Handling the Surplus Grain in Local Warehouses
Farmers urged to store grain in local elevators to hold prices steady, leveraging warehouse laws and bank loans while building a strong cooperative to advise on selling. Critics warn against dumping grain and favor use of warehousing programs and organized action to influence the market.
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Thornburg
Des Moines
Java Farm Credi Corporation
Fort Dodge
Corn Producers’ Association
E. E. Bachheim Eye Specialist Visits Local Hotels
E E Bachheim, eye specialist, announces visits at Kennedy Hotel Ruthven on Monday afternoon, Eckert's Hotel Mallard on Tuesday morning, and Carrigan Hotel Ayrshire on Wednesday morning. He offers glasses that fit and asks readers to mention the dates to relatives or neighbors needing eye care.
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Kennedy
Ruthven
Eckert’s
Mallard
Teesday
Carrigan Hotel
Ayrshire
Highland Farmers Use Limestone on Their Soil
The Highland township Farm Bureau meeting at Ruthven High School on March 16 discussed soil acidity and limestone spreading. Reports showed over three carloads used by Ruthven area members in early March with more expected. Plans covered ordering a carload of acid phosphate and member recruitment campaigns. Master Raymond Smith sang, P E Smith spoke on home-saving practices, and pictures were shown by the bounty agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township Farm Bureau
Ruthven High School
A. Holmgren
Jim
Ruthven
Raymond Smith
Health Clinics Report Correctable Defects in Palo Alto County
Drs. Gerkin and Rust report 207 total physical defects found at Palo Alto county clinics with 200 deemed correctable if treated timely. Malnutrition accounted for 34 defects, all correctable, plus 140 tonsils and 41 adenoids needing timely care. Other defects involved eyes ears nose teeth and skin. Mrs. A. Livingston and relatives visited Emmetsburg on Friday.
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Gerkin
Rust
Farm Bureau
Palo Alto
California real estate boom and local commerce notes
A San Pedro guide details Wm. Buchacker of Los Angeles selling farms near Fairmont Minnesota at high prices. He reports solid rental income from five California cottages, plans storm sewer work, and remarks on mild winter. The piece also covers boxing matches in Spencer, Fred Brown reopening a tailoring shop, Earl Hall's editorial talents, and cautious ad practices by the Sioux City Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Buchacker
Los Angeles
California
Fairmont
Minnesla
Mallard
Bubhacker
Buchnecker
Hendleman
Frank Lodes
Lodes
Califonia
Fred Brown
Sibley
Emmetsburg
Ete
Decline Seen in Iowa Income Tax Receipts
Tess reports indicate a general drop in Iowa income tax receipts with a sub-district showing only 13 of 97 incorporated companies subject to the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Iowa
Pain Gone Rub Sore Stop Rheumatism Pain
An old time advertisement touts St. Jacob's Oil as the cure for rheumatic pain and stiffness. It claims fast relief from aching joints muscles and bones without internal treatment or skin burns, urging a final trial bottle from dry stores to end suffering.
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St. Jacob's
Coal Efficiency Gains Lift Public Power Output
The Interior Department reports public utility plants boosted coal use efficiency by about 33 percent over four years. A ton of coal yielded 625 kilowatt hours in 1929 versus 235 hours in 1923, while total electricity rose from 39 billion to 69.7 billion kilowatt hours. Water power share fell from 27 percent to 34.8 percent of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Interior
Plans for 1925 county boys and girls clubs
A county boys and girls club committee meeting at the Farm Bureau office outlined 1925 plans. J S Quist and County Agent Clark helped draft dairy calf, market pig, and purebred gilt club projects. A calendar of club work and enrollment target by May 14 were set to start all clubs by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm “Bureau
J. S. Quist
Clark
Farm Bureau
Spencer DeMolay Cage Team Wins Northwestern Meet
Spencer DeMolay cagers captured first place at the Northwestern Iowa DeMolay meet by beating Witherville 21 to 12 in the final. Eight teams participated, including Storm Lake and Estherville. Spencer advances to the state classic next week aiming for high honors. First round results listedStorm Lake 26 Sheldon 20 Spencer 23 Spirit Lake 10 Estherville 23 Emmetsburg 5 Algona 14 Hartley Semifinals Spencer 16 Storm Lake 12 Estherville 32 Algona 15 Finals Spencer 21 Estherville 12.
