Weddings and local events highlight Clermont notices
On Saturday June 25 1921 at East Clermont Lutheran church Miss Olga Henrietta Gilbertson and Mr Michael John Blockhus joined in marriage. George B Woodard wed Viola Grundeland at Hazen Chandler home in West Union. Clif Christ and Fred Frieden met at Center Street foot of the mill. repairs to their cars were completed with no injuries. Mrs Louisa Bucher prepares a new cottage as renovations continue. Dr BR A Crider and Miss Frieda Yenney visited DuBQue. Elkader kin joined them. Alfred Bauder Cedar Rapids lawyer named chair of resolutions committee by the Registers Association of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Clermont Lutheran Church
Olga Henrietta
H. H. Gilbertson
Michael John Blockhus
George B. Woodard
R. C. Woodard
Viola Grundeland
BR. A. Crider
Frieda Yenney
Dubuque
Elkader
Alfred Bauder
Cedar Rapids
Elgin
The
Registers Association of the
United States
Earth study and oil insight from early 20th century remarks
A geologist extols earth study as essential and marks a quiet shore outing to prove purpose. Notes show 1902 driving cost 18 cents per mile, 1938 31 cents, U.S. oil use around 4.2 million gallons daily, European demand rising, and British Dutch control of portions of world oil reserves.
Reef Drainage Practices Increase on Farms
Improved drainage boosts crop yields on flat farmland and reduces planting costs. Experts say surface and under drainage remove excess water from the root zone, aiding soil improvement. The AAA program emphasizes keeping ditches clean and weed free for best results.
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AAA
New Ideal Salt Box for Barnyard Use
A salt box is described to keep salt clean in barnyards or pastures. It should be erected as shown, with the post set solid and the box spiked to it. Each corner has a hole to drain rain water.
DDT Proves Valuable In Dairy Fly Control
Walls and ceilings coated with DDT spray remain deadly to dairy flies for three months. Dairy cattle, unsettled by flies, become quieter after sprayings, boosting productivity and addressing sanitation concerns.
Coure House Divorce Petitions and Licenses
Several divorce petitions note cruel and inhuman treatment. Helen L Taylor seeks divorce from Gilbert L Taylor with alimony and property orders. Anthony Alessio sues Darlene B Alessio over savings funds of $750. Leona W Miculinich seeks restoration of her maiden name Leona W Vargason plus alimony. Frank Bily is fined $300 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with license suspension. Recent marriage licenses issued list multiple couples across Oelwein and surrounding areas from June 19 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lucille Taylor
Gilbert Leo Taylor
Anthony Alessio
Darlene B. Alessio
Darlene B. Bradley
Leona W. Miculinich
Leona W. Vargason
Frank Bily
Alvin L. Gorman
Hawkeye
Maxine A. Nelson
West Union
Edgar Buenger
Gretchen Peliier
Oelwein
Eugene Lauer
Arlene R. Weitenhazen
Sumer
Charles Zanetta
Mary Wait
Leverne Gardner
Bonita Weber
Alvin Lloyd Helgerson
Elsie Mittiestadt
Marvin E. Ingels
Randelia
Lois Benzer
Bernard E. Thomas
Indamora Simpson
Arlington
Donald W. Coull
Priscilla Schultz
Milwaukee
Wis
Barn sheltering fatal bolt ends life of Dale Vincent
In Hancock county a lightning strike while seeking shelter in a barn killed Dale Vincent. The incident left him dead at the scene while others escaped serious harm. Also noted are four sets of twin heifers born to E. J. Pittman in fifteen months, magician Thomas Mays performing in Creston with a staged quarter disappearance, and a severe auto crash involving Louis Overbo of Williams with serious injuries to occupants.
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Dale
Vincent
E. J. Pittman
Hancock County
Choosing Books for Children by Age and Interest
Parents face a wide range of children's books in stores. Specialists suggest age based picks: two year olds enjoy picture books on familiar objects like airplanes and cars, four year olds prefer stories about everyday events, while seven to nine year olds lean toward fairy tales and tales of achievement.
Cancer Death Toll by Site Across United States
Breast cancer led to 16,140 deaths, uterus 16,968, larynx 1,490, tongue 1,231, and lips 1 death, according to the national cancer statistics. The figures reflect deaths attributed to each cancer type in the period reported.
