29 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
1
Emmetsburg Democrat Salchem earns recognition in two newspaper ventures, with Buseway and Veer noted as key partners. The brief item highlights local media ventures and regional press cooperation.
Notices from 35 Wassegom describe residents and events including Miss Lens i Pridsr, Mr. and Mrs. Scott guests at a home, and a piano recital by students of St Marrs Academy. Reports mention wild ducks, visitors from Cylinder, ground conditions improving after March, and promising crop prospects with 100 wagons tp loaded along the Westesssr Pass.
The paper notes the death of O. B Baker at his son Samuel Bakers home in Emmetsburg and burial planned at Rushford Minnesota. A Saturday afternoon lightning strike burned Henry Hughes barn in northwest town, likely $350 loss. Rain improved ground moisture and spring soil conditions for farmers. Several local people mentioned traveling or plans including Myles Mahan’s son wedding in Lemmon South Dakota and Loretta BicNamara visiting sister in British Columbia.
Fragmentary note reports Farm Bureau items with five tales and mentions TUIS. Details are unclear in the readable text. The brief fragment suggests a local agricultural update or feature column without concrete events or dates.
Silver Lake Farm Bureau held a meeting in Ayrshire with talks on club and home project work and an invitation to Achievement Day in Emmetsburg on April 29. Remarks covered local events, a 15 year marshal retirement in Emmetsburg, and community notes including weather, loss, and dairy farm updates.
Instructions on making rugs with a 5 by 3 foot size or hexagonal shapes, detailing edges, stitch choice, material options, and cautions on shape and fabric consistency for quality handmade rugs.
Mrs. George LeGore hosted a Farm Bureau nutrition lesson in Nevada township on Wednesday afternoon April 21. District leaders Mrs. Joe Neary and Mrs. Bert Fitzpatrick led the session on selection of meats and ways to preserve food value. Two new Homes were added at the meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess. M. Hedland was publicity chairwoman.
A fragment notes a home project event dated May 6 with unclear surrounding details. The brief mentions years 1838 to 1837 and a definite point of ere being ms, suggesting a transcription or typographical issue in the source.
Announcement outlines tentative summer rally plans noting a chance to promote acquaintanceship and memory of past events. It references June timing and a cooperative approach to organizing activities and community involvement.
Costs of living are advancing rapidly since last October, according to economists in the State College Excession. Demonstration agent Miss Margaret Dunkelbert indicates prices have risen. Wholesale prices have followed suit with a reported 10 percent increase since last year and now stand at 21 percent of the 1936 level.
Agricultural note from Iowa State College outlining green manure use in 3 to 4 year rotations. Emphasizes clover as a legume cover crop to add organic matter and nitrogen, with expected yields and timing considerations for spring planting and soil improvement.
Ex extension dairy expert Floyd Arnold of Iowa State College warns pasture alone cannot meet the needs of high producing dairy cows. He explains a 1000 pound cow producing 50 pounds of milk must eat far more grass than possible, making grain essential. A suggested ration combines corn, oats and high protein supplement, with gradual transition from winter to pasture feeding to protect milk flavor.
Iowa State College expert BD Hughes outlines pasture management to safeguard pasturage amid winter damage. Winter rye lasts to June with careful grazing, seedings mix oats with grasses and clover, Sudan grass supports midsummer to fall grazing, and rape aids pasture though not for milk cows.
C V Holsinger of Iowa State College warns to plant strawberries on new ground and avoid soil that recently bore a strawberry or grape crop. He notes white grubs can infest land and destroy plants. Dunlap is recommended along with two other varieties, Blake among them, for town use.
The note emphasizes stable farm production to keep fair food prices and suggests managing yearly fat and lean cycles. It mentions a malted rewrite and a plan to pinch blossoms in the first year to divert energy to growth of pamie plants.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and partners seek public input on proposals to aid farm ownership, stabilize prices, and strengthen tenant relations. Voters are asked to indicate for against or undecided on each item, with reports to the federation or newspaper editor.
The report outlines undecided positions on soil conservation payments to boost productivity, drainage districts with assessments, and limestone application districts. It mentions better farm accounting, management review, stronger farm organization, and expanded rural services to attract residents, including schools, electrification, transportation, and churches. opinions show mixed views among owner operators, landlords, and residents in Farmes County.
Sunday divine services are at 9:00 with Holy Communion. Sunday school at 8:14. Communion announcements will be at the parsonage Saturday. Confirmation class meets Tuesday and Saturday. The adult lecture series is at 8:00 Wednesday evenings at the parsonage.
Bet rany Lutheran Church led by M. C. Thompson lists Sunday 11 06 divine worship and 8 00 evening service with the sermon on Psalm 102. Adult confirmation meets Tuesdays 8 30 at the parsonage, Bible study and prayer Wednesdays 8 00 10 00, senior choir Friday 8 00, and a church council meeting at the parsonage Monday May 3 at 8 30. Confirmation class Saturday at 10 00. Bless the Lord Psalm 103:1.
St John's Lutheran outlines Norwegian language services next Sunday at 10 30 in the North church with Sunday school after. The Men's Mission Society meets at 2 90 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Confirmation class Saturday at 2 p m. Ladies Aid Thursday at 2. Hostesses: Mrs Kaimer Randa and Mrs Sam Olson. P S meets at 3. First Congregational Church invites shared school 10 a m and morning worship at 11 with The Christian Heritage. The League of Youth meets at 10. Special meeting planned for May second, with inviting parents. Association at the minister’s on Wednesday May 5. Church council address Mon at 7 30. Mother's Day observed second Sunday in May. Young People summer conference at Grinnell college June 9 16. members urged to attend.
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