Fire scare at DeVries home prompts swift alarm
A gas stove overflow caused a minor scare at the Bob DeVries Jr. residence Tuesday morning. Mrs. DeVries correctly alerted authorities within minutes, preventing a potential disaster as firefighters arrived. no injuries reported and the risk was contained. The page also notes a Fairmont Minnesota reunion with extended family and fishing trips among local residents.
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Bob DeVries, Jr
DeVries
Johnson
Fairmont
Minnesota
Theo, Fisher
John Johnson
Art Erickson
Roy Johnson
H. ¥. Beyer
Ida Johnston
Williams
Ed Steinmetz
Card of thanks from Mrs Joe Matson
Mrs Joe Matson expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for the pretty birthday cards received noting it was her best birthday and thanking everyone for their kindness.
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Joe Matson
Mailomat to stamp letters at deposit in public spaces
A forthcoming mailomat will print metered stamps on letters when coins are deposited then hold them for postal pickup. The article notes air conditioning for the Ringling Bros. circus, a wax coating for tobacco to mellow harshness, Father's Day on June 18, a indelible crayon for metals, and a department store sale of a new midget automobile reviving early motor industry practice.
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Ringling Bros.Barnum and Bailey Circus
Fireworks Display At Algona July 4 at Kossuth County Fair Grounds
One of the largest and most beautiful fireworks displays in the region will light the Algona Kossuth County Fair Grounds on July 4. The program features set pieces, aerial shells, and ground effects from Theatle Duffield Fireworks Inc of Chicago. A factory expert will supervise setup to ensure a record breaking show.
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Kossuth County Fair
Algona
Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Inc
Chicago
More hogs going to market in 1939
Considerably more hogs will be marketed this summer than in the previous period as farmers anticipate higher demand and pricing. The outlook notes increased showings of hogs and expanded marketing efforts across counties.
Hog market outlook tied to 1938 pig crop gains
Economists from Iowa State College report an 18 percent larger fall pig crop and a 12 percent rise in hogs under Federal inspection during October to April, signaling a likely 18 percent larger hog supply through September. Cold storage pork and lard remain light, with May 1 stock levels near last year and below the 5 year average. Demand locally and in Britain is projected to be weak, offering only a small summer price uptick as marketings ease.
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Iowa State College
Control for chinch bugs threaten grain yields
Iowa State College entomologist Dr. Carl J. Drake warns chinch bug damage could be severe across southern counties with heavy infestations in the southwest. Farmers should count bugs in grain to guide control, as 90 to 95 percent of corn can be saved with proper measures, with creosote supply planned by state agriculture for insect control.
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Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa Holstein district field demonstration judging set
County agents urged to contact H D Tate at Iowa State College for field demonstration work. The Cedar Rapids Holstein show runs August 14 to 18 with Glen Householder judging Iowa district shows. Contestants to select a district team for the state contest at Anamosa June 28. district committee led by Chas Edel with Paul Behn and Marion Olson.
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Nnal
Cedar Rapids
Glen Householder
Holstein- Friesian Assn. of America
Brattleboro
Vermont
Iowa
Householder
Wisconsin State Institution Farms
Anamosa
Chas, Edel
Mason City
Paul Behn
Sheffield
Marion Olson
Sulphur and Sanitation Halt Coccidiosis in Chick Ration
W M Vernon extension poultryman at Iowa says 2 percent flour of sulfur in chick feed plus sanitation best fights coccidiosis. Feed from start to 3 4 months old. Use cheap dry litter and change often. Keep chicks away from contaminated areas and provide a sanitary sun porch.
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W. M. Vernon
Iowa State College
Vernon
Holstein Breeders Enter District Show and Picnic
Holstein cattle breeders from Winnebago County will participate in the district Holstein show and picnic at Mason City on Monday June 19, announced County Agent Clark Mechem. Winners at the district show will be eligible for entry in the ...
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Winnebago County
Mason City
Clark Mechem
Opportunity for breeders to compare Holstein cattle
The passage describes a chance for smaller breeders to compare their cattle with peers at minimal time and cost. It notes beginners can study Holstein cattle in their working condition under expert guidance.
National Holstein Judge To Speak At Breeders Dinner
A nationally famed Holstein judge will present reasons on all Classey Breeders at the noon hour family dinner, bringing together prominent breeders and attendees for a midday session.
Buffalo Center Lumber Co Dope Sheet June 15 1939
Lumber firm advertises coal orders paint and enamel bargains selling Red Cedar shingles cedar posts and ladders. Specials include Dixie Gem coal 30 year guaranteed red cedar shingles and Lowe Bros paints with low prices. A humor fragment closes the sheet with onion and secret jokes.
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Buffalo Center Lumber Co. Dope Sheet
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General Electric
John & Jerry
W. B. Gilbert
Harm Feldick
Joe Larson
R. T. DeVries, Sr
Aishing
D. R B. Snell
R. M. Bolsinger
J. J. Kopp
G. M. Carman
Eddie Ellefson
Thompson
New Avalon
Blue Earth, Minnesota
Warner Baxter
Lynne Bari
Harry Hull
Cisco Kid
Amn Shirley
James Ellison
Tyrone Power
Alice Faye
AL Jolson
Wm. Frawley
Washington Square
Melvyn Douglas
Louise Platt
Gene Lockhart
H. D. Tate
Towa State College
Benton Potter Ph
Buffalo Center
Hanson Brothers
Waite Robe
Community Oil CO
Wm. Hippen
Call
Guy Beemer
Clarence Schendel
Jack the Woodpicker
Lowe Bros
Pete
Fred Vangerpen
G. F. Terveer
Buffalo
A. C. Rank
Chevrolet
F. H. Westendorf
N. T. Thurston
Forest City
Otto S. Ostercamp
Britt, Iowa
J. A. Livercn
Paul Mastin
Ia. L. Tilner
Mgr. O. Kopp
Maynard Rake
Buffalo Center Tribune
Chicago Daily Tribune
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