Warning on Seed Corn Practices in Iowa and Missouri
Iowa dairy and food commissioner W B Barney urges farmers to avoid southern grown seed corn bought for use in Iowa as it often fails to mature. Inspectors will crack down on adulterated seed and require labeling with dealer name and origin. The notice warns buy home grown seed first and urges bankers to act as seed corn clearinghouses while stressing germination requirements and proper labeling. The report also notes a population bulletin showing Iowa’s 1915 census by county and nativity with detailed counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
W. B. Barrey
Iowa
Barney
Missouri
Tie Dairy and Food Department
M. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Des Moines
Executive Council
Swan
Phe
State Board
Rshall County
Blackhawl
Pottawattamie
Dubuque
Webster
Polk
John Wikert and Son Figure in Eg Thomerville Callers
John Wikert and his son were reported as Eg Thomerville callers on Wednesday, with local residents noting their appearance and activities during the midweek period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wikert and Son
Egtherville
Trichinosis Deaths Strike Dunlap Family
Henry Brammer of near Dunlap loses his life in Omaha hospital from paralysis as daughter Adelaide 22 dies at home. mother and two younger children age 12 and 10 in peril. Rapid outbreak traced to pork eaten at a social gathering. A double funeral scheduled for Friday.
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Trichina
Henry Brammer
Dunlap
Mr. Brammer
Omaha
Adelaide
Daugh
Annette Aboard to Grundy Center Tuesday Evening
Annette was a passenger to Grundy Center Tuesday evening. The item notes it is time of year to throw your hat in the ring and observes hats often prove more expensive than high priced Hastex bonnets.
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Annette
Grundy Center
Merchants Prep Spring Goods amid War Price Strain
Merchants plan spring displays while buyers scan ads for description price and invitation to events. Farmers sell publicly to gain advantages, prices for farm implements and farming tools rise due to war. J C Molson notes mail delivery by auto remains efficient, though severe winters forced a brief horse-drawn period. Spencer will publish two papers, with The Reporter and The News consolidating subscriptions and patronage from the Herald.
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Fenet
J.C. Molson
Uhre
Cucviers
Spencer
Reporter
The
News
Herald
J. M. Glygow
Fenton News Roundup of Local Events
IG Newell returns from Wumboldt Saturday. H W Schmidt and John Werener ship livestock to Chicago Saturday. Mr and Mrs C F Boting welcome a baby daughter born Monday morning. Miss Irene Newell remains seriously ill in bed. B Sorenson reports dogs disappearing near Ringsted amid suspicions of theft. Gust Larson heads to Marmon North Dakota to farm this year. New restaurant opened in Fenton run by Emil Petersen. The play Bringing Up Husband drew a moderate audience Thursday evening.
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I’enton
Newell
Wumboldt
H. W. Schmidt
John Werener
Chicago
C. EF. Boting
Irene Newell
B. &. Sorenson
Near Ringsted
Gust Larson
Marmon
North Dakota
Emil Petersen
Fenton
Saursday
South Lost Island News Highlights Local Travel and Visits
Mr and Mrs Chris Jensen left for Oakdale Iowa last Tuesday with Mr Jensen returning Thursday. Arthur Christensen returned Monday from a visit with cousins in North Dakota. Messrs Clarence Lande Hamlin Arthur Duhn and Ernest Erieksen visited the Jorgensen home Sunday. A basket social was held in District No 6 last Friday with a good program and many baskets for sale plus hearty suppers. Oliver Lande left Monday for an unspecified distant location. John Peterson and family visited the C K Nel- area Sunday.
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South Lost Island
Chris Jensen
Oakdale
Iowa
Mr. Jensen
Arthur Christensen
North Dakota
Clarence Lande
Hamlin
Arthur Duhn
Ernest Erieksen
Jorgensen
Oliver Lande
John Peterson
C. K. Nel
Visit Highlights From Emmetsburg Guests
Sunday events at the Henry Knutson home featured Messrs Julius Show and Clarence Lande. Abe Christiansa and A L Laande were Emmetsburg visitors between trains on Saturday.
Burr Oak School Meeting and Local Notices
Burr Oak held a school meeting with Mr. Horn elected director. Residents report hospital updates, home moves, and social events including Ladies Aid and a Spring Grove Club meeting with a varied program.
Moving and local changes fill loping and North Vernon notes
The community reports many moves and visits as neighbors relocate. Stacy Wardell is improving after illness. Various residents including Jay Liberal, Anna and Winnifred Ellis, Osea Martin, Hannah Henningsen, Ray Moore, G. H. Long, Johnie Jaden, J. L. Birkland, Ole Wicks, John Kliegl, and John Zoebler are noted as moving or visiting relatives. New buildings on the Ordyce farm are occupied by Mr. Fordyce.
