Townships Work On Booths For Fall Festival
County townships plan booths for the October Fall Festival October 1 2 3 with committees and a score card to judge display quality and educational value Mrs Bay Barringer leads panel with chairmen including Mrs Geo Montag Mrs S A Smith Mrs C J Miller Mrs P Myerly and Mrs H E Barringer Seed corn appears dented at fairs in Iowa State College reports indicating seed corn may be kept if properly cared for and shown at Dubuque and Monroe county fairs.
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5. A. Smith
C. J. Miller
H. EB. Barringer
Iowa State College
Dubuque
Dyersville
Monroe County
Albia
Township booths to be finished by Septembers eve
The committee ordered townships booths completed by 6:60 o clock Tuesday evening September 380th so judges can begin work October 1. Booths will be uniform 10 feet wide and 10 or 12 feet high with wings and three bottom shelves at the back.
Sharp knives cut silage costs, study finds
Experiments at Town State College’s agricultural engineering department show dull knives in a silage cutter raise power needs and add costs. Sharpening knives takes hours but saves many hours of feeding, as larger engines may be required with dull blades. Wisconsin Experiment Station notes two workers throwing off and 14 inch or larger machines improve efficiency.
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Agricultural Engineering Department
Town State College
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Efficiency of lower machine speeds favored in tests
A historical test shows running the machine at 675 to 600 rpm yields better power efficiency than 760 rpm. At higher speed one-third more power is needed and output per hour drops as workers struggle to match the machine. Elevation and excessive speed reduce efficiency, favoring moderate speeds.
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Tory
Try Better Marketing in 1928 by American Farmers
Agricultural extension workers report 989 290 farmers adopted improved marketing methods in the past year. Minnesota leads in business organizations while Iowa ranks second. Town leads livestock marketing associations with 647. Consolidation along railroad lines and absorption of smaller cooperatives by larger groups reduce overhead, says B L Daly at Town State College.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Iown
Town
Hardin
Lucas
B. L. Daly
Town State College
Seed Directory Promises Grower Listings for Iowa Show
The Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association plans a seed directory for the state grain show premium list. Growers who want listing should send name, address, seed kind, and amount to Joe L. Robinson at Iowa State College Ames Town, secretary of the association. English Writer Sets A Record Phillips Oppenheim, a prolific novelist, continues to attract readers in both Britain and the United States with his lengthy output. His new serial The Mystery Road appears in The Times, signaling enduring popularity. Hog Sale Oct 21 O R Gardner will conduct a large annual sale of purebred Berkshire and China hogs on October 21, with further notices to follow for those seeking stock. If the groom dances well and sports shiny hair, the young couple will likely establish their home with the bride’s parents.
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Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Joe L. Robinson
Iowa State College
Ames
Phillips Oppenheim
Engleman
United States
Ln the Times
O. R. Gardner
Green Fields Far Away It Isn’t Your Town It’s You
A plea to Graettinger residents to boost local prosperity by buying at home and supporting Graettinger merchants. The piece argues community wealth grows when residents trade locally, comparing buyers to the plow that sustains the field and urging readers to turn a furrow at home to strengthen both town and merchants.
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Graettinger
Wanted sewing and practical nursing by Mrs FB Green
Classified notice seeking all kinds of sewing and practical nursing services from Mrs. FB Green, accepting inquiries between 9 and 11 am. Address or contact details are not provided in the fragment.
Stove Repair Order Notice by Charley Jensen
Charley Jensen urges prompt stove repair orders to ensure ample time for shipping and readiness when operation is desired. The message emphasizes timely action to secure repairs and availability.
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Charley Jensen
Milford Child Killed By Auto In Tragic Accident
The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dr Finery of Milford died after a car driven by Mr C G R Menor struck a tricycle as the family, returning from the Catholic church, drove west. No blame attached to Mrs Menor. the accident occurred when the child ran into the road.
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Dr. Finery
Milford
CG. R. Menor
Church Notes and Services for Sunday and Week
Methodist Church notes list Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship with sermon Thy Kingdom Come at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League 7:16 p.m. Evening worship sermon Shall Fear Rule at 8:00 p.m. Laties Aid meeting at L. L. Lindsey home today with officers elected. Bible study at church Thursday 8:00 p.m. Rev. C J Mekkelson, Pastor. Lutheran notices report Lost Island service 10:30 a.m. and Graettinger 2:30 p.m. English services with Sunday School 7:30 a.m. Luther League Sunday 8:00 p.m. in Graettinger. Sunday School convention planned at Lost Island September 28 with teachers and pastors expected. Rev. O. Sande, Pastor.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Laties’ Aid Society
L. L. Lindsey
C. J. Mekkelson
Lutheran Church
Lost Island
Graettinver
Luther League
Graettinger
O. Sande
Decision In Payer Of Dr C J Wirney
Estate administrator sues Dr Birney for 20000 over Albert Lippert death during influenza treatment. Trial in district court features Dr Alton expert testimony on flu care. Jury returns verdict for Dr Birney after thirty minutes of deliberation.
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Estherville
Albert Lippert
Asgudust Dy. GC
I. Birney
Birney
Wallingford
Lippert
Dr. Birney
W. EB. Alton
Fort Dodge
Morse & Lee
Dutcher
Iowa City
Kelliher
Thomas O’connor
Emmetsburg
Ringsted Shipping Association Sets New Membership Record
The Ringsted Shipping Association reported a new daily high in signed membership contracts after a recent meeting where the plan to adopt the membership contract was approved. Nine soliciting teams were formed and began work immediately to reach the goal of 160 members and begin business.
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Ringsted Shipping Association
Ringsted Association
Ringsted Livestock Group Sets State Records in Contracts
In Emmet County near Ringsted an agricultural group reports strong early signups as solicitors press locals to join. The Emmetsburg Shipping Association set a winter state record for contracts signed at a single meeting, and regional ties with Palo Alto County bolster the effort.
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Emmetsburg
Seetta
Ringsted
Emmet County
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
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the Graetzenger Times
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Darmora Gruin
Salm
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Oxy-Acetylene
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Wallingford, Iowa
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