Barographs Confirm Air Records Worldwide
Aviation records grow as barographs seal and verify altitude distance and duration claims. Carl F. Schory leads the sealing for the National Aeronautic Association with support from the Federation Aéronautique Internationale. Lindbergh’s flight and Orteig prize era cited as examples of authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Lindberg
Chamberlin
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Carl F. Schory
National Aeronautic Association
Federation Aeronautique Internationale
Schory
Bureau of Standards
W. G. Brombacher
F. A
Lindbergh
Aero Club of France
Paris
Dear Friends and Canadian Strawberry Prospects
A playful exchange references a former maid at the Dear Friends section, followed by a note about Canada’s strawberry plantation. It predicts a larger yield after a mild winter, estimating about 13,500,000 quarts for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Smythe
Lime Before Planting Sweet Clover
Limestone improves sour soil for sweet clover by needing at least six months to sweeten the ground before seeding. Apply lime well in advance to ensure optimal soil conditions for the crop.
Poiret Advises Odd Stocking Pair for Women
Paris fashion figure Paul Poiret urges women to wear one light stocking and one dark stocking. He also notes fruit trees should not be sprayed while in full bloom because poisons could kill the honeybees crucial to pollination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paul Poiret
Union County Board Proceedings 1927 Special Sessions
Union County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in special session May 21 1927 to discuss road projects and approve claims from the Decatur County Bank case. They planned to consult the Highway Commission at Ames in early June and adjourn to further meetings as Auditor calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Union County
Auditor
Henderson
Hull
Godden
Otis
Hamilton
Chm
Decatur County
Ames
Highway Commission
Citizens Bank of Afton
Arispe Bank
A. E. Otis
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
G. H. McCornack
Said County
Towa
State of
Superintendent of Banking
41St G. A. of
Citizens Bank
Afton
Creston
A. D
Commercial State Bank of Afton
G. H. MccCornack
M. E. Thompson
Lincoln
L. W. Herring
A. R. Emerson
Institute Fund
Union County Financial Ledger and Property Reassessment Notes
The report lists numerous names of school staff and officials, suppliers, and clerks across departments with itemized payments and services. It includes detailed public notices of expenses for court funds and bridge projects, plus livestock appraisals and tax assessments across townships and counties.
Board adjourns after routine business and finance figures
The board set rates for heifers cows and swine with 6 12 and 20 percent respectively. On motion of Godden seconded by Hull the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Auditor. Attest Beulah V Spencer Co Aud C F Henderson Chair Board of Sup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Henderson
Hull
Godden
Otis
Hamilton
Chm
Union County
Pleasant Two
Jones
New Hope
Dodge Township
Union Township
Sand Creek
Grant Township
Highland Township
Lincoln Township
Spaulding Township—Land
Douglas Township
Platte Township
Creston
Afton
Lorimer
Thayer—Land
Kent
Shannon City—Land
Beulah V. Spencer, Co
C.F. Henderson, Chm. Board of Sup
High Milk Yielders Only Show Profit
Dairy men with cows producing under 9000 pounds yearly show little profit, based on Medina county five year records from Ohio State University dairy extension specialists. Costs per 100 pounds vary by yield, with higher producers earning more per hundred pounds while prices in Ohio markets range from about 2.22 to 2.80 dollars. experts urge improved breeding, feeding, and record based selection to raise efficiency and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Columbus
Medina County
Ohio State University
Ohio
Meters Show Gains On Electric Farms in Wisconsin
Wisconsin University and electric service study test meters on two farms to gauge cost efficiency of electricity in farming. After six months, appliances show payback with actual profit in milking, cream separation, water pumping, laundry, refrigeration, cooking, and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
T. G. Joeckel
Jackson
H. R. Dopp
Oconomowoc
Fowl Scheme for Second Marriage Ceremony
Mr. McAberdeen plans a second marriage ceremony in the yard with a clergyman. He jokes that chickens can pick up the rice, recalling the wasted rice from the previous wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAberdeen
MR. McAberdeen
Manchester Evening News
Farmer traps fish hawk in tree with trout prize
A North Carolina farmer named Brown set a trap high in a tree to stop a fish hawk preying on his chickens. He returned to find a sixteen inch trout in the trap and the hawk caught as well, having carried the fish up to the fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston, N
Brown
Double Duty Tea-Frock Transforms with Shoulder Flower
A tiered green georgette dress suitable for daytime wear becomes a 4 tea-frock with the addition of a shoulder flower, beads, bracelets, and dress gloves enhancing the ensemble.