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Loping
North Vernon
Stacy Wardell
Jay Liberal
Illinois
Anna
Winnifred Ellis
Osea Martin
Ilinois
Hannah Henningsen
Graettinger
Ray Moore
Wallingford
B. F. Lillard
G. H. Long
Ringsted
Johnie Jaden
J. L. Birkland
Ole Wicks
Ordyce
Local families gather for visits and events in Ringsted area
Mr and Mrs Ed Wahlddeick of Ringsted visited their son Harry and family last Saturday. Henry Thiel was seriously injured starting his gasoline engine, caught in belting, head struck. Dr Vion attends. B F Lillard and family joined Boyd Crumline family for Sunday. Many attended the Leduc home dance Saturday. Rural school elections held Monday afternoon. Roy Loman very ill with inflammatory rheumatism, Dr Hession caring for him.
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Ed Wahlddeick
Ringsted
Harry
Henry Thiel
Vion
B. F. Lillard
Boyd Crumline
Ocality
Leduc
Roy Loman
Dr. Hession
Candidate for Sheriff Declares Dhis Candidacy
A candidate announces intent to run for sheriff in the upcoming Democratic primaries in June. The declaration signals participation in the race and tag as a Democratic contender.
Tam for Sheriff of Palo Alto County on Republican Ticket
J W Jackson announces Tam as a candidate for Palo Alto County Sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary decision.
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Tam
Sheryar
Palo Alto
J. W. Jackson
Palo Alto County Rep Candidate Announces Candidacy
Palo Alto County Republican primary candidate L. O. Wigdah announces his bid for nomination in June. He states his intention to run as representative in the district with plans to uphold party goals and local interests.
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Tor
Palo Alto County
L. O. Wigdah
Notice of Dissolution Settlement Call Petersen and Albrecht
Dissolution of partnership noted. All parties owing on book accounts are asked to call at once to settle with Petersen and Albrecht.
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Petersen & Albrecht
Seed Corn For Sale From 1914 Crop In Good Health
Seed corn bred for local climate, 25 years grown here, 90 percent germination when tested in the garden last fall. Crib corn sold at 3.00 dollars per unit. Spies Brothers Traettinger, Iowa.
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Spies Brothers Traettinger
Lowa
Notice of Will Proof in Iowa for David M Leek
Notice is hereby given that an installment purporting to be the last will of David M Leek deceased was produced opened and read. The undersigned fixed Tuesday March 21 1916 as the day for hearing proof in relation to the will in Palo Alto County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Palo Alto County
David M. Leek
Graettinger Iowa Proposes Three Contract School Building
The Independent School District of Graettinger in Palo Alto County invites sealed bids for a school building with three contracts A general construction B heating and plumbing and C ventilation and equipment. Bids due April 6 1916 by 1 pm with deposits and bonds required. Plans available with deposits. district reserves right to reject any proposal.
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Independent
Graettinger
Palo Alto
Iowa
J. H. Gammon
James S. Cox
H. C. Hardy
Estherville
Masterbuilders
Ass’n
Des Moines
Builders Exchange
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Palo Alto County
Craettinger
Independent School District
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Glenn Young
Doris Blorn
Mia
S. O. O. Ressell
Lewis Larson
Blanche Olson
Jay McCarty
Clara Rokie
Leta Young
Ole Olesons
Ressell
Michaelson
Mhuraday
Storhow
Matherville
Mr. Berg
White Lake Township
Peter
Greenville
Art Bergson
Luke
Barney Anderson
Martin Steward
Chas. Horn
Young Home
Mabel Ressell
Thompson
Young
Max
Mrrs
Noble
Steward
Alphred McConths
Younes
Mirs
L. A. Larson
B. Larson
iSong
Archie Soeth
Myrtle Olson
Albert Wolden
Glaf
S. Lewis Largon
Ve Veese
Olaf Walden
Sherif
Aenueus
Opera House
Frank Maddigan
John Bondhus
IE. B. Merriman
Is. BE. Green
Fred Simonsen
E. B. Merriman
Graettinger Lowa
Tor Salh
R. C. Rhode Island
E. D. Darling
Raymond Bure
Lewis Lippold
Town
Miss Johnson
Miss. M. Johnson
T. D. Collins
Ae Stanpara
W. A. Stage
Gradlinger
E. M. Thompson
W. E. Peterson
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