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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
4
Rural Iowa notes recount national population estimates from census data, farm price rates and local crashes. Reports list Des Moines growth, Webster City threshing prices, and several auto accidents near Corydon Centerville Jerome with injuries and fatalities. Included is a safety warning on brake tests from Elkader Register urging caution on roads and the need for responsible driving.
A church column notes strong attendance at the Methodist service with 88 present and 60 at preaching, a Baptist Bible School at 10 and prayer meeting, and Congregational events including a picnic day on July 5. Christian Church highlights Jubilee Convention exhibits, honors for Hameston and University Place School, and praise for leaders and a upcoming communion service led by Rev. Young.
Twenty five farm bureau directors met at Logan Iowa week and fixed a maximum of fifty cents an hour for farm labor in this years harvest and urged that farmers not pay more. Lucile Culmsce returned Saturday from a visit in Des Moines.
Coryuon June 15 1920 board session canvassed June primary returns naming nominees for County Auditor Treasurer Clerk of the District Court Sheriff County Recorder County Attorney and County Coroner. Equalization changes set 1920 assessors across townships with notable raises in several categories.
Unity Baptist Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service at 3:00 p.m. Personal evangelism every alternate week and Bible discussion every other week with choir practice and prayer. Pastor L. B. Wilkerson.
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