High cows show strong milk fat and profits in town test
The report lists numerous cows owned by Geo Metzger, John Pulfer, Brackin Bros, and others, with milk and fat yields, farm performance, and a focus on ten high cows whose records yield net profits of 1316.04 after feed. The summary notes overall herd averages, disposal of cows, and a yearly report highlighting care, feeding, and regular milking as key to higher production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gewa
Geo. Metzger Helena
Geo
Metzger Rose
Metzger Floss
BLY Pulfer Bros
Spotty
Groth
Geo. Metzger Sadie
Elmer Largon Ody
Karl Milter Magste
Metagar
John Pulfer
Brackin Bros
Pulfer Bros
Miler &Zurbyn
Eimer Larson
Karl Miller
IRCO
Idan Pulfer Speckle
G. Metzger Rose
Pauline
Holzer
Focal Creamery
High
Town
Helvers
Colesburg man Chesley Funk hired as cow tester
Chesley Funk of Colesburg Iowa has joined the joom association as a cow tester. He is a farmer by trade who turned to testing for health reasons. Funk, middle aged with a wife and three children, brings practical experience in bulking, feeding, and balancing rations and plans to move his family here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesley Funk
Colesburg
Towa
Joom Association
Funk
Market Notes on Hog Shipments Around Elgin Area
Market activity shows Hog Torkelson and Sons of east of Elgin trucking numerous loads of hogs to market. They had over a hundred hogs ready for sale. Harold Qpland near Gunder marketed a large hog bunch and plans to ship 110 head this week. Hogs averaged about 200 pounds. Millen Alving departed Saturday for Chicago after a weeklong visit with I W Mackellar and Dr L C Flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole 'Torkelson and
Millen Alving
Chicago
I. W. MacKellar
Dr. L. C. Flying Homes
Dairying urged to raise profits yearly says tester
Ronald Pennie, tester, addresses Elgin C T A members urging annual profit increases through higher cream checks. He warns that failure means dairying should cease and imagines a bright day behind the knot as fat per cow rises to 300 pounds, with some members outpacing goals and likely setting still higher targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin C.T. A
Ronald Pennie
Village Socials and School News Highlight Local Week
The week featured numerous social gatherings at the Loftstuen, Landsgard, and Gisleson households with New Year events and visits to relatives. District schools reopened after the holiday break as classes resume and students engage in varied activities.
Baptist Church Notes and Local Obituaries
Sunday services and Sunday school times, prayer meetings, and weekly Bible study announced by Rev. Lauer. Obituary reports: CG L Chapman of Elia died after two weeks of illness at about eighty years. Funeral arrangements noted with service details, obituary promised next week. Also mentions large two-carload flour and mill feeds shipment by Weibel Mill Company, and Merlin Feller returning to Cedar Falls after vacation with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
L. Chapman
Elia
Pharsanyy
Teyrig
Falbs Expand Business Property Deal Gains Residence Site
The firm of John Faith & Sons secured a residence property from Nels Loftagard last week and plans major improvements. A 44 by 50 foot addition with basement will be built on the north side of the garage to create a repair shop wash room and heating plant space. The south drive will be removed a new front showroom front installed a partition will divide showroom and storage. The shop area will add to storage and office space resulting in three large rooms plus the office. A new entrance on the great side will improve safety for pedestrians. The property will receive extensive overhaul including height equalization a bathroom and a bedroom on the north side. Falk & Sons have begun basement digging and material haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falbs
John Faith & Sons
Nels Loftagard
Falk & Sons
Church Notes and Community Updates From Clayton County