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Spencer
Spencer DeMolay
Northwestern Iowa
Witherville
Storm Lake
Sheldon
Spirit Lake
Esthervile
Emmetsburg
Algona
Hartley
Estherville
Eliminate Duplication of Courses of Study
Senator Roberts urges a state education investigation to reduce duplication across State University Tawa State College and Teachers College. He asks the State Board of Education to report actions to the governor by July 1, 1936.
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Roberts
State University
Tawa State College
Teachers’ College
State Board of Education
Iowa
Algona's Grand Old Man Celebrates 90th Birthday
Lewis H. Smith longtime Algona resident surveyor and public official is celebrated on his 90th birthday. Since arriving in 1854 he became Kossuth County surveyor then county judge in 1957 and was admitted to the bar in 1860. He enrolled as Clerk of the state legislature in 1862 and helped organize the Kossuth County State Bank with W. H. Ingham.
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Coolidge
Brookhart
Crani Old Party
Dickinson
Algona
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
W. H. Ingham
Settlement Reached Over Spencer Road Damages
The Town Highway commissioners and land owners have agreed on damages for the relocation of Spencer Road turning due north from Sencer. The settlement ends months of delay as the matter is resolved. the road will not be paved this summer. Garner mourns George Terwilliger longtime civic leader and first Garner mayor who also served as sheriff treasurer and postmaster.
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Spencer Road
Sencer
Garner
George Terwilliger
Hancock County
Raspberry Plant Prices at Lake Shore Gardens
Lake Shore Gardens, Av T. Merten proprietor of Emmetebarg, advertises raspberry varieties Cathburt Red, Latham Alvin No. 4, Red St. Beale Everbearing Red. Prices list 25 plants for $1.25, 60 plants for $2.00, 100 plants for $2.00, with availability noted.
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Latham
Alvin
St. Beale
Lake Shore Gardens
T. Merten
Emmetebarg
Grain Marketing Company stock appeal challenged
A clipping from Noel papers promotes the Grain Marketing Company as a farmer owned co operative but a reply article asserts it is not farmer owned or controlled. It accuses Marcy and Rousenbaums of exclusive control and warns readers not to buy stock or sign sale contracts with vendor firms.
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Iowa
Hig County
Lowa
Marcy
Rousenbaums
Et al
Britt Boy Injured in Auto Mishap Near Britt
Nine year old Vern Reinken of Britt suffered a serious leg fracture when his motorcycle skid off a paved road Thursday. He was transported to Mercy hospital in Mason City for treatment and may recover.
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Vern Reinken
Britt
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Wanted and For Sale Notices in The Democrat Column
A brief notice invites readers to announce buying or selling needs in the paper’s Democrat column. The weekly circulation reaches about fifteen thousand, ensuring broad public awareness of wanted items or available goods.
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Democrat
Healing Cream Claims Quick Relief for Head Colds
An antiseptic Ely's Cream Balm promises instant relief for colds and catarrh by soothing inflamed membranes in the nose and throat. The ad urges a small trial bottle from a druggist, noting nostril relief and easy breathing. Millions endorse this remedy that's been known for over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Honor Elevated for E B Stillman Masonry Leader
Attorney B B Stillman son of Mrs Stilman of Emmetsburg has been chosen president of the Motor Jan organization of Masonry. The honor is well deserved, he is a live wire.
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Honor E B. Stillman
B. B. Stillman
Stilman
Emmetsburg
Motor- Jan Organization
Masonry
Fort Dodge Civil War veteran John Thompson dies in Canada
A Fort Dodge resident, 87, John Thompson, died last Thursday at Moose Taw, Saskatchewan. A Civil War veteran, his remains will be interred in Rock Rapids.
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Fort Dodge
John ‘Thompson
Moose Taw
Saskatchewan
Rock Rapids
Fairfield Ladies Meet for Farm Home Talk
The Fairfield township Fair Bureau Club met at G. Heng’s home on March. Mrs. A. Shorts gave a talk on Step and Labor Saving in the Farm Home. Members decided to make candy and popcorn to sell at the next meeting of the Fairfield township War Bureau.
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A. Sharts
Fairfield Township Fair Bureau Club
Ps. 3
G. Heng
Calloway
Rodl Tall
A. Shorts
Fairfield Township
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Terth
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Donald Olson
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