Seed corn census planned in Iowa district by governor
In a Iowa school district Governor Harding names a seed corn census taker to tally seed, on hand, need, and 1917 and 1918 plantings. A. Clock of Hampton leads the effort with Secretary A. R. Corey and Ames extension. about 15 000 census takers nationwide are to be appointed.
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Wes Moines
Iowa
Harding
Ensis
A. Clock
Hampton
A. R. Corey
Department of Agriculture
Ames
Farm Bureau
Soldiers letters reveal resolve to quit smoking in France
Wartime letters from McKinley Bailey and Bennie Adkins of the Rainbow division, in France, show they are in good health and describe daily meals, shelter, and a wish for tobacco and candy as they consider quitting smoking amid hard conditions. December notes mention cold weather, meals, and longing for home comforts.
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McKinley Bailey
Bennie Adkins
Hainbow
France
Father
Papa
Plan to End Packers Row In Arbitration Proposal
Washington proposes an alternative wage and condition settlement for packers and employees. Frank Walsh submits a plan binding both sides to arbitration by a Nations Defense council chosen arbitrator. Packers accept arbitration but reject a demanded closed shop.
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Washington
Winn
Frank 2In Walsh
Council of Nations Defense
Pockers
German Raids Repulsed Over Ypres Front
London reports attempts at sea raids east of Ypres were repulsed by British forces with no losses noted. The war office states the efforts failed and casualties were minimal.
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London
Ypres
War Office
Coal Saving Plan At Henry County Court House
Mt Pleasant January 23. Facing a coal shortage the board of supervisors ordered immediate conservation at the Henry County court house. Upper floors shut off, Navy League and Red Cross use cut backs, court hours cut to 9 to 4, and public business limited to save heat. The infirmary has a month’s supply and ample wood.
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Mt. Pleasant
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Navy League
Red Cross
Lockridge School Evening Delights Audience With Shows
Lockridge hall hosted an evening event on Wednesday January 16. The third grade girls performed a Red Cross nurse drill in costume and were well received. Room two students presented a flag drill inspiring patriotism. Miss Velda Allender provided suitable music for the performances. The freshmen presented a playlet titled Bess Goes to Europe to close the program.
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Lockridge
Lockridge Hall
Red Cross
Velda Allender
Notice of Garnishment Proceedings in Jefferson County Iowa
In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa plaintiff Wm L Bonnett vs David M Bonnett Garnishee J M Fry ordered to appear February 23 1918 to answer interrogatories regarding liability as garnishee and to defend or judgments may be entered Richard Leggett attorney Shan Campbell sheriff of Jefferson County Iowa 18
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District Court
Jefferson County
State of
Iowa
Wm. L. Bonnett
David M. Bonnett
J. M. Fry
David M. Bennett
Fairfield
Laws
Richard, Leggett
Notice to heirs and creditors in Murphy estate heard 1918
State of Iowa Jefferson County informs heirs creditors and interested parties that final report of Maude H Murphy administratrix in the estate of Clarence Karl Murphy deceased will be heard February 6 1918 at 2 oclock pm at the Fairfield courthouse Pursuant to an order by Judge F M Hunter the report may be approved and she may be discharged as administratrix Attorneys Starr Jordan.
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Clarence Karl Murphy
District Court
Iowa
Mande Ho Murphy
F. M. Hunter
Orlock
Court House
Fairfield
Iik
Ports Guarded as Fires and Plots Prompt Tight Watch
U S ports and San Francisco Oakland water fronts tightened after a mysterious fire on the Wahkeenna and reports of enemy alien plots. Navy personnel and customs officers man ships with passes and strict ID. guards also placed at federal offices and bridges in Puerto Rico and other locations.
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New York
Jun
San Francisco
Oakland
Pacific
San Pedro
Goat Island
San Juan
Federal Building
United States
Farmer Feed Experts and the Economy of Mixed Rations
A farmer devoted to feed study argues that practical mixing based on available by products can outperform theory. He notes many rely on commercial mixers due to forage shortages and market changes, treating mixed feeds as arithmetic compared with a balanced ration.
Expensive Pasture and Silage Compared for Stockfeed
A note from the National Crop Improvement Service argues that grazing only feeds cows, while the same pasture can produce ten tons of silage during that period, making a grass based dairy feed seem costly.
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National Crop Improvement Service
German Army Massed in West as Allied Offensives Rise
Paris reports several hundred thousand German troops moved into Belgium with munitions as Limburg fills with Austrian units. Allied forces launched an offensive on the Western front with heavy bombardment near the Scarpe and Lys and renewed raids along Verdun, Meuse, and the Rhine. sixteen German planes were shot down in France by French and British airmen.
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Paris
Belgium
Little Kingdom
Amsterdam
Limburg
London
Surnday
Ostend
North Sea
Rhine
Marne Canal
Wilson Extends Copper Price to June First
Washington report notes on war industries board guidance President Wilson extended the copper price of 23 1/2 cents per pound fixed September 21 until June 1 next year.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Wilson
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Office of “Extension
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Clock
Packers
Council of National Defense
Henry Court House
Shan Campbell
Maude H. Murphy
Starr & Jordan
Thoma & Thoma
Sam
U. S
Orpheum Orchestra
Alex Saunders
Reduso
W. B. Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
Chicago
VY Nes
People’s . Column
Russell Smith
Shanstrom
S.l
Arlo McPeek
Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co
Lloyd Talley
Louden Machinery Co
North B Street
Autoghain
Birmingham Road
West Briggs
California
Rock Ent
el Paso
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
Deming, N. M
Camp Cody
Rall
P. F. McNew
WOLT
Wolf Chemical
Quincy
Shriner & Johnson
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