Wadena area guests mark long wedding anniversary
A large group from Wadena and nearby towns gathered Sunday at the John Corkery home to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Corkery on their 45th wedding anniversary. Dinner featured a pyramid wedding cake by their daughter Ellen and Marie Dwyer, with many gifts and memories shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. F. Caldwell
Margaret Bigler
West Union
John Corkery
Mrs. Corkery
Ellen
Marie Dwyer
Wadena
John Dullard
Walter Dullard
Tom Meskel
Ed Meskel
Mary Fennell
Mike
Philip Leahy
Margaret Broghammer
Ed Duffy
Edwin
Floyd Duffy
Cecil Corkery
F. J. Corkery
Mayme D'Lahery
Sumner
John McSweeney
McDonnell
Independence
John Groat
Ervil Brinkman
Alice
Bernadette Corkery
Oelwein
Chas. Carnall
Arlington
Mary McGary
Loretta
Ossian
Felix Hennessy
Marian
Calmar
Cregan
Volga
James Corkery
Elkader
Harry Corkery
Fayette
Minnie Fennell
Chicago
Wm. Corbett
Richard
Tim
Frank
Agnes Leahy
J. F. Corkery
Wm. Corkery
P. W. Toomey
Lillian Flanagan
Jim Kennedy
Margaret Kennedy
Matt
Tom Baldwin
Edna
Erma
Dick Corkery
Robert Minger
Glen Minger
Mercy Hospital
Delwe
Jeff Blakemore
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Hunsberger
Mrs. Caldwell
Tilinoig
Missionary to Speak at Wadena in October
Rev Milton W Strahler a Presbyterian missionary on furlough from Kolhapur India will speak at Wadena Presbyterian Church on Sunday October 11 at 11 am Strahler, a Northwestern College and McCormick Theological Seminary alumnus, went to India in 1913 and was soon made Principal of Irwin Christian High School in Kolhapur where he has served since.
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Milton W. Strahler
Kolhapur
India
Wadena Presbyterian Church
Northwestern College
McCormick Theologiical Seminary
Chicago
Strahler
Irwin Christian High School
Elgin Town Council Proceedings October 5 1936
Elgin town council met in regular session with Mayor Becker and four councilmen present. Absent Schori. Minutes approved. Bills audited include Emil Schneider freight 92 cents, Geo Boyle salary 60 dollars, T W Dean salary 12.60, street lights 64.40, pumping 117.28, printing supplies from Elgin Echo Claude Hooker Supply Otto Topp labor 30, Elmer Pinney 4.18, Col FM Smith revolver 18.63, Ern Holzer gravel 8.90, Gus Boyer team use, John Hellum bulbs 11.52, Torkelson Bros truck use 9.75, John Fat & Sons truck use 11.89. Motion to adjourn. Clerk Harrington. The Celestial Empire section notes historical reference.
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Elgin
Becker
Yenney
Muehlethaler
Torkelson
Falk
Schori
Emil Schneider
Geo. Boyle
T. W. Dean
Central States Power & Light Corp
Elgin Echo
Claude FP
Hooker Supply Co
Otto Topp
Max Thoma
Elmer Pinney, Jr
Col. F. M. Smith
Ern Ho
Georgia Moves Toward Ratification of Constitution
Georgia ratified the Federal Constitution on January 1788, becoming the fourth state to act. The action marks a pivotal step in the early ratification process as states align with the new framework of governance.
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Georgia
Cornstalk Fields May Kill Horses
Dr. Robert Graham of the University of Winds warns cornstalk feed can cause a deadly brain disturbance in horses and mules this winter. Heavy corn-ear worm damage, rot and low-quality ears raise risk, with cattle and hogs less affected. Use nose baskets, hand select ears, limit pasture time, and call a vet at first signs of nervousness or circling.
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Robert Graham
University of Winds
WNU
University of Ilinois Animal Pathology Laboratory
Dairymen Take Interest When Records Are Kept
New York dairy club members report profits from keeping records. Bradt says 165 members show records aid culling unprofitable cows, improve feeding, and select top calves for herd replacements. Over 60 percent note higher butterfat in milk, with better grain use and reduced calf loss from low producers.
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New York Dairy Record Clubs
Lrof
C. G. Bradt
New York State College of Agriculture
Clube
Sheltering Insects Warms Up Next Season Say Experts
J A Bigger assistant state entomologist warns farmers who shelter insects through winter risk larger pest problems next summer. He urges burning fence rows and plant refuse to destroy hiding places. Central regions report many enchinch larvae. severe winter may reduce them, but milder seasons leave them to survive.