A rural church notes a pleasant Sunday gathering with many members present, a children's picture exhibit, upcoming services at 10 and 7:80, and discussions on prayer and John’s Gospel. Also reported are a Sunday school board meeting, Ladies Aid plans, and midweek class. In county news, Elgin to Gunder road work opens for auto traffic aided by plows and horses, with hospital updates for Samuel Kimpson and an implied operation forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Ious
Tle
Shoelock Studio
Epworth League
Ofelick
Wm. Patterson
Ladiess Aid Society
Fred Kohler
John
Wid
Whlg
Fred Berg
Myrist J. Starr
Duster
Clayton County
Elgin-Gunder
Emil Gillsyiig
Elgin
Aelfis
Chris Anderson
Gilbert
Loftgard
Wwarader
Harry Weager
Jouhuepilal
Samuel Kimpson
Town Council Minutes January 4 1826 Meeting
Town Council met at the town hall with Mayor Gunderson and councilmen present. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. Bills audited include street lights, pumping power, December salaries, and painting signs. Ordinance No. 156 introduced requiring tenants to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. passed by the mayor. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Own
Itt Ragutor
Guntherson
Cornelimen Kotler
Stochr
B Schori
G. N. Sehori
Patterson
Vegular
la Pr Co
Cc Ise
Thefe Pr Co
T. W. Dean
Mar Thoma
C. J. Harrington
Gus Gunderson
Co. J. Harrington
Local Social Roundup From Brainard Events
Mrs DH Craft and daughter visited Weat Uhida at John Craft Jr home. New Year gathering at Chas Peters with Bid Patterson Paul Patterson George Howard Arthur Patteragn Louis Backer families. George Boyle family with Frank Lyons on New Year day. Local youths rehearse for play Vinie Anter after vacation. Martin Hovey family hosted Harley Helms. Jim Bartlett family guests at Tools and Bartlett. Iva Tripp Alma Dean of Block hosted Clarence Tripp on New Year day. Friends gathered at Wee Barker home. Barker birthday celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
DH. Craft
Weat Uhida
John Craft Jr
Frank Lyons
Martin Hovey
Harley Helms
Jim Bartlett
Tools and Bartlett
Iva Tripp
Alma
Block
Clarence’ Tripp
A C 1h Have Party The A C 4 Club
A C 4 Club a TT 1 student organization held a party at Mrs Clarvhee Schorl home last Friday. At 8 o clock a cafeteria room was served and the evening was spent at cards. The members present included Mrs C B Scheich Gear M Schorl Frances Skarchous Mrs EB Ia Mortia Edith Friedan Harriet Marie Mosby Verna Yunker Hess Johnson Winifred Schmid Mary Hanson Ada Miller Havel Cara SF Rose and Mr Lyons. Both returned there the last of the week to be in readiness for school opening Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. 4
TT 1
Clarvhee Schorl
Alix
Ecards
Imbers
Hess Johnson
Winifred Schmid
Mary Hanson
All F Hisiit
Ada Miller
Wert Havel Cara
SF Rose
Mr. Lyons
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Plan Joint Installation
Rebekah Lodge No 522 and the Odd Fellows announce a joint installation next Thursday January 14. A picnic supper will be served and members are urged to bring sandwiches and a covered dish. Families are invited for an old time social evening. Gerald Scherl will not attend college in Waterloo next semester and will stay at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belipze Rebekah Lodge No. 522
Odd Fellows
Gerald Scherl
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Cow “Esting. Assn
Arthur M. Yearous
Lilan
Henet
Homer
Sloan
Lilian G. Ernst
W. 4
Hughes
Hazel] Thacker
Mildred Abrnet
Yearous
Sloan High School
State Teachers' College
Cedar Falls
Sargent Bluffs
Consolidated School
Migin
Teachers’ College
Des Moines
Grimm
Butikofar
Peter
Gunder
Thomas Loftstuen
Hauge
Oxelan
Matie Meyer
Gladys Munger
Elkader
Ray Jacobin
Die Loftagard
Missionary Society
Christianson
Waseca
Wisconsin
Arthur Landsgard
Gladys Loftstuen
Decorah
B.S. Holg
Harold
H. B. Landsgard
Nesterry
O Ring
H. HH. Gisleson
Chas
Joe Lind
Oelwein
Hope
Oscar Lind
H. T. Loftigani
Beasie Bear
Cedar Rapids
T. J. Olson
E. S. Houg
K. E. Mark
C. J. Anderson
Emil Sonstegard
St. Olaf
T. T. Loftsgard
Emily
Agnes Hoag
Henry Bear
Marcus Rypestol
Martin Nelson
W. Wetleson
Will Bergan
Louis Becker
Yast
Sig Nope
Chris Schweitzer
Brabham
Melvin Boleyn
Sally Sue
Nicklaus
Afd
Donald Boleyn
Baptist Church
L A. m
S P.m
TAG P. Ie
Ph, Lauer
Chapman
Weibel MII
Council Proceedings
A. C
Rebekahs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!