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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

6

Danes in Cedar Falls mark Danish independence day

Cedar Falls hosts a big day on June 6 with Registration Day and a commencement address by Governor Harding at the Iowa State Teachers College. The Danish community will honor 75 locals who have enlisted, as well as nine area youths who have joined the U. S. forces. The event includes a city-wide program and a wave of patriotic activity across nearby towns and counties.

Cedar Falls Harding Iowa’ State Teachers College United States Clarksville U. S Glenn’ Ramsey Co. K Quincey ‘Rains N. G Herbert Heap U S.merinea John Weller U. 8 Chas. Reitz Chas. Cheever Lawrence Mott Fay Duane U. 8. Cavalry Howard King Davenport Iowa Manufacturers’ Association Clinton J. R. Mulrooney Fort Dodge Clement Merritt Waubeek Boy Waterloo Fort Snelling James Brearton Winnesbirk County Army Ossian Highlandville Calmar Fort Atkinson Decorah J. Krueger Sioux City Webster City Stewart Stuart Logan Sheldon Christian Reformed Dutch Church Ninth Street France D. C National Guard David Olsen Boone Kenerson Mc* Neil Magnesia Red Cross William Eberhardt Ames Alden Elizabeth Eberhardt James Jasperson McGregor Missouri Valley Bane Clarinda William Boeck Tennant Webster County Auditor's Office Harlan Lys LeMars Boone Red Crops Maurice G Daredevil) Shillinglaw George Shillinglaw Cedar Rapids Free United States Air Squadron Clarke County Oscagla K. W. Stouder Agricultural Extension Department Rock Island Columbus Junction Afteen Army Rifles Grinnell Theodore Marburg Belgium Hawk County A. A. Burger Mahaska County Liberty Oskaloosa Toledo Frank James Hula Bedford N. Joyce Place Maine Frank B. Joyce Charles Brooke J. BH. Wooters Extension Division State Agricultural College Henry Lutyens United States Veterinary Sac Cherokee Ida Buena Vista John ‘Squires Osage Farmers State Bank of Logan State Banking Department B. F. Freaman Audubon Potato Brigade Allamakee Monona Archie Campbell Order Woodward Stars and Stripes Iowa Guard Iowa Adjutant General Isaund

Harding appoints attorneys to aid railroad commission

Governor Harding names Thomas Watters Jr as special counsel to handle legal work for the railroad commission while the Interstate Commerce Commission conducts the federal valuation. Dean Raymond from the university will assist. Watters to probe land grants to the Rock Island line. The effort aims to ensure fair treatment for Iowa railroads and shippers amid looming tax and rate impacts.

Harding Railroad Commission R. T Das .Moines Interstate’ ‘Commerce Commission Thomas, Watters, Jr BS Special Ounnel Federal’ “Commission Altice Federal Commission Dean Raymond Engineering The State University Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Watters Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad

M C A canvass in Appanoose County meets success

The M C A canvass in Appanoose County shows unexpected success as almost every section subscribes to the amount assigned. Center Villa raises its share five percent to 800 dollars. A Town City man Lee Windrem dies after a car crash. Scott Reeder killed by a bull near Madrid after trying to knife the animal. About 500 Ames College students enlist in government service this spring.

Appanoose County St. Centervilla Lee Windrem Town City Madrid Scott Reeder Reeder Ames College

Broad-base level-ridge terrace design for erosion control

Prepared by the USDA this guide describes a broad-base level-ridge terrace system. It outlines minimum heights and base widths, factors for rainfall and soil percolation, slope considerations, and end openings to prevent overflow while maximizing terraced field stability. The study compares clay and sandy soils and emphasizes humus content and tillage in absorption rates.

United States Department of Agriculture United States

Things to Do Now to Assist Win War

Wartime call to action urges every citizen to boost food production as labor shortages threaten crops. Emphasizes garden and farm work, redirection of labor, school credits for outdoor labor, higher feed for livestock, and continuous tractor operation to maximize plowing and dishing.

Mineral elements for cows rely on leguminous roughage

Cows obtain minerals mainly from leguminous roughage like clover and alfalfa hay. Regular, practical use of these seeds helps overcome mineral shortages tied to high milk production and supports balanced mineral equilibrium in the cow's body.

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