October milk production and herd report highlights
A detailed October dairy report lists cows by name and breed with milk fat yields, noting high herd averages and total herd figures. Weather curtailed pasture and silage access, causing production dips and late-year adjustments while Speckle the champion cow posts 20,419 pounds of milk and 679.3 fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerda
John Pulfer
Teddy
Hotzer Sadie
D. O. Larson Whitie
Brackin ‘Bros. Queen
Holz
Eric Holzer
Brackin Bros
Pulfer
Groth
Carl Miller
John
Association
Qlave Hichardt
Towa
Baptist Church Notes Highlight Kinney Visit and Services
Rev Robert Kinney of Bidora preached on Whom do ye say that the Son of man is. Kinney family attended their mother’s funeral in Elgin. Sunday events include German service at 8 p m, Sunday school at 11, County Home meeting at 3, BYF planning for December, BPU program at 8, Brainard meeting Nov 13 at 7 p m, prayer meeting Nov 19 at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Phe Lauer
Organize Against Thieves At Farm Bureau Board Meeting
Farm Bureau board of directors met Saturday October 31 and unanimously agreed Fayette county should start a county wide poultry protective association. The move targets poultry thefts worth thousands of dollars, protects farmers and poultry raisers, and aligns with similar efforts in neighboring counties led by farm women. The association aims to reduce depredations and build on prior county initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Board of Directora
Fayette County
Stefa
Lowa
Countiie
Poultry Protection Agen
Poultry Protective Agent
Mitel
County Farm Bureau
Jones County
County Corn Plot Yields Reported for Local Farmers
County tests across the area measured corn yields to evaluate acid phosphate impact and strain performance. Wallace Peters, 62.4 bu, Walter Rothitsberger, 71.6 bu, Harry Brockdy, 64 bu, with the top county yield by G. H. Welse of Oelwein at 104.1 bu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Peters
Walter Rothitsberger
Harry Brockdy
G. H. Welse
Oelwein
Watch Your Seed Corn Warns Farmers on Storage
Several good farmers asked the Bebo to broadcast a warning about the seed corn. They claim torn corn husked now is unfit for seed and demand care in storage and drying. Gather seed now only from ears that hang down well matured and dry, test later in emergencies.
Thank You Note From Lew Christ Of Minnesota
Lew Christ of Waseca Minnesota expresses heartfelt thanks for cards cheer and cigars from Elgin friends. Mention of Rochester and Waseca and appreciation for kindness. Also notes real estate transfers in Fayette county with several deed names and amounts and 18 marriage licenses issued in the same four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Waceca
Elgin
Lew Christ
Waseca
Minn
W. J. Rogers’ Abstract
Bueleh Mohehan
Ignac C. Paul
Joseph W. Weston
Oscar H. Conmer
M. Shaffer
Indian Medicine Man to Visit Oelwein Union Hotel
William Deertoot from Iowa City will appear at the Union Hotel in Oelwein on November 17 and 18 all day. Free medical consultations offered with welcoming note to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Deertoot
Medcine
Iowa City
Oalswein
Union Hotel
Weibel Mill Company Sets Oil Meal and Tankage Feed Timetable
Weibel Mill Company notes the season’s shift to heavier feedings with daily cape oil meal and tankage. Mill feeds typically advance around this period each year, signaling a stronger supply demand and adjusted production planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Weibel
Mill Company
Kinney Homekeeper Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Sarah Elizabeth Washburn Kinney died November 6 1926 at age seventy four after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born February 27 1951 in New York she lived in Grays Lake Florida West Union Hiderado Hyde County Dakota and Eldora Iowa. Survived by ten children twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren with services held in Eldora and Elgin Illinois and burial in Elgin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Washburn
