Paving Push for Town and County Roads Growth
The North Town Pike leads Iowa paving efforts with a strip from Charles City to Algona and a 24 mile pave from Sheldon east. Counties push to pave main highways as gravel fails under heavy traffic. The Atlantic Yellowstone Pacific Highway aims to cross via North Town Pike, funded by automobile taxes and Federal Aid, promising long term savings over gravel. Iowa seeks permanent paving to avoid costly maintenance and improve interstate through routes.
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North Town
Charles City
Algona
O’brien
Sheldon
North Town Pike
Iowa
Lake Erie coal shipments reach six month peak
From January 1 to July 1 Lake Erie ports dumped 10,217,880 tons of bituminous coal for shipment up the lakes. This six month total is the largest for the period. Current soft coal production runs 9.5 million tons weekly and commercial consumption stands at 42 million tons. If July and August rates persist, the country will head into fall and winter with ample fuel.
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Lake Erie
Town State College Summer Session Enrollments Rise
Over 800 students are enrolled in the second summer session at Town State College, a slight increase from 1961. The Farm Bureau meeting will be at the Osgood school house on Friday, August 3. Roy Young, secretary. A total of 74 cows owned by Iowa cow testing associations were culled in May, to be sold, potentially boosting butterfat production as 228 dairy cows were bought during the period.
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Ames
Town State College
Farm Bureau Meeting
Farm Bureau
Osgood School House
Iowa
Extension Service
Servier
Tt Banke
Cigarette Tax Yields Funds For State Revenue
The cigarette tax law has raised 31,253,018.03 since July 4, 1921. Over the past years deniers paid 699,3489 to the state while the tax yielded 98,270.74 in the first fiscal year. The increase covered the department expenses for two years after enforcement was moved to the attorney general from the state treasurer.
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Kortleth General Assembly
What If They All Grew Up Hessian Flies Threaten Wheat
A Lake Mills Graphic report notes Hessian flies could attack 67 990 of 1 million wheat plants per acre under perfect conditions, though official says such conditions never exist due to temperatures parasites and other factors. The piece uses this to illustrate Iowa farmers burden in protecting crops. It also covers local notices: Capt T J Wession promoted to Davenport office of Western Adjustment and Inspection Company, and a North Wood sheriff's warrant for Tom Falkenstein for allegedly enticing 11 year old Annie Dolan from Joice. Evenson implicated for car theft.
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Town State College
Iowa
T. J. Wession
T. J. Hession
Des Moines
P. J. Hession
Western Adjustment and Inspection Company
Davenpark
My. Wession
Rock Island
Estherville
Wichita
Kansas
Davenport
A. Gullickson
North Wood
Tom Alkenstein
Sud
Annie Dolan
Ole Dolan
Joice
Malkenstein
George Evenson
Dolan
Falkenstein
Shell Gullickson
Trrests
Suph
Evenson
Lake Mills
Graeltinger Market Reports Highlights and Hogs Prices
Market notes from Wednesday August 1 1929 note hog prices and poultry values with corn and butter mentions. A farmer is described as lucky if corn yield covers gasoline for tractor fuel to plow next year.
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Graeltinger
Ieeere
Detrick For Humboldt Oil Well Locate Detrick For Humboldt Oil Well
The Humboldt oil field experiment showed by a machine that oil is plentiful. A well location was tested Tuesday morning and the drill is expected to start within days. The demonstration boosted local enthusiasm and the promoters expect quick completion of the well.
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Detrick
Humboldt
Ile
Wumboldt
Everyon
Humboldt Republican
Growth in Poultry Reveals Feed Efficiency Findings
Data from the poultry husbandry department at Town State College shows growth rate directly follows feed intake with cost per gain lower when poultry are older. Males gain more than females, weather sharply affects gains, and Rhode Island Reds yield best results while White Leghorns progress least.
