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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
6
Agricultural history notes Iowa's Second Grange founded in Newton in 1868 with Iowa leading the state Grange system by 1874. The state counts 1999 county Grange schools by 1874 and a Civil War slump preceded a postwar revival. The first Farmers Union began in 1914 in Monona County.
The farm bureau began in the early 1970s and now claims a statewide membership of 60 000 to 70 000 families. The organization has become a key link for farmers across the state, expanding its reach and influence over decades.
A Town State College dairy expert says use roughages first and feed grain only to supplement when pasture and silage do not meet production needs. For six weeks in spring, grain may be unnecessary for low to moderate producers unless pastures are poor.
Guidance outlines grain and feed rates based on daily milk output. Cows yielding 20 to 25 pounds receive two pounds of grain per day, while those producing 25 to 30 pounds get three pounds. Emphasizes monitoring profits and limiting grain to economy, avoiding enthusiasm-driven overfeeding.
Missoula Montana May 13 The Associated Press reports harsh northern Montana weather pushes unusual methods for mountain work G S Hinkle superintendent on the Lolo pass road project plans to send horses over the Rockies on snow shoes With boards strapped to their feet the horses should better bear the ascent and rough footing Forester Fred Morrell notes crews sometimes use the same method to span the mountain summit in crossing the range.
Berlin May 14 The Associated Press reports that the prohibition movement in Germany is growing among workers. Socialist leaders in the Reichstag issue an appeal saying the working class suffers most from alcoholism. They urge workers to bar liquor from meetings and demonstrations and to establish liquor-free houses and hotels, and to reduce liquor access while expanding educational work on its harm.
In Los Angeles on May 14 Associated Press reports strange tales from taxidermy studios as owners bring dead companion animals to be stuffed and mounted. The motive appears to be memorial and sorrow with personal attachment shaping the taxidermy.
A customer brought a parrot for preservation to be placed in a casket after nineteen years of companionship. A woman requested a canary mounted in a glass case, saying the bird slept and ate with her. Another buyer had a pedigreed English bulldog mounted in a sleeping pose after a fatal car crash. A college student preserved his brindle bulldog Smoky who allegedly smoked and drank.
In School At Afton Ada Groesbeck editor in chief Madelyn Early assistant editor Verne Moss. Grade Notes James Treichler Athletics Wanda Mielkie Personals Florence Ames Class Functions Mildred Myers Friday Chapel Reba Jeffry General Articles.
Commencement will be held in the opera house on Thursday May 21 with Hon G FE Maxfield of Marshalltown delivering the address Vocal solos will be performed by Irene Mateer and Lucille Maneely and a violin solo by Giles The eighth grade plans its own program and a separate commencement in the eighth grade room All are welcome Last exams for normal training girls run Wednesday Thursday and Friday of this week followed by final exams next week for remaining pupils and grade cards on Friday
Three more typing awards were won by students Kenneth Ingham Vernon Goltry and Helen Lucille Maneely for 15 minutes at specified speeds. Lela Moffit had previously won for 32 wpm. Summer session plans a weeks long course in typewriting and shorthand under school board supervision offering credits and advancement in the commercial program.
Freshmen entertained juniors and faculty with a marshmallow and wiener roast at Petznick's grove last Monday evening. Students played track and baseball before and after the roast. The event drew praise as one of the year’s best. Seniors hosted juniors at a wiener roast at McKinley Park last Thursday evening, with the faculty largely absent.
Denver expert Prof Thomas Russell Garth argues color preferences reflect civilization and intelligence. He cites a University of Texas test showing white children favor blue and avoid yellow as education rises. He notes red appeals to many Indians and Chinese children, while yellow is consistently avoided.
Professor Garth outlines an expedition to several Indian reservations to continue research on color preferences. The project aims to gather data on regional color perceptions and potential cultural influences from Indigenous communities.
London May 14 The House of Commons heard George Landsbury a socialist MP condemn the dole system saying young men 18 to 25 should be sent to the country to learn to work. He argued government unemployment payments valued at 1.505 billion pounds since the armistice ruin character and society.
Vancouver May 15 reports indicate airplanes now move miners and supplies to northern districts near Fairbanks Alaska and the Pacific northwest. Plans consider accelerating a Cassiar summer stampede via air routes while traditional dog-sleighs and pack mules face off against freight planes when weather allows.警
London artist G. Bissill, once a miner who served in France, rose from sidewalk sketching to exhibit works at the Refern Gallery on Old Bond Street. After WWI unemployment drove him to street drawings, his skill drew recognition from fellow artists and led to a gallery invite.
London vaudeville companies plan a spring and summer road tour to relieve unemployment among music hall performers. Forty groups will travel with London dancing girls renowned across Europe for their sprightliness. If successful in Britain and Ireland, more companies will visit continental towns.
In the Southern District of Iowa a bankruptcy matter for One Black rupt. On May 14 1925 petition for discharge filed. Order fixes June 18 1926 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to oppose in writing at Chariton Iowa and Creston Iowa with grounds of opposition. J W Kridelbaugh referee in bankruptcy.
H J Reeve of Afton is highlighted for a Thursday morning appearance in local sport coverage. The note mentions his participation and local interest in the event.
Union county launches a permanent pig club program for boys aged 10 to 19. Leaders organized five clubs, each with an adult supervisor, aiming to raise pure bred gilts this year for future son and litter clubs. Enrollment closes June 1 1925 with pigs due by June 15.
The article notes centuries old use of simples derived from roots and herbs, valued by physicians for certain ailments. It mentions commercial cultivation in various countries and highlights Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn Massachusetts as a major user of crude herbs, with its Vegetable Compound promoted for women's ailments and said to have world wide success.
A county alfalfa and legume tour is set for Wednesday May 27 with Prof M A Hauser assigned to the date. The event will visit alfalfa fields and demonstration lots to discuss limestone use and legume cultivation, inviting all interested to join or drop in at their convenience.
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