Rat Feeding Costs and Tariff Talk Stir Fontanelle Observor
A Fontanelle Observer column muses on rat feeding costs at 82 a year per rat and the broader impact of pests on Iowa farms. It links rising grain prices, urban rat problems, and wasteful depredations to state expenditure. The piece also contrasts Argentina trade growth with tariff policy and recalls farmers' responses to free trade amid political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Argentina
Elis
Fontanelle Observer
Young Couple Wed in Atlantic Farm Home
On February 17 at the groom’s parents home in Atlantic Charles Carl Ehle and Grace Imogene McPheron wed. Rev. B F Hall officiated. Afterward they plan to establish a home on a farm near Anita by March 1 and attend a Berea School House box social on February 24. The community invited. boxes and funds urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard Ehle
Atlantic
Charles Carl Ehle
Grace Imogene McPheron
Bert L. McPheron
Lincoln Township
B. F. Hall
Church of Christ
Anita
Berea
Lew C. Robison
The Record Family Readers Send Kind Messages
Subscribers who remembered the editor this week note Old Carl Millard is recovering from a long illness and hopes to return when the weather and grass allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Millard
Local Directory Admonition for Town Businesses
An exchange urges every town business to have its name and line of work visible in the local newspaper. Do not flood with ads, but ensure the business is identifiable, so strangers know what the town offers. Advertising is vital to the town’s life and growth.
D G Lloyd family travel and local social notes
News from Solon Karns reports D G Lloyd and family autoed to Atlantic on Sunday while Carey Saxton plans to move to Colorado. Howard Joy and family moved south of Anita last week. Various visits include Earl Griffin and family with Mrs Griffin’s parents, and J G Lloyd hosting friends. The Self Improved Club hosted a Valentine Party with music, refreshments, and a Valentine box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Pearson
Jennie Martin
Anita
Tawa
S. W. Taylor
B. C. Calkins
Abe Biggs
John Scott
Mayne White
H. O. Stone
J.L. Stalcup
Theo. Enfield
Jesse McElfresh
Carey Saxton
C. C. Hansen
Wilbur M. Jemmings
Levi Griffith
C. A. Carey
Ida Muntendam
C. Robison
Gay Iy
V.O Gipple
A. L. Fairholm
Everette Hansen
J. Lh. Carey
H.L Moore
Ft. Collins
Colorado
A. W. Chester
Massena
Fred Ehrman
Winota
Towa
Claude Bills
Extra
Iowa
B. W. Robison
Sedgwick
Canada
Grace Taylor
Hugenden
Can
Frank Biggs
Chicago
Ill
Levi Mountain
Zephyr Hills
Nattie McVey
Atlantic
Antone Peterson
J. A. Crow
Harry Scholl
Washburn
North Dak
Dana B. Ward
Kansas City
Isaac Houck
Garden Grove
Pansy Smith
D. G. Lloyd
Frank Karns
Howard Joy
Chas. Karns
Cleo
Ethel Gipple
Misses Jure
Gladys Karns
C. O. Gipplen
W. B. Kelley
C. M. Spry
Duck Antrim
D.G. Lloyd
J. G. Lloyd
Carey Suxton
Roy Lewis
A.J. Joy
Grandine White
Chas
Karis
Nellie Farrell
Neck-tie social planned by Ladies Aid at Vernon home
First M E Church notes announce an I F W division Neck-tie social at Mr and Mrs R D Vernon home next Thursday Feb 22 at 730 pm. All ladies urged to bring husbands and youths invited. District meeting at Stuart this week. Regular services set for Sunday morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. W. Division
Ladies’ Aid
R. D. Vernon
Stuart
Congregational Church Notes On Prayer and Endeavor Activities
The Bible School grows in interest in the gospel of John and church benevolencies. A Wireless Message from the Home Missionary Boards appeals for aid. The pastor will speak on The Utility of Prayer next Sunday morning. The Senior and Junior Endeavor Societies plan services, with the Senior group pledging support for church expenses and benevolences. Evening sermon: The Man who Promised and Didn’t Keep His Word and the Man Who Wouldn't Promise and Yet Did as He Was Asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor
Senior Endeavor Society
Parish Revival and Finances Plan At Church
Church of Christ hosts Revive Meetings all week with growing attendance. A church reorganization began at a Sunday meeting and will be finalized soon with a new financing system. Members should expect finance committee visits to explain pledges and support. help from friends welcomed but not solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ziegler & Ziegler Lawyers
C. E. Harry
Millard’s
C. V. Beaver
G. H. Deeming
Wilson Bros., Prop’s
Peter Scott, JR
E. M. Smith
R. A. Becker
Citizens Bank
H. E. Campbel
Campbell Block
IR. G
L. A. Galiher
A. Irving
Plymouth Rock
R.I. R
A. D. Dean
Newton & Parker, Clerks
Mr. Rat
Lennox Furnaces
E. S. Wolfer
BOY Social
Elmer Huff
Omaha
E. C. Huff
Mrs. Huff
S. G. Jewett
Evergreen Cemetery
Claire Sweney
H. C. Bangham
Lew C. Bangham
H. C. Hogan
Simon Smith
South Anita
City Hall
South Side
Robert
Lew H. Soper
Griswold
George Bills
Paul Brown
Raymond Brown
Morris
Illinois
Funny Corner
Solon Karns
D. G. Lloyd and Family
Atlantic Sunday
Earl Griffin
Mrs. Griffin
Ben Wilson
Earl and
Axel Rasmussen
D. G Lloyd
Jack Antrim
M. E. Church
R. W. Swick
Robert Cryer
Jowa
Congregational Church Notes
H. J. Wilkins
Harold Fairly
Christain Endeavor
J. J. Gunderman
Alwas
Parker
Weite W. M. Bomberger
Harlan
California
Golden Ornia
Golden State Limited
Snorpaa
United States
Stecdard
Colifereia
Saree
Saitornte
Beaa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!