The Weed Was Dying By The Weed Was Dying By John Christopher Jo
Joe Collins meets his daughter Carrie Lester in a cafe after 21 years. Carrie’s fiancé Harry Bradshaw appears, revealing past ties to Joe and a strained family history. The scene unfolds as dialogue hints at Martha and Colin’s failed marriage and lingering questions about a father’s place in his daughter’s life.
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Jo Colin
Martha
Joe
Carrie
Colin
Lester
Carrie Lester
California
Harry Bradshaw
Wedding Offer Lights Up A Quiet Night In Town
Joe Bradford offers $200 to the couple awaiting marriage, urging them to buy something for their future baby. The couple, both employed, decline yet accept the gesture. Joe leaves, feeling a shift as the weed field’s harsh weather memories fade and he senses he himself is the weed.
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Bradford
Joe
Harry
P11
Chevrolet
Fisher
52 Club Members Report 67 Baby Beeves On Feed
A Winnebago County 4 H enrollment survey lists 87 baby beeves fed by 52 club members. The report names members across Buffalo Center Thompson Forest City Leland Scarville Bricelyn and other towns. Fire hazards in barns urged during National Farm Safety Week with cautions on matches electricity grounding and keeping fuels away from stalls.
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Winnebago County
Dale Anderson
Buffalo Center
Duane Anderson
Thompson
Orvis Anderson
Sheldon Bengston
Forest City
Ruby Berryhill
Bradley Brunsvold
Allan K. Butler
Lake Mills
Gene Christenson
Kiester
Minnesota
Dallas Davids
Robert Dunbar
Leland
Nordean Ellingson
Perron Engelby
Bricelyn
Eugene Erickson
Norman Erickson
Johnnie Frerichs
Owen Fure
Scarville
Ronald Hermanson
Scarlyville
Harvey Heyer
Donald Geiken
Carroll Gullord
Lawrence Heyer
Paul Howe
Lois Johnson
Richard Johnson
Janice Jordahl
Richard Jordahl
Marjory Judd
Eldon Jutting
Duane Rindstream
Beverly Kreeze
Curtis Kreeze
Searville
James Larson
John Light
Harvey Nerdig
Larry Nerdig
Ray Ostrander
Kenneth Potter
John Rasmussen
Myron Rusley
Joice
Paul Sabin
Marlyn Seene
LaVonne Sime
Donald Smith
Robert Thompson
Roger Thompson
Vernon Wold
Dennis Yegge
Ronald Yegge
Leonard Vrieze
Wardle
C. E.judd
Judd
Around Barns Fire Hazards Warn Of Risks
A farm safety note warns barns ignite from neglect and smoking near barns. Norval Wardle, extension safety specialist at Iowa State College, urges removal of flammable materials and strict no smoking rules to prevent fires around barns.
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Winnebago County
Norval Wardle
Iowa State College
Fre Investment in Barn Equipment Spotlight
A brief note highlights fre as a solid investment in barn equipment. The item emphasizes value and practicality for farm operation needs.
Eden Farmerettes Health Clinic Meeting Notes
The Eden Farmerettes gathered at Carol Skogen's home on June 24 for an all day session. Bernice Wilkin, public health nurse, conducted a clinic for members while Carmen Stowe opened the meeting. Shir ley Jacobson spoke on accessories and Marjorie Kindstrom on skin care as the 4 H pledge was recited. Visitors Mabel Mattison and others were present as photos were taken. An advert urged raising egg production and cold relief in poultry with Sargent's Pre-Mix Sun shine in the bag from Harringa Feed Store and paint from John and Jerry's.
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Eden Farmerettes
Carol Skogen
Bernice Wilkin
Carmen Stowe
4-H
Shirley Jacobson
Marjorie Kindstrom
Mabel Mattison
Sargent’s
Harringa
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WNN Features
George Clinton
N.Y
James Whistler
Savannah
1782
Iowa
New York City
Per Tapan
Community OilCo
Arends Sale Yard
Blue Earth, Minnesota
Murphy’s
Bennett Bruhns Milling Service
John & Jerrys
Joe Marsh
Will Dudley
Will
O Weise
United States Brewers II
John Deere
S. B. Jensvold Company
Uae
Costigan Motor Company
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