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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
4
A sweeping collage of statements covers arms exports for September, rail safety, Lincoln statue vandalism, a Yugoslav court case, Roosevelt travel miles, cholera quarantines, AAA farm payments, labor disputes with Ford, and a Wisconsin study on parental occupation effects. Interspersed are brief local property transfers and notices.
Receiver Roy K. Adair sues James R. Huddleston for pt lot 11 sub sw sec 21 LaHarpe. Ernest Huggins sues Alva Ina Lovingfoss et al for lots 4 and 5. Lucile L. Thomson et al transfer to Han cock County in Helfrich add to Carthage for $300. U S A transfers to Adolphus Allen dated Oct 10 1840. W A Thornber et al transfer to Ralph D. Bollin for lots 1 and 2 sub whf se see 10 Sonora for $10. Myra A. Robinson admr to Geo.
The American Red Cross marks the silver anniversary of public health nursing with 1912 origins. James L. Fieser notes rural nursing grew from 100 services in 1918 to 2,000 in 1919, and highlights 18,000,000 patient visits and 6,800 nurses assigned in 15 years. He urges increased Roll Call membership to sustain these efforts.
A farmer claimed a huge hay crop and boasted to Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln answered with a wry joke, saying he couldn't measure tons exactly but his men stacked all they could outside and stored the rest in the barn.
Keokuk residents hosted and visited area households this weekend with gatherings across multiple towns. A Carthage meeting featured Edna Gray on Style Trends for 1988 while Corn hybrid program notes discussed fertility needs and future improvements at the Iowa State College event.
A Illinois agriculture official predicts that about half of next year's corn in the state will be hybrid seed. C M Woodworth notes that detasseling fields and high expected yields support broader use. He adds hybrid corn withstands machine harvesting, boosting demand for mechanical corn pickers this fall.
Mr and Mrs Charles Willard and Mr and Mrs Wm Kimble visited Camp Point last Tuesday and spent the day at the Lee Rhea home. Mrs George Wood and son Jake returned from New York and were with their daughter Mrs Lela Roberts. George Powell and grandchildren with Hu ber Powell visited Arch Owen's home. Glenn Willard and sons were guests in the evening. Mrs Della Baxter has been ill the past week. Halloween party hosted by Mrs Glenn Willard for local children. Dr Avis Crank of Golden called on friends Saturday.
Hancock county farmers who cooperated with the 1937 agricultural conservation program will see payments near those of 1936 due to a 10 percent increase in payments deductions and allowances. The adjustments reflect changes in the conservation program and benefit farmers who adhered to its provisions.
Announcement explains a 10 percent boost in payments and allowances for eligible producers, based on an assumed 85 percent participation. Rates adjust with national participation. prior year increased 7 percent. Individual payments may differ due to base changes, performance, deductions, and local costs.
A reader warns that youth will chase a stray ball into streets and drivers must be vigilant near play areas. The writer urges care in passing lots and school yards to prevent accidents and protect children.
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