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J. A. Bigger
Th- Nol
Protein content in soybeans affects livestock feed value
The United States Department of Agriculture chemists report that livestock value hinges on soybean protein type and varies by variety. Preliminary tests show the Tn! variety offers notable protein, making it a good supplement for corn and oats. Chiquita and Manchu soybeans also show superior protein for feeding mixes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Feeding Potatoes to Cattle and Horses
Potatoes can be fed to cattle either cooked or raw with slicing to prevent choking. They are less useful than turnips and should not exceed about 20 pounds dry for cows in milk to avoid poorer butter quality. Potatoes are not usually satisfactory horse feed.
Extra Care Feed Urged for Sheep
Prof. J. P. Willman of New York State College urges flock owners to enhance fall and winter feeding to prevent run-down ewes and lambs. Dry pastures and poor feed risk losses. advise weaning at four months, using second growth, hedges, and protein-rich supplements like linseed or cottonseed meal to prepare for lambing season.
Woodlots Overpastured Damage From Animals Across U.S.
A Chicago Tribune analysis notes one third of U S forest land is in farm woodlots often overpastured, harming young growth and future reforestation. Domestic stock trampling, nibbling, and root disturbance stunt regeneration, while older trees suffer bark damage and soil compaction. Foresters urge restricting horse access to woods.
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United States
Chicago Tribune
Mastitis a Serious Problem in Dairy Cattle
Hoard's Dairyman notes mastitis garget or caked bag is a severe issue in dairy herds causing greater economic loss than tuberculosis in many regions. It is caused by bacteria that destroy milk producing udder cells, which cannot be replaced. only scar tissue forms.
Milk Analysis 1890 and Agriculture Notes from Mexico to Georgia
A collection of agricultural observations: milk bacteria analysis begun in 1890, Mexico takes control of cattle raising, plow soils and rainfall notes, hog shipping in heat requires prep, salt's role for livestock, mastitis control prospects, oxen used in Georgia work, rainfall equivalence for garden water, rising horse-pulling contests, and advice on milking and feeding to avoid off flavors.
Cattle Congress Visitors and Local Social Visits
Residents from the vicinity attended the Waterloo Cattle Congress last week. Social calls and visits filled the weekend with Mrs. Gilbert Loftsgard and sons at Clermont, Mrs. Henry Wellersven and Mrs. John Hellum hosting Mission Society, and several dinners with relatives and friends in Decorah, Elgin, Cedar Rapids, St Olaf, and nearby homes.
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Bert Erickson
John
William
Will Flannagan
Tom
Mary
Francis Little
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Herrling
A. G. Herrling
A. D. Finch
West Union
John Thiele
Mary Whittenbaugh
Oelwein
Will Whittenbaugh
F. J. Schraeder
Elkader
Alden Gell
la Fonda
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Dale Minger
Fayette
Glen Minger
Arthur Jones
Stella
Nellie
Mongna
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Robert
Whittenbaugh
Howard Crandall
Gary
George Fay
Loretta Mattocks
Hartley
W. D. Mattocks
P. W. Raftis
D. C. Clark
Frank Welch
Carl Cox
Betty
Arlene
Manchester
D. C
Colleen
Johnson Bros
Naomi Crandall
Auction Bridge Club
Arthur Heffling
Wm. Nelson
Zella Duncan
Madge Corkery
Harold Hermen
Walter Zupke
M. A. Klingman
Wallace Peters
Arlington
Albert Felder
Pranvig Whittenbaugh
la Crosse
Wis
Florence Felder
Anon Eeer
Mrs Frery
Luther Crandall
Dick Gage
Lima
Volga
Hee
Frank
Epenezer
Denver
Fred Heiden
Gor Christeleit
Frank Ape Friar
F. J. Schrae
Eikender
Alfred Evenson
West
Waterloo
Gilbert Loftsgard and Sons
N. Larson
Clermont
Henry Wellersven
John Hellum
Mission Society
Oscar Lind
Marion Lind and Sons
Decorah
T. T. Loftsgard
Leslie Lantz
Carl Torkelson
G. Ness
Elgin
John Johanson
Max Hunsberger
K. A. Kirkeberg
Paul Strather
C. Nelson
Iowa City
L. P. Larson
Clifford
Mervin Anderson
Ghent’s waters split city into two dozen inland districts
In Ghent Belgium the rivera and two cams meet amid extensive waterways. The city is partitioned by its many waters into twenty six inland areas.
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Ghent
Lightning Rods and proper sizing protect structures
Lightning rods of adequate size and correct installation provide distinct protection, while inadequate ones can be dangerous and fail to safeguard buildings.
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Council Proceedings
J. P. Willman
Department of Animal Husbandry
New York State College
WN Service
the Government of
Mexico
Gunder News
Kiple
International
McCormick
John Deere
Deering
Orvin Thompson
Elgin State Bank
Baldwin
America
Hammond Piano
F. C. B. ‘Factory
Emul Floag Divige
Baldwin Piano Factory
At Home Furnishing Co
Frederick Ave. Oelwein
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