Rattlesnake Rattle May Not Warn Prey, Says Professor Dill
Professor Homer Dill of the University of Iowa argues rattlesnakes rarely warn prey. Observations in Mississippi Delta show the rattle mostly terrifies, leaving victims motionless before striking. He cites tests with snakes, birds, and taxidermy boxes to support the theory that warning notes are false.
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Nattlesnake
Homer R. Dill
University of Iowa
Dill
Professor Dill
Will
Mississippi Delta
Gulf
Accidental Shooting Injures Edwin Brand in Hand
Last Saturday morning Edwin Brand accidentally shot his hand with a revolver while walking with Sid Burditt. The incident occurred as they left a location, with no further details provided.
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Edwin Brand
Sid Burditt
Ruthven Bakery Opens Near Hastings Store
Ruthven Free Press reports a new Ruthven bakery opens four doors north of Hastings store. Proprietor R. W. Ayers, experienced baker, plans daily baking with fresh stock of all items. The paper expresses confidence in quality and service.
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Hastings
R. W. Ayers
Ruthven Free Press
Terril Youth Shot In Accident In Boat Incident
Roy Miller, 17, was in a boat on Vig Slough south of Terril when a shotgun discharged as he handed it to a companion. He suffered a broken left hip, later died. He worked for his brother John near the old Varney place and was son of Murray Miller of Dickens. He was taken to Schooley hospital, where doctors anticipated a serious recovery before his death in Terril.
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Edwin
Ed Staphas
Huston
Brand
Ruthven Igee Press
Terril
Roy ‘Miller
Vig Slough
Roy
John
Varney Place
Murray Miller
Dickens
Schooley Hospital
Spencer
Terril Tribune
Fisk fires at Wildeys and local church visit
Rev Herbert Clegg of Clear Lake, Algona district superintendent, preached at the M E church Sunday and was praised as an able, zealous church worker. Max Baumgartner, after appendectomy in Estherville's Anderson hospital, improves and plans to return home soon. Jim Robinson bought the northwest quarter of section 4 Vernon township for 160 dollars per acre, with no improvements, from L I Jackson of Toulon Illinois. Louis Lippold facilitated deals, including Tred Hurlbert acquiring 303 acres of a Palo Alto soil tract near Emmetsburg for 200 dollars per acre.
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Fisk
Wildey
Herbert Clegg
Clear Lake
Algona
M. E
Clegg
Graecttinger
Max Baumgartner
Anderson Hospital
Estherville
Jim Robinson
Vernon Township
L. I. Jackson
Toulon
Ilinois
Louis Lippold
Community notes from Graettinger and surroundings
Galvanized chicken coops sell for 2.25 at Wildeys and Sears reports 2856 in Chi Adv. The Panda Knights of Columbus plan a two story building. L Brown of Emwyketsburg, president of the First National Bank of Grachtinger, attended local business interests Tuesday. A public dance at Woodman hall Tuesday drew attendance with Graettinger orchestra on stage. John Hellerty of Bancroft, recently back from France, leaves for San Francisco to start a barber shop, having worked for Martin Myhra in Graettinger before enlisting two years ago.
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Wildey’s
Bancroft
France
San Francisco
Martin Myhra
Graettinger
Farmland Classifieds From Iowa Auction and Trade
TOR SALE Work horses D Hurlbert FOR SALE fifteen used Fords and other standard makes at bargain prices Used Car Exchange Esther ville Iowa TOR ee good team of horses W C Foster Graettinger FOR SALE Some nice Early Ohio potatoes J L Birkland Graettinger Iowa EGGS FOR SALE Purebred Silver Lacecy Wyandottes 1.00 for 16 John Swift Graettinger Iowa If your subscription paid up do not miss a single copy of the paper.
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Used Car Exchange
Estherville
Iowa
Tor
W. C. Foster
Graettinger
Ohio
J. L. Birkland
Graetttinger
Wyandottes
John Swift
Gracttinger
Card of banks and sale notices from Graettinger area
Card of banks thanks neighbors for sympathy after illness and death of husband and father George G Kent. For sale improved farm three miles from town on mail route, 150 per acre, 2000 down. Inquire O H Rallegh Graettinger Town. Shoe repairing business ad by W J Stevens. For sale modern bungalow built 1917 in Graettinger by M T Axelton with 26x40 full basement and oak yellow pine interior.
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George G. Kent
O. H. Rallegh
M. T. Axelton
Graettinger
Water warm in winter keeps hens laying and healthy
A western Farm Progress note advises keeping drinking water for hens warm year round. In freezing weather heat water to about body temperature, place in sheltered locations, and replenish two to three times daily. Warmer water prevents chilling, sustains digestion, and supports egg production despite cold or lean rations.
Confessions of a Springtime Memory and a Letter
Judith, in a white frock, confronts Douglas as memories of a first love resurface. He recounts Marie, a peasant girl from France whom he wooed to aid her invalid mother, then left, prompting a painful letter and unresolved guilt. Judith reads the letter, but decides to withhold judgment while their romance continues.
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Judith
Douglas
Yrance
Marie
Dougtngs
Douglaus
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Avery Tractors
KE. A. Taylor
St. Paul Minn
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Burrell
Algona, Iowa
Ruthven Bakery
Tor Sale
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W. J. Stevens
Agnes G. Brogan
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jno
P. Kirby
Vincent Kelly
Loring
The
International
C. A. Jensen
Blood
Charley Jensen
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