Local notes from Dixon area reflect visits and weather
A compilation of brief items from Dixon area papers notes visitors to H D Hall near Dix Mrs Leo Hall and children from Jackson Neb J A M Johnson travels to Dakota City Ella Haxe visits Ed Temple T D Rich returns from Wisner Miss Marie Feb rich visits Dakota City Esther Leumer to Lake Okoboji Geo Lamson returns from Ex Irby visits Homer Dollie and Opal Lave visit Gurley Mrs John Allen returns from South Sioux City Geo Chase travels to Sioux City hail storm damages Dixon Dakota county Emerson Enterprise reports Mrs Joe Myers visits Homer Harry Heikes and Mr Poole visit Jack Rockwell Crofton family seen in Emerson last Saturday and other local mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthill
Geo
Lamson
Irby
Homer
Edward
Misa Dollie
Opal Lave Rethren
Gurley
Allen
John Allen
Sioux City
Ms. Lang
Geo. Chase
Sioux
Emerson Enterprise
Joe Myers
Harry
Heikes
Dakota City
Robert Poole
Jas,Heeney
Mae Heeney
Excelsior Springs
Jack Rockwell
Crofn
Emerson
Visit to Homer and Iowa relatives noted in Ponca Journal
The Ponca Journal reports Miss Freda Wallwey and Misses Freda and Alvina Harrigfeldt journeyed to Ashton Idaho with Mrs E Harrigfeldt accompanying to Omaha. Also noted is a severe hailstorm damaging Jackson corn, and a visit by Sisters Mary Fidelis and Mary Katherine of Dubuque to Mrs Katherine Twohig. A large family reunion at Mrs Twohig's home drew over fifty guests including Dr P E Keeffe and several Twohigs from Sioux City and Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Rockwell
Freda Wallwey
Freda
Alvina Harrigfeldt
Ashton
Idaho
E. Harrigfeldt
Omaha
Ponca Journal
Jackson
George Wilkins
Internal Revenue Service
Mary Fidelis
Ary Katherine
Visitation Convent
Dubuque
Iowa
Katherine Twohig
Joe Davey
P. E. Keeffe
Sioux City
James Twohig
William Twohig
Hugh Twohig
Sioux Falls
Farm Fires on the Increase Says Agriculture Bulletin
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that farm fires rise due to autos engines tractors trucks lighting and furnaces. It urges fire hazard elimination and simple measures including chemical extinguishers and lightning rods on farm buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Olly R
Garem
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Pioneers and Old Settlers Honor 39th Reunion Date
Pioneers and Old Settlers Association of Dakota County will hold the 39th annual reunion and picnic at Clinton Park Dakota City Nebraska four weeks from August 2 1920. Senator Rene Norris expected to deliver the annual address with officers and committees listed for planning and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers and Old Settlers' Association
Dakota County
Heb
Clinton Park
Dakota City
Nebraska
Rene. W. Norris
Samuel A. Combs
Robin
Elmer H. Biermann
A. Stinson
W. McKinley
Walter E. Miller
Geo. Leamer
C. H. Maxwell
H. H. Adair
W. H. Berger
L. H. Armbright
John Boler
J. C. Duggan
D. A. Woods
Car Larsen
A. I. Davis
Thomas Long
Fannie W. Crozier
Eva L. Orr
Mra
Mary R. McBeath
County Pure Bred Live Stock Association Meets in Hubbard
C R Young reports a good meeting of the County Pure Bred Live Stock Association in Hubbard last Thursday. They will set up a breeder's booth at the Interstate fair to redistribute directories and list surplus stock for sale. Roadside sign boards will be placed on principal county roads and remaining funds used for cooperative farm advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Farm Federation
Kale Paxton
Lute
Nebraska
Farmer's Union
Farmer's Union State Exchange
State Farmer’s Union
Keith County Farmer's Union
State Federation
Hubbard
Nebraska Cow Bids for Record at University Farm
A Nebraska cow owned by the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture is aiming for a record after 191 days of milking. She averaged over four pounds of butter daily, totaling 17 176.7 pounds of milk and 797 57 pounds of butter, while still yielding about 85 pounds daily with 174 days remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Mow Your Weeds Notice Issued in Hukota City
Property owners are ordered to mow weeds around premises or the city will perform the work and tax the cost to the property. Signed by Wm Lahrs Street Commissioner Hukota City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Lahrs
Hukota City
Neb
Dockage System Protects Wheat Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture bulletin 1118 outlines dockage in wheat grading. It explains dockage removal, how foreign matter influences sample grades, and how dockage affects marketing and price safety for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin
College of Agriculture At
Lincoln
Self-determination urged for Philippine independence
The Philippine Press Bureau urges Irish independence supporters in Congress to press for Philippine independence to prove U S commitment to self determination. It argues 10,600,000 Filipinos want freedom and that American independence would stronger sway Great Britain by deeds, not words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Irish
American Congress
Great Britain
Philippine
Philippine Press Bureau
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Friends of Irish Independence
Philippines
America
United States
Word of America
Senate
Young Filipino wins French War Cross for bravery
A young Filipino soldier earned the French War Cross after an act of leadership under fire. He commanded his unit when all officers in his company were killed and led a successful charge, earning praise from the French government.
Lutheran Church Notes Signal Choir Break and New Parish Hope
The youth group quits choir practices for the hot months until September. Plans for a Lutheran church in South Sioux City gain traction as Rev Lewis of Imerson and Rev Kahse of York, leaders in the Synod, with Rev Marobn of Ponca, have visited the city to assess support and possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lowe
South Sioux City
Lewis
I'merson
Kahse
York
Synod
Synodical Missionary
Marobn
Ponca
City
Lutheran Community Gathers for New Church Project
The article notes about men signifying readiness for a Lutherans led project, with a fourth of the town canvassed. It urges parishioners to support the movement, attend services, and remain loyal to the church, stressing personal spiritual growth over mere ritual and encouraging participation by recent Lutheran families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boen
Labora
Pau
Walter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dixon Journal
Leo Hall
Jackson, Neb
H. D. Hall
Dixon
Pender Republic
D. P. Bencom
Wakefield
J. AM. Johnson
Dakota
Ella Haxe
Grace of
Tuttle
Ed Temple
Plainview
Wisner
F. L. Graves
Will Heenan’s
Illis
Tekamah
Robert E. Evans
Vans
Laurel
Marie Freriche
Anna
DRS. J. Daily
FORD
Ford Motor Company
Goodwin State Bank
Nebr
Farm Bureau
C. R. Young
Lutheran Church Notes
Saving
Fattinke Lumber Co
Hold Street
Omaha, Neb
G. F. Hughes & Co
Terial
H. BR. Greer
Dakota City, Neb
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