Man's need of God and Iowa road program in 1930 race
The piece links a Bible verse to a political column urging continued funding for Iowa's good roads program. It highlights Governor candidates support for road improvements funded by automobile taxes, notes Arch McFarland’s role as lieutenant governor and highway committee influence, and reports the state highway commission plans to surface 4,000 miles of primary roads using state funds and county bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Arch McFarland
Black Hawk- Grundy
Senate
State Highway Commission
Towa
Iowa
County candidates listed with many offices contested countywide
The passage notes many viable contenders for county offices including auditors clerks and treasurers with no opposition for some posts, while sheriff recorder and other offices show multiple candidates from both parties. It urges voters to decide wisely emphasizing individual choice and responsibility in a busy election landscape.
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Canaiaates
Ethel Grecian
Marion George
Edna C. Purvis
George Morrison
Sheriff
County Recorder
J. E. Jackson
R. H. Mel Carty
W. F. Sweet
Pollok J. Wallace
Walter W. Schroeder
J. C. Hamil
R. Ferguson
C. B Flynn
T. Donahey
R. E. Brown
William Ruebsam
Arituth
Witlam
Harriet Philips
R. H. Dougherty
Hugh H. Melhery
Rhen
Embarrassing Moments and a Pasture Snake Tale
A humorous anecdote features Dick Berton recalling an embarrassing moment. The narrator teases readers about the crowd's sympathy and credits Dick for sharing the tale for 50 cents. Dick recounts waking to feel a tickling toe from a blue racer snake, prompting a frantic run home and a vow to sleep more cautiously thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Berton
Congressman W F Kopp Renominated by Acclaim in Primary
In accordance with the general desire of the Repub- Means of the First Congressional District, Congressman W F Kopp is a candidate for renomination. He is expected to be renominated on June 2, with strong support earned by long hours, committee work, and attentive service to constituents as praised by the Burlington Hawkeye.
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W. F. Kopp
Washington
Congressman Kopp
House
Kopp
Burlington Hawkeye
Spud Family Letters From Across Missouri Vacation
Pa and Ma Spud recount a long trip across Missouri in a Ford with the Spud family in a humorous letter to the Journal. They describe fishing memories, packing for two to three weeks, and bringing along pets Ben the cat and a canary, with talk of a dog for a companion and a note about mailing delays.
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Pa Spud
Spud
Fayettes
Journal
Washington County
Ma Spud
Ford
Missouri
Canary
Ben
Mary
Aunt Mary
Ben Haseen
Grandpa
Neal
Postoffice
P. S
Making Operations Safe By Jas W Barton M D
A historical piece explains preoperative checks by surgeon and anesthetist. It notes that modern practice includes exam by anesthetist, blood tests for hemoglobin and red cell count, and blood pressure assessment to ensure patient readiness for anesthesia and surgery.
Fragmented Notes From A Community Page Exchange
A jumble of letters and fragments from a local exchange column includes humorous remarks about Frank Macon overindulging at breakfast, reflections on love and babies, and a long Grandpa Woods letter about farm chores and neighborly life. Also mentions a new business card from Gerald Allen Jr as a "Personal Escorter" and a school return note.
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H. M. Corning
Gerald Allen, JR
Fragmented text reveals notices and oblique personal recollections
Jagged OCR fragment covers varied items: a small ad pitch about expenses and nose wiping, a quip about secret keeping, a mother accusing a son of sticky fingers, plus obituaries and funeral notices. It also references American Legion Weekly, North Dakota population figures, and local political announcements with names like Eicher and Robertson.
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William Oswald Holmes
Nerican Legion Weekly
Mix x
Columbus Junction High School awards May honors
Letters were awarded at Columbus High School by Supt. W G Robertson. Football honors went to Knowlton Fletcher Rodney Manley Donald Howell and others. Declamatory awards to Betty Fedderson Irene Reece. Track honors to Fletcher Howell and Manley. Boys and girls basketball selections listed with multiple players named. Also notes Miss Overholt and Mrs S M Overholt sailing for Europe June 13 and visitors from Iowa City Waterloo Washington Des Moines and Vinton events and travels among local residents.
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Columbus Junction
Olumbus High School
W. G. Robertson
Knowlton Fletcher
Europe
Charlotte Jock
Vinton
Katie Mow
Genevieve Feddersen
Betty
Waterloo
Grace
Martha Butler
Iowa City
W. H. Jordan
Washington
George Gardner
Ella McSweeney
Orville G. Orcutt
Des Moines
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the Evening Journal
Washid County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden Ton
Publishers News Editor
East Main Street
United Press
Devine‘Tenney Corporation
New York
Chicago
Jordan
Body
Yours
Jas. W. Barton, M.D
Tillle
Bunerust
Frank Macon
Frank
Grandpa Woods
Het Howe
Aiiette
Mr. X. A
Clarence
Oscar Yar
North Dakota
North Dakota Institute
Grafton
Forks
N. D
Herald mx
X. A
Republian
Board of Supervisors
el Ea
D. Hamil
Tues
Ars. Isaac Stone
Oakdale
Floyd Pine
Jennie Robertson
Knoxville
Tenn
Thomas Robertson
Palm Beach
Klein Klothing Ko
Corner Square
Washington, Ia
E.main ST
Washington’ Se Funeral Home
LOT No
Regula
Neve
Voiles, Miaxon, Batiste
Heiter
Sont Gro
Rollins Full
O&e Shades
Clark & Enslin
West Side
Gherman
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