Drought Threatens Iowa Corn as Silo Work May Start
In Winneshiek and surrounding counties farmers fear continued heat with little rain will ruin the corn crop. Silo filling could begin soon as fires worsen. lighter soils suffer most while heavier soils hold greener stalks. Oats are poor, hay is plentiful, and livestock face heat stress. Reports from Buchanan and Jones counties note 25 percent corn damage and soybeans hurt, with some showers offering limited relief. Cedar County youths win farm show ribbons and plan state fair participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick County
Iowa
Independence
Buchanan County
Joseph McGrath
AAA
Best Demonstrators Shine In Cedar County 4-H Show
The Tipton event honored Bethany Hagerty and Marie Crock of Red Oak Live Wires 4-H girls with the approved shoe demonstration titled Your Best Forward. Eight teams competed with judge Miss Gladys Adams of Ames extension clothing specialist. Other blue ribbon teams were Wilma Whitman and Velman Whitman on Blouses, Verna Wulff and Sarah Jane Stonebrook on The Selection and Care of Hose, and Luetta Licht and Marion Hamdorf of Wapsie Ramblers.
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Tipton
Bethany Hagerty
Marie Crock
Red Oak Live Wires
Cedar County
Gladys Adams
Ames Extension
Wilma
Velman Whitman
Sunshine Circle Club
Verna Wulff
Sarah Jane Stonebrook
Fairfeld Ramblers Club
Hose
Luetta Licht
Marion Hamdorf
Wapsie
1200 See Horse Pulling Contest At Sigourney
One thousand two hundred persons witnessed the Keokuk county horse pulling contest held here Friday afternoon. Ten drivers and teams competed. Light team division winner Albert Harras Richland first with a team weighing 2970 pounds pulling 2700 pounds a distance of 27 12 feet. Elmer Horras Ollie second and Walt Spears Delta third. Heavyweight division winner L J Smith Hedrick with a 3 year old team weighing 4520 pounds pulling 3000 pounds Roy Burdine Sigourney second and Detae Dobbins South English third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Albert Harras
Richland
Elmer Horras
Ollie
Walt Spears
Delta
L. J. Smith
Hedrick
Roy Burdine
Detae Dobbins
Tird
14 Year Old Conesville Boy Has Hen His Age
Conesville item notes Donald Buckman fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs C A Buckman, has a hen as old as he is. The hen once belonged to the late A M Gay, who gave the bird to Donalds sister Dorothy when he was a baby. The old white hen still lays eggs and sometimes would like to set but the Buckmans feel she has earned a chance to become the oldest living bird of her species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Conesville
Donald Buckman
C. A. Buckman
A. M. Gay
Gay
Donald
Dorothy
Health Champions Named in Poweshiek County
Brooklyn resident Max Evans and Grant township companion Carolyn Rutherford were named 4-H club health champions of Poweshiek county after competitive exams. They will compete in state health contests at the Des Moines state fair representing the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Max Evans
Carolyn Rutherford
Grant Township
Poweshiek County
Des Moines
Ames Dean Kildee Seeks Cigar At All Iowa Stand
Dean Herb Kildee of Ames in working clothes asked for a brand of cigar at an All Iowa stand. An attendant replied a dime was needed, and Kildee replied he would pay the dime. Kildee favors high quality cigars but usually smokes a pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-Iowa
Dean Herb Kildee
Ames
Aoe
Kildee
FSA Increases Capital for Co op Bank Annexes
Omaha bank for cooperatives reports a million dollar rise in capital stock as food for defense expands co op financing across Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. J H anon, president, says loan demand grows from farm co ops expanding storage for wheat corn canned goods butter and honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha Bank For Cooperatives
J. Hanon
Tuesay
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Farm Credit Administration
Mason
Barn Fire Believed Caused by Spontaneous Combustion
A large barn on the Harry Wentworth farm near Washington Iowa burned Sunday night. The barn, occupied by Floyd Farrier, held hay, straw, oats and farm machinery. Fire company could not control the blaze. none of the machinery was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Washington
Harry Wentworth
Brighton
Floyd Farrier
Washington County
Farmer’ Mutual
Grinnell 4-H Club Show Judging Tuesday
Grinnell hosts the Poweshiek county 4-H club and women’s home project show with livestock judged Tuesday by W F LaGrange of Ames except dairy heifers placed by Grover Miehe of Cedar Rapids. Esther Warner and H E Nicols of Ames judge girls exhibits and horticultural items respectively. a horse pulling contest is planned for Wednesday afternoon and club beeves go to auction Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Poweshiek County
W. F. LaGrange
Ames
Grover Miehe
Cedar Rapids
Esther Warner
H. E. Nicols
Notice of Appointment Executrix in Linn County Iowa
On August 2 1941 Maude Barr Ring was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Herbert G C King of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts owed should be paid promptly and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court through attorneys Fred W Hann and A L Bye.
