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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
8
Bathing suits in stock at The Hans Store
A store window features bathing suits for men women and children priced from 79c to 3.00 for children and 1.59 to 6.76 for women. Pine Lake beach demand rises with season while state highway plans project 70.29 miles of paving in four counties Polk Scott Linn Marshall and about 200 miles of graveling on primary roads this year with 100 miles of unimproved roads to be improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Pine Lake Bathing Beach
Polk
Scott, Linn
Marshall
Fred R. White
State Highway Commission
Ames
Wikhart
Bondurant
Altoona
Wilbert Shallenberger
Chicago
Winchester
Marshalltown
Shallenberger
Road Projects In Iowa Hard Surfacing Initiatives 1926
Iowa undertakes hard surfacing in its 1926 road paving program, detailing planned routes, contractor involvement, and funding allocations. The effort aims to improve major arterial connections, reduce dust, and extend road longevity across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Prepares Further Road Improvements in 1925 Program
The 1925 road building plan targets 160 additional miles to bridge and grade for primary roads in Clinton Linn Marshall and Green counties, with Scott county paving No 2 from Blue Grass to the Muscatine line and the river road to Muscatine. Primary No 99 from LeClaire to Clinton line remains unpaved. No 14 in Marshall county to be gravelled this summer. Total paved roads expected near 572 miles by year end with about 2,264 miles gravelled and 2,200 miles graded permanent roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Linn
Marshall
Green
Scott County
Muscatine
Mississippi River
LeClaire
Clinton County
Marshall County
Iowa
Improve Quality of Eggs
In cooperation with Blackhawk county farm bureau and the extension service of Town State College, farmers near Waterloo sell eggs for cold storage on a graded basis with profits returned to sellers. Efforts target fertile, small, and thin shelled eggs, using feed adjustments including 10 to 20 percent tankage and ample oyster shells and limestone to reduce defects and improve quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk County Farm Bureau
Articultural Extension Service
Town State College
Waterloo
J. H. Bardsley
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Bardsley
Poultry Raisers Show Interest in Cold Storage
Interest grows among poultry raisers in cold storage and in eggs grading. The trend signals belief in better handling methods to improve egg quality and market value.
Iowa Corn Prospects Bright After Driest Spring
Despite a dry spring and frosts in May, corn arrived by June 1 in good condition per about 900 Weather Bureau correspondents. Corn condition 88 percent vs 77 last year, 10 year average 80. On May 16 at 75 percent planted, 61 last year, with recent heat and moisture lifting crops. By June 1, 99 percent cultivated. Small grains, hay, pastures and gardens suffer from dryness. winter wheat damaged beyond recovery. hay other than alfalfa expected to be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather and Crop Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Towa
Iowa Wheat and Corn Prospects Decline in June Survey
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes winter wheat at 23 percent of normal on June 1 1925 down 9 points from May 1 and 10.5 below the ten year average. Corn prospects look favorable with 75 percent planted by May 15 and end condition at 88 percent of normal. Oats show 82 percent of normal with drought and late rains affecting yield. Hay suffers from drought with tame hay at 65 percent of normal and alfalfa at 73 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Federal
State Crop Reporting Service
Cate -In
Orts
Iowa State Fair to Feature Hardin County Farm Bureau Exhibit
Hardin County women join 25 counties at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 26 to September 4. More than 840 dollars in prizes awaits the state wide contest based on county project work including sewing clubs poultry home records canning cooking dressmaking and related activities. The Hardin display will center on home furnishing work with local women staffing the booth to explain the exhibit to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Corey
Sec’y
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Des Moines
State Fair Board
Farm Bureau
Big Womens
Adair
Lee
Marion
Marshall
Muscatine
Monroe
Plymouth
Scott
Wayne
Black Hawk
Franklin
Jasper
Mahaska
Polk
Ringold
Boone
Dallas
Hardin
Harrison
Iowa
Lucas and
Madisor
Tdla
Woodbury
Adams
Farmers Prices and Local Classifieds Summary
Farmers advertise poultry price quotes before selling. Listings include rental room, for sale Indian twin motorcycle with sidecar, sale or rent of residence near square, auto tent, Majestic range and more. Lost tool kit near Training School. Highest poultry prices paid by Farmers Co-Op Elev North. Clarence Darrow defends Tennessee teacher arrested for teaching evolution amid public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Op
Elev., Co
Clarénce Darrow
Clarence
Wjb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chiropractic
J. A. Stards
Lurgon
Jive
Hevenings
Ese
Alain
United States
Hardin County
Valeria Parker
Washington
International Council of Women
Family of Nations
Christendom
Italy
Germany
Sam
Iowa State Fair News
South America
Eldora
B. G. Sanders
South Carolina
J. S. Marshall
Alabama
A. L
Firestone
Cedar St
St. Paul, Minn
Seth
Phonograph
Sale
Fred Edgar
Radios
G. Diller
P. C. Molgard
Kramer Feed Shed
Res
John Nissen and Son
Wm. B. Derr
W. G. Leslie
West Side
Lowa
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