September Cow Test Results Highlight Finster Holsteins
Hardin County testing ranks Roy N Finster herd first among 26 herds for September with 1184 pounds milk and 49.0 pounds fat from nine cows. Carter Lawn Hill mixed herd second at 887 pounds milk and 82.9 pounds fat. Nolte Town Falls third with 788 pounds milk and 82.0 pounds fat from 24 cows. J N Martin Jersey herd fourth at 617 pounds milk and 81.8 pounds fat. Mrs Hartman Vidora Guernseys fifth with 604 pounds milk and 26.4 pounds fat from 21 cows. Overall 387 cows tested, average 688 pounds milk and 21.6 pounds fat. 35 cows over 40 pounds fat and 7 over 50. Finster places lead in four entries, with Martins and Carter Also showing. August statewide average ranked Hardin County 24th. Finster best in county, eighth among 65 associations.
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Hardin County Testing Association
Roy. N
George Nolte
Town Falls
Mall
Ong Dey
J. N. Martin Hay
New Feovidence
Mra
Corn Hartman'sherd
Guernseys
Vidtora
R. N. Finster
Kiai
J. N. Martin
L. V. Carter
Lawn Hill
Marks
Gooris Nolte
Jesse KE
Crosser
Union
Hardin County Association
Finster
Community Social Notes From Eldora and Vicinity
A string of local visits and greetings in Eldora area towns including Lincoln Iowa Falls Nevada and Albia. Notable names include Joe Hockstra A J Reed Glen Riley Grace Swift Flossy Smith Bert Beecher and George Swift with several calls church attendance and Sunday visits reported. County nurse visited Lincoln school and several residents were listed on sick lists Grace Tessendorf and W S Axtell among those ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hockstra
Joe Hookstra
Town Falla
A. J. Reed
Glen Riley
Town Falls
Lincoln School
Grace Tessendorf
Axtell
George Swift
Eldora
Bert Beecher
Albia
John Brasa
Will Byngs
A. J. Read
Dorothy
Nevada
Bert Evans
Frank Warren
W. P. Reed
Des Moines
A. N. Hopking
Chris Red
Forest Profits in Short Period
Forest experts argue interplanting pine with Norway spruce orDoug fir can yield substantial profits in six to ten years. Plant 1,200 trees per acre with alternating species. two thirds reaching maturity could fetch $400 to $1,200 per acre. Harvest at forty yields 20,000–25,000 board feet per acre worth $180–$260. total ten year cost around $55 per acre.
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Notting
Winter Green Feed Important for the Hens
Advises on storing cabbages and mangels in a cellar with a thermometer and extra protection to avoid freezing. Notes temperature near 82 degrees, warns against frozen greens, and suggests sprouted rye as acceptable feed. Recommends metal sprouters to reduce free rinsing and describes cutting mangels and arranging on wooden troughs for easier pecking.
Garden Plan for a Family Friendly Plot
Plan this year with a practical garden layout. Determine vegetable needs for a healthful diet and focus on the varieties your family most enjoys. Favor a spacious, convenient plot and avoid cramped, inconvenient placements.
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Dan
Hon
Alze
Insect Damage From Continuous Cropping
The article notes that growing the same crop repeatedly aggravates insect damage. When corn is planted year after year in the same fields, yields may drop considerably. It suggests rotating crops as a method to reduce this damage and improve yields.
Planning a Garden and Soil Fertility Tips
The article discusses soil fertility through crop rotation, manuring, and fertilizing while noting the value of planning before planting. It highlights how weather exposure and yard waste affect plant nutrients and mentions a playful village bank anecdote about overdraft fears and local humor.
Hardin County Tax Fight Highlights Senate Road Bill
A Hardin County political appeal questions opponent votes on primary road funds and development aid. It cites $40,000 annual losses to other counties, claims support for a law directing Highway Commission control, and argues against bond measures while urging repeal and accountability.
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Senate
Iowa
Highway Commission
Hardin County
State Highway Commission
Commission
Towa
Thia
Wat Wappelle
Appanoose
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Jasper County
Mahaska County
Johnson County
Clinton County
Muscatine County
Tama
Benton
Taylor County
House Journal
Ares
Sentinel
Eldora “Ledger
Gorter
Mahure
Polk County
Mke Hayrdih
Hka Hardin
Hignay Commission
Tateghway
Carter
Ames
White
Iowa Falls
Hardin
Hamilton
Franklin
Iowa Falla Coats
Iowa River
Town Falls
Carter Sen
Houe Journal
G. A
Brookhart-Loverein
Yowa Falls
Reform School
Eagle City notices and local updates from Sunday
Sunday activities include wood cutting and river hunters with farmers focusing on corn picking and wood work. People visiting relatives in Ackley Nes Moines trips noted. Minor social mentions include Leggett, Clarence, Beaste Killin, Marshall Scott, Dewey Lamprecht, Lee Read, Robin Knight and Earl Huseir among others. Rheumatism remedy ad copy follows with postal offer from Paul Cass.
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A. Leggett
Clarence
Eldora
Beaste Killin
Marshall Scott
Dewey Lamprecht
Lee Read
Robin Knight
Earl Huseir
Marshall ‘Scott
Baby Richard
Owen Wade
Ackley
W. A. Leggett
Frank Robb
Thin
Nes Moines
John
Boadle
Schmedika Ad Attacks Crter Over Road Bonds and Gas Tax
A political ad from Hardin County targets Z V Crter accusing him of helping write a law that cost Hardin county funds and opposing road bond issues. It alleges he dodged votes, supported a state income tax, and backed highway and tax measures while pushing to become speaker.
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Hardin County
Z. V. Crter
Hardin Sort
Carter
Ie Ie
Chird
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Leverein-Brookhart
Reim
Publc
House Journal
G .A. Carter
Knudson
G. A
House
Reform School
Classifieds and notices mix in village paper
Want ads list Dr P Molgaard Veterinarian at Kramer Feed Shed with residence 443 and office 15-M. Rentals for a flat and steam heated rooms nearby. For sale used furniture and piano shop notices. Duck hunter notice selling trained Water Spaniel, contact Clayton Lambright. Canary for sale, lost dog Fluffy, elevator for sale. Miscellaneous fragments include jokes and a request to send frames.
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P. c “Molgard
Kramer
Chas
O. Ryan
Eldora
J. E. Noble
Clayton Lambright
el Eagle
Lew Lamer
Fragmentary Snippet Recounts Cigarette Tone and Slang
A brief, garbled excerpt shows characters named Tom and Pe discussing a sweet little thing and a remark about Jellyw's cigare. The text reflects dated slang and unclear context, with phrases like easy on the syes and darned hard on.
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Chas. O. Ryan
Wilson Brothers Haberdashery
Wilson Brothers
Enoch Larson
Eldora, Iowa
Lincoln
Ledger
Nutgert University
Genundia
Deporltar
Eagle City
France
Paul Cass
Brockton
Maas
Frank Ay
Schmedika
Bowse Journal
Dist
Bil
Kendall
Elizabeth
U. Hardy
Landaman
Mra. Maloney
Atarvin
ICORN
Wolverine Cotchclater
Wolverines
Goodrich
Willie
Aera
SEALE
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