Resolution of necessity for concrete paving in Cedar Rapids
City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa proposes a resolution of necessity to pave 12th Street Northwest from A Avenue to Re Avenue with seven inch reinforced concrete and expansion joints. Property owners must object by final consideration. fourteen days notice will be published. dated August 11 1941 and published August 11 12 1941 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rauids
12Th Street
Cattle Feeding In Iowa Rises 25 Percent From Year Ago
Iowa feeders increased cattle on feed by 25 percent compared with last year, led by western and southwestern Iowa after large corn crops in 1940. The gains align with January and April reports showing 20 and 22 percent rises, with the seven months on feed group up about 30 percent. The USDA noted a 17 percent rise across 11 corn belt states, the highest since drought began in 1934, with first-half shipments of stocker and feeder cattle at record levels for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
Notice of quiet title suit in Linn County Iowa
In Linn County District Court Iowa Alvah S Whitney sues Paul Klene and many others for quieting title to extensive real estate described by sections townships and ranges in Linn County Iowa. The petition seeks reform of deeds and establishment of title in Whitney with default judgment possible if defendants fail to appear by September 15 1941. The case lists numerous defendants and unknown claimants and names GEO C Claassen as attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court of Town
Linn County
Alvah S. Whitney
Paul Klene
Midland Railway Construction Company
William McQueen
Mary McQueen
James C. McQueen
Iona McQueen
James McQueen
J. C. McQueen
John B. McQueen
Huldah L. McQueen
J Wilson Gift
J. W Gift
John W. Gift
Sadie J. Gift
Gertrude Adams
E. M. Adams
Denver Adams
Mary D. Pish
Fish
Tone A. Miller
George Miller
Horatio W. Sanford
Talman J. Waters
Frank L. Wiliams
Nora A. Williams
Jay P Burnside
Jay FP. Burnside
John Lefurgy
George W Wilson
Jennie L. Wilson
J. L. Wilson
Horace
Claflin
Horace B. Claflin
Union Investment Company
Otis T. Richmond
P. K. Tinker
John Trulock
Pierre T. Betts
Maria Betts
Maria F. Betts
Betts
Mary A. Seat
William C. Betts
James Augustus Betts
James A. Betts
Joseph Trulock
Wm. L. Hill
Catherine Hill
G. W Lovell
G. L. Lovell
Alice Conklin
Verner Conklin
William W Hill
5. A. Sarles
Sarah A. Sarles
S. E B. Sarles
Mary H. Hill
Vincent Hill
Sth
Meridan
Iowa
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Tows
Linn
Towa
Geo, C. Claassen
Look of the Month League Faces Decline in Members
The group reports fast shrinking membership and mentions use of Chi chesters Pills for relief from functional discomfort and pain. Concerns arise over accessibility and safety as pharmacists and doctors weigh forming drugs and medical guidance for users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alail Drussistse
Legendary marksman and other clues puzzle grid
A vintage crossword style puzzle featuring definitions for horizontal and vertical clues with mix of names, objects, and abbreviations. Includes references to mythic figures, musical terms, and everyday items across a grid, plus a few cryptic style lines and numbered entries.
