From Our Old Files Items of Thirty Years Ago
Items of thirty years ago dated June 15 1899 report W D Pratt and son Gene taking cattle to Chicago last Saturday Frank Miller and Don Taylor had a lively runaway George Haver and crew moved to Dexter for brick building work Andrew Wiegand and wife returned from Wisconsin to visit relatives Logan Lodge Knight's of Pythias decoration day services scheduled for Sunday at Castle Hall Mrs F C Worthing and daughter Mildred visiting Waterloo Anita to host the Epworth League annual Atlantic district convention next week Ed M Blakesley listed among graduates from Atlantic Business College Country Roll call Miller's claim 2 pounds of 35 cents James Osen son of Frank and Mrs Osen at Simpson College returning home for summer vacation
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W. D. Pratt
Gene
Chicago
Frank Miller
Don Taylor
George Haver
Dexter
Andrew Wiegand
Wisconsin
Logan Lodge
Knight's of Pythias
Castle Hall
F. C. Worthing
Mildred
Waterloo
Epworth League
Anita
Ed. M. Blakesley
Atlantic Business College
Maurice Turner Visits Council Bluffs On Sunday
Maurice Turner of the Bell Telephone Company in Council Bluffs spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends in the city.
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Maurice Turner
Bell Telephone Co
Council Bluffs
Attorney H P Ziegler Practice in All Courts
H P Ziegler attorney at law offers settlement of estates and collections, with abstracts examined. Office over Roe Clothing Co, contact numbers 249 and 288 for office and residence.
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H. P. Ziegler
Roe Clothing Co
Farm Bureau Notes Highlights 4-H Short Course Plans
County youth events span June activities with Cass County boys attending the Ames Short Course June 17 to 19. Winners Carl Arp Kenneth Kitelinger Clifford Burnside and Merl Fos join others for judging contests and classes. Also covered are weed control timing and seed-focus practices and Cass County Girls at Short Course plus C.T.A. reorganizes with new officers and continued membership.
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Cass County Club
Amesdune
Carl Arp
Kenneth Kitelinger
Clifford Burnside
Mer- 1H
Fos
Livestock Clay
Case County
Alan
Cass County
Ames
Bankey
R. S. Campbell
Atlantic
Anes
C.T. A
Farm Bureau
Ed Pont
John Connor
Carl Smith
PAYS TO MARKET THE OLD ROOSTERS IN JUNE
Studies of dressed poultry prices show peak New York roosters in July and August. Iowa producers should market by June or early July to capture peak prices, while August onward prices decline to October and December lows. Better egg quality and roosters’ value support earlier sales, with steady annual patterns. L K Nichols elected president of the Atlantic Lions Club.
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New York
Iowa
Eges
Obituary of Plott A. Combs in Adair Iowa
Plott A. Combs born May 12 18a1 in Wood Eve Ohio united in marriage to Flora Workman who preceded him in death. After a two week illness he died May AH at age TR. Survived by three children Meta Weilby Beloit Anna Tall Adair Dora Burke Chicago Titinvis, two brothers John and Hearty in Ohio, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Lived with daughter Mrs James Hall near Adair for the past year. Funeral Sunday at Mrs Hall home conducted by Rev J M DePerg of the First Presbyterian of Adair, interment Sunny Hill cemetery nearby.
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Plott A. Combs
Woodeve
Ohio
Onding Stz
Cmarenge
Flora Workman
Combs
Fteas
Meta N. Weilby
Beloit
Wisconsin
Anna I. Tall
Adair
Iowa
Dora W. Burke
Chicago
John
Hearty
James Hall
J. M. DePerg
First Presbyterian Church of
Sunny Hill Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Burial
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped during illness and burial. Special thanks to those present in the last hours and for the flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jas Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J C Weilby, Mrs Dora Burke.
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Jas. Hall
J. C. Weilby
Dora Burke
Iowa pig crop contest seeks best hog producers of 1929
The 1929 Iowa pig crop contest, third of its kind, seeks farmers who produce the most pounds of pork per sow in six months after spring farrowing. Two Mahaska County entrants named Calvin L. Cruzen and Earl Coville. Cash prizes around 1000 are expected, with prior years awarding 10 winners and substantial pulp. Enrollment costs nothing and closes before farrowing begins. contact county agents or the Iowa State College Extension Service. Also noted is a memorial service held by the E. P. lodge for 19 departed members with graves marked.
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Iowa
Mahaska County
Calvin L. Cruzen
Lacey
Earl 1
Coville
Tainter
County Farm Bureaus
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Quaife
Towa State College
Ames
Vacation Bible School Enrollment Grows
Congregational Church reports 34 children enrolled in daily Vacation Bible School and hopes to double enrollment soon. Services are set for Sunday with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. The evening lineup includes Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and preaching at 8:00 p.m. Subjects are “God's X-rays” and “A Life Made Over.” All are invited to attend.
Services Held Over Longs Furniture Store
Services are held over Longs Furniture Store Sunday morning at 11 oclock with Sunday School at 10 oclock. Wednesday evening services at 8 oclock are also scheduled All are welcome to attend.
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Long
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General Electric
GENERAL @ ELECTRIC
BEN R. Gochanor
Garnett Hardware CO
Menlo
Miller’s
C. V. East
D. Anita
Ren
Colorado
Yellowstone
California
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak Region
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake City
American River Canyon
Golden State
Colorado Rockies
Rockisland
OK Island
Nat'l Rank
Yao
Arec
Miller's
James Osen
Frank Osen
Simpson College
CF. C. B. Detroit
Plu
Ford
Dememt Motor CO
W. C. Duncan
Cars County Livestock Clubs
Frank Reel
State Club Department
Farm Bureau Office
L.K. Nichols
Atlantic Insurance
Atlantic Lions Club
E. P. Lodge
Order
Congregational
N. Rose
Chris
TAN Science
Dad
Roe & Carter
Goodyear
Wagner Filling Station
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