McLean County hog system promoted to boost Iowa pork output
Des Moines reports plans this month to expand the McLean County hog raising system across Iowa. Officials say green, fresh lots reduce disease and death, cutting costs. A Tuwa State Fair exhibit will compare the new method with traditional pens to persuade farmers to adopt the approach. Government, Iowa State College experts, and Farm Bureau leaders will present the system to attendees.
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Des Moines
U. FP
Union
McLean County
Tuwa
Lowya State College
Farm Bureau
McLean
Eschityt
Sviteo-Taisem-Avho
Farm Cultivator Found on Wire During Storm
The recent storm caused major service damage with electric light and telephone companies suffering. A farm cultivator was found tangled on a telephone wire, creating a fault that affected 16 or more toll lines between Waverly and Schellrock, disrupting service.
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Charles City
INS
Electric Light
Waverly
Schellrock
Shenandoah Farmer’s 21 Year Thrift Recap
Shenandoah Ia farmer Joseph OHara emerges as thrift exemplar. Over 21 years he saved $53,000 with mortgage steps, large land purchases, and steady payments. By 1917 he built a home, cleared his holdings, and accumulated bank funds as farming success grew. A later note reports a second blood transfusion for Mrs Morgan to help Sleeping sickness.
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Shenandoah, Ia
Joseph O'Hara
Shenandoah
O'Hara
Bankers’ Life
Glen Cove
Vacuum Rupture Shield Expert to Visit Atlantic Park Hotel
E J Meinhardt of Chicago will be at the Park Hotel Atlantic Iowa on Tuesday June 23 to demonstrate The Vacuum Rupture Shield. The device claims instant relief and no understraps, warning against old style trusses. Demonstrations run 10 a m to 4 p m for gentlemen only with no mail fittings. Special visit for women later.
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E. J. Meinhardt
Chicago
Park Hotel
Atlantic
Iowa
Meinhardt
Woyien
Fica
North Aves
Ciago
Sagara
Adaire Residents Visited by Distant Kin and Friends
Local notes record visits and returns of Adaire residents and relatives from Eldora Des Moines Omaha Hastings and Ames. Names include W H Burr Mrs Burr Kenneth Lyddon Thos Condon Betty Hm Muriel Correll Monica Walsh and others with travel to Chicago Washington Niagara Falls and Casey. Several students from Iowa State College at Ames and Northwestern University plan summer stays.
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ADAIR
News-Telegraph
W. H. Burr
Burr
J. Ri. Winnett
Eldora, Ta
Kenneth” Lyddon
State University
Iowa City
Thos. Condon
Des Moines
Jane Condon
Mary Loucher
Omaha Munday
A. P. Beebe
P. Nelson
Marens, Wash
Ada‘r
Des” Moines
Fanny Bain
Leland Kelsty
Hayden Lyle
Darwin Huff
Lynne Correll
Donald Mooney
Iowa State College
Ames
Caryll Turner
College Hospital
Muriel Correll
Chicago
Northwestern University
Washington
Z. S. Hain
O. KE
Weaver
Cyril Walsh
Onuha
Neb
T. H. Walsh
Niagara Walls
Monica’ Walsh
William’ Schuler
Schuler
Stuttsgaard
Ark
C. B&b
Galloway
Cavey
Nancy” Edwards
Geo
A. Lynch
F. J. Patten
If. L. Gray
Casey
Henry Piermann
William Wade
Mineola
Loretta: McManus
John Walsh
Des Moines Catholic Academy
Josephine Walsh
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy
E. B
Dymus
Joint memorial services for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The local Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges announce a joint memorial service at the Congregational church on Sunday June 21 at 11 a.m. The News Telegraph will report all the news when it occurs.
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ODD Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellow
Congregational Church
Local Lady Knew Former Engineers Head Many Years Ago
In Atlantic a widow who knew Warren 8. Stone, longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, recalled their past with interest. Mrs. W. F. Graham, wife of Dr. W. F. Graham, described meeting Stone in Washington Iowa years ago and later renewing memories during a railway station chat.
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Atlantic
Warren 8. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. F. Graham
Bth
Poplar Streets
Mery. Graham
Mr. Stone
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines Battery Theft Bill Urges Marking to Protect Owners
A proposed Iowa Automotive bill advocated by sponsors to regulate battery sales and require certification marks on batteries to deter theft. Knapp notes the measure aims to protect dealers and private owners from thieves who steal batteries and from substandard substitutes, while aiding law enforcement.
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Des' Moines
A. J. Kine
Jowa Autopiotive
Kasselsen
Knapp
Trockdd
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