Wallingford News And Cow Test Highlights 1917
Miss Beulah Sandvik entertained a friend from Jackson Minnesota Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hans Anderson welcomed a baby baptized last Sunday. Various residents visit Graettinger Ruthven Lost Island and Estherville area. A Cow Testing report for Wallingford covers 30 days ending April 30 1917 with ten high cows, totals include average 901.6 pounds milk and 37.88 pounds butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Smith
Ruthven
Andrew
Roseland
St. James
Minnesota
Viggo Jacobson
Reginald Knutson
Rier Halverson
Anna Bondhas
Len Sandvig
Hans Duus
Grattinger
Jensen
Miles
Lost Island
Wm. Rasmussen
Graettinger
Cow Test Association
Wallingford Cow Test Association
Best
Testing Association
Wallingford Cow Testing Association
J. M. Anderson
N. O. Osher
John Larson
S. W. Burg
N. .O. Osher
Holstein
Shorthorn
M. H. Mortensen
South High Lake Items and Local Visits
A cropped local notes page lists social visits from Mrs S R Young in Estherville and neighbors including O C Olson Glenn Young and families. Mentions of a Home Circle club formation, picnics at Barr Oak Iverson school, births and military moves with Herman Larson to Ft Logan, and Spencer visits by Adolph Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Christensens
Graettinger
Barr Oak
Iverson
John Wicks
S. R. Young
Stewarts
Mable Ressell
C. O. Ressells
Wallingford
Herman Larson
Wallingford News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Travel
Archie Soeth left Tuesday evening for Des Moines to enlist. Mr and Mrs H C Grodland moved to Estherville Tuesday near Grodland’s work. Chris Anderson returned from Beatrice Grove after attending a big annual shoot. Fritg Gilbert returned from Je well Iowa Monday evening to help at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Schacherer
Dubuque
Wallingford
John E. Wee
Estherville
Misener
Merle Misener
Gardston
Furgeson
Wallingfoyd
Archie Soeth
Des Moines
H. C. Grodland
Grodlands
Chris.Anderson
Beagle Grove
Gilbert
Jewell
Iowa
Army and Kaiser Surrender Tactics Mentioned in Rumor
The fragment discusses enemy delays as Congress weighs army funding and references the Kaiser and Sultan in relation to potential surrender. It notes tension between machine made soldiers and human control, and ends with a remark on eating less and chewing food more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rcnew
Agricultural Service Week Observance Highlighted
Agricultural Service Week highlights the local Farm Improvement Association focusing on farm practices welfare and community outreach. Leaders urge participation from farmers and residents to share techniques and resources for crop health soil conservation and improved yields.
Ames Agent to Meet Farmers in May for Engineering Help
J C Wooley of the Extension department at Ames Iowa will visit the county during May 1 to 19 to consult farmers on agricultural engineering problems. Appointments with various farmers are being scheduled to discuss farm buildings fences machinery concrete work and related topics. Those unable to meet in person can share problems by correspondence or a later visit. Evening office meetings are welcome but no formal sessions are planned due to the busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wooley
Ames
Iowa
Ir. Wooley
Rights and duty in democracy echo in Stratford article
The Stratford Courier notes Woodrow Wilsons call for democracy and global rights while criticizing Stratford Highs class for ordering graduation cards from a Chicago mail order house. The paper stresses local tax support for schools and urges students to buy locally despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford High School
Chicago
Courier
Straford
Stratford
Stratford Courier
Lectures On Food Conservation Offered Countywide
The county agent has a complete set of charts on food conservation and will give illustrated lectures to any organization or group within the county. A few communities have already requested the lecture, and organizers are asked to notify the county agent as soon as possible to arrange sessions.
Experience Counts in War Leaves Divorce for Enlistment
Roy Norris of Newton has been granted a divorce so he can join the U. S. army. The government is always glad to enlist experienced fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Norris
Newton
U. S. Army
Iowa mayors urged to guard grain elevators against fires
Ole K. Roe, Iowa state fire marshal, sent letters urging mayors to take extra precautions after fires damaged elevators and grain stores. He warned of suspicious origins and cited the experiences of other communities to justify heightened safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ole K. Roe
Regular Army Enlists Local Man From Our Town
The Times reports Leland Laughlin son of Martin Laughlin enlisted in the regular army in April and is stationed at El Paso Texas. He serves in the same company as Ray Rousch of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Laughlin
Martin Laughlin
el Paso
Texas
Ray Rousch
Ihis Place
Also Mentioned on This Page
Devere
J.H. Gammon
Graéttinger
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
Farmers’ Grain Co
Connor
America
Woodrow Wilson
Rock Island Lines
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park
Pike's Peak Region
Yellowstone National Park
California
Iowa Lakes
Rock Island
Hal. S. Ray
Des Maines
C. A. Vannoy
Th. T. Naae
M.sc. M. D
M. D. Grodland
Davidson & Burt Attorneys-At-Law
Eatates
Emmetsburg
M. J. Reidy
D. D. SI
Jowa
L. L. Lindsey, D. V
Lowa
P., J. Paulsen
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