Maasdam and Wheeler Short Horn Sale Sets Records
Maasdam and Wheeler at their stock farm near Fairfield sold 127 head of registered shorthorn cattle for 1175000 total and 964 per head. Top price was 6300 for Imported Royal Diamond with heavy Iowa and surrounding state attendance and major buyers from Stockport and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maasdam & Wheeler
Fairfield
Chicago
Scotland
Rhynas& Bros
Stockport
Proud Marshall
Rhynas & Wells
Iowa
Maasham & Wheeler
Tribune
Griswold Mee
Livingston
Wis
Meadowlawnger
W. Bonnifield
Ottumwa
Lady Wonder
D. C. Hess
Moville
Village Belle
Butterfly
Atate
Laura
W. T. Cowell
Downing
Robin’s Music
Ben Studer
Wesley
Maplegroverincess
Barber & Son
Skidmore
Verbena
A. A. Johnson
Brookfield
Princess Royal
Robinson & Sons
Pekin
Golden Sunbeam
J. Q. A. Miller
Muscotah
Kans
H. F. Bremer
Ocheydan
Duchess of Fairfield
Campbell & Sons
Manning
Marshall
Duchess
J. K. Holmes
Center
Col
Besser Bros
Harper
W. O. Campbell
Waterloo
Flora
Holchamp & Son
Salem
Cumberland Puealiously
S. E. Sloan
New Boston
Acorn Princess
E. B. Thomas
Audubon
Bessie
W. T. Heckman
Cerro Gordo
Dale’s
Victoria
Maplegrove Mina
F. L .Noel
Lake City
Ill
Meadow Music
J. B. McMillan
Rock Rapids
Diamond Mayflower
Queen Diamond
A. N. Root
Morton
Mysie
Thos. Brown
Ollie
Miller Bros
Brett
Clipper
R. M. Marshall
Clara C
Etherly Stock Farm
Galesburg
Mina Marigold
Marguerite
Dictor
Goldendrop
Sultan
Princess May
Jane Hagen Stock Farm
Kennedy
Minn
Proud Butterfly
A. J. Brown
Adel
C. D. Ficke
Pleasantdale
Neb
G. W. Smith
Paullina
Duchess Goods
Rockwood Beauty
B. B. Baldwin
Farson
M. L. Andrews
Melbourne
W. A. Carrier
Newton
Chas. Miller
Arabella
Marigold Mina
Butterfly Sultana
B. A. Smalley
Richland
Lady Alexandrina
Proud Diana
H. C. Pattison
Hampton Star
E. E. Keck
Miss Alexandria
F. C. Barber
Lakewood Emma
M. Shivers
Knoxville
Lakewood Beauty
Pavonia Star
Joe Miller
Granger
Cherry Marengo
B. R. Roth
Wayland
Lady Victoria
J. W. Rhynas
Morning Rose
Pony Brings 5200 at Red Cross Auction
A Minnesota Red Cross auction in East Chain raises 5455.95 with a pony donated by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Allen bringing 5100. The event Highlights cooperation between farmers and townsfolk and features ring bidding by Mrs. J. S. Daffer and County Auditor Nolte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Haycraft
Roebke
Red Cross
Betz
J. S. Daffer
Nolte
East Chain
Wilber Nutt
East Chain Village
Kalona Leads Nation in Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Kalona Iowa has exceeded its Liberty Loan quota for the third loan with 75000 raised toward a 49000 goal. A telegram from the Federal Reserve director of sales in Iowa commends John A. Yoder and Kalona township for being the first U S community to surpass its quota. The effort reflects strong patriotic support with many voluntary subscriptions flowing through local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Iowa
John A. Yoder
Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve
United States
Chicago
Ill
C. H. Menider
Fairfield Board Awards Big Salary Boost for Teachers
Fairfield schools announce new teacher appointments and a substantial salary increase funded by the district’s strong finances. The report lists principals, teachers for each building, and special instructors along with the farm-work release for Boys Working Reserve participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield City
Crane
Arthur W. Crane
O. F. Nixon
Cora E. Porter
Emma J. Kahl
Ira F. Heald
Clifford O. Dice
Helen Bean
Florence Roth
Abigail Heaton
Mary Fisher
Anna Benson
Helen Reed
Elsie Ahle
Katherine Tyler
Cora Ball
H. D. Repass
Bethine Smith
Pauline Peters
Anna M. Linter
Elsie Riter
Martha Larmore
Elizabeth O. Locke
Logan
A. J. Mitchell
Laura Mahon
Leila Lamberson
Reva Elder
Mary Chidester
Lillis Day
Marjorie Gist
Washington
H. M. Truesdale
Alice Clinkinbeard
Katherine Banfield
Marcia Daigneau
Helen Haddock
Marie Gantz
Jessie Wray
Board of Education
Fairfield
State Faces Coal Mining Shortage In Iowa
Ottumwa reports southern Iowa mines idle or running on reduced schedules due to a coal shortage next winter. Factors include tariff disputes between Director McAdoo and Fuel Administrator Garfield, railcar shortages, traffic delays, and a new statewide zoning system restricting Iowa coal to eastern Illinois territories. Operators fear immediate relief is unlikely, predicting a deeper shortage next winter if not addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
McAdoo
Garfield
East
The
Fuel Administration
Iwa
Illinois
Iowa 168th Infantry Resting After Trenches First Tour
The 168th Infantry from Iowa, including local men in Company M, is resting at a rear camp after its first trench tour. They suffered over twenty killed and about twice that wounded, with a rest of two weeks expected before returning to the front. Colonel Bennett praises the regiment, and Pershing sent compliments. Captain McHenry of Company B was killed on March 5. on March 9 Iowa troops raided German trenches, took two prisoners, and killed several enemy soldiers.
