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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

4

Local Socials and Visits Around East Ellis and Eldora

East Ellis residents visited Iowa Falls Tuesday afternoon. George Jackson and James Lawless aided Ben Wickham on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Riske and daughter called at the Charles Bohr home in Eldora Monday afternoon. Mrs. James Lawless and Marian went to Eldora on business Wednesday. A surprise party honored Mrs. Swift Monday night. Fred Rixke and Albert Ulrich attended Eldora carnival Wednesday evening. John Cronk non Dale and Sam Huffman returned from Oskaloosa Monday evening. Gene and Clarence Simpson visited the Clarence Huffman home Wednesday. Elsie Steinfeldt and Gertrude Stieian of Fidera visited Herman Steinfeldt. Merry, Otto and Richard from near Radcliffe called at John Riske’s Monday. Mrs. Fred Riake and daughters and son were exalted in John Riske’s home Monday night. Ralph Simpson called Monday evening. Vern Liske went to Eldora Friday. Sam Huffman motored to Grundy Center on Saturday afternoon.

Bert Beecher Familly Iowa Falls George Jackson James Lawless Ben Wickham Fred Riske Charles Bohr Eldora Marian Swift Fred Rixke Albert Ulrich John — Cronk Non Dale Sam Huffman Oskaloosa Gene Clarence Simpson Clarence Huffman Elsie Steinfeldt Gertrude Stieian Fidera Herman Steinfeldt Merry Otto Richard Radcliffe John Riske Alden Fred Riake Sen Yern Ralph Simpson Vern Liske Grundy Center Sanford Johnson Minneapolid Lars Meisetter Mroo Mra Mreritt Reisetter Den Tairney Petresan Dati, Minala Mra Uh Sehmitz Btdorn Dohtiaen Gayer Rorent Des Mainesniversity Cainetheger Nevada Minnie Snyder Notle Johnson Ed. Alsager Route Three Mery Dita Tei Misa Glova Highmore Dakota Dale Schmerdika Chicago Armour & Co. Rev Mra. 3 K. Barstad Viaitel St. James and Dawson Minn Dergua Bals Austin Rorem Syedia Framlahoma Okabofl the & T. Rorem Moe Robert Evans Gilmore Arey Frank Sanders Rud Barstad Leonard Minteruker Des Moines Miss May Berve Grippe T. Rorem C. H. Cammack G. B. Myers Jewell Oregon J. S. Smith M Smith Landers Wyoming Yellowstone Park Minnesota Waya Stekenberg Raymond Ruemper Clarence Reixetter Alvin Snyder Atlee Myers Moon Jewall Martin Luther Osboe Columbia Saunders Rommelsburg Harold A. Conklin Olin Park Winonn Evangelical Church Marvide Ladies Harmony Club N. E B. Smith G. H. Stout

Weekend Socials Include Local Visits and Family Time

Miss Garnet Jackson spent the weekend with home folks and Mrs. George Jackson. Minsos Vera and Evelyn Huffman called in the Mrs. Fred Rinke home Friday evening. Owen Kangley visited his friend Carrol Jack on Sunday. Mr. Stalph Simpson went to Hampton to visit relatives Saturday evenings.

Garnet Jackson George Jackson Minsos Vera Evelyn Huffman Fred Rinke Owen Kangley Carrol Jack Stalph Simpson Hampton

Local Family Socials Highlight Neighborhood Gatherings

Roy Wilson and family of New Providence spent Sunday with Mrs Chive Wilson. Mrs Snyder of Conrad visited Geel Claybrook’s. Lestie Smith stayed with grandparents at Arthur Rush’s. Burt Templeton and family from Cif ford visited. Rhetta Bivens from Marshalltown spent time with Mrs Jon Templeton. Neva Vinton of Whitten works for Mrs Roy Templeton. Neighbors returned Monday night for a visit. Sam Roberson and family from Chester joined Roy Templeton’s for Sunday afternoon.

Roy Wilson New Providence Chive Wilson Mrs. Snyder Conrad Geel] Claybrook Lestie Smith Mra Roy Templeton Charivarios Neal Knott Sam Robertann Chester

Community Notes From Center and Marshalltown Area

Sunday visitors gathered at the Wesley Crosann home in El sore with Mr. and Mrs. Clarley Calhoun of Center Point and kin. Numerous local residents attended gatherings including birthday parties for Dean Gray and Lola Howell, and visits to Ames and Hubbard. Multiple Thackery and Crossan family members appear among the townsfolk, with farm work, shopping trips, and a Hardin County Farm Bureau program noted.

Bart Crowan Naughter Dane Wesley Crosann Elsore Clarley Calhoun Center Point Town Earl Gray Dean Theo Kern Thackery Des Moines Karl Crossan Marshalltown Oscar Ryan Eurl Crossan Wealey Crossan Thackury Mra F. M. Vintan Leland BE. E. Swab Priske Eldorn Hardin Co. Barm Byresay Amos Will Zeltman Ray Saint Duke Howell Lola D. A. Wicaner Homer, Burgess Russell Roane Fred Upton F. A. Smith Ebert Follett G. D Russell Ellsworth Russell Roupe John Hardin Ge. Farm Bureau Ames J. B. Thackery Fern Starley Calhoun Mr. Thackery Iowa Dave Reisinger Bida Will Zeitman Verna @eltman Itwan Hyd Club Robert Hess Ployd McKinre

Heavy horse profitability and weight requirements

The article argues heavy horses yield higher profits if they reach about 1800 pounds or more and possess good conformation and appearance. It stresses two pillars for marketable foals: quality breeding stock and proper calf development, noting the Dakota training era and the impact of early weight, feeding, and winter shelter on final market value. It highlights that mature value depends on early growth and warns against neglecting the young foal.

