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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
8
The entry outlines a br Wettern Newspaper Union 1 Merizental puzzle with clues and answers ranging from a natural clan in animals to a celery family member and various cryptic hints. It notes a solution will appear in forthcoming editions.
Tim MacLeod announced at a special meeting that Tabor College will start a $50,000 campaign to cover current expenses, reduce debt, and endow a Chair of Education in memory of Lawrence Jewell and Morrison. The plan aims for a regional drive across southwest Iowa, with early focus near Tabor before statewide outreach.
A brief note requests additional specifics to arrange a robust campaign launch. It mentions gathering logistics, timelines, and stakeholder input to energize support and ensure coordinated action. Further steps include aligning messages with campaign goals and securing necessary resources.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute reports Mills County farmers averaged 2,787 dollars in 1924. The study highlights rising per acre crop values from 1921 to 1928 and 1924, noting improved farming methods from the Iowa College of Agriculture as a factor in higher net profits.
Members of the Fairview club and their families shared a seven o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Lenard Patterson on January 24 with about forty attending. The club split into two entertaining divisions and the February gathering will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Von Munsinger. Prize winners in progressive games included A Y Wilkins and Mrs Swanathan. hosts for February include Mrs Ray Eichelberger and others.
County Agent J F Farquhar and office assistant Nelle Stoneman lead a long list of officers and directors. The wealth president and vice president are noted as Mrs C D Cunningham and W Cotter, with a broad roster including McGrew Clark Henderson Schoening Plomer Jurgen son Slaughter Hopp Sawyers Johnson Donner Bryans Vestal Breeiling White Powles and others.
A report from the earlier Ways and Means committee outlines changes to farm bureau operations. Recommendations include near 100 percent board attendance, prompt meetings, adherence to Robert's Rules, brief yet focused discussions, and districtbased planning for demonstrations and membership outreach. The plan also calls for more effective demonstrational work, reduced picnic reliance, achievement days, district committees, and broader information sharing via newsletters and township reports.
A wartime era squib lists ten self serving rules for critics of the Farm Bureau urging readers to avoid meetings, dodge committees, and spread fault rather than contribute. It warns that many women seek money and turn to milking cows, while detailing behaviors that undermine the organization and encourage public calumny over participation.
A study by the Bills Vailey Greamery Institute notes 7500 women in Iowa are farmers with 4200 operating farms, 4000 owning, and under 600 tenants. Dairying poultry and hogs are common, the land under feminine cultivation totals nearly 600000 acres valued at 115 million dollars. Women harvest 2 percent of all farms and 1.5 percent of acreage, with land and buildings averaging over 27000 dollars per operated farm.
The Hunaia Power and Light Corporation announced the purchase of Avoca Nebr electric distribution from the city, via its Ormaha and Lincoln Railway and Light Company. Service will run on a 899,000 volt transmission line linked to the city’s system at Weeping Water, four and a half miles away. Citizens expressed approval as the city funds the sale while preserving uninterrupted service. The transfer is complete.
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