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168Th Infantry
Iowa
Harding
France
Bennett
C. C. Dowell
Washington, D. C
General Pershing
McHenry
Company B
168Th
Pershing
Bound Over for Disloyalty in Iowa Case
Waterloo attorney H H Bezold and Dr Julius Neimack of Charles City were charged with disloyalty and arraigned before a U S Commissioner. They were bound over to the federal grand jury at Dubuque with Neimack set at a 10000 dollar bond and Bezold allowed a smaller bond due to extenuating circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
H. H. Bezold
Julius Neimack
Charles City
U. S
Depmster
Federal
Dubuque
Neimack
Bezold
Community Club Sets Dinner Meeting With Ames College Speaker
The Community club schedules a Thursday meeting at Yeomen hall with a famed supper served by Lutheran ladies and club members aiding. R K Bliss of Ames College will speak on timely topics, with important business to decide and a goal of drawing many farmers, supper shifting to 7 30 to suit farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen Hall
R. K. Bliss
Ames College
Miss Chidester Re elected County Schools Head
The Jefferson county school board re elected Miss June Chidester as county superintendent. Twenty one of twenty three presidents attended and voted unanimously to continue her in office. A petition with about 100 teacher signatures supported her renewal, reflecting strong approval of her administration and ongoing school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Chidester
Chidester
Jefferson County
Cow Births Triplets Near George Iowa
George Iowa region farmer John Jantzen reports his cow delivered three calves weighing 180 pounds total this week. All calves are alive with less than ten pounds weight difference among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Iowa
John Jantzen
Hull
Many Jurymen For April Court Term
A venire of forty eight jurymen is drawn for the district court April term opening Monday with Judge Vermillion. The four week term aims to cover service exemptions for agricultural workers. Docket mirrors February term with no major cases. three criminal matters including State vs Hawley about injuries from a car overturn. About six divorce cases are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Vermillion
Stray Black Shepherd Joins Passenger Train Routine
For a week a black Shepherd has lingered at the depot, boarding the passenger train to Collet and riding back each evening. The stray dog seems a regular rider, with train crews watching daily for its appearance and departure at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collet
Birmingham Enterprise
Limitation on Parcels by Mail to Overseas Men
Orders from the postmaster general limit parcels for American expeditionary forces in Europe starting April 1 1918. Mail may only contain items sent at the addressee’s approved written request, endorsed and enclosed by the sender, with the request placed on the parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Big Damage Suit for Auto Accident
Fort Madison Iowa A suit against the A T and Santa Fe railway was filed in district court for damages of 50000 in the death of G L Smith who was killed when a Santa Fe train struck an automobile in which he rode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Iowa
A. T. & St. F. Railway
G. L. Smith
Santa Fe
Boys Working Reserve to Aid Farmers This Year
County Agent Ferguson outlines how the Boys Working Reserve can provide labor for farmers amid shortages. He urges training and patience with inexperienced boys, emphasizes pig care with better feed and housing, and notes expanding poultry to meet meat demand. He calls for managing parasites and using pasture crops for pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Citizens force tearing of Kaiser photo in Sibley
In Sibley Iowa a crowd of about ten patriotic citizens compelled Herman Heiden an accused disloyalist and pro German to tear apart his photograph of the Kaiser before an important business district audience. Heiden was made to pledge allegiance as about 400 spectators watched the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Iowa
Herman Heiden
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Clara D
Proud Blinkbenny
Rhynas Bros
Royal Diamond
Irwin
Augusta Maid
Clara M
Albert Webber
Blue Earth
A. E. Gening & Son
Port Byron
Proud Marquis
Studer & Huber
J. T. Helberger
Bridgewater
L. A. Greck
Genoa
E. C. Hess
Stoutsville
Merry Villager
Graceful Marigold
Chas. Baker
Monroe Center
Iil
Archer
W. H. Scruton & Son
Ellsworth
Barrington Marshall
Diamond Beauty
EE. Dirkel
Choice Marshall
Walter Taylor
Bonesteel
S. D
C. J
McMaster
Altoona
W. B. Frye
Capron
Krizer Bros
Eddyville
Augusta
O. W. Nauman
Craig
Proud Lass
E. A. Wilson
Shickley
Oakland
G. J. Theiss & Son
Rembrandt
Golden Bloom
Ellen Terry
Blair Bros
Dayton
Ogden & Sons
Maryville
Augusta May
Royal
Department of Commerce
Minnesota
Fairmount
Martin County Red Cross
A. R. Allen
Marion
J. L. Roebke
School House General Fund
Rodney Gormly
Leonard Anderson
Roy West
Ernest L. White
Russel Ain
Frank B. Stever
Clarence Shafer
Coyle Knowles
Joe Yount
Earl Reed
Mark M. Baker
Ralph Davis
Ralph Berard
Floyd Parks
Thos. Forbes
Melvin Wilson
Edmund J. Brown
Elmer Rodgers
Burdette Rodges
Miss Chidester
Kaiser
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