Wadena News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Ota Popenhagen and family near Lima visited the Holleshells in Wad ena. Gladys Jennings joined by Mrs Luman Fox of Volga City. Will Harris worked on a large dam in Delhi. Denver Iowa guests at Fred Helika’s. families picnicked at the state park. Joy Jennings ill with throat trouble and flu. A farewell service at the Presbyterian church with Rev Stewart and others. Visit by Ora Hall Ruth to Waterloo for an automobil banquet. Wad ena folks attended a play at Alyria. Ed Fennell and Mattocks youths returned from Clear Lake. Rev E Moore and wife visited Otte Wirtn home. J Broughton injured in an accident at Qualwin. Mary Corkery of Volga City visited Wad ena relatives. Ea Johnson and family of Oelwein visited T J Johnson. P Ashley of La Porte City returned home after visiting Otto Herrling. Herman Peterman Jr visited Cedar Rapids. Lions escape from the cage excited Wad ena youths. Rain hindered threshing. Follow-up nutrition meeting in Illyria township across nine districts. Cereals topic and balanced menus discussed. lunch served by local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ota Popenhagen
Lima
Holleshell
Gladys Jennings
Luman Fox
Volga City
Will Harris
Delhi
Hoeneter
Denver
Iowa
Fred Helika
State Park
Joy Jennings
Presbyterian Church
Ast
Stewart
Ora Hall
Ruth
Elinder
Pat Raftis
Waterloo
Alyria
Wm. Moers
Wilie Gell
Otto Herrling
Herman Peterman Jr
Cedar Rapids
Wadena
Wana
Illyria
L. Christen
Cheery Valley
Adolph Hansen
Arthur Schneider
Gottfrad Friecen
Sammy
Missouri
Arthur Craft
Brainard
Elmer Gienapp
Voie
Fort Dodge
Merle Shaver
Columbus
Nebraska
Alvin Herman
Clarence Monroe
Charles City
Arthur Herman
Rev. Starr
I. F. Shaffer
Adolph Hanson
Christen Bros
Hans Friederich
Gottfred Frieden
Fred Schneider
Colonel Mounce
Marshfield
Wisconsin
A. L. Craft
Lucille Hanson
Forest City
Jack Shaffer
Leonard Humphry
West Union
Pred Nhisbergert
Dan Crash
Cecil Tripp
Ome
Pleasant Valley Follow-Up Meeting at Mrs A M Andersons
A Pleasant Valley follow-up meeting will be held at the home of Mrs A M Anderson next Tuesday August 17. All are welcome and the H Club will serve ice cream. Donations are appreciated and attendees are asked to plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plesant Villey
A.M. Anderson
Jolly Rooster Club Hosts August Meeting
The group entertained by Kathryn One on Thursday August 1 and were examined by Dr Wood. Refreshments were served and all reported an enviable time. The next meeting is set for Saturday August 21 at Lila Pritchard's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athryn
Jolly Rooster Club
Wood
Lila Pritchard
Illyria Community Notes and Brainard Social Items
Illyria notes describe visits among Christensen, Hansen, Schneider, Friecen, Gienapp, Klingman and others with regional travel to Missouri Brainard Cedar Rapids and Wadena. Church events at Syria Church feature Community Church Day with meals, songs and slides, plus a farm bureau Ladies' Club meeting. Brainard items include visits from Ira Cherry family Waterloo and Hoyer gatherings, with a play day and local outings.
Cheery Valley Items from Sunday social roundups
The Jake Dennier family were dinner guests Sunday at the John Larson home near St Olaf Martin Theus and gon. John of Rock Island Illinois arrived Saturday to collect Mrs Theus and son Robert visiting at the Jake Christen home. Various neighbors including Lillian and Elizabeth Christen and Ellen Hanson visited, with several hosting or attending gatherings at multiple homes and state park near Lamont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Dennier
John Larson
St Olaf
Martin Theus
Gon. John
Rock Island
Edwin Hanson
State Park
Lamont
Lillian Frieden
Harold Kimball
Martin Hanson
Elizabeth Christen
Martin
Adolph Hanson
Fairgrounds
Weat Union
Louise Dennler
Wm. Larson
Bert Thoman
Paul Bossard
Walter Dennler
Chris Dennler
Fred Schlupp
R. Pulfer
Lydia Dennler
George Christen
George Leuchtenmacher
Frank
Frbent Christen
Frank Thoman
Community Notes From Oelwein And Surroundings
Local residents report visitors and socials across Oelwein area towns including Clermont Saint Olaf and Madison. threshing continues as Loftsgard and Olson families host guests while parochial school teaching begins. Dorcas Society plans August ice cream social at Relersons. many, including Nelsons and Wettlesons, visit relatives and neighbors.