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Te Poultry Husbandry Department
Town State College
Ienewal
Exaumple
Rhode Island
JM. Pham
Editor Shoots Chickens to Fight Tuberculosis
A Tripoli Leader editor, eager to stamp out tuberculosis in poultry, killed several hens believing them tubercular after lame episodes. A local vet found the birds free of TB, diagnosing instead a limp caused by rough perches and bleeding foot issues. He now covers the floor with straw to prevent further injuries.
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Tripoli
Lrne
Leader
Chargin
Humboldt
Silage Advice Amid Dry Spell Pursued by Iowa Cattle Group
A rural Iowa cattle association urged farmers to seek guidance from their county agents and extension service on silage use during a hot dry period. The group noted pasture feeding yielded bigger milk losses and recommended consulting Tim for a dry weather ration and considering silo advantages for dairy production.
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Ian
Lys
Iowa
Agricultral Extension Service
Tim
Man Pushed Ahead and Built Progress Across Regions
A determined figure known for steady advancement and practical skill, the individual strengthened local efforts, bridging gaps between groups and driving tangible improvements. He earned respect for consistent action and reliable results in community projects.
Tee Cream Social Next Thursday at Church Lawn
The Catholic Ladies Aid Society will hold an ice cream social on the church lawn Thursday August 2. Serving begins at three in the afternoon and continues into the evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Church Lawn
Lawrence I Thoreson buys Brand interests in Ruthven truck line
The Times announces that Lawrence I. Thoreson purchased Mr Brand's interests and will operate the Standard Oil truck from Ruthven. He will move to Ruthven to run the business, and wishes for his success in the venture.
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Awrence
Thoreson
Lawrence I. Thoreson
Mr. Brand
Ruthven
Standard Oil
Paul Burringer
the Times
Fumigate For Grain Insects In Iowa This Year
Stored grain faces heavy losses as farmers store grain due to low wheat prices. Entomologist C J Drake warns of cadelle, moths, beetles and weevils. clean bins, remove old grain, inspect for infestation, and fumigate with carbon bisulphide or hydrocyanic gas. Use caution as carbon bisulphide is explosive and gas toxicity requires trained personnel. Fumigation should not occur below 70 to 75 degrees with little wind.
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Iowa
C. J. Drake
Iowa State College
Catholic Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Donlon August 8
The Catholic Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs Donlon on Wednesday August 8. Mrs Donlon and Miss Julia McCarty will entertain. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Catholic ‘Ladies’ Aid Society
Donlon
Julia McCarty
Community plans Labor Day celebration in Graettinger
A Graettinger meeting at the P. J. McCarty land office outlined Labor Day events including a baseball game ferris wheel merry go rounds street and house rates and a speaking program with free attractions to fit the budget. Further committee details will be in next week’s issue.
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P. J. McCarty
Graettinger
Emmetabury Labor Day Orator Saunders to Speak
Capt. W. E. G. Saunders of Emmetabury will be the orator of the day at the Labor Day celebration in the city. Dr. P. J. Hession, chairman of the Labor Day committee, arranged with Saunders to appear on the program.
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W. E. G. Saunders
Emmetabury
P. J. Hession
Saunders
Lost Island Farm Bureau Meeting August 7
The Lost Island Farm Bureau will hold its next meeting in the Center School house on Tuesday, August 7. A program is arranged for this meeting. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Lost Island Farm Bureau
Center School House
New Tax Law Impacts Truck and Bus Drivers
A new law imposes a special tax on hired vehicles excluding city grocery or delivery wagons and farm trucks. Drivers must file reports to railroad commissioners, who send funds to county treasurers for road improvement. Records every mile traveled and reports layoffs on regular trips to avoid full tax. Also notes a big ball game at Hand's Park Sunday between Armstrong and Whittemore.
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Hand's Park
Armstrong and Whittemore
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Pormars & Merchants
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Go Merchants
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Vt Ps We
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W. E.G. Saunders
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