Volta O Eold Hartemieny Wight

Growing Soy Beans in Corn for Feeding Lambs

An agricultural note extols growing soy beans with corn to feed lambs, claiming high forage yield and economic benefits. It advises choosing late maturing varieties like Maneho, using bean attachments, and gradually introducing beans to lambs to reduce digestive upset. It also notes higher finish in fattened lambs and soil fertility from added nitrogen.

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Feeding Methods For Sows Highlighted By TB Ferrin

TB Ferrin of the University of Minnesota animal husbandry division stresses feeding as a key profitability factor for litters. He notes farrowing conditions should be warm with sun when possible and suggests a central or movable hog barn. He also details feeding rations for sows around 200 pounds including oats barley alfalfa hay corn tankage and milk as options to reduce pig losses.

Verrin Animal Husbandry Univeraity Farm St. Paul Minn Ferrin

Source of Satisfaction on the Farm: Growing Colta

The article notes Colta cattle as a source of satisfaction on the farm. It emphasizes that well cared for and properly grown cattle please young people, sustain interest, and help justify keeping boys and girls on the farm. It highlights that proper handling and feeding reduce costs and promote profitable growth.

Better Write. An Trishman on Brogue Dispute

An Trishman who disliked his brogue argued with a friend who is a lawyer. He claimed if on trial for the brogue no jury would convict. The lawyer urged him to wait and speak plainly to deny the brogue.

Trishman

Feeding strategies to curb pea consumption in lambs

B J Maynard of Colorado State Station advises in the San Lula Valley note that overfeeding peas and corn has led to health issues. He recommends balanced rations, controlled daily intake, and a variety of feeds including alfalfa hay beet tops and hay with careful stocking to reduce losses.

Weta Atatloh Nan Lule Corriella B. J. Maynard Colorado

Rations for Brood Sows Can Be Grown on Farms

Prof KR Hinman of Ithaca’s New York State College of Agriculture outlines farm generated feeds for brood sows. He lists seeds like corn barley oats boiled potatoes and lice as energy sources and adds meat meal tankage oil meal alfalfa hay and kitchen waste for growth and minerals. He prescribes a daily ration of one to three pounds per sow and notes home waste and skim milk can substitute protein. He emphasizes feeding the sow and her piglets, especially near farrowing, to support the young pigs' growth.

KR. B. Hinman New York State College of Agriculture Ithaca Protector Hinman Professor Hinman

Molasses Feeding Improves Stock Condition in Cold Weather

Feeding molasses provides its own food value, especially in cold weather when heat producing carbohydrates release energy. Stock fed molasses are often found in spring with slick shiny coats. It also improves palatability of seeds and encourages cows to eat more roughage.

Live Stock Watering and Care Advice From a Farm Ledger

Practical notes emphasize ample water for livestock, especially young animals. Avoid grinding or soaking corn for large hogs, keep horses busy daily to reduce upkeep, and ensure good ventilation for pigeons and poultry. Warn against near confinement and exposure to harsh weather, promoting feed efficiency and growth.

Why Horses Eat Bark Habit Linked to Diet and Teeth

The bureau of animal industry states that horses nibble bark not from desire but due to lacking minerals like salt in their diet. The habit may also reflect dental condition. The note suggests frequent salt intake could curb the behavior and points to possible tooth issues.

Bureau of Animal Industry

Local notes from Radcliffe and vicinity weekly report

Sanford Johnson travels to Minneapolis to clerk at a drug store this summer. Numerous residents and visitors are noted in Radcliffe and nearby towns including Mroo and Mra Reisetter, Petresan, Uh Schmidt, Gordon Rorem, Lea Olson, and Dale Schmerdika. Summer events feature Chautauqua plans, a movie, a band schedule, and community improvements.

Union News Briefs From Cedar Rapids Area

Union notes report Meland conducting services at Knogle Grove and many locals attending a sports game in Eldora. Several residents travel for family events, graduations, weddings, and visits across Cedar Rapids Oakaloosa and Marshalltown, with town residents visiting relatives and changing homes.

Meland Knogle Grove Chaorls eCity Eldora N. EB. Smith Geo. Edwardson Cedar Rapids Qle Mighland

Official Motive Section Clamming Prohibited on Iowa River

The Iowa River is closed to mussel gathering from the junction of East and West Branches in Wright County to the Washington Avenue Bridge at Town Falls. The prohibition takes effect after July 24, 1940, per Section 1760 Code 1924, signed by State Game Warden W. El Albert in Des Moines on June 17, 1926.

Iowa River East Branch West Branch Wright County Iowa Washington Avenue Town Falls W. EL Albert Tex Moines Tawa

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