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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1919

Page

9

Land Trades Near Laurens and Marathon Highlight Local Prices

Land values near Laurens and Marathon show varied prices as buyers including N L Norton B A Hakes Lt Dr E S Greenwood Hert Layman and Ray Davidson transact on 240 acre and 90 acre farms. Profits cited on quick flips with per acre prices ranging from 200 to 875. A well improved Minnesota farm purchase is noted.

Ray Davidson J.meister A. W. Anderson Sat City Davidson USA Clark Town H. H. Sampte Minnesota

Farm land sales hit Emmet county high marks

Estimates from Estherville Democrat report 240 acre Arthur Pitcher farm near Grover sold yesterday to Reinbeck buyers for 300 dollars per acre. Wm Vashier declined 360 per acre for 160 acres northeast of town. John Erpelding 160 sold to Spencer buyers at 300 per acre. Craves farm east of Graver sold at 810 per acre. J H Griffith sold the 89 adjoining tract. West farm to Mr West at 250 per acre, forming a half section for George.

Estherville Arthur Pitcher Norch Grover Reinbeck Emmet Wm. Vashier John Erpelding Spencer Craves Graver J. H. Gwiffith West Farm Mr. West George

Farm land transfers in Des Moines township and vicinity

Rolie Chas. McDonald sold the former Jas Frakjar farm in Des Moines township to A L Frye of West Bend for 815 per acre, an advance of 105 per acre and about 25000 total. A G Hewlett farm sold to C M Ives at 287 per acre. N A Gind bought the Ben J Peterson eighty acres north of Rolfe on Beaver Creek at 260 per acre.

Rolie Arrow

Land Deals Move Fast Near Town In One Day

Dave Wall bought 275 acre Riley Homestead noon and sold it after noon for a $10 an acre gain. He paid $300 and sold to August Kutz for $810. Kutz later sold part to Father Starx at $010 an acre and Owens bought 120 acres eight miles east at $275 an acre. Other area tracts included a Jolley quarter, Craven estate, Somers parcel, Beacham bid, and Finke holding, all transacted within the day.

Dave Wall Riley Wall Mr. Riley August Kutz Father Starx Owens George Glaze Block Jolley W. R Riley Somers George Richter Charles Beacham Hantker Ap Parnhamwire

Farm land sales with several large properties traded

The report lists multiple farm parcels changing hands. Wumboldé Soil acres sold to Will Tubbs at 265 per acre, J. D. Morris farm 60 acres at 212.30 per acre, BG Olson unimproved 80 acre sale to Oxborrow Jensen at 285 per acre, Jim Simons farm 183 1 8 acres at 283 per acre, and the major Mel Wotcott 680 acres near town with price rumored above 200000. Harry Frigier reportedly the broker.

Wumboldé Will Tubbs J. D. Morris Olson Jensen Jim Simimons Mel Wotcott Harry Frigier

Bancroft area land and store sales noted in Tribune brief

The Sibyley Tribune reports several sales near Bancroft including Ray Welp’s 120 acre parcel at 302 per acre BP, J Welp’s quarter near Bancroft at 200, Clarence Paine farm north of town sold to George Paine at 200 then resold at 225. K M Taylor sold Sibley Store to Kraft Doran Peterson Co with Kraft Associated stores branding and expansion plans. The new company takes possession on July 4.

Bancroft Register Ray Welp Town BP. J. Welp Clarence Paine George Paine K. M. Taylor Sibley T. M. Taylor Kraft-Doran-Peterson Co Kraft, Associated Stores Spirit Lake Emmetsburg Charles City Charles FL Kraft Taylor Melvin Sibiey Tribune

Tire Valve Pressure Facts for Summer Safety

An old warning explains that a low tire pressure leads to faster tire wear and blowouts in hot weather. Underinflated tires risk fabric cracks and tread detachment as heat and road friction increase, while overinflation can also cause failures if pressure is not maintained.

West Bend Farms and Nearby Lands Sold at Auction Prices

A report lists multiple farm sales with buyers from Remsen Iowa and nearby towns. Dar Bannart purchased 160 acres at 52.50 per acre, Henry Sauder bought 20 acres at 200 per acre, J Fitzgerald acquired 160 acres near Cylinder for 200 per acre, Joan Gartner bought 160 acres from Julia Schalter at 250 per acre, and others moved to new properties or planned residence. Andrew I. Duus arrived from Lost Island township via France.

Dar Bannart Manning Gerber Murel Remsen Lowa Henry Sauder Henry Sauder Bough Cylinder Henry Reinhart Rodman J. Fitzgerald Clare Laws Joan Garther Julia Schalter Gartner Fator New Windom Minnesota Marvel Andrew I. Duus Lost Island Township France

Dairy Positions Open at Iowa State College

The dairy department reports 200 men contacted in the past year for roles from instructors to plant managers. Requests cover college departments, dairies, and small plants with titles from instructor to associate professor, along with positions for cheese makers and laboratory staff. The report notes many calls for managers of large dairy plants and for plant workers.

Iowa State College M. Mortensen

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