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United States
Chicken Range Practices Improve Productivity
Better results are observed when feed is restricted to a rotated range and the hens are moved through cultivated or dished plots. Regular intervals of planting green feed support sustained production and health.
Electrical Hotbeds for Clean and Even Plant Growth
Electrically heated hotbeds provide convenient clean growing conditions with controlled temperatures and evenly vigorous plant development for reliable horticulture outcomes.
Fishing ground boosts catfish harvest at Pleasant
Conservation officer R. E. Sloan reports a 47 pounder and 28 pounder caught near Oakland Mill on Skunk River. The dam area at Pleasant provides a real fishing ground for catfish as locals note.
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Skunk
Oakland Mill
ML. Pleasnt
R. E. Sloan
Future of Soybeans in Postwar Farming
Soybeans show advantages in peacetime acreage, offering higher protein and oil per acre than other crops. Soybean oil has value as stock feed, and rapid advances in food and industrial uses promise further growth. The crop can replace unprofitable grains as research points to more industrial applications.
Disaster Alarm 55 5 Fire Signal Described in Article
The piece explains Disaster Alarm "55-5" as a theoretical NYFD signal meaning a fire beyond control requiring many sapper units. It outlines that up to 13 companies of sappers and miners would be called, each with lieutenants rushing to the scene by taxi or private car to perform dangerous suppression work.
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New York Fire Department
Signs of Fatigue and Hunger Linked to Malnutrition
Signs of fatigue weakness irritability difficulty concentrating and a lazy feeling toward work are symptoms common to both fatigue and hunger. Malnutrition not yet a real deficiency disease may cause mental depression indigestion easy fatigue weight loss slow learning and clumsiness in jobs requiring skill with hands.
Painting Surfaces For Proper Adhesion And Clean Rhododendrons
Painting surfaces must be cleaned free of dirt grease corrosion or moisture before coating. In the northern Allegheny region the finest rhododendron is the American rhododendron or rose bay, while the southern California species is the rose purple rhododendrum. Farmland in Illinois shows about 28 percent cropland level, 45 percent with more than 2 percent slope, and nine percent river and creek bottomland.
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Allegheny
Nature Magazine
Nesting guidelines for laying flocks and trap use
The text instructs that an open nest is needed for every five or six hens in the laying flock and that trap nests should be provided at a ratio of one for every three or four hens if trap nests are used.
Pepper can be stored a century claims experts
Experts say whole black pepper can endure up to 100 years without deterioration. They cite a London warehouse example as proof of long term storage viability.
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London
Superstitious Reverence for Indian Cobras Hinders Slaying
Indian cobras claim many victims yearly yet local Indians show intense reverence for the snakes, discouraging efforts to destroy them. The piece notes the clash between traditional beliefs and public health aims in India.
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India
Fertilization and Plant Vitamin Content
Soil fertilization has not been shown to significantly raise vitamin levels in plants. Current studies are limited and offer no clear evidence of a vitamin increase from fertilization.
Andes Mountains Peat Dig Misleading Depths Clarified
A reader misinterprets peat digs in the Andes noting the mountains rise from the sea floor. Experts explain the visible upper sections are parts of mountains whose bases lie thousands of feet below ocean levels.
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Attias
Andes
South America
Power Source Converts U-295 Energy to Coal and Gasoline Metrics
A single pound of U-295 atomic power is described as yielding about 11,400,000 kilowatt-hours of energy. This translates to roughly 1,500 tons of coal or 200,000 gallons of gasoline.
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Elgin Echo
DIAL
Elgin, Iowa
Fayette County
Iowa
R. P. Strauch
National Editorial
Issociation
Bingle
Echo
Europe
Netherlands
New York State
Oak
Creston
Thomas Mays
Mays
Louis Overbo
Williams
West
Union
Auction Exchange
Burns
Mary Ellen Streckline
Cascade
Mary Ellen
Charles Devitts, Jr
Lohrville
Olaf Peterson
LeMars
Remson
Mr. Peterson
Everett Vincent
Kenta
John Tilotson
Rin
TSB
End National Safety Council
Torkelson
Marion
Wagner Township
Farmersburg
W. W. Davidson
F. E. Sharp
Lena Baumgartner
Harold Halverson
B. & H. Cash Store
West Elgin
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