Lace Trimmed Reboux Hat Described With Veil Frill
A brown gedda straw Reboux hat features a lace veil in the same shade that extends to form a frill around the crown top.
Man Cranks Car. Wife Discovers Injured Arm
A man started his motor car to drive as his wife heard an alarm. She noted something was broken and found his arm injured. Police reported no other injuries and the incident prompted a medical consult.
Semi annual report of Union County treasurer G H McCornack Iowa
The document presents a semi annual financial report for Union County Iowa by treasurer G H McCornack. It lists receipts such as state treasurers, county auditor warrants, school loans and bonds redeemed, interest, and miscellaneous payments. It shows balances on hand and sums transferred to funds. The report includes certification by G H McCornack that the figures reflect the period specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. McCornack
Union County
Iowa
Creston
I. G. HW. McCornack
Sa’ l
G. HM. McCornack
Ereby
Farewell to Folly quote by Robert Greene
A poetic excerpt notes that contentment brings richer peace than wealth or rank. The lines praise quiet minds and simple rest as blessings even beggars enjoy, contrasting them with princes who lose such bliss.
Bran Water Method With Raisins and Cream
Instructions describe boiling bran-pour water with a handful of raisins, covering with a saucer, letting steam for three minutes, then draining and serving with cream and sugar. The tone reads like a kitchen tip from a period section.
Notice of commutation petition for Harvey Volend
Des Moines Iowa governor John Hammill announces a commutation or pardon petition for Harvey Volend No 12 564 convicted of rape in Union County Iowa in August 1923 and sentenced to life. The grounds claim excessive judgment insufficient punishment and recommendation of clemency by the trial judge and county attorney. The petition will go before the Board of Parole at the August session per Code 2 818 dated June 6 1927 with publication dates June 17 24 July 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Volend
Fort Madison
District Court of
Iowa
Union County
Board of Parole
Des Moines
A Thought on Temptation and Desire
A Hare reflects on slipping into temptation while asserting a wish to be tempted just enough to be drawn toward real desire and authenticity.
Two Happy Homes Boosted by Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Goldie Shoup of St. Joseph Illinois and Mrs. J Storms of Paterson New Jersey report improved health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They say the medicine lifted their run down condition and strengthened them to handle housework, contributing to happier homes. The letters reflect widespread testimonials from women in varied lives praising the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Goldie Shoup
St. Joseph
Illinois
Beore
Shoup
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County Board Proceedings
Arispe
G. H. McCormack
G. A
C. F. Henderson
Afton Star Enterprise
Proce
Anderson
Ina
Beaumont
Emma
Bartle
Geo. J
Moise
Bennett
Edna
Converse
L. H
Cummings
H. B
Creston Cornice Wks
Creston Daily Advertiser
Collings, R. F
Creston Mut. Tel. Co
Creston How. Co
Groc
Carey, Earl
Dodge
Dixon