Iowa Farmland Value Question: Adams vs Wallace
In Wallace's Farmer June 18, Henry A. Wallace responds to Henry L. Adams who argued Iowa farmland in 1925 produced over one billion dollars, about thirty dollars per acre, implying six hundred dollars per acre. The exchange invites readers to decide whom they agree with.
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Iowa
Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Henry L. Adams
This
W Northwestern Railroad
Adams
Farmer
Adama
Good for Hogs Defeated Candidate Platform Oddities
A Fayette county report notes a candidate whose platform included absurd items such as free lunch free speech and capital punishment for fax players. The piece mocks the platform before noting the candidate’s defeat. Also promotes Liquid Worm Hopeller and Mineral Compound for hog health from Independence Produce Station.
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Fayette County
Greeley Preas
J. H. Powers
Independence Produce Station
Elgin C T A reports milk production changes in July
The Elgin C T A notes a milk production challenge last month with three herds adapting to heat and short pasture. One herd, with sweet clover pasture, increased per cow butter fat by four pounds, while overall averages show 679 pounds of milk and 22.2 pounds of butter fat across 395 cows tested. High producers include Metzger, Holzer, Puffer Bros, Brackin Bros, and Groth, with several cows topping 40 pounds of butter fat and multiple cows around the 50 plus range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Holzer
Puffer Bros
Brackin Bros
Groth
Brackin Bros. Spotty
Ern Holzer
Ida
Gladys
Geo. Metzger
Rose
Pulfer Bros
Dorlan
Williama
Marion township weed notice targets Canada Thistles
Property owners or tenants in Marion township are urged to destroy Canada Thistles and other obnoxious weeds on or before August 16, 1926. Weeds along roadways must be cut by the same time, or the coat of cutting will be assessed to the property owners. By Order of Township Trustees. Winkler, Clerk.
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Marion Township
Hang ‘Winkler
Will Sail for Home From Basel Voyage
Hans Kelser writes from Basel that he will wait in Havre on Saturday August 14 and hopes to reach home about ten days later. He enjoyed his visit, found the trips enjoyable, and notes the cordial reception. He is glad to start for home again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans. Kelser
Basel
Switzerland
Havre
France
Henry Teachout Pleads Guilty to Larceny in District Court
Henry Teachout of Waterloo pleaded guilty to larceny before Judge H B Taylor in district court yesterday afternoon and was sentenced to six months in the county jail and costs. He was accused of stealing a ring on October 15, 1925, but was not taken into custody until last week. Arge Gazette reports. H D Yack secured the janitor contract for the Elgin schoolhouse for the coming year after a special board session last Friday afternoon amid six applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Teachout
Waterloo
H. HB. Taylor
Teachout
Arge- Gazette
H. D. Yack
Elgin
Imported English White Leghorn cockerels for breeding program
Cleve Hrhardt received a shipment of twelve English White Leghorn cockerels from Barton Farm in Preston England. They shipped July 17, arrived New York July 30, New Jersey August 2, in excellent condition. Birds are high grade utility pedigreed with record egg lines and will boost next season’s flock to about 960 laying hens and 65 pedigreed cockerels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Hrhardt
Catforth
Preston
England
New York
Migih
Barton Farm
Europe
Canada
America
Nesson
His Only Chance in Public With Family Attire
A man jokes about dressing to attract attention as his wife trims her hair and his daughter and son wear revealing clothing. He quips that he must wear a belt to avoid embarrassment when seen with his family.
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