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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
6
In a published weekly paper the editor notes dates and ads, mentions county politics and local events. It references the Iowa State Fair and a trial of political figures, with editor opinions on taxation, journalism, and transportation costs amid a blend of local notices and quotes.
An editorial discusses farming improves through weed removal and land value, contrasting weed control with legal herd protection. It questions party origins and governance, suggesting practical farm measures can enhance productivity and land value while urging responsibility against weed spread and land degradation.
The Iowa weather and crop bulletin for the week ending August 22 notes average daily temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal, with cooler days late in the period. Northern corn is in good condition. drought has hurt fields, late potatoes, pastures, and fall plowing. prospect crops show varied results across regions. estimates for 1908 acreage include winter wheat 133,740. spring wheat 205,520. corn 8,219,280. oats 4,261,410. rye 41,590. barley 492,320. tame hay 3,485,550. wild hay 886,740. pastures 8,001,070. potatoes 127,840.
Correctionville is set for a big Yankee Robinson show this Saturday Aug 28 with a high anticipated turnout. The performance will feature an airship display and aerial travel demonstrations plus Tom Tom the largest living elephant with a herd of elephants said to accompany him. Fred Buchanin now owns Yankee Robinson and also runs the Majestic theater and Ingersoll park in Des Moines.
A garbled local survey lists Sept 20 as a six to ten vote water tower proposition in Lake View while the Opawa Sentinel reports midnight heerfaste in a school yard. Other items note Kingsley investment firm dissolving, land sales near Mapleton, and various local incidents and notable names from Dag county.
A garbled passage recounts a youth about to board a water wagon with prior arrangements and social praise. An invitation to confer with elders follows as a test of resolve. The text shifts to a puzzle about choosing endings and a dream of mounting an electric motor to intentions.
Treasurer Bailey reports the Chautauqua association expenses including postage, printing, lighting, labor, and stand costs with multiple named payees and credits. Auditing committee entries show cash received from concessions and ticket sales, balances due, and education notes about teacher reassignments at local high schools.
A heavily garbled statement from Cushing Savings Bank covers assets and liabilities, detailing deposits, drafts, and property values. It references balances, drafts payable, and real property, with mentions of state and bank officers and a 1900s style attestation.
Supt M D Smith left for Des Moines Monday to select a music supervisor for Villa High School. Miss Edna Smith, who did excellent work in the music department last year, will not return. The district lacks room for a dedicated music supervisor, and the replacement will likely come from other duties.
A historical guide explains weed classifications annuals biennials and perennials and offers practical control methods. It covers tillage timing, harrowing before crop emergence, and special actions against common weeds like foxtails thistle and quackgrass, stressing cultivation as the primary remedy and noting benefits to crop yields.
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