L. L
Laura
Ella M
Davenport, D. & Sons
Evans
Mary
Frederick, D. F
Fry Mfg. Co
Gorman
Elmo
Wolf Bounty
L. F
Harpin
W. E
Wayne S
C. F
C. O
Halden Pty. Co
Hammond & Stephens Co
Hartman
Ruby
Hammans
Earl
Ideal Electric Co
Iowa South Utilities
Kline
J. H
Klipte Loose Leaf Co
Koch Bros
Lucas
Fred
Lewrimer Journal
Bom Mapel
Chas
Moody
Albert
Mills
A. B
Myers
C. E
Morrison
Leon
Marchant Care
Mc. Co
Mateer
F. B
McCann
Neal
Elee
McCornack
G. H. Trens
Gopher Bounty
MccCinnish
Jessie
McDowell
J. C
McGrath
Leona
A. E
Omaha
Palmer
A. N. Co
Petersen
Retta B
Clerk
Treas
Or. Parrott
Matt & Sons
Peterson
Margaret
Rusk
Ben
Elee Rex Coal & Ice Co
Ice Roberts
Lavesta
Spurgeon Merc. Co
Seeman, Mart
Thompson
Chris
Elec Tuttle
W. K
Elec
Taxpayers Man
Tyler
Lyle
Wolf County World Book Co
Yates
K. R
Zimmerman, E
Vital ‘Star
Allen Hatchery
Battle
Mase
Briges
C. W
Creston Hdw
Cook
Cologe
Hawkeye Lmbr
Lamt Ideal Elc. Co
South Utilities
Ligh Nord Flour & Feed Co
Peterson & Wilson
Supp! Penney
J. C. Co
Expense
United Clay Pro. Co
Ward, A. BF. & Co
Ira
Collings, KR. F
Decatur Co
Creston Mut. Tech Co
Decatur i
Davenport
R. H
Greer
Johnston
Gee, A
Legal Service
MccCornack
G. H
Wit
Domestic Animal Fund
Cim
Delq
Raymond
Cornelison
Frank
Creston Daily Adv
Dixon, L. L
Daub, Joseph
Egmoire, L. P
Larkins
Owen S
Lorimer Journal, Pub. Delg
Moffitt, T. W
Lamb
Madden, Leonard
Olinger, J. M
Otis, Albert
Lambs
Parrott, A. L
Stalcup
Phillipp
Wilson
C. D
White
L. C
General Bridge Fund Buyer Transfer Co
Jesse
Collings, R. V
Capitol City Land Co
Cone
Eastman, B. F
Easton
F. I. Agt
Goltry, A. L
Hoover
Robert
Iowa Pure Tron Co
Corr
Messer
S. A
Siddens
C. M
Shaffer
Sam
Stephens
Geo
Rundlett
John
Stevens
Lee
Bridge Fund Dist
H. Applegate
C. A
Carlson
Reuben
Cashman
E. E
Collings
R. v
Clarence
Dean
Dye
Elvin
Walter
L. A
Nye, Geo
Shannon
Spahn & Rose Lmbr. Co
C. F. H. Conn
A. A
Myron
Ross
Seen Henderson
Kenneth
Longnecker
Mason, R. J
McFee
A. G
Nichols
O. B
Pitkin
Harry
Pitkin, Bryan
Sandman
Hugh
P. W
Spencer & Perry
Ralph
Drag Platte
Madden
Leonard
Murphy Bros
Sammons
Roy
Steel
W. R
Truman, E. E
Parrott
Elmer
Perry
H. L
Simons
Thompson, D. C
Road Fund Dist
A. E. O. Henderson
Drag Jones
McClure
Arthur
Petershon
W. H
Roam Fund Dist
C. F Anderson
Conn
Alf
Penson
Bierstedt
Hannah
Bishop
Collins
Josephine
Cabaret
Alice
Davis
Mabel
Folger
Maude
Wee
Ada B
Rudisil
Simmons
Cora
Thomas
Carrie
Toland
Myrtle
Thornburg
Helen
Welling
Alta
Bambford
German
Bessie
Watkins
Baker
Irene
Creston Auto Co
Wro. Groc
Consumers
Carter
C. L
Carter, Co L
DeVore
F. Dr
Farmers Co Op
Debby A
Reed
J A
Spahn & Rose Lmbr
Aston
Shipley
M W
Strance Bros
Worthington
E. H
A. Fred
Creston Dist
Beedle
Croceries
Crigger
Uae
Groceries & Coat
Crist
Cummines
Grandfield
Groceries Groceree Aia
Holmes
Howard
Leatherman
Lichty
Scott
Malone
Anna
Spoor
Smith
Alfred
Thompson, Gay
Veach
Waite
Young
Adam
Hook
Larey
Belle
Moore
Henry
Con
Cutehall
Carl
Rider
Geutty Court
Insane County
Bridge County
Cash County
Schood Soldiers
Prifipal
Sehool
Tawtitu
Special Arsemmente Corporation
Hehowl
Punts Township
Puide Soldiers Bens Road
Certya
Thag
WE Oia
PHOT
WI AS Saad Ob
THO
Robert Greene
Bran
John Hammill
Trimmer
Chicago
Creston Hotel
Creston, Il
F.M. Trimmer
Oakwood
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