The Country Church Problem in Rural Life
The article argues country churches face decline due to rural depopulation and urban drift, urging federation, city church support, and church outreach as remedies. It notes low pastor salaries, limited resident ministers, and calls for church activism to prevent further loss amid rising country community clubs. It also discusses highway paving costs and land values linked to improved roads as potential economic incentives.
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Chirch
Country Church
Noedson
United States
Rural Community Club
Atchison County Finances and Loans Highlight Schools Fund
The county's year end 1918 financial statement shows a six percent loan total of 138901.34 and a Capital School Fund of 165581.24, funds not spendable but loaned to generate revenue for schools. The county remains financially prosperous aside from limitations on tax-revenue for improvements. Local club offers free corn growing records and awards, urging prompt action from interested boys to join and report results.
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Atchison County
Rock Port
Cost of Paving Iowa Highways Under New Road Law
Under the new road law a county may pave highways only after voters express willingness at a special general election. The proposed cost analyzes the dollar and cent figures, with 25 percent of the cost assessed against benefited property and the remainder funded from the automobile license fund and state and federal aid. The benefitted zone extends 1 1/4 miles on each side.
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Sac City Sun
Bel
Missouri corn growing contest for young boys
Missouri offers a corn growing contest for boys aged 10 to 18. Any eligible youth who grows at least one acre and manages planting and cultivation can learn from a county agent or by writing to the Boys and Girls’ Club Section of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture in Columbia.
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Missouri
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Columbia
Minnows For Sale Near School House Hill
Minnows for sale offered at the first house over the hill from the school house. Contact Shiffley regarding availability and price. Beain listed as a contact.
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Beain
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