Traer Legion Wins Hanford MacNider Trophy for Road Project
Traer Ja October post wins the Hanford MacNider trophy for leading a road project from Traer to Buckingham Cemetery. The effort included drainage surfacing fundraising and gravel hauling with county town and township cooperation. Judges from seven cities weighed the claims with Traer ranking highly. The award will be presented at the state region convention in Council Bluffs.
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Traer
alvik-Finch Post
Trae
Hanford MacNider
Greatenthr American Legion
Frank F. Mil
Iowa Legionnaire
Focal Post
J. F. Rul
Cedar Rapids
A. E. Gragy
Waterloo
Louis H. Roddewis
Davenport
Senaca
Cornell
Ottumwa
Jack Harding
Council Bluffs
James Alderson
Dubuque
Thomas J
Smith
Burlington
Nashua Post
Story City
Red Oak
Noah Work
Legion
Traer Legion Post funds aid war memorial project
Veterans and two cemetery associations raised funds for a gravel hauling project in Traer. The post contributed 65 dollars plus 25 from the auxiliary, with no outside solicitation, and workers from the Legion and community completed the memorial work and park improvements amid strong local support.
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Legionnaires
Wade W
Traer
Traer Legion Post
Macrider
Faylor Park
Works
Legion
Treasury
Legion Auxiliary
Wilson Defends Prohibition At Northwestern Conference
Dr. Clarence True Wilson of the Methodist Church addresses the Northwest Annual Conference in Le Mars Iowa. He argues prohibition remains vital, condemns repeal and warns that ending bans would revive saloons and corrupt politics, urging continued enforcement of the eighteenth amendment.
White Man Becomes East African Ruler Ends 14 Years Rule
John Boyes, the Englishman known as the white king of Wa Kikuyu, leaves Kenya after fourteen years among the Kikuyu and other tribes. Born in Hull, he rose from seafaring roots to unify and lead the region, gaining trust by feats and displays that impressed the locals.
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Hall
Eng
East Africa
John Boyes
England
Kenya
Hull
Boyes
Africa
Blood Brotherhood Ties Still Strong Across Generations
In discussions of leadership and kinship, a former chief notes that many chiefs who joined him in a blood brotherhood have passed away, and now their sons drive about in $2,500 automobiles. The remark reflects on lasting family ties and changing times.
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Boyes
Watters Return From 3373 Mile Northwest Auto Trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watters of 311 Hammond avenue returned Wednesday night from a 3373 mile auto trip that covered Mott North Dakota Regina Saskatchewan and other places. They were gone a month and reported good roads along the route except in Iowa. The 341 mile leg from Aberdeen to Charles City was traversed Tuesday over poor roads.
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Aai
J. S. Watters
Hammond A Avenue
Mott
Regina
Sask
Can
East and West Teachers Vote to Attend State Convention
Public school teachers in east and west districts will attend the annual state teachers meeting in Des Moines on November 6 and 7. About 75 percent of east district educators favored attendance. west district voting was completed earlier. All schools will be dismissed on convention days. C. W. Kling, east superintendent, serves on the state executive committee organizing the program. Noted educators from the east and middle west will speak at general sessions.
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East
West
Des Moines
C. W. Kling
Middle West
Buck's Direct Radio and Parlor Heaters Sale Description
Attend this sale to compare Buck's Direct Radio and Parlor Heaters demonstrated by a Buck's representative. Heaters operate on the circulating principle and are available in Brown Grained Mahogany Enamel and Plain Finish.
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Buck’s
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Gin Bone
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Manor
Fia
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Distiller’s Liquor League
Mergehants
California
America
Congress
Northwest
Safe Deposit Boxes Insurance, Loan & Investment CO
Lafayette
Hall-Ekfelt Company
Phis
Buck
Buck’s Mogul Cast Iron Range
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