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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1925

Page

8

Farm Bureau Notes Meet Attendees and Appointments

Vernon Iowa March meeting of the Farm Bureau section in Ogwood highlights include 21 women among seven districts, 93 year old Grandma Joiner described as hale. Mrs Dus Hetland and Mrs Oscar Knutson appointed to training schools. next training at Mrs Frank Wright home, April 7 meeting at Mrs George Smith home. Walnut township invited to participate. Talks focused on efficiency, weekly labor records, and child responsibility. Districts 4 5 3 co workers held Feb 24 meeting. Vernon township hosted a successful mother and baby clinic with 23 children examined and 12 mothers consulted.

Ogwood Vernon Mra Will Sloniker Grandma Joiner Mandus Hetland Mcluy Oscar Knutson Frank Wright George Smith Walnut Township Walnut Ferguson Snyder Singer Lawor Co.workers Districts No. 4 Vorum Township Miss Camel Gurken Riest Mesdames Anderson Mackey Williamson Conway Hetland Kastvid Laura Margaret Ferguson Gerken Rust Clark Vernon Township Range County Palo Alto J. Lawler John and Mary Drew Chester H William BE Herman J. Clouss Herman J. Cloues J. A Mills James A. Slater Geo. H. Baker Mary A. Allen Nettie S. Brown H. B. Ferguson John and Jane Gastonsby Geo Fairfield Township A. Mills Farm Bureau Aa Mills Frink Bottger Benson J. B. Nelson Herman K. Koutson A. Shorts William E Shorts Isaac E. Drew H. J Ff. Jenswold F. W. Baker J. Herbert K. Kautson B. Nelson L. A. Wright Isaac BE Drew Bouson Sarah HE. Hauck North Heng Bertel Naig Ney S. Heng Board of Supervisors Court House W.T. Krieger Emmetsburg Iowa County Auditoria B. J. Martin

Wide Awake Ladies Meet In Emmetsburg Township

The Wide Awake group convened at Mrs. Will Harver's home with broad attendance. Demonstrations on cheese making and a fireless cooker drew interest as members set goals for record keeping, finance, expanded programs, and Farm Bureau cooperation. Rush Lake group reports strong turnout and kitchen improvement plans.

Emmetsburg Township Will, Harver Arthur Willams Des. Donahue Henry Beck V. V. Gress Will Sullivan Farm Bureau

January report from Palo Alto cow testing group

Ctervld Mains reports for January the total association cows and herds tested, 199 cows milked at 25.1 pounds butterfat and 623 pounds per head. The record cow, Nels Christiansen’s Holstein near Curlew, calved November 17, 1924 and yielded 1,765 pounds milk and 72 pounds fat. average test 4.1. Five top herds include Nels Christiansen 1217 pounds milk 42.3 fat, H Coakley 67% Guernseys 367 pounds milk 33.5 fat, Kingdon Bell 631 pounds milk 26.7 fat, Eli Johnson 522 pounds milk 22.5 fat, Ed Kendall 499 pounds milk 22.6 fat. Two cows over 0 butterfat and seventeen cows over 41 fat. Names listed: Nels Christiansen, Jay Brown, W H Coakley, Bruno Matthiesen, Geo Steinbrom, Ed Kuedall, A W Pearson, Kingdon Bell. Wire cows sold for beef. two milk cows sold, two bought for milkers. Seventeen separators lost 24.2 pounds fat in January.

Ctervld Mains Palo Alto County H. Coakley Kingdon & Bell Eli Johnson Ed Kendall Nels Christiansen Jay Brown W. H. Coakley Bruno Matthiesen Geo. Steinbrom Ed Kuedall A. W. Pearson Shorthorn

Home Management Training Saves Steps in Kitchen

Third lesson of the Home Management Training Schools was held at Mrs. Jas. Scott’s in Silver Lake townships on February 18 with delegates from Ronth Rush Lake and Silver Lake. Miss Gertrude Lynn demonstrated systematic use of time while delegates reported on step saving in the kitchen. One homemaker using rearrangement saves 36 370 steps and 2 160 stoops yearly, about 15 miles, with others planning inexpensive changes. Pedometer trials showed delegates walking 7 3 4 miles in a day and another 14 miles. Mrs. A. M. Cox reports strong attendance and continued township participation.