New York State
Grays Lake
West Union
Andrew D. Kinney
Hiderado
Iowa
Hyde County
South Dakota
Dakota
Higin
Mr. Kinney
Hag
Robert D. Kinney
Bidora
James A-Kinney
Alexandria
Minn
Bila Jones
Waverly
Clinton K. Kinney
Mason City
Glenn W. Kinney
Terry
Mont
Elders
Jows
Waldyn
Spokane
Washington
Charles Earl Kinney
Glendive
Arthur
Kinney
Chicago
Tlinois
Blain M. B. Church
Highn
Aadles’ Art Society
Emanuel Congregational Church
St. Paul
Mrs Kinney
Robert Kinney
Eldora Iowa
Elgin
R. ¥. Poster
Sumilay
St. Paul's M. EB
Ernest J. Starr
Ph Laver
Bapthet
Visit by Fred Grimm From Oakville to Fatherland
Fred Grimm arrived Monday from Oakville to visit relatives and friends for about a week then proceed to Pigin, Tllin ois for a similar visit before returning to Switzerland. He faced red tape obtaining a passport but has cleared the difficulties and nearly finished the details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grimm
Oakville
Pigin
Tllinois
Switzerland
Step on Gas Then Holler Hard
A satirical note on adults burning through youth and culture, describing modern excesses, dances, fashion, and flirtations. The piece mocks trendy gatherings and nocturnal revelry, contrasting with older era sensibilities and cheap romantic fantasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mattoon Veteran Leslie Botes Mattoon Dies at 36 in Iowa
Leslie Botes Mattoon born November 5 1889 at Elgin Iowa served in Coast Artillery 160th company stationed Ft Stevens Oregon discharged as corporal 1818 married January 4 1918 in Salem Iowa with three children Boies Eugene Warren Lealle and Virginia Louise he died November 1 after an operation at Mt Pleasant Hospital his family includes wife mother Lilly Mattoon sister Nellie Keevenly Congregational church member since joining about eleven years ago remains buried Lone Tree cemetery funeral held at Reformed church with Rev C F Holyoke pallbearers Harold and Louis Stovtz Adolph Koeventz C J Tabet Harry Stuneberger and Jivyuer Latew bazaar and Thanksgiving dinner planned at Elgin Baptist Church proceeds to aid church charity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Botes Mattoon
Elgin
160Th Company of Coast Artillery
Ft. Stevens
Oregon
Salem
Iowa
Mattoon
Hig
Mt. Pleasant
Ithres
Boies Hugene
Warren Lealle
Virginia Louise
Lilly Mattoon
Nellie [Keevenly
Postville
Town
Congregational Church
Lone Tree
Lucy Stonebarser
Reformed Church
C. FL Holyoke
Lope Tree Cemetery
Palthearest Avere
Harold and
Louis Stovtz
Adolph Koeventz
C. J Tabet
Harry ‘Stuneberger
Jivyuer Latew
Sheeteket
Armistice Program Held By Elgin Ladies Club
The Elgin Ladies' Study Club met at Mrs. G. N. Schor's home on Tuesday evening to observe Armistice Day. The program included Music America Roll Call led by the War leaders, Reading In Flanders Field by Mrs. Clara Schori, Armistice Day paper by Mrs. Samuel Mosby, pronunciation lesson by Misa Lyons, and a current events segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
G. N. Schor
Music
America
Flanders Field
Clara Schori
Samuel Mosby
Misa Lyons
Kensingtons Will Entertain Priseilla Club Night Event
Kensington Club will entertain Priseilla Club at Mrs. Fred Kohler home in Elgin on Friday afternoon. Hostesses promise a refined program and high society hospitality, aiming to surpass prior entertainments as merchants expect generous hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensingtons
Elgin
Kensington Club
Priseila Club
Fred Kohler
Yimmie Johnsons Yob at Opera House Aids Ladies Society
A home talent play presented last Wednesday by the Ladies Aid Society at the opera house drew a near capacity crowd. Under Mrs B Schori guidance the cast delivered light comedy with multiple climaxes and earned about eighty dollars for the aid fund, suggesting a repeat performance later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yimmie Johnson
Opera House
Ladies’ Aid Society
B. Schori
Flyin Aml
Aid Society
Annther
Basketball Practice Recms High School Season Schedule
