Iowa Leads the Legion in Massive Membership Drive
The Iowa American Legion plans a four day membership blitz June 28 24 25 and 26 to push its drive past prior records. Nationally the Legion sits about 100 000 members ahead of last year with 33 states exceeding June 1 1925 totals and 22 states posting more members than December 31 1925. The drive aims to boost veterans care housing pensions and Americanization programs including regional orphan care homes and anti illiteracy efforts while reinforcing Legion posts with service officers and educational campaigns.
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Farm Bureau News Ross Township Meet At Valley School House
The Ross Township Farm Bureau meeting was held at the Valley schoolhouse on Wednesday evening, June 9. Chairman Don Jones led the session after singing America, with minutes read and approved. The talk focused on alfalfa feeding value and best methods to establish stands, noting Taylor county has 1800 acres and other counties listed. The county agent spoke on club work, showed three reels of pictures, and refreshments followed. The poultry club met at the Farm Bureau office on Saturday afternoon, June 12.
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Ross Township
Alfalfa tour date set for Friday June 26
Local notice urges residents to note Friday June 26 for an alfalfa tour meeting at the Court House at 9 AM. Attendees are asked to share field locations, report injured or stands without, bring a lunch, and expect an expert to provide information. Clayton township Farm Bureau met June 11 at Frank Mohlers with a program of music and solos.
Recitation and Music Night at Local Meeting
Paul Mohler opened with Recitation and Mrs Cal Bradley read. Doris Kingsley sang The Prisoner's Song and Dor thy Kingsley performed Tea Party Recitation. A Scottish dance by Mrs Salter and Jim Salter with George Salter on accordion closed the program. About 60 people attended with sandwiches salad and pickles served. Next gathering to be at Mr and Mrs James Ross home. Hazel Davidson Stey and Carl Mellett of Red Oak visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs T H Isaac. Neighbors aided after Safley Bros barn roof was blown off yesterday.
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Geo. Salter
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James Ross
Old Man Timothy Hay to be laid to rest in six counties
The longtime townsfolk know Timothy Hay as a famed faker of the hay family and report plans for a grand funeral service. The arrangements span Northeast Town and the counties of Fayette Clayton Allamakee Buchanan Delaware and Winneshick with elaborate plans for a fitting tribute.
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Pioneer remedy for success cited by Wallace Farmer
The Wallace Farmer recounts an early pioneer who described success as staying home, working hard, selling a little each year, and buying nothing. The message contrasts past frugality with present farming culture, noting thousands of farmers adopting this simple approach nationwide.
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United States
Farmers and business men seek shared Midwest prosperity
The piece argues that if farmers shift to pioneer living to cut costs, business men who rely on farm spending may suffer. It urges a national policy to grant Midwestern farmers a fair income share, noting farmers will still buy autos, radios, baths, lights, and occasional movies.
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Middle West
Eyes Open For Thieves In Cherokee County Harness Crime
A Cherokee man could have earned $100 by noticing a suspicious harness deal and the ear number on a tiger. Thieves stole saddles bridles and leather from farm bureau members Wm Mummert L J Crane and later hit Chase Graves farm. The Cherokee County Farm Bureau offers $100 for information leading to arrests and convictions. Authorities urge vigilance citywide as efforts continue.
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Chase Graves
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Name Origin of Rhode Island Clue in Colony History
The state’s name origin prompts debate with the Isle of Rhodes theory favored by some. The General Court reportedly chose the name Rhode Island in 1644, linking it to the island’s resemblance rather than a direct land claim.
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