Machinery safety rules for farm labor and mining praise
A September 12 1920 article discusses rising farm machinery accidents and presents A Milligan safety code of nine principles. It cautions against moving around horses and tractors, urges neutral gear, warns about open wheels and belts, and stresses eye protection and proper handling to prevent injuries while workers operate power equipment. It also extols mining as essential to modern life and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Milligan
Farm Mechanica Department
Illinois College ‘of Agriculture
United States
Horseless Farmers Promise North American Opportunity
Local farm items highlight ownership changes as McCormick Deering tractors appear with Peterson Bras and Matt Fredericks among new owners. Readers invited to learn how easy it is to join, with mentions of magneto ignition and a delivery of P and O Tractor Plows to Ralph Tindall and Wm Beechar amid notes of winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Deering
Peterson Bras
Ringsted
Matt Fredericks
Emmetsburg
North America
McCormick Deering, Faymall
Ralph Tindall
Wm. Beechar
Social items from Mrs Lehigh and others on upcoming meetings
The W H M S will meet at Mrs Harl Lehigh's home on Friday in September 1944 with dues due at the gathering. Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday card party with a luncheon and good attendance. M E Aid society plans a September meeting at Mrs Shaver’s home hosted by Shaver and Spear. Majestic Range sale announced by Jensen Hardware in October. M B E Ladies Aid Bazaar set for Thanksgiving at Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger with chicken dinner. Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid to meet at Mrs Naue’s home September 15 with Mrs Nada and Mrs Wielka hosting. Catholic Ladies’ Aid hosted by Mrs J A Spies with Elisabeth Spies attending and refreshments served. An article reflects on land value tied to soil quality and drainage in the corn belt, noting trends in land management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Aid Society
Mesdames Shaver and Spear
M, Be, Latics’ Aid Society
A. H. Shaver
Norwegian Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Naue
Nada
Ole Wielka
PeNebeke
Catholic Ladies’ Aid
J. A. Spies
Daughtay
Elisabeth
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
Corp
Prosoil Quality Determines Farm Prosperity Across Lands
Kansas City Weekly Star notes that properly managed moisture and fertile land boost crop yields and farm improvements. Good soils support substantial homes, barns, and fences, while thin or poor soils yield shacks and idle land. Overall, prosperity tracks land productivity and efficient farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
U. S. Highways 66
Kansas City Weekly Star
Lutheran English Service At Methodist Church Next Sunday
German Lutheran notes announce an English language service at 8 44 next Sunday morning in the Methodist Church. Rev Otis L Lat pastor invites attendance during the conference year closing pledges and world service giving urging cooperation to finish in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis L. Lat
Methodist Church
Fremont Nul
St Pauls Lutheran Church notes Graettinger Cl
Morning worship at 9 15 SS after service Evening service at 8 Confirmation instruction begins Saturday at 2 at the church Parishioners 12 and older urged to attend The Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs Ole Petersen home Wednesday at 2 PM Rev Axel M Andersen pastor South Walout Church Morning worship at 11 SS after services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger Cl
Ail Ehihlyen
South Walout Ch
Larlies’ Aid Society
Ole Petersen
Axel M. Andersen
Pastoy
Lutheran Church notes First Lutheran Ch September 15
Mission Sunday worship at 10 30 AM features Pres Holm and visiting pastors. Dinner served at parsonage. Budget for the year listed as 617.04 with per member contributions between 4 and 5 dollars, slightly below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Ch
Jalour
Pres
Holm
Dininer Gorved
Community Bible Hour and Mission Service Notice
A notice invites attendance at a Bible hour and mission service at Mrs. Nane and Mrs. Knutkon locations with speakers Rev. Mantlenger and Halverson on September 18 and 19. It lists hymnals prayers scripture readings and musical performances with names of participants and offerings to raise funds between three and four dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knutkonwut
Halverson
Mantlenger
The Nineteenth Century Church Service Summary
A church program lists opening hymn and prayer led by Mrs. Ole Wicks. L. Talent introduces topics and soloists Jeannette Younger Serene Myllin Erlene Sanlyvig. Instrumental pieces by Gulrt Naac. Discussion by J. L. Keating Lily Sansvig. Closing hymn and prayer led by H. Welgeson P. C. D. O'Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitherun L. Talent
Ole Wicks
Jeannette Younger
Serene Myllin
N. 1
Kid In the Ohl
Erlene Sanlyvig
Gulrt
Naac
J. L. Keating
Lily Sansvig
H. Welgeson
P. C. D. O'Neill
Gleaners meet at John Helvig home this week
The Gleaners society plans a Wednesday gathering at the John Helvig home on September 18. Members are to attend a program and social activities in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
John Helvig
Gleaners Society
Mission Services At St Patrick Church In Estherville
Conducted by Catholic leaders from Chicago and Des Moines this week at St Patrick Catholic Church. Services start Sunday morning and continue daily with morning and evening sessions. final service Sunday night. Local clergy Fathers Murtawh McNerney Kelly Gearon McKenna and others assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathur Timatlas
Chicago
Mather Vincent
Des Moines
Ttis
St. Patrick Tavish Catholic Church
Mayr
Denen W. Gillespie
Keokiusk
Joseph Murtawh
Michael McNerney
Emmetsburg
John Kelly
Gruckinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guia Orn Silvan, Publisher
Groellin
Say
Ritcher We
Jensen Hardware
Tolea
Ote Ay As
Bes, and
Raules
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Tentang
Brown, Tom and Patent
Chilkens
Sey Ib
Arwenbie
C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Iowa
Berth Olson
Jeannette Helvige
Hyman
Helen Holes
Mildred Jacobsen
Voral
Dorothy
Irene Myhre
Christine Tulfkon
Giadys Jacobsen
Ruth Wicks
Leoni Sandvig
Idly Stuly
Donut
Gurlrid Nane
Ayymn
Lewis Prayer
Rognall Nune
Majestic Radios
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