Sheep Improve Farms and Wealth in Hardin County
A Hardin County column extols sheep raising as a weed control and profit source amid high taxes and costs. It highlights George Hauser and Wade Hauser’s Oxford Down flock, their breeding and show success, and notes rams sold to nine states as evidence that thoroughbred stock yield tangible returns for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Iowa
Hardin County
George Hauser
Union Township
Oxford Downs
Wade R. Houser
John Graham
Wade R
Sedalia
Des Moines
Mauser
Record Flock Work By Mrs G L Bawin Union Township
Mrs G L Bawin recounts keeping a detailed flock ledger in Union Township, detailing inventory, daily egg production, feeds, and sales. She notes a shift to purebred White Rock poultry, economic results from Feb to June 1923, and the Extension Department's reporting help. She reflects on show experiences and the value of record keeping for advertising and stock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Bawin
Union Union Township
Ames
White Rock
Union
Olson
Radcliffe paper change signals new ownership
W V Wildman, foreman of the Citizen office, has bought the Radcliffe Signal and will take possession in December. He plans to run the business with Mrs Wildman, promising a good local paper and quality printing. The Ledger wishes them success amid industry competition and possible injuries noted in reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe
W. V. Wildman
Citizen Office
Radcliffe Signal
Auto Accident at Ackley On Second Avenue and Cerro Gordo
A serious two car crash occurred Saturday at the corner of Second avenue and Cerro Goro street in Ackley. Theodore Young's Ford headed south and Vernon Gese's Ford rounded the corner at high speed before either saw the other. Young’s car rolled over with him trapped beneath but he escaped with non life threatening injuries. Giese was also hurt.
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Ackley
Young
Giese
Town Falls Records Lowest City Levy in Hardin County
A Citizen report notes Town Falls holding the lowest city levy in Hardin County at 38.2 mills, while Eldora tops the list with 5d mills. Town Falls’ levy marks a low not seen since 1012 according to the record.
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Town Falls
Hardin County
Eldora
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Wade Taok
Agricultural College
Engand
Union High School
Up Ito
Burgau
R R
Clampitt
New Providence
Providence Township
Farm Bureau
Owith
David
Israel
J Lee
Whitten Drug Co
Whitten, Iowa
Co-Operative
BRR
Nissens Sanitary Meat Market
Union, Iowa
Dillon’s Cafe
E. J. Hauser
H. L. Hauser
Hauser Bros
Union Savings Bank
W. H. Reynolds D
Reynolds HD
Fenner
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