Seed corn shortage shocks Iowa farmers nationwide
Experts warn Iowa farmers face a severe seed corn shortage as drought and late harvest cripple seed supplies. Across many counties the majority of seed stock is unusable, with only a small fraction adequate for planting this season and no cribbed corn available for partial stands. Local seed houses report mixed quality, urging acclimation to local soil and climate to ensure germination and maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawa
Fen
Turn On the Music Band Encouraged to Reorganize
A local push to induce the band to reorganize and stage concerts this year gained approval from many residents. The piece lauds band music as a town attraction and urges community support to encourage the musicians to hustle, perform widely, and enhance local culture.
Ta Belle Marie theater show at Opera House praised
A Good Company presented the society drama Ta Belle Marie at the Opera House last Saturday evening. Helen Forrester, an actress of rare ability, led a splendid company and the play was deeply interesting and enjoyed by those present. A return date to Humeston is planned and likely to draw a large audience. Read The Year Era, 81 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Forrester
Opera House
Humeston
Cne
Washington's Birthday Services at Congregational Church
Washington's Birthday observed at the Congregational Church with morning services from eleven o'clock honoring George Washington as soldier and statesman. Evening program at 7 30 features patriotic music and a brief address, inviting all soldiers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
George Washington
Petit Jurors for March District Court Drawn
The March term jurors for Corydon district court are listed with names and homes including Paul Young Humeston W M Petty Lineville R C Yohe Allerton James Keho A J Morgan T L Bran Joe McLaughlin D M Fisk Cambria Sherman Clayton Corydon L A Hayes Seymour James Richardson Corydon C F Clark Lineville R Berrier Seymour J N Tenant Seymour A Lushbaugh Lineville W F Wharton Seymour Walter Cooley Corydon W A Combs Seoval D A Page Allerton J C Varney Seymour F Moore Cambria Chas Hawkins New York TH M Speer Clio H S Scott New York. Jurors are summoned to appear March 3 at 10:00 p.m. for the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Corydon
Paul Young
Humeston
W. M. Petty
Lineville
Sherman Clayton
L. A. Hayes
Seymour
James Richardson
C. F. Clark
R. Berrier
J. N. Tenant
A. Lushbaugh
W. F. Wharton
Seymour Walter Cooley
W. A. Combs
Seoval
D. A. Page
Allerton
J.C. Varney
F. Moore
Build This Year in Humeston Promotes Growth and Investment
The article argues that abundant building in Humeston this year is favorable due to cheaper materials and a chance to enhance the town’s beauty. It promotes Humeston as the best town in southern Town and frames local property as a strong investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humeston
Washington and Lincoln Birthday Program at School
The first primary class under Miss Taylor will present a Washingtons and Lincolns Birthday program on Friday February 2. Afternoon show at 1 30 pm and evening show at 8 pm. Five cents admission to each program to buy books and pictures for the first primary room. Afternoon in the first primary room evening in the High school room. All welcome with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Moore Named for State Senator in Warne Lucas Race
The column announces Hon. SH Moore of Humeston as a candidate for state senator from the Warne Lucas district, subject to GOP primary results next June. Moore, a long-time Wayne County resident, former state legislator, bank vice president, and respected businessman, would be an influential legislator if elected. The piece also discusses primary ballot formatting issues under the Australian ballot system and potential condensation methods for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SH. Moore
Humeston
Warne-Lucas
Wayne County
Moore
Humeston State Bank
Miller
Sallman Seeks Wayne County Attorney Nomination
K E Sallman of Corydon announces candidacy for County Attorney, subject to Republican primaries in Wayne County next June. A longtime resident with a University of Iowa law degree and high honors, his supporters say he would perform the office ably if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Sallman
Corydon
Wayne County
Sallman
Law Department
University of Iowa
Protect Your Town and Buy Local Now
Protect Your town and favor local shopping to boost growth and land values. Supporting home merchants and trades strengthens the community and labor demand, while a united town becomes a better market for grain, goods, and business development. A Memphis doctor jokes about the grip in a local tale.
Reception for Tepenting Citizens at Bott Home
A Monday evening reception at Mr. and Mrs. Rey Bott’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bean and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Murray. The event featured instrumental and vocal music, readings, and remarks by the pastor, followed by refreshments. Over 100 guests attended and signed a guest book, with many planning future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Bott
Homer Bean
D. E. Murray
Secon
Rave Humesten
Bean
South Dakota
Vic Murray
Keokuk, Tona
Bott
Rev. Ross
Murray
Jean
Must Buy Tickets if You Ride in Missouri
The Burlington railroad enacts a new rule requiring all passengers to carry tickets at Missouri stations. Conductors and brakemen will refuse entry to those without tickets, with exceptions only where no agent is present. If boarding just before departure, a passenger may not pay the conductor and ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Burlington Railroad
Towa Land Wheat and Corn Prosperity Claim
The piece argues that selling gold mines or business blocks to invest in Iowa corn on Towa land yields vast wealth. It cites Iowa’s 1907 corn crop and compares it with Illinois, claiming Iowa produced 276,220,000 bushels on 9,160,009 acres, enough to feed all residents and generate about 136 million dollars for Towa, asserting Towa as the richest people in the United States through corn wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Ilinois
Towa
Enlarge Tumeston town limits carried by 108 to 24
Special election in Tumeston last Wednesday approved extending the corporate limits to one and one half miles north and south and three quarters of a mile east and west. Advertisement: Wanted a married man to work on farm. Must be sober and industrious. Apply to J. E. Cox, Trumeston, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumeston
J. E. Cox
Trumeston
Towa
Twenty Years Ago Items From The New Era This Week
A nostalgic recap notes residents and events from two decades prior. George Gardner and family visited Leon. Miss May Harper and Miss Anna Lynch report illness and travel. Local clubs meet, doctors improve, and shipments move. Marriages, moves, courtroom jurors, and school staff changes populate the column.
Iowa City TB Sanatorium Opens to Treat White Plague
The new tuberculosis sanitarium in Iowa City began operations February 1 with under one hundred beds and selective admission. Officials hope it will demonstrate cure potential for many Iowa patients, spurring statewide support and rivalrous philanthropy to fund treatment. The piece advocates swift action against TB, comparing it with cholera and smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Petit Jurors
Homeston
F. T. McKibben
S. H. Moore
Hon, S. 1
Ogre
Memphis Reville
Memphis
Tepenting
George Gardner
Leon
May Harper
Anna Lynch
Omaha
Woc. T. U
John Dilsaver
James Newcomb
Fairfield
Nebraska
Hallie Stulz
M. K. Barnes
Mount Ayr
Presbyterian Mite Society
Simpson
Arneold
Chicago
P. Bardwell
James Caldwell
Lewisburg
Rev. Hard
New Zion Ehurch
A. Surbaugh
Clay Township
Mercer County
Chinois
W.M.S. Taylor
Fred Chase
North Second Street
E. Carlton
Shenandoah
John Elder
Kansas
J. F. McGuire
G. A. R. Post
Sylvester Collins
M. W. Humeston
Miss Ford
Elm Grove
Colling
Gue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!