Basketball practice starts this week with games on nights stores close, allowing business and public attendance. Boys show promise with two regulars Frank Kiple Cam and Otto Oleson returning. girls strong losses reduce depth. Opening games November 24 host Volga City and Oelwein high in a season earlier than prior years. An Interclass contest is set for November 16 and 17 to test talent and build spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kiple
Cam
Otto Oleson
Volga City
Iowa
Oelwein High
Hee
Twany
Woiga City
Atu
Dee
West Union
Bec
Fayette Ler
Delweln Buts
Postuivie
Arlington
ePastyvidle
San
Maynaril Wre
Fayette
WoWeet Union
Arnogsion
Minder
Lawrence Grimm
Clarence Boleyn
Kathryn Strauch
Schous Agalo
Dorothy Oleson
Red Cross
Fife
Methiay
Liege
Gymtmnattun Eligins
Neighbor Day Celebration Draws 6500 in Scott Caulty Missouri
The Fari Bureau and Vento merchants organized a large Neighbor Day with shows, exhibits, races, and prizes. Alder Pinney chaired the committee and the event drew over six thousand attendees, praised as highly successful and slated to become annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinney
Scott Caulty
Missouri
Fari Bureau
Vento
Alder Pin~imey
Balloon Tire Equipment at Beamer's Tire Shop
Balloon tire equipment installed for balloon repair on all tire sizes including truck tires. Auto top and curtain work, building and repair services, car washing, and grease rack available. Beamer's Tire Shop in Weet Union offers repair and cleaning services with new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamer
Tira
Weet Union
Fowsa
Beerman to Oppose Haugen in 1926 Primary
Fayette county treasurer Beerman announced Tuesday his entry into the Republican primaries of 1926 to challenge Congressman G N Haugen for the nomination as representative from the Fourth district.
Social and Program Box at Gunder School Friday Evening
A social aid program is planned for Friday evening at Gunder School in Marlon Township District No 1. Elsa Johansen is listed as organizer or teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunder
Marlon Township
Elsa Johansen
Debates on Munroe Doctrine Open School Week
The American history class will debate the abandonment of the Monroe Doctrine on November 16 with materials from the Iawa traveling library. Inter-class and inter-school contests are planned, while noting attendance and participation across grades and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawa
Doorthy Peeper
High Relieul
Wid Helen Gruyer
Wwe
Wnelsh
Helen Gruver
Robert Wilson
Rishird Winsle
Fayette County Tops In Farm Statistics For 1924
Fayette County leads the state’s thirty three counties in farm vehicles silos cattle value on hand and total egg production for 1924. Iowa census director Lou Morgan announced figures showing Clayton County’s dairy products value surpassed Fayette with 1 922 301 against Fayette’s 1 871 112. Of Fayette’s total, 1 536 633 was sold off the farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Lou T. Morgans
Iowa
Clayton County
Fayette
Cream Routes Auctioned By Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
The Board of Directors will let the cream routes for 1926 to the lowest responsible bidder on Saturday November 8 1925 at 2 oclock p m at the creamery office. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Information available from secretary P Luchainger Pure Bulckwheat flour etc. Weibel Mill Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Pia. M. Luchainger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Cow Test” Association
Ronald Pennin
Morrigan
State Railroad Commission
Charles Webster
Argo-Gazette
Hite
Unicn
Thie
Joseph
Hos‘pital
New Hampton Township
Rosa Moldenhauer
Ethel
New’ Hampton
Lawler
Splinty
Mtchel Beesler
Seattie
Waah
Hitch
Orting
Wash
Mia
Mary J. Monnahan
Eigin
Woodmen
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodges
Sarah
Elizabeth Kinney
Leslie Botes Mattuga
Pease Pee
Louise Schorl
R. Yunker
A. Bauman
Louise Miller
Clermont
Weibel Mill Company
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