Monument marks Leonard Andrus steel plow factory origins
The obituary notes Leonard Andrus, father of the U S steel plow industry, helped establish the first Grand Detour steel moldboard plough with John Deere in 1837. After 1843 Andrus ran a plough manufactory at the site until his death in 1867, with partners including Deere and Bosworth. The steel plow spurred prairie farm development and Illinois industry.
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Leonard Andrus
United States
Grand Detour
John Deere
Andrus
H. H. Paine
C. Lathrop
Amos Bosworth
Theron Cummins
Prairie States
England's Broadway a Village in Warwickshire
England's Broadway in Warwickshire is a single-street village of century-old homes, shaded by vines and bowers, offering visitors a picturesque scene that mirrors the famed Broadway in America.
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England
Broadway
America
Warwickshire
Black Tea Popular in United States Tastes
Seventy percent of tea consumed in the United States is black tea. Orange Pekoe is made from the smallest tea leaves. The smaller leaves are typically of higher quality than larger ones.
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United States
Notice of trespass on Larrabee property
No trespassing or hunting on the Larrabee property including Daniels land and Warner farm. Violators may be prosecuted under local ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Daniels Land
Warner Farm
Economy Bloc Sees WPA Funds Finalized in Congress
Late last week the Senate and House approved 725 million dollars to carry the WPA through to July first. Despite opposition, a bloc of senators and appeals from mayors and labor groups pressured for more relief, while the final tally showed 47 to 46 against the smaller sum. Committees in the new Congress are resuming full activity with Dies Committee to be funded at 100 thousand dollars, and the Army appropriation bill moves toward consideration as hearings continue on the President’s request for rapid supplies and air defense funds.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Jess
WPA
Dies
Dies Committee
Committee On Military Affairs
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
Congress
Speedh
Army
Navy
Nominating a President at the Capitol
The speaker recalls an old belief that Capitol insiders hold secret information about presidential nominations but now doubts that there is any special insider "dope" guiding the process.
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Capitol
No Inside Dope on Cane Dictates in 1940 Election
A clipped, stray remark suggests locals in Clermont and Monkey Ridge predict cane influence on presidential choices in 1940, claiming awareness rivaling that of the Speaker of the House. The fragment implies broad consensus on underground political sway.
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Clermont
Monkey Ridge
Farm Bills Debate Favors Cotton Bloc and Production programs
Congress considers farm legislation with a cotton bloc pressing for measures to reduce the cotton surplus while Southern and Midwestern lawmakers back a program to subsidize production costs for crops sold domestically. Congressman Henry O. Talle notes growing support for a freer farming approach and simpler administration than the acreage plan. Col Max B. Garber, retired in Washington, and Mrs Ida B. Wise Smith, national WCTU president, visit, with others connected to Iowa politics and federal services noted.
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Congress
House
Senate
Middle West
Henry O. Talle
Talle
Talla
Max B. Garber
Washington
Garber
Marble Rock
Floyd County
Gilbert N. Haugen
Col. Garber
West Point
Ida B. Wise Smith
Iowa
Legislator Talle Visited by Ohio Legion Chief
E A Jensen commander of the Ohio American Legion, and former Luther Academy staffer, visited his old friend Congressman Talle. The Howard County Farm Bureau won $75 for 41 attendees at the Des Moines state convention. Hopkinton butter makers Holthaus and Gerlich placed first and second with scores 95 and 94. Floyd County Farm Bureau membership rose to 200 after a campaign led by Harold Winterink.
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Gressman Talle
E. A. Jensen
American Legion
State of
Ohio
Congressman Talle
Jensen
Wittenburg College
Springfield
Luther Academy
Albert Lea
Minn
Talle
Howard County Times
Howard County Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Leon Morgan
Hopkinton
H. Holthaus
Edgewood
Julius Gerlich
Farley
Charles City Daily Press
Floyd County Farm Bureau
Harold Winterink
Peterson Rites Held for Clermont Pioneer C C Peterson
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Christian C. Peterson a Clermont resident of fifty five years with Rev. E E Ramsey officiating. Burial followed in Clermont cemetery. Born November 15 1845 in Grans Prestegjeld Norway he died February 5 after a three week illness. He married Annie Anderson in 1870 and the couple moved to Clermont in 1883. He was predeceased by his wife and six children. Surviving are five children and twelve grandchildren plus seven great grandchildren. The family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness.