Rush Lake Farm Bureau Rush Lake Township Jay Crown Jas. Scott Silver Lake Townships Ronth Silver Lake Gertrude Lynn Lynn Port Bueraa H. E. Barringer Highland Township Jim Scott Ernest Broadwell Ellington V. J. Mulry Emmetsburg Mark Frederick Freedom Dele- Bules le M. Grice Booth Will Sullivan

Cattle Feeders Honor Day At Ames Experiment Station

Iowa cattle feeders attend a March 27 session at the Ames experiment station to learn results from ten two year old steers on feed since November 13. Demonstrations cover linseed oil meal mineral mixes grasses corn silage soy bean hay alfalfa hay and corn. John Evrard, livestock feeding expert, will lead discussions with railroads offering reduced round trip fares for attendees.

Towa Ames John Evrard National Authority On Iowa

Independence Ladies Active in Farm Bureau Meeting

The Independence township Farm Bureau ladies met at Mrs. Lloyd Finnestad’s home on February 12. They discussed pedometer use to save steps while housework and making dress forms, with Mrs. Kenry Gowans crafting one. Next meeting planned for March 12 at Mrs. T. R. Perkins’ home with lunch.

Ladies of Independence Township Farm Bureau Club Lloyd Finnestad Kennedy Independence Kenry Gowans Independence Township Farm Bureau

Wide Awake Club Meeting in Herneburg Township

The Wide Awake Club of Herneburg Township met at Mrs. Arthur Williams’s home for February. Delegates led a lesson on System in House Work, plans for the year were set, emphasizing club work, finances, records, larger membership, and Farm Bureau cooperation. Guests included Mrs. M. Conlon, Mrs. Conlon, and Mrs. Kenyon.

Herneburg Township Arthur Williams Taade Farm Bureau M. Conlon Great Oak

Emmetsburg Township Ladies Host Hard Time Party

In Emmetsburg township the Farm Bureau ladies hosted a hard time party at the Brennan AChoul Bourse. Contestants wore the hardest costumes with prizes for Mrs. Will Sullivan and Mr. Joe Joyce. Attendees wore goon clothes, were fined, and refreshments followed with committee members named.

Emmetsburg Thos, McNulty I. Korleski James Donahue Capital

Kitchen Short Cuts Highlighted In Home Management School

Miss Gertrude Lynn led a session on saving steps in housework as part of Port Burea home management training. Delegates from Highland, Silver Lake, Ellington, Emmetsburg, and Freedom reported personal savings in daily chores, with coffee, silverware, and pantry adjustments cutting steps and feet yearly.

Emmetsburg Farm Bureau meets with lively program

The Emmetsburg Farm Bureau held a large Friday evening meeting at Fife school. Club boys and the Wide Awake debating team staged a lively program with Dr McWeene and his wife as guests. A committee was formed to study community hall plans and to oversee boys work. Delegates from Emmetsburg township were named to attend the district meeting March 22. The event featured a short playlet Does it Pay and a Kansas dairy song with violin by Margaret Henrys. A rope making demonstration drew interest and a pig calling finale capped the program with awards for Buford Menry Roy Robinson and Laurence Korleski.

Emmetsburg Farm Bureau Fife McWeene Hmmelsburg Doglor Farm Bureau Jerry Murphy A.J. Williams Thos. McNulty Will Henry MW. Brennan A. d. Williams Emmetsburg Messrg Mesdames Harvey Will Sullivan M. W. Brenna D. Joynt Arthur Williams Elbovs Kansas Dairy Margaret Henrys Dr. McTigue Buford Menry Roy Robinson Laurence Korleski

Debating Event Highlights and Donation Mention

Judges wrestled with a close decision as the affirmative won after a sharp rebuttal by Mrs. Jerry Murphy. Many participants lacked public debate experience yet received praise for handling the topic well. The coffers donation came from W. B. Freeman and was highly valued.

Jerry Murphy Stile Maay W. B. Freeman

Sac City Forms Radio Club and Two Stations Begin

Sac City now has two radio broadcasting stations operated by George Harry Perkins and Hobart Alexander. Perkins holds a 4 10-watt outfit and Alexander uses a receiving tube in the sending circuit. Alexander has broadcast successfully in Wisconsin. Stations run around a 200 meter wavelength to avoid interference with major stations. The Sac City Radio Club was formed to share troubles and stories, with plans to loan radio gear to shut-ins and the bedridden after illness.

Sac City Saw George Harry Perkins Hobart Alexander Perkins Alexander Wisconsin Sac City Radio Club Figi the Sun Sun

Adlerika Advertisement Bypasses Stomach Gas Woes

A vintage ad quotes an unnamed woman noting severe stomach trouble and gas relief after Adlerika. The claim says Adlerika eases any case of stomach gas unless caused by deep seated issues and highlights quick action, noting it also aids constipation without griping.

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