Seed Corn Situation Seeks Testing for Dependable Yields
Seed corn will be scarce this spring and all growers are urged to save 3¢ for seed. Tests from Wayne County show germination at 64.7 percent, weak 20.8, dead 15, underscoring the need to test every ear. A Rag Doll tester method is described to read results in 4–6 days, with incubation at 60–70 degrees. The piece advocates patriotic seed planting and notes Iowa State testing and local farm-school efforts.
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Q P. McKelvey
Wayne County
Iowa E
Ell Pa
Gallagher Re elected Secretary Treasurer in Dealers' Association
A. T. Gallagher of Corydon was re elected secretary treasurer of the Town Marble and Granite Dealers' Association at the annual convention held in Des Moines last week. O. D. Harding of Chariton was elected director of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Gallagher
Corydon
Town Marble and Granite Dealers’ Association
Des Moines
O. D. Harding
Chariton
School board orders six day week ends May first
Our Board of Education decides at the regular meeting to hold school six days per week for the remainder of the year and end on May 1. The declamatory contest will be held at the Princess February 22 with Creston and Humeston representation. High school basketball ends the season at Corydon this week after a 34 to 7 win over Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Auucation
Priron
Wayne County
Humeston
Corydon
Chariton
Red Cross Effort and Oil Prospects From Fort Bridger
In Fort Bridger Wyoming Jan 20 Mrs J R Wells reports a large Red Cross membership and local effort to aid the war. Fort Bridger has many boys serving in France and each received a gold souvenir button. Oil drilling six miles away has reached 1500 to 2000 feet with oil sands and gas struck. The town lies 50 miles from Evanston with ample homestead land available. Government plans two large canals on the table benches, which Wells believes will spur rapid development. Mild winter with little snow and strong stock conditions are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bridger
Wyo
J. R. Wells
Red Cross
France
Evanston
New Era Readers Help Camp Dodge War Work
Charles A. Rawson reports December activity of the New Era at Camp Dodge led by Fred M. Hansen. The brigade buildings host lectures, classes, libraries, sports, religious meetings, Bible study, and social events while base operations, remount station, and rifle range tasks continue. Attendance reaches 320,450 with 17,900 in sports, 150 religious meetings, 175 tons of Bible study, 1,692 interviews on Christian life, and 250 decisions to live as Christians. Over $20,000 in express money orders moved, 250,000 letters written, and 383 dollars in offerings noted, reflecting a broad program aiding soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Charles A. Rawson
Town War Work Council
Fred M. Hansen
Camp Dodge
Tom
Devore Home Burns in Fairview Fire at 3:50 A.M.
The home of Art Devore in Fairview burned yesterday morning with unknown origin. Only kitchen furniture and a small amount of clothing were saved. The house and contents were insured. The family moved to rooms above the Devore meat market. Mr. Devore plans to rebuild in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Devore
Fairview
Devore
Grace Kunkel Returns Home After Visit
Personal note states Miss Grace Kunkel returned Monday to Carthage Illinois after visiting her sister Miss Louise Kunkel and cousin Mrs Anna Kunkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kunkel
Carthage
Louise Kunkel
Anna Kunkel
Real Estate Deals In Town Area Sold Farms To A F Place
W BR Richard sold his 156 acre farm 2 miles southwest of town to A F Place for 25000. Richard purchased the H W Reed 240 acre farm for 36000. Shaw and McKibben arranged the transactions. Possession on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Richard
A. F. Place
Mr. Richard
H. W. Reed
Shaw & McKibben
A Good Egg Record Reported in January
Mrs. W. J. Wood reports receiving 233 eggs from ten Rhode Island Red pullets during January. Personal Mention notes Mrs. I. E. Fox and her daughter Helen visiting Keokuk Monday due to her mother's illness.
