Wadena News Highlights Local Creamery Dinner and Visits
The Wadena Riverside Creamery held its annual dinner and meeting with St. Joseph's church ladies serving in the Presbyterian church basement. A full report showed cream receipts of 764,969 pounds, butterfat 210,584 pounds, butter made 261,154 pounds, with costs and prices noted. directors were elected including J. M. Frey and George Thomson. The note set upcoming board organizing on Feb 13 and listed numerous local visits, illnesses, and social events among residents of Wadena and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Thyer
Volga
Wadena Riverside Creamery
St. Joseph's Church
Presbyterian Church
Klingman Hall
Fallowe
ORL
J. M. Frey
George ‘Thomson
W. F. Moore
Carl Gehring
Henry Feller
G Ernst
Bert Benson
D. B. Jellings
George Fay
R. N. A. Lodge
Madge Corkery
Ben Green
Alla Leonhart
Lester Chase
Harold Hermen
Charles City
al Hermen
Floyd Patterson
Nora Patterson
W.L. Peters
Arlington
Oelwein
Howard Crandall
Dale Minger
Fayette
Glen Min- Rex
Leader's Impressions From Iowa Farm Bureau Convention
Mrs. Joel Clark and county leaders attended the 18th annual Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention in Des Moines. Highlights included speeches on rural health, 4-H programs, and farm bureau activities, with certificates and medals awarded to county leaders and members. The event closed with a pageant The Quest of Agriculture and tributes to former leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Clark
Clayton County Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Shrine Temple
Des Moines
Ellsworth Richardson
Wom
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
United States
Chas. W. Sewell
W. H. Jacobs
Tower Room
Methodist Church
Richardson
Minor
Orren Trossim
O’brien
Edith Barker
Shrine Auditorium
Francis Johnson
MaeRae
Tews State College
W. A. Winter Stein
N. G. Kraschel
Ione
Clark
Farmersburg
Mendon
Wales
Winneshiek County
Mahaska Mt
H. F. Lubkeman
C. L. Minor
W H. Stacy
Paul
Taff
Mre
Genevieve Fisher
A. B. Kite
Chas
E. Hearst
Fred Shaw
Tan Tilw
A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Feders- Shey
Elser
Carl Carlson
Na- Sie
Helene Dilger
Home Demonstration Agents
Farm Burea
George Strayer
R. K. Bliss
R. L. Greiser
National Liveatees Credit Corporation
Quest of Agriculture
Ellsworth’ Richardson
Eddyville
B. O. Juvik
Jeader
Wagner Township
Clayton County
Longletter From Minnesota Farmer Reflects on Floods and Local Hopes
Chisago City Minnesota February 8 1937 E J Halverson writes about remittance for the Echo and notes a dry year hurting farmers and business tied to them. He mentions flood refugees and ice palace at the St Paul capital an appeal for Red Cross aid and praise for Elgin volunteers Mike Luchsinger and Fred Reichert. He asks about state politics and Wisconsin’s actions, and hopes to attend a future Elgin homecoming with family snow and rain today.
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Chisago City
Minn
R. P. Strauch
Elgin
Echo
Minnesota
Red Cross
St. Paul
Biermann
Arsc
Towa
Mike Luchsinger
Fred Reichert
E.J. Halverson
Swine and soybeans feed costs in 1936 Iowa study
An old claim about feeding soybeans to hogs resurfaces after the 1936 Iowa State College study. It notes that soybean feed theories link to carcass softness and compares butterfat values, stating December prices averaged 33.6 cents per pound, implying 20 pounds of feed grain per pound of butterfat versus 196 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swine Federation
Iowa State College
United States
On the Spot Advice and Reflections Amid Daily Life
A reflective column explores quirks of aging desire for travel and fame. It muses on truth, heroism, friendship, and vanity with vivid lines about temper, memory, luck, and nature. The piece closes with a note on欣 tourists and local residents.
The Passenger Pigeon Extinction Story
A Rural New-Yorker authority notes domestic pigeons originate in Europe and Asia but North America had a distinct wild Passenger pigeon. It once ranged across the continent but was wiped out by merciless exploitation for easy money, caused its extinction today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Germs Revealed by Dirty Fingerprints Demonstration
Dr. Emil Klarmann showed enlarged prints to prove germs spread by unclean fingers. Clean finger impressions were clear with distinct whorls, while germ-laden prints displayed numerous spots, highlighting sanitary risks and the need for cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Klarmann
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Dune at Pigeon Hill Losing Landmark to Subdivision
Dune along Lake Michigan known as Pigeon Hill is being destroyed to make way for a residential subdivision. Sand from the dune is shipped to Detroit Chicago Cleveland and Buffalo lake ports for construction. Each boatload removes thousands of tons but the dune will take years to disappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon Hill
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Oldest Family Firm Francis Perot’s Sons Malting Company
The Francis Perot’s Sons Malting Company of Philadelphia, founded in 1687, is regarded as the oldest family firm in America and possibly the oldest business in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Francis Perot
Philadelphia
Patriot quotes highlight constituency first in service debate
A patriotic citizen urges serving the country while Senator Sorghum emphasizes placing constituents first. The exchange underscores prioritizing local needs in national service discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Garden Wedding Plans in Doubt Over Safety
In a brief exchange, Safety First expresses concern about hosting a garden wedding. The response suggests avoiding risk by selecting a safer, indoor option to prevent any disruption to the ceremony. The dialogue hints at cautious planning amid potential weather or safety issues.
Acquaintance Newlywed Quip Sparks Witty Exchange
A terse exchange unfolds as two characters spar over knowledge of a wife. One insists he did not know her, while the other admits familiarity with her first husband, adding a sly twist to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlywred
Mr. Crab
Brood sows need exercise and ventilated pens
Brood sows require exercise and clean, well ventilated quarters to stay healthy and rear strong litters. fat sows tend to produce weak piglets. Advertising is an investment, not an expense. Modern babies face more cigarette burn risks than in the past. Echo Office offers large typewriter pads for 10 cents.
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Lima
J. R. Wood
Oscar Knutson
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J. L. Knutson
Thad
Tom Walters
Vinton
American Legion Auxiliary
Mayme Molumby
Moore
Francis Everett
Helen Range
Wytia
Robert Young
Earl Thompson
Wyria
Mae Johnson
Mary Blighbeth Jennings
Derre] Johnson
Nigria
Nellie Crawford
Harold Popenhagen
Fairfield
Rele
William Aylsworth
Eileen Raftis
Hawkeye
Ed Raftis
Lyn) Whittenbaugh
John
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Robert Whittenbaugh
Stella
Robert Charlee
Reed Doughty
Wm. Broughton
Virginia Madsen
Irene Shover
Harry Broughton
San Diego
Calif
Navy
W. S. Elliott
Beulah
Everett
Blue River
Wis
Iowa
F. B
E. J. Halverson Writes
Magnolia
Louisiana
Cupid
Grandma
Echo Office
Lighthouse
Rooster
Mother Hubbard
Mississippi
Falb
H. W. Falb
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