Notice of Probate in Washington County Iowa
Notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of L. F. Crosby, deceased, dated November 5 1935, has been filed and is set for hearing at 9:00 A M on February 7 1938 in Washington, Iowa. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated January 31 1928. Clerk R R Noonan.
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Iowa
Washington County
L. F. Crosby
Court House
Washington
District Court
Ht. Noonan
R. R. Noonan
Tomb of St. Geronimo Memorials in Algiers
St Geronimo, a 16th century Christian martyr, was killed by smothering in mortar. His tomb is in Algiers and the cast may be viewed at the museum of Mustapha Supérieur in the suburbs.
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Geronimo
Algiers
Mustapha Superieur
Horse Sale Draws Crowd with Strong Prices
Charley Brown reports Friday's horse sale attracted a good crowd and solid bidding. Buyers came from Michigan Wisconsin and the South. The top team brought 3823 a pair of roan mares and the highest single mare sold for 157 50. The next sale is February 11. Brown aids shipment of horses to Michigan today.
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Charley Brown
Michigan
Wisconsin
South
Mr. Brown
Market report notes poultry and grain price ranges
Markets show poultry steady with broilers ducks geese and turkeys listed at various cents per pound. Chicago grain table documents May July and Sept futures for wheat corn oats and rye with minor daily shifts in open high low and close values.
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Chicago
Grain price report from Chicago market sample
Chicago market summary lists mixed and yellow corn and white wheat sample grades with percentages. No. 4 mixed 54 to 55 percent, No. 1 mixed 52 to 54 percent, No. 3 yellow 56 to 57 percent, No. 4 yellow 54 to 56 percent, No. 5 yellow 53 to 54 percent, No. 3 white 57.4 percent, No. 4 white 55 to 56 percent, sample grade 652. Estimated ecarlets wheat 29 corn 223 oats 39.
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Chicago Gasn
Chicago
Soybean Market Report from Des Moines May and July quotes
Des Moines soy beans 88s traded with May at 1.04 and July at 1.03, showing slight market movement. Prices opened 1.04, with a 1.04 percent change noted for the session as traders monitored near term supply.
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Des Moines
Virginia Hibbs Visits Oskaloosa Home in Kalona Report
Virginia Hibbs of Kalona spent the weekend at her Oskaloosa home. Mr and Mrs H V Berkard and daughter Harriett were Davenport visitors. Norma Tilden of Cedar Falls visited her mother with two schoolmates Eleanor Hartz and Irene Swanson. Tom Russell, who left Kalona at Thanksgiving to Ardmore Oklahoma, returned Friday. Mr Hannah of Ladora visited his daughter Aurel Hannah this week.
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Ernestine Grady
Kalona
Virginia Hibbs
Oskaloosa
H. V. Berkard
Harriett
Davenport
Norma Tilden
Cedar Falls
C. Childen
Eleanor Hartz
Irene Swanson
Tom Russell
Ardmore
Oklo
Hannah
Ladera
Iowa
Aurel Hannah
Lost children in military parlance and forlorn hope
The text defines the term enfants perdus or lost children as soldiers chosen for dangerous duties with near-certain peril. It notes the English equivalent forlorn hope and explains the fatal risk involved in such assignments.
Democratic woes and Republican gains in Iowa primary race
In Des Moines the Democratic chair E H Birmingham criticizes party weakness as Republicans file 24 nomination papers for the State House with eight Democrats in, amid 108 seats. Senate control hinges on a November victory with three Republicans and two Democrats already running. Kraschel reacts to a suggestion after visiting F D R.
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Des Moines
E. H. Birmingham
Birmingham
House of Representative
Senate
Origins of appointing superintendent by board of education
William Shirley, Marshalltown principal and local school affairs leader, started the push for a board appointment of the superintendent. The idea has sparked editorials and debates among school men. Shirley is a Republican who may oppose P C Lapham of Charles City in the primary, though no decision has been made. Both support cleaning up Town High School Athletic association affairs.
Wegman Eyes Senate Run and Possible Federal Post
The article notes Treasurer Leo Wegman discussed in Washington for federal appointments while likely pursuing a fourth term. It mentions a potential Senate bid and possible paths if not elected. This brief highlights Wegman as a political figure facing major career options.
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Leo Wegman
United States Senate
Washington
Weeman
Joeney
Gdhatfe
Governor’s claim on starting political momentum
The governor contends that anyone can initiate political momentum for nearly any candidate if they approach it correctly, arguing that method and approach determine whether a campaign gains traction.
Appointment of Maurice V. Pew as Insurance Commissioner
Governor agreed a deputy would not be needed after naming Maurice V. Pew to succeed Ray Murphy. He reportedly changed his mind but has not chosen a successor.
