Plymouth County Board Proceedings July 12 1928 LeMars IA
Plymouth County Board approves tax budget and sets August hearing. It awards culvert contract to H Neel and grading contract to Geo W Condon for Neptune road. Board authorizes land appraisal and channel change on Willow Creek, naming R R Heeren as appraiser. adjourns to call of chairman.
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LeMars
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
W. H. Zimmerman
Schindel
Alesch
Miller
Parry
Neptune Road
Fergie & Groth
Graves Bros
Christensen Bros
Chas. de Groote
Metropolitan Construction Co
Humphrey & Son
H. Neel & Godbersen Bros
Alach
W. F. Hellan & Son
Dugan & Son
H. J. Deitering
E. V. Martin
Ohahlen and Reilly
J. W. Howes
Wm. Belen
Ward
Geo. W. Condon
H. Neel
Southern
Williow Creek
Plymouth County
Nick R. Schlesser
Nick Eufers
Nick Hufers
Yea
Zimmerman
W. H. Boyd
Iowa Motor Sales Company of Le Mars Incorporation
Notice states that Iowa Motor Sales Company of Le Mars Iowa has been incorporated under Chap 384 Title XIX of the Iowa Code 1924 and amendments. The corporation will buy and sell motor vehicles wholesale and retail, sell auto accessories gas oil and related merchandise, and may acquire hold and dispose of real estate notes and mortgages. Authorized capital stock is 150 shares of $100 each totaling $15 000.
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Iowa Motor Sales Company
LE Mars
Iowa
Code of Iowa
Foll Ows
Two Tenants Get Acquainted in Autumn House Dispute
In Oak Lawns Marvin Dawes arrives November 1 with supplies for the family home, a centuries old Cedar Swamp house held by mixed wills. Lucy, Lucy’s grandniece, and Irish Hannah clash over seasonal occupancy and the will’s terms as plans unfold for summer remodelling and winter upkeep.
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Marvin
Lucy Brent
Lucy
Mr. Dawes
Marvin Dawes
Arvin Dawes
Oak Lawns
Cedar Swamp Road
Pat
Patrick Shean
Clarice
Hannah
Luis Place
Sterilize All Utensils to Keep the Milk Pure
W B Krauss of the Ohio experiment station highlights thorough utensil sterilization to keep milk pure. Historically hot water steam and sunshine were used. now chemical sterilizers, especially chlorine types, are common though unstable and used in diluted form for rinsing spraying or dipping after cleaning.
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W. B. Krauss
Ohio Experiment Station
Contamination of Milk From Many Different Sources
Bacteria reach milk from the udder and milk ducts as well as from air dust udder dirt milker and unclean utensils. Disease bacteria may come from cows with tuberculosis or from handlers with contagious diseases including typhoid fever diphtheria and septic sore throat.
Needle invention traced to Bellona and ancient crafts
The sewing needle is linked to the goddess Bellona by ancient lore. Babylonian, Phoenician, and Egyptian embroidery skills show early needle familiarity. The steel needle is attributed to Chinese invention.
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Bellona
Grain and Mash Best for Chicks
The Cornell poultