Farm hints urge timely plantings and better pest control
Successive sowings of lettuce and radishes should not be made beyond May 15. Use low protein poultry feeds slows growth and egg production. Fall pigs should be farrowed in August and September. sows must be bred now. In Iowa corn moisture lowers late May to early June, ideal for shelling and storage. Overcrowding chicks raises mortality by about 15 percent. provide 0.5 square foot per chick up to 8 weeks, then split flock or slaughter half. Grasshopper eggs will hatch soon. watch fence rows and legume feeding for young hoppers. A bucket of bait now beats 100 pounds later. forage bait: 10 pounds wheat bran, 1/2 pound paris green or sodium fluosilicate, 1 pint blackstrap molasses, sorghum or corn syrup, 2–4 quarts water. In Iowa more acres can be planted. idle barnyard land should be turned to production. Twenty pounds of wet grasshopper bait covers an acre. mix moist but not wet to separate into flakes when tossed.
Local Families Gather for Mother's Day in Chester and Surrounding Areas
Elgin residents hosted visiting relatives and friends from Decorah Postville West Union and Dubuque for Mother's Day weekend. Guests included the Kohler, Shipton, Habeger, Krueger, and Krueger families with extended visits to the Harrington, Gilson, and Barnhart homes as well as greetings from Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Koevenig
Jimmy
C. M. Peterson
Postville
T. F. Shipton
Chester
C. J. Harrington
Geraldine Kohler
Aulen Oelberg
Beverly
West Union
Edwin Krueger
H. S. Steele
George Barnhart
C. K. West
Dubuque
F. J. Harvey
Decorah
April Creamery Production Sees 18 Million Pound Gain
April production rises by 18 million pounds, about 4 million more than last year as butter output exceeds typical surplus movement into storage.
Memorial for Inventor Haynes in Portland, Indiana
A memorial is planned for Elwood Haynes hailed by many as the automobile inventor. The project aims to honor his contributions with a commemorative monument in Portland Indiana.
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Inventor
Portland
Ind
Elwood Haynes
Life Sketch of Mrs Regina Nass from Clayton County
Regina Nass born July 23 1868 in Clayton County Marion township died May 4 192? at daughter’s home in Elgin after a stroke. Lutheran life long member, married Gilbert Nass Sept 20 1894. Survived by three daughters Mabel Torkelson Helen Blockhus Josephine Sarom, six grandchildren, one brother Embret Gulsvig, and many relatives. Funeral and interment in Marion church cemetery with Norwegian scripture and hymns.
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Regina Nas
Paarand
Embret Gulsvig
Clayton County
Marion
Daugther
Carl Torkelson
Elgin
Marion Lutheran Church
Gunder
Waldeland
Gilbert Nass
Carl
Mabel) Torkelson
Swen
Helen) Blockhus
Blooming Parkie
Minn
S. J. Strandford
Fiskerbeck
Strandjord
Jesus
Louis Reierson
Maxine Nelson
Bernice Blockhus
Dorothy
Delores Torkelson
Emil
Albert
Milo Gulsvig
Edwin
Melvin Olson
Harry Gunderson
Marion Church
Earl M. Sarom
Rushford
8. C. Brockhus
Brooming Prairie
Thea Asbjornson
Arvel Asbjornson
Theodore Asbjornson
Kensett
Edwin Olson
Ed Rosch
Waterloo
Embret
Milo
Roy Gulsvig
Jack Renzman
Postville
Ben J. Erickson
Oelwein
James
Clermont
Harry Stolle
West Union
Hazel Olson
Carl Johanson
Elkader
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives who kindly assisted us during our recent bereavement. Special appreciation to Rev. Strandford and Rev. V Fiskerbeck for their support and care.
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Strandford
V. Fiskerbeck
Remembrance Acknowledges Kindness From Friends
The text recalls appreciation for those who sang sent flowers and memorial wreaths and many others who offered kindness. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs Carl Torkelsén and family Mr and Mrs Swen C Blockhus and family and Mr and Mrs Earl M Sarom and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Torkelsén
Swen C. Blockhus
Earl M. Saromand
Death notice for Keith Leon Scheffert
Keith Leon Scheffert died last Saturday at 4 15 after a weeks long illness. Born 1942 he was four and a quarter days shy of his age. Survived by his parents two brothers Lanny age 5 and Jerry Dean age 2 and two grandfathers. He underwent surgery April 2 at Town City before his condition declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Leon Scheffert
Town City
Bart Scheffe
Keith Leon
Lanny
Jerry Dean
Bereavement notice for infant Keith Leon Scheffert
Mr and Mrs Earl Scheffert express gratitude for kindness shown during the death of their infant son Keith Leon. Their thanks acknowledge comfort from friends and neighbors in this time of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Leon
Earl Scheffert
Social visits list grand meadow residents and guests
Grand Meadow residents are recorded visiting friends last week. Louie Larson stayed at the Leo Larson home. Mrs. Bertina Buraas and Gloria visited Mrs. Caroline Erickson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ames Olson and family were at the Arthur Helgerson home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Anderson with Barbara and Dorothy Yausilin were guests at Bert Lyngan’s Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Larson
Leo Larson
Bertina Buraas
Gloria
Caroline Erickson
Ames Olson
Arthur Helgerson
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Dorothy Yausilin
Bert Lyngans
Otto Larson
Lavers
Oliver
Janice
Doris Johnson
Ed Johnson
Clara
Myrtle Peterson
Alvin Halverson
Arthur Olson
Gloria Buraas
Alfred Buraas
John Opperud
Cedar Rapids
Ole Peterson
Ronald
Julia Landsgard
Adrian
Spencer Nesvick
Ossian
Selmer Holm
Andrew Réinhart
Regina Nass
Marion
Earl Peake
Opal Larson
Olson
Local Social Visits Reported Across Several Families
Community members from Lavers Oliver and neighbors share weekend and Sunday visits at multiple homes including the Larson Halverson Olson and Buraas households. Distinct gatherings feature Doris Johnson Ed Johnson Clara Peterson Myrtle Peterson and others, with several calls and a funeral attendance noted.
Husky Adventure by Montgomery Heads North in Alaska
In Library Notes a brisk Alaska tale follows a young man Kent McIntosh and his dog as they fly freight to mining camps aboard a Pilgrim 100. After paying the down payment, fuel theft and a jammed gauge force repeated emergency landings during hurried trips.
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Montgomery
Kent McIntosh
Husky Co Pilot Helps Pilot Fight Gang Justice
A rugged tale centers on a pilot against a ruthless gang bent on ending his business. With aid from his co pilot Husky the loyal dog, trusted friends, and his own ingenuity he outwits the criminals and brings them to justice, making a summer reading pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Wbere
Sote Supply and Naval Medicine Facts from Archives
The pastel Hungarian opala were once the world’s sole supply. Atom collisions are cited as the source of all erret. The Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery was organized in 1942.
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Medicine
Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
The
Navy Department
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Richard Krueger
Edward Krueger
Lyle Krueger
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Wm. Haas
Harold Schneider
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