Soul Conservation by a Country Woman
A reflective piece titled Soul Conservation by a country woman contrasts hypocritical white clouds with a blue metal sky. The text expresses suffocating warmth, a red sunset, and relief in country seclusion away from urban noise and close neighbors.
Cheese Factory to Be Established at Toledo
Following a meeting of farmers and businessmen called by the chamber of commerce, Leslie Dean Potter of Dubuque said a cheese factory would be established at Toledo with operations expected to begin mid September. The plant will be owned by Potter and Henry Kieffer, who are the current plant superintendent and assistant plant superintendent for a milk company at Dubuque. Response to the proposal was reported favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chamber of Commerce
Leslie Dean Potter
Dubuque
Potter
Henry Kieffer
Clermont Dairy Days Draw 12,000 Attendees
Twelve thousand people attended the Dairy Day celebration in Clermont over the weekend. The event was sponsored by the Clermont Commercial club. Notable speakers included Frederic Larrabee of the Iowa Dairy Association, Roger Fleming of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Robert D. Blue, speaker of the Iowa house, Lieut. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper, C. A. Iverson from Iowa State College dairy division, and Senator Edward Breen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Clermont Commercial Club
Frederic Larrabee
Iowa Dairy Association
Roger Fleming
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Robert D Blue
Iowa House of Representatives
B. B. Hickenlooper
C. A. Iverson
Iowa State College
Edward Breen
Notice of appointment executors No 16180 Linn County Iowa
State of Iowa Linn County is NOTICE hereby given that the undersigned have been appointed as Executors of the estate of C. F Butler of Linn County deceased All Persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims against the same will file them authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK RAMUEL JAMES JR Executors Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Herbert GC. King Inte
Iowa
Iowa District Court
Maude Barr Ring
Fred W. Hann
A. L. Bye
C. F Butler
Merchants National Bank
Ramuel James, JR
Grimm
Elliott
Shuttleworth and
Ingersoll
Government Corn Sold at West Union
Thirteen of the eighteen steel storage bins at West Union, totaling 35,000 bushels, have been emptied by sales of government corn to feeders. Buyers hail from Fayette, Clayton, and Winneshiek counties, with L. D. Hitch noting that the corn went to local farmers in small farm lots for feeding rather than wholesale shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate West Union
West Union
Fayette
Clayton
Winneshiek
L. D. Hitch
County Corn Loan
Judges Named For Iowa City 4-H Club Show
The Johnson county 4-H club show in Iowa City will feature judges Prof. W. M. Vernon Ames extension poultry specialist Joe Miltner Jr of Iowa City William F. LaGrange Ames animal husbandry professor and A C Werner Keswick. Esther Everett from Iowa State college extension division will judge the girls exhibits. A baby beef auction Saturday at 1 pm will close the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Iowa City
Johnson County
W. M. Vernon
Ames
Joe Miltner, Jr
William F. LaGrange
A. C. Werner
Keswick
Esther Everett
Iowa State College Extension Division
Hearing on Cedar Rapids Concrete Paving Plans and Contract
Notice sets 10:00 a.m. August 28 1941 at Council Chambers City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa for a hearing on proposed plans specifications and contract form for concrete paving with estimated cost 5959.00. interested parties may file written objections and be heard. Maude M Krees City Clerk August 11 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Maude M. Krebs
Towa
12Th
Maude M Krees
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Your Gazette
James W. Pirie
Ae Sa Glasses
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Merle E. Garmoe
Third ST
Poweshiek
FSA
Sebastian
Sweetheart Lake
Jake
Williams
RESO
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Sandhill
Riaiik
Gibbon
Soul Conservation
May
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Bangs
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