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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
4
The Farm Bureau Federation secretary sent a Blue Sky proposition questionnaire for local use. It lists questions on corporate structure stock details governance and indebtedness to test solicitors and flag suspicious firms. The form must be sworn to by affidavit and notarized before approval.
The third spray is being applied this week at the J. F. Bennett orchard near Tabor as part of the summer program begun after the blossom spray. The project aims to demonstrate spraying methods this year while warning that unsprayed trees may suffer defoliation from canker worms, jeopardizing next year’s crop.
Farmers urged to join co operators and sign threshing agreements setting eight cents per bushel for wheat and five cents for oats. The notice stresses united support and asks every farmer to back the effort for fair rates.
A large portion of county wheat is infected with red rust reducing potential yield. The problem is worsened by recent rainy weather, complicating harvest prospects for farmers in the area.
Grain Grading Demonstration on Friday June 20 will be led by C Franks Federal Grain Supervisor from the Chicago Bureau of Markets at the council Bluffs courthouse. Two sessions at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m will show how grain is sampled graded and dockage and weight per bushel determined. The event explains grade requirements and price dependence and features exhibits on equipment and grain types Wheat and corn grading receive special attention. Open to the public with emphasis for elevator men and farmers.
From last week's Griswold-American the twelve acre field near town along the Rock Island right of way, owned by Jas Donahoe and Jas O Connor, is the subject of an offer from the Western Aero Club to use as an airplane landing place. If finalized, bluegrass plans may be set aside for aviation use benefiting mail service and potential government landing sites.
Sidney, a town of modest size, attracted heavy ice cream traffic with 600 gallons entering in the last three days of the past week. Residents and nearby communities enjoy ice cream, bolstered by local advertising believed by printers to convert word power into cash, per Fremont County Herald.
Lightning hit Rock Port's new Christian church Sunday about 1:30 AM. The strike damaged the chimney, broke rafters, pushed a casing from an upper window, and knocked out wiring, preventing Sunday evening services at this handsome edifice.
Nebraska editors plan an August 4 gathering in Omaha with a post program train tour for editors and their wives to Gering. Three days of entertainment are arranged with a Wyoming side trip, including visits to the Grain Exchange and Live Stock Exchange Luncheon, Carter Lake Club sports, Fontenelle Hotel dinner, Ak Sar Ben show for men, and a theatre party for the ladies.
Roy Emerson of Creston plans to plead insanity in the murder of his aged mother and her fall down an elevator shaft at their business. His trial is set for June 30. Acquaintances say prior quarrels over the estate of the murdered woman's late husband preceded the crime.
M F Hays lost part of his hand when a mule bit it off at his Beatrice farm last Thursday. John Hayes, brother, received the news Friday and planned to travel to Beatrice. An operation was reported for Friday with no further details from the family.
Percy White narrowly escaped death after a bolt of lightning struck as he unhitched a four horse team at the J. W. Jefferson farm south of town on Saturday. He and three horses were knocked down but none were injured. The runaway horses tore the harness before they bolted away. Woodbine Twiner reports.
A twenty year old inmate of the Glenwood institution for feeble minded persons escaped early this week. She boarded a freight train to flee and was found by Creston Iowa police during the ride. Officers returned her to the Glenwood facility after capturing her at Greston.
E A Travis a north side hardware dealer, lies in critical condition at his east Sidney home after a Sunday stroke. He had spent the day with friends near Thurman and started for home but turned back due to rain and was stricken while returning. He was brought home Monday and, though regaining some control, remains in alarming condition.
Despite unpleasant weather Coin hosted a large Friday celebration honoring returning soldiers and sailors. Rev Crissman of Council Bluffs served as speaker, delivering remarks that impressed the sizable crowd and made the day memorable for the town.
More paving work is underway in Tarkio with plans to pave 18 additional blocks this summer. The project aims to improve the town and surrounding area, providing greater convenience for residents and nearby communities.
In a severe storm that struck the Shenandoah area last Saturday night, Councilman George Warner reported eight head of registered cattle killed by lightning. The stock was valued at about $400 per head.
Help wanted notice seeking a girl or woman for light housekeeping duties. Contact via phone 100 J for application and details.
In Boone Iowa two parties raced to buy a 526 acre farm. A train rider reached early and secured the purchase before the auto party arrived at six, only to learn he was late. The farm, long owned by J B McHose who resided in Illinois, had been sold years ago for 24 times its original cost.
The national Boy Scout organization seeks leaders to organize new patrols for Hamburg boys. If you wish to become a Scout, give your name to Mr. L. H. Smalley for admission into one of the new Troops No. 1 or 2 and 3.
A committee at Grandview cemetery near Knox called for volunteers to tidy the grounds. About seventy five men and women arrived and cleaned the cemetery from end to end, ensuring an excellent appearance for Decoration Day.
Joe G Hein offers corn shelling services at one fifty per hundred, with mutual phone contact available through 232t. The note presents a compact local business notice and names the service and price for readers.
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