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Christian C. Peterson
Clermont
Arthur Stee
Clermont Lutheran Church
E. E. Ramsey
A. Q O. Anderson
Melvin Stee
Frank Pringle
Dana Burke
J. M. Brorby
Oscar Thompson
Mr. Peterson
Grans Prestegjeld
Hadeland
Norway
Annie Anderson
Quandal
M. L. Perry
Austin
Minn
Clermont social notes list visits and events
Clermont residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend and week. social duties included study club lunch, Priscilla Working Band meeting, and plans for a pre Easter apron and bake sale. new birth LaVerne Roy to Roy and Mrs Swenson announced with Joan Swenson visiting grandmother Alma Anderson.
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LaVerne Roy
Clermont Study Club
E. I. Crowe
Martin Nelson
R. V. Brandt
David Seabury
Theodore Kjosa
Irene Oslie
Elmer Anderson
Wim. Schweinerus
Martin Anderson
Priscilla
Harold Landsgard
Poisonous Cane Upshoots Endanger Stock
The first cane crop yields good fodder but the second growth is deadly to stock. Analysis shows the upshoots contain prussic acid, posing a serious risk to grazing animals.
Labrador Color Variations and Build Description
The breed standard allows black yellow brown and liver. Labradors are strongly built with a short coupling, wide head and chest, an otterlike tail, and brown eyes. They stand 19 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 60 pounds. They are rugged, loyal, and devoted with ideal disposition.
Senate panel meets with White House on France war planes
Washington D C senators of the Senate Military Affairs Committee leave the White House after a secret conference with the President. Front row features J Hamilton Lewis. Reynolds of North Carolina. Lee of Oklahoma. Bridges of New Hampshire. Austin of Vermont. Gurney of South Dakota. Sheppard of Texas. Johnson of Colorado. Thomas of Utah. Back row includes Lundeen of Minnesota. Holman of Oregon. Nye of North Dakota. Clark of Missouri. Hill of Alabama. Minton of Indiana. Logan of Kentucky. Schwartz of Wyoming. Echo Exclusive Photo Service.
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Ing
White House
J. Hamilton Lewis Jot I
Robert R. Reynolds
N. C
Josh Lee
Okla
H. Styros Bridges
N. H
Warren R. Austin
Chan Gurney
South Dakota
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Edwin Johnson
Colo
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Ernest Lundeen
Minn
Rufus C. Holman
Oregon
Gerald P. Nye
N. D
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Lister Hill
Alabama
Sherman Minton
Ind
M. M. Logan
H. H. Schwartz
Wyoming Echo Exclusive Photo Service
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont, Iowa
Marjorie Scheel
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont and Vicinity
F. Miller
J. A. Erickson
L. L. Carr
Alkaseezer
WORTH
Mrronet
Hone
Vinneshiek
Alilamake
Nicpy Weert
FayeTte
George S. Banja
Delaware
Buchanan
Marie Henry
Strawberry Point
Clayton
Henry
United States Customs Service
Department
C. A. Knutson
Clear Lake
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ts. Knutson
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Messrs. Woodward and
Arnilt
Dubuque
C. C. Peterson
By Geoff Hayes
Wes
Ole C. Peterson
Verla Schweinerus
Mildred Larson
Dan Kloster
Emma Gunderson
Dave Schmelzer F
West Union
C. M. Kneeland
Luella Gilbertson
Decorah
Gus Gilbertson
Bert Waters
Wm. A. Kneeland
Postville
L. A. Kneeland
Frank Jones
Ossian
Wm. Schweiner
Otto Krueger
Oline Erickson
Roy Swenson
Lagless
Clermont Mattress Works
France
U.S
Military Affairs Committee
Dwig
L Bir
Dees Priest
Taroy
Creatwe
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