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Maurice V. Pew
Ray Murphy
Quote of the week from Iowa lawmakers stirs speculation
Edward N. Ove of Dike, Republican representative, files nomination papers saying he cannot yet know what office they will be used for. Rep. C K Lookingbill of Nevada County Story County hints LT may have a future speech role in Madrid Boone County within two years.
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Edward N. Ove
Dike
Rep. C. KE. Lookingbill
Nevada
Story County
Madrid
Boone County
Story
Boone Counties
Campaign echoes in Iowa politics 1938 race
Notes discuss state bureau of investigation aims and a missing Chariton mare found dead three weeks later. The text muses on gubernatorial or senatorial campaigns and suggests forthcoming Democrat announcements amid questions on property assessments.
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State Bureau of Investigation
Tower Organ Inspires Awe at Kufstein Castle Memorial
A historic organ within the Kufstein Castle tower on the Bavaria Austria border resonates twenty miles distant. The site serves as a memorial to Austrian soldiers who died in the World War.
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Kufstein
Bavaria
Austria
Nicotine as a Smokeborne Hazard in Smoking
The article argues nicotine itself is poisonous only in excess and notes smokers inhale only tobacco smoke, not nicotine directly, altering the hygiene study of smokers.
Red Cross Appeals for China Relief Funds Nationwide Drive
Roger Sherman chairman of the Washington county Red Cross asked local support for a national appeal to aid millions of suffering in China. He noted Shanghai conditions and said funds would fund relief agencies and hospitals with a committee in China distributing aid. Contributions were requested at local Washington banks.
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China
Roger Sherman
Washington County
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Sherman
Shanghai
Nelson T. Johnson
United States
Cary T. Grayson
National Red Cross
International Settlement
International Red Cross Committee
Geneva
Mr. Sherman
Washington
Thirteen Officers at County Legion Meeting at Kalona
Kalona hosts county American Legion meeting with about two hundred attendees including members wives and nonmembers. Officials present include district and state leaders such as Rev. John Reese Fred Downing Ben Nichols Harry Simpson Welbern L Gee James Dolliver Lon Clack J T McGarry Mrs J T McGarry Dr E E Miller M L Brown Guy Feldman Fred Bourgeoig and Kalona commander Fred Bourgeoig secretary. Delegates from Ainsworth Wellman Keota and Brighton attend along with several district members. The Kalona Legion serves Rich mond service men and achieved full attendance.
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Kalona
American Legion
Legion
John Reese
Fred Downing
Ben Nichols
Harry Simpson
Welbern L. Gee
James Dolliver
Lon Clack
J. T. McGarry
Iowa
Dr EE
Js. Miller
Washington County
M. L. Brown
Guy Feldman
Kalona Legion
Fred Bourgeoig
Richmond
J. C. Wesley
Meryl Steele
Ainsworth
V. ‘ Hradek
Eri. D. Miller
N. Gardner
Lloyd A. Bull
Delbert Maxwell
Wellman
E. G. Warrington
Keota
B . Nichviz
Nichols
Warren Morgan
Brighton
Ed Muller
Fr. Doud Riverside hosts local social gathering
Community figures including Mr and Mrs Maynard Brown and Chas Kennedy attend a Riverside event with Fr. Doud. Guests list features Ed Squre, Walter Conner, Fred Downing, Harry Simpson, Gee and other local residents amid a turnout of notable townspeople.
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Fr. Doud
Riverside
Maynard Brown
Chas. Kennedy
Ed Squre
Carl Vorhees
Walter Conner
Fred Downing
Harry Simpson
Gee
W. Rudiger
Alfred Baldrige
Bette Rice
Tom Swift
Harry Ramseyer
Boies Kurtz
Ives McKay
Rodney Arnold
Ralph Moethart
W D
How Squirrels Store Nuts Case Study
The fox squirrel stores nuts for winter in hundreds of thousands of pockets under leaves or in the ground, usually one nut at a time. Red squirrels do not. They eat seeds from pine cones across the north country and appear where spruce or pine trees exist.
No two carts mirror each other in Sicily parade
In Sicily a procession features carts each distinct in design. Donkeys wear harnesses bright with tassels fringes and plumes while bells tinkle above the head and saddle creating a lively auditory display.
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Sicily
Hindus define impurity for Abrahim on contact with sacred relics
According to Hindu law, Easily Soiled Abrahim was considered defiled and required to bathe if his feet touched a bone glass shard earthenware rag or leaf bitten by someone. This rule applied to the first assembly of Hindu sacred writings, reflecting ritual purity norms.
Iowans Hopeful Wallace Sees 1940 Presidency
In Washington talk, Iowans push Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace as a 1940 presidential candidate while Governor remains part of the discussion.
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Washington
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