Walter Morgan and the Iowa farm struggle in wartime
The article describes Walter Morgan, a tenant farmer in Polk County Iowa, who with 280 acres of land tries to grow food for the war effort. He leases at $12 an acre, plants corn and grains, builds a breeding herd, and endures financial pressures as markets swing for crops, cattle, and hogs.
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Europe
iThe News Gourier
Saginaw
Austin Haines
Das Moinea News
Gaines
Pierce
Iowa
Dea Moines
Wisconsin Farme
Madison
Wisconsin
Mer and Stockman
Keneas City
Haines
aInstead
AvarTin
Walter Morgan
Poe
bin God
Himesif
Gein
WalterSiorgan
Polk County
Walter
Walter Mor
Hong
Morgan
Young Gladys Keysor Dies After Illness at 12
The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Keysor mourns the loss of their youngest daughter Gladys E. Keysor who died February 4 after acute bronchial pneumonia. Born May 19 1903 she was 12 years 8 months and 16 days old. She leaves parents two brothers four sisters and many relatives. Interment was in the cemetery near their home and friends send sympathy.
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Keysor
Ghadyea E
Gladys
Andrew
Lloyd
Blanche Bitter
Flossie Bitter
Jessie Matthews
Beesie
Walter Matthews
T. L
P. D. Bitter
Ejater
Mabel Keyasor
Luther
Leslie
Joseph Bitter
Nebeg
Vivian Ceyeor
Elizabeth
Margaret Butler
Gladye
Annual Rural Life Conference Program Preview
The Mt. Pleasant Normal Hall hosts the Annual Rural Life Conference on Friday March 3 with E O Warriner presiding. Sessions include lectures by Hon Lee Driver, Hon John A Doelle, and Hon A B Cook, plus music and a noon basket picnic for farmers teachers and residents.
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Rural Life
Normal Hall
Mt. Pleasant
E. O. Warriner
Department of Music
Lee Driver
Harrisburg
H. Powers
John A. Doelle
Lansing
State Board of Agriculture
Maic
Farmara
Isabella County
Noteware
J. H. Powers
A. B. Cook
Michigan State Grange
Driver
County books in excellent condition in inspection report
M. E. Hathway an auditor from the of fice visited Harrison to review the County Clerk and County Treasurer and the new Uniform Accounting System. He found the books and records in fine shape and above average and noted both departments liked the system very much. A thorough audit will follow within the year.
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Thursdsey
M. E. Hathway
Auditor General’s Office
Harrison
Anaivers.s
St Henrys Church Burns to Ground
Fire last Sunday destroyed St Henrys Church six miles south of Clare with only parts of the school building saved from water and smoke damage. Local bucket brigades and volunteers aided by Clare firemen fought the blaze with a ninety gallon chemical apparatus. insurance will cover the school loss while church damage runs near ten thousand dollars. Plans are drawn for a temporary pew church at the site in the near future.
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St. Henry’s
Clare
Pie ‘Academy
Torea
Edi ‘House
Farewell party honors Mrs Worden Parsell and daughter Fern
West Wise correspondent reports a Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Albert Reed's home to honor Mrs Worden Parsell and her daughter Miss Fern. About a hundred attendees shared games and refreshments as friends praised Parsell's thirty years of residency and presented a linen table cloth and stationery. The family plans a visit to Ewart before moving to Detroit.
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Albert Reed
Worden Parnell
Miss Fern
Clas Church
Auction Sales Highlight Clare Area Farm Going Ad Listings
An old newspaper fragment outlines upcoming auctions in Clare and nearby areas. Ralph Brown sells personal property at a farm west of Clare as he enters the produce business, with sales tentatively set for February 2 and February 23. A large all day sale is planned north of Rosebush on February 23, plus a Clyde H White mixed listing near Colonville and a joint sale for H BR Warner and O A Graham south of a town, with details to appear in the next issue.
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Clare
Ralph Brown
Ralph
J. G. Noggle
Rosebush
Clyde H. White
Colonville
Postmasters Inspections Call for Rural Route Improvements
By direction of the Post Office Department postmasters conducted inspections of rural routes to assess road conditions route layout box visibility and ease of access. Patrons urged to keep roads clear boxes properly labeled and stamp use encouraged to avoid delays and hardship for carriers.
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Post. Office Department
Storma
Barrus Grocery Damaged by Fire on East 4th Street
About 8:30 Tuesday evening fire struck Bart Barrus grocery on East 4th Street. Firefighters halted the blaze but extensive damage occurred inside the building and to contents. Insurance covers losses. upstairs tenants Charles Grill and Mr and Mrs Chas Egbert moved out with little damage. Grill’s loss about 50 dollars.
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Bart Barrus
East 4Th Street
Barros
Chas. Grill
Chas. Egbert
Grill
Joss
Respecteda Citizens Death in Clare Obituary Note
Mrs W N Youngrove died Monday afternoon on East 4th Street after months of illness. A Clare resident since childhood, she dedicated much of her life to missionary work and was a faithful member of the Methodist church. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev R E W Davie officiating and burial at Cherry Grove. An obituary will follow next week.
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East 4Th Street
Clare
Our
Midat
Boreel
Abe
Methodist Church
Ehe
Indie
Methodist
RE. W. Davie
Cherry Grove
What Every Woman Wants to Know About Colds
Early 20th century home guidance advises women on preventing and treating colds during February and March. It emphasizes light meals, avoiding rich foods, high water intake, and choosing simple breakfast lunch and dinner options with citrus, cereals, soups, greens, and a small portion of rare beef.
Special Educational Services at Congregational Church
Young people and all interested in education are invited to attend the special services at the Congregational church Sunday evening. Dr Claffini of Oiltyet college will be present. There will be special music. Seven o clock.
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Congregational Church
Claffini
Oiltyet College
Appreciation note to states for Eve lyn attendance
A brief message extends sincere thanks to the states that enabled Eve lyn to attend. The note mentions Mrs. Seunia, Halse and deamaten, acknowledging their roles in making the event possible.
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Evelyn
Andioneels
Seunia
Halse
Deamaten
Pomona Grange Meets at Mt Pleasant Mt Pleasant
The Isabella County Pomona Grange will meet at Mt Pleasant High School in Mt Pleasant. Morning program includes business reports degrees and reports. basket dinner. afternoon program features music addresses readings recitations songs and a discussion on infirmary site. Public invited. J C Walsh Lecturer.
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Mt. Pleasant
Ucion Orchestra
J. Uamaron
Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
John ‘Northon
Isabella County Pomona Grange
Union Orchestra
W. A. Smith
Bernice Bernard
M. F. Bronstetter
Fred Walton
Reading
Mies
Agatha O’hara
Fitzgerald
J.C. Walsh
Mrs Mary E Stearns Dies After Long Illness At Grass Lake
Mrs Mary E Stearns aged 76 died at Grass Lake home of her niece Mrs A N Sova after poor health since husband Edwin Stearns died last August. Born Oct 27 1848 in Jeddo New York, she moved to Michigan in 1866 and married Edwin in 1869. One son Ernest A Stearns of Alma survives with three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Sova home and burial in West Cemetery Grass Lake. The Stearns were Vernon township pioneers and active with Clare Baptist church.
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A. N. Sova
Grass Lake
Edwin Stearns
Mary E. Hinman
Jeddo
N. Y
Michigan
Ernest A
Alma
Nona Lutz
Edwin
Lueila Stearn
Lansing
Idrs. A. N. Sova
Graes Lake
Stearns
Ammonia Fumes Overcome Four Men at Meat Market
Four men were nearly overcome by ammonia fumes when a pipe in the basement of a meat market ruptured during thawing. A window blew out prior, freezing pipes and trapping L W Jackson and Frank Hochatetler until they forced a window or door open and escaped.
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L. W
Frank Jackson
Edw. Barber
Frank Hochatetler
Ked Barber
L. W. Jackson
Frank Hocheteller
Fathers And Sons Enjoy Good Time At Banquet
About ninety thousand fathers gathered Wednesday evening at the Dancan Auditorium for a Father and Son week banquet arranged by the ladies of the Guild. Rev Badgley led the invocation and music followed with songs directed by Elden and Mrs Wood. J P Jones served as toastmaster, tracing father son roles while Willard Bicknell toasted the fathers and Rosas Thompson played saxophone. Dr Green of Mt Pleasant spoke on What Makes Your City Worth While naming homes school church and business as four pillars. The event closed with America and the Guild praised for organizing the yearly celebration.
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Dancan
Guild
Badgley
J. L. Hudson Co
Detroit
Elden
Wood
S. J. P. Jones
A. Reading
Reading
Willard Bicknell
Rosas Thompson
Miss Lewis
Dr. Green
Presbyterian Church of
Mt. Pleasant
Green
Thompson & Wilkinson slash tractor prices this week
Thompson and Wilkinson the Implement Moon announce a big reduction in Titan 10 20 and International 8 18 tractors effective February 3. The ad invites readers to see the last page for full offer details.
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Thompson & Wilkinson
Moon
Washington's Birthday and Pre-Lenten Ball at Duncan Auditorium
A Washington's Birthday and Pre-Lenten Ball will be held at Duncan Auditorium Clare on Wednesday evening February 22 from 8 30 to 12 30 Central Standard time Ryan's orchestra of Midland will provide music Everyone invited Bil 81-50.
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Washington
Klanks Closed February 22 Notice
Notice hereby given that the undersigned closes on Wednesday February 22 Washington's Birthday. The closure affects the named establishment referenced in the notice.
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Klanks
Washington
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Hamilton Township
Hamilton
Central Normal Hall
M. BE. Hathway
Ernon Grange
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ST. Henry’s Church
Academy
West Wise
Barrus Grocery
Wo. Palmeter
Enet Jordan
F.C. Salrook
W. N.younglove
By Home
Michigan Agricultural Colleges
Pomona Grange
Fine Program
Mary E.” Stearns
Vernon Township
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