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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
4
A Washington study reports feeding dairy cows cabbage or potatoes shortly before milking alters milk flavors. Cabbage up to 14.3 pounds per hour can raise objectionable notes. higher amounts intensify but later increases show diminishing effects. Potatoes up to 148 pounds may produce slight, usually unnoticed flavors. Effects vanish if feeding occurs immediately after milking.
The Bureau of Entomology of the U S Department of Agriculture reports a year of progress in oil emulsion insecticides. Studies in hard water stabilization and spray formulations advance, with cooperative field tests and new contact insecticide mixes offering cheaper options for delayed dormant treatments targeting San Jose scale and apple aphids.
Inoculate alfalfa seed using culture from agricultural colleges at little cost to ensure a good stand. Do not plant on waterlogged land as it will be ruined after water recedes. Cultivation matters more than soil. thoroughly work and harrow just before seeding. Wheat land often makes excellent alfalfa soil unless hardpan underlays the soil.
The piece urges moderate artificial light for hens and green fodder, stresses planting certified Irish potatoes for safety and profit, and notes Pennmark's 6000 co operatives in 1920. It warns against cornstalk disease in cattle, advises feeding schedules, and calls for restraint on overgrazing and overfeeding to protect livestock and yields.
Fragments describe a plan to string receiving wires for a radio extension reaching most city homes. Nearly every residence is said to be served by the electric grid, indicating widespread installation and progress on the project.
The Community Sale will be held at Kemple and Dinton barn on Main Street this Saturday the 14th. It urges all who have items to sell to join promptly as this will be the last sale of the season. Hog, cattle, mules, horses, and several sheep are expected. over 200 hogs were sold at the last sale. Sales start early in the afternoon and run late. those arriving late may still find a chance to buy pigs or a good milk cow.
The Bedford Community Club held its regular monthly meeting at Citizens State Bank rooms last Tuesday evening. Officers were re elected after a nominating committee. President S E Thompson, vice president G W Hook, and treasurer Fred Besco were named. The club will consider hiring a secretary next month.
Marriage license issued last week in Maryville for John Meikle and Horstense Meikle. Both residents of the city, the couple were married there.
A summary of how medieval and early modern monarchs dreaded bad news and how courtiers devised indirect ways to convey defeat without provoking royal violence. The piece cites the fearsome response to failed invincibility, the messenger’s danger, and a jester’s wily hints as examples from Adventure Magazine.
The author traces the decline of rural wells from hidden depths to obsolescence as plumbing and water systems advance. Old wells, once feared and central, are now mostly covered by stone slabs, with only occasional renovation for cattle welfare.
A garbled OCR listing numerous titles and authors across fiction non fiction and juvenile sections. Notable names include Barbara Worth by Wright Dr Dolittle by Lofting and Mark Twain Autobiography in two volumes. The fragmentary text suggests a library catalog or bookseller display rather than a cohesive article.
Episcopal Rector Rev T Roberts and Mrs Elizabeth Brewster of Hing Waugh China led last Sunday inquirers. Church Night drew the largest crowd yet for the midweek service. The study series on Beginning of Methodism and Elijah continues with pot luck supper at 6 30. Next Sunday services planned at the usual location with morning and evening preaching.
The passage highlights sturdy pulpit chairs and pews built for constant use. Sabbath school starts 9 45 A M and church at 11 00 A M with sermon Go and Tell John. Young People's meeting at 6 30 P M on Striking Instances of the Friendliness of Jesus. Bedford Band Sacred Concert at 7 30 P M and invitation to attend all services.
Members of the DeMolay and the advisory board held a Valentine Party at the Masonic Hall last evening. Lady guests attended and the event featured festive decorations and refreshments reflecting the Valentine season.
The next regular meeting of Chapter C0 P. E. O. will be at Mrs. B. E. Paschal’s home on Monday evening February 16. Mrs. John Haddock will present the evening’s program lending.
Readable fragments list personal names and phrases without clear event or context. Not enough to identify a full story but preserves names like Lincoln Kingsley, Mrs Ellet Mullen Anita Warngy Hazel Woods, Mary Putnam Amer Woods, and instrumental solo mention.
West Clayton Community Club met Friday evening February 6 with 53 members present. Refreshments followed a program including songs and readings such as America, A Letter for Mother, Making Reuben Pose, Old Noah Built an Ark, An Inquisitive Child, Spookendykes, and The Cow Song. Anita Osborn and Louise Osborn gave readings, Mrs. Cal Bradley and Mrs. Jim Ross contributed. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Osborn.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will hold their tea at the church February first. Ladies named will serve and meet at the Rest Room next Saturday at 2 30 p.m. to plan refreshments. Listed helpers include Evans Fitch Crow Croy Double Greenlee Knowles Moody Purcell Spurgeon Wertz Hanshaw Chamberlain Moneyhan Thompson and several Misses Goff Dunning Hardenbrook McMasters Maxwell Hardenbrook Inez Hardenbrook.
The K P Lodge to hold a big anniversary meeting at their hall next Monday evening. The Grand Lodge will present a fine Bible, with Eloctkon knights as guests. A large oyster supper and a good program are planned. Be there.
The Golden Rule Circle will meet a week from tomorrow evening February 20 in K P Hall while their own hall is under repair. Hostess is Fannie Irwin with helpers Ida Weingarth Pearl Pierce Eva Templeton Mary Jones Letta Parmenter Daisy Gant Syrene Widner Bertha Melvin.
The Kensington C E S club will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Mason ic Hall. Hostess Mrs. J. H. Bremmer will be assisted by Mesdames H. RP Long B. E. Williams Wyatt Blakemore Roy Churchill Cal Bradley and Misses Beryl Rhoads Kate Armstrong Maude Callison Gladys Bremmer Belle Davidson Ethel Chambers.
The Twentieth Century Club will meet Thursday February 19 at Mrs E C Dowkin's home. Pro crAn leader will be Mrs Babout. Roll call asks members to name a favorite book. Mrs Houck will present a book review.
The Nineteenth Century Club will meet Thursday February 19 at the home of Mrs. J. P. Blick as hostess. The usual roll call will be held and the program includes Mrs. Payton Mrs. Rimel and Mrs. Wright.
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