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W. J. Wood
Rhode Island
I.E. Fox
Helen
Keokuk Mionday
Farm Bureau Formed in Lucas County Iowa
A Chariton meeting formed a Lucas county Farm Bureau with broad township representation despite bad weather. W. H. Degey presided, H. G. Larimer chaired, Don M. Fish spoke, J. C. Kenney was secretary. Elected officers include R. Miller president J C Brown vice president J C Kenney secretary and L E Carlison treasurer. A county agent will be chosen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Lucas County
W. H. Degey
H. G. Larimer
Don M. Fish
J.C. Kenney
Liberty Township
R. ©. Miller
Lucas
J. C. Brown
J. C. Kenney
Oakley
L. E. Carlison
Will Move to Town
Clede Caldwell of Clay township will move to town this month. He will occupy the residence property recently bought of J. B. Whister. Ben Boffey will move to the Caldwell farm. Safe Gibson will occupy the J. P. Gibson farm one-half mile west of Unity, farmed for two years by Mr. Coffey. Lafe is now working in Des Moines and will arrive here in a few days to prepare for farm work about March 1.
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Clede Caldwell
Clay Township
J. B. Whister
Ben Boffey
Caldwell
Safe Gibson
J. P. Gibson
Unity
Mr. Coffey
Lafe
Des Moines
Change in Hardware Firm
Curtis Farmer sells his half interest in Keller and Farmer to J J Yates and will retire on February 20. Farmer has not decided on future business plans. Yates was formerly connected with Boyce Yates Hart.
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Curtis Farmer
Keller & Farmer
J. J. Yates
Farmer
Yates
Boyce, Yates & Hart
Huskers Selected for Army Nomenclature by Getty
Brigadier General R. N. Getty, commandant, chose the sobriquet Hun Huskers for the Eighty-eighth division from three hundred submissions in the camp publication contest. The name reflects a formal designation arising from the unit’s wartime context and local sentiment.
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National Army
R. N. Getty
Des Moines-born Captain Kingman Wounded in No Man's Land
Captain Matthew H. Kingman, son of Des Moines residents and former Humeston native, was wounded at daybreak during a German trench attack in No Man's Land. A Marine officer born in 1889 or 1890, he joined the Marine Corps after Virginia graduation in 1913 and had recently been recommended for major's command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew H. Kingman
M. F. Kingman
Des Moines
Humeston
George McCulloch
No Man’s Land
Kingman
France
Pershing
Marine ‘Corps
University of Virginia
West High
Red Cross Meeting Scheduled for Feb 13
Members of oO. FE. Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. V Krner on Wednesday afternoon February 13 for Red Cross work. All members are urged to attend and wear cap and apron.
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Oo. FE
Mre. V. Krner
Red Cross
Groundhog Sees Shadow Marking Longer Winter
An old superstition links February 2 to the coming of spring. G. Hog, Esq., famed for yearly weather checks, reportedly saw his shadow this Saturday, indicating six weeks more winter per the tradition.
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Hog
Passing of L Christy Jacob Ro Chran and Local Obituary Details
The obituary honors L Christy Jacob Ro Chran of Moers x Derby who died after illness, leaving wife and siblings. He joined the Presbyterian church in Derby at 25, served as Sabbath school superintendent for over 20 years and long-time Elder. He cherished community, home, and church, and was known as a true friend. Funeral was at Derby Presbyterian church and interment at Derby cemetery. Additionally, references note the death of Ma Fox near Millerton from pneumonia with services in Davenport and a New York burial.
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Jen Ro Chran
Moers x
Towa
Cur
Derby
Mav J
Jecar Ivoud
Mas Bern
Neekay
Link
Tren
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Christy
Christ
Eva Bevard
Alice Henry
Eden Cunnertson
Grand T-land
Nebr
Serviers
Hoall Fox
Millerton
Davenport
Preumonia
New York
New Towns in Poctal Guide
The Poctal Guide lists new towns with quirky names including Hat Hood Overall Shoe Heel Broom Kettle Oven Fork Pin Blanket Potts Wagon Gimlet Files Sawdust Shovel Organ Violin Clarion and Drum.
Opportunities for You in the New Bra Ads
A brisk notice highlights new bra advertisements offering improved fit and comfort. It notes brands and retailers showcasing updated sizes and styles, urging readers to explore marketing displays and in-store promotions for personal fittings and special pricing.
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Mrs. H. H. Carter
Gallagher
Fort Bridger, Wyo
Gudzon
Dorghurs
Natue
Abraham Linealn
Boston
Satue
Fred M. Hanson
Farm Bureau
O. E. S. Auxiliary Meeting
L Christy
Marshall Fox
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