowa commander from Davenport. Ex veterans are reminded claims for tax exemptions must be filed with assessors by September 1 in writing.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
American Legion In
Iowa
Legionnaires
Owsley
Mason City
Legion
Iowa Legionaire
Ray Fountain Appointed Assistant U S District Attorney
Ray Fountain of Argonne Post has been named assistant United States district attorney for the southern district. His appointment expands the regional legal staff and supports federal prosecutions in the area.
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Ray Fountain
Argonne Post
United States District Attorney
The
South
Iowa Delegation Backs J L Whalen for National Chaplain
The Iowa delegation to the encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Norfolk will support Past Chaplain J. L. Whalen for the office of national chaplain.
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Iowa
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Norfolk
J. L. Whalen
State Aux President Seeks Referendum on HQ Move
Mrs. Carrie G. Hunter of Newton urges an executive committee referendum on relocating state headquarters from Davenport to Des Moines. The move would centralize operations and reduce transportation costs for the organization.
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Carrie G. Hunter
Newton
Davenport
Des Moines
Work and Faith Emphasize Action Over Hope
A reflective note argues that faith without work is as weak as hope without hustle, urging practical effort to turn belief into results and success. No specific people or places are named.
Life's Certainties in a Rusty Wisdom Voice
In a clipped, regional style Charcoal Epic muses on life’s constants rent taxes and hard work shared with his partner. The remark frames a practical outlook amid ordinary daily burdens and enduring partnership.
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Charcoal Epic
Richmond Timnes-Dispatch
Reality and Pretense in Statecraft
A quotation underscores the distinction between a true statesman and a pretender. The real leader foresees the future and acts by enduring moral principles, while the pretender focuses on present expediency and immediate gains.
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Burke
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