Hammill Victory Pushes State Bond Plan for Roads
Governor Hammill's win signals broad public support for a state bond issue to fund a primary road program. It would pave Highway 161 along the east county line from coast to border, relieve counties from primary road bonds, and allow greater focus on secondary roads with gas tax funds directed to that purpose.
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Hammill
Washington County
Towa
State Highway Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Bank failures in Nebraska spark campaign debate
A Nebraskan letter dated May 26 from Ansley laments recent bank failures and prompts questions about local banking laws. The writer cancels an order but notes the desire to renew later, underscoring ongoing concerns about banking stability and the need to prevent failures.
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Bowman
Nebraska
Journal
Ansley
Walsh
Dayton Thanks Voters Nomination Notice in Iowa
C O Dayton of Mason City Iowa informs The Journal that he received the nomination for state representative. He asks the paper to publish the notice, stating he was informed by phone. The message reflects a local political nomination notification from Mason City Iowa.
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the Journal
C. O. Dayton
Mason City
Iowa
Washington, Iowa
Daily English Word Lessons and Usage Notes
A compact note on common errors and word study. It highlights misused phrases like lengthy trip versus long trip, mispronunciations such as abysmal, and misspellings of grieve with je. It bundles synonyms and teaches regenerating as forming anew, inviting daily vocabulary growth.
Dayton vows to protect Washington County interests
A political letter expresses gratitude to Washington county residents and pledges to safeguard and advance their interests if elected. The writer signs as Cc. O. Dayton and thanks the people for the honor.
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Washington County
Torch of Industry Passed to Today's Generations
Merle Threpe argues in a 1920s style essay that American business must keep modern management alert to avoid waste and obsolescence. The piece lauds efficiency, warns against outworn methods, and cites Thayer and Wickham Steed while urging a steadfast duty to uphold the torch for the public good.
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Merle Threpe
America
Harry
Thayer
Wickham Steed
Wise mother guides taste in children over time
The piece argues that children shape personal taste through choice and parental guidance. Katherine’s flower placement at age nine and Anne’s dress dispute illustrate how supportive parenting fosters confidence and independent judgment, while controlling choices can erode a child’s self-trust and taste.
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Ruth L. Farnkel
Katherine
Anne
Smith and Gordon
Grandfather clocks through time and change
A compact reflection on how clocks have evolved from towering floor models to wall shelves and tiny mantle pieces. The piece contrasts the steadfast Grandfather clock with modern compact timepieces, noting that older generations prefer the reliable, hourly chimes.
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Grandfather
Ruth Douthart
Parsons College
The Making of Our Town and Westward Notes
Illinois to Washington county roads prompt a brisk note about pavement work as a town tale begins with Tithonus Lumpus finding a dollar twenty-five, hiding it, and planning a rainy day fund. A Los Angeles motorist plot introduces Specs White in a riotous film scene with Clyde Cook and Lelia Hyams.
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Tithonus
Thul
Los Angeles
Monte
Specs White
Church Ladies Announce Meetings and Tea Towels
The C O C class of West Chester M E church will meet with Mrs Homer Porter Thursday afternoon. The ladies aid will meet in the social hall Friday afternoon and guests should bring needle and thread for tea towels. Donations of tea towels are welcome from others since the last gathering.
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West Chester
M. E. Church
Homer Porter
Ladies Aid
Grace Stacy hosts Krony Krew in Brighton social evening
Brighton Iowa June 6 Grace Stacy hosted the Krony Krew with numerous guests yardside. Attendees included Vera Horton Jeanette Horton Orie Koch Mabel Guy Ethel Landiss Anna Johnson Winona Crile Edith Koch Mildred Woodford Blanche McCarty and others. The group enjoyed chocolate sundaes and cake.
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Brighton
Grace Stacy
Vera Horton
Jeanette Horton
Orie Koch
Mabel Guy
Ethel Landiss
Anna Johnson
Winona Crile
Edith Koch
Mildred Woodford
Blanche McCarty
Jolly Ten
Elizabeth Flamansky
Helen Buck
Gretchen
California
Rex Brier
Jimmie
Winfield
Brier
Frances McFarland
Near Drakesville
Ira Shafer
McFarland
Ira Schafer
George Madden
Verne Madden
Eva Painter
Des Moines
Kari Neal
John
Mabel
Lois MecClintie
Wapello
George Yakle
George Handsell
I. S. T. College
Cedar Falls
John Abrahamsen
Edwin
E. H. Faris
Mason City
Verne Landiss
Lt. Stacy
J. F. Frain
Burlington
Sickly Boy Gains 15 Lbs After Vinol Cure
A father reports his 7 year old son, once unwilling to eat, gained 15 pounds after using Vinol. He praises the product and claims it boosts appetite, energy, and sleep. Vinol described as cod liver peptone with iron and other ingredients, sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. F. Andres
Vinci
Lemmon’s
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Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
Publishers News
Washington
United Press
Hammiliss
Dayton
Cc. O. Dayton
Illinois
Mrs. Sandy Hook
Tithonus Lumpus
Clyde Cook
Lelia Hyams
Brute
R. Helmick
Monte Blue
Graham Theatre
Idaho
Grahams Chain
Knit Union
Sun
Riday A
Bayons
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