Rural School Home for Kimballton Family
The Kelley family remodeled a rural one room schoolhouse two miles west of Jacksonville into a home. Kelley, a Harian garage mechanic, bought the building at auction five years ago and with his wife added bedrooms a living area bath kitchen and basement. Neighbors reminisce about country schools while the children raise rabbits poultry and livestock on the farm and the couple plans to add an old fashioned school desk.
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Perry Kelley
Jacksonville
Kelleys
Mr. Kelley
Severa
Kelley
Harlan
Amal
Staking Plants to Shield Gardens from Storm Damage
Farmers and gardeners should stake plants to prevent storm damage. Begin tying from the bottom upward with soft bindings to protect growth. Use bamboo or green-painted wooden stakes to blend with the plant and keep soils and foliage neater for easier cultivation.
Tips on What To Look for in Buying a House
A buyer should assess seasonal views and hidden features, from winter winds and road access to evergreen screens and landscaping costs. Consider nearby animal populations and the potential to make year round appeal with thoughtful changes and budgeting.
Emersonon virtues in ground water and plains enchantments
The fragment cites Ralph Waldo Emerson contemplating virtues in nature and the heavenly realm and how to approach these enchantments. It reflects transcendental themes of virtue, nature, and spiritual pursuit.
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Reikh Waldo Emerson
Junior Judging at Angus Field Days Scheduled in July
A series of seven junior beef field days for Iowa youths runs July 12 to 19 at Merrill Nichols & Sons Fontanelle Elleneood Yeeros Pecet Otto farm Manilla. Most start at 1 p.m. with a 10 a.m. session at Frank farm. Cattle judging contests for 4H and F. teams offer prizes to top teams and individuals. Expert cattlemen discuss beef type feeding fitting and showmanship.
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Iowa
Merrill Nichols & Sons
Fontanelle
Peccet
Otto
Manilla
Frank Farm
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Jerry
Connie
Perry, Jr
Kelley's Par
Kelieys
Angus
Leo
ECHCO
B. C. Henningsen Co, Inc
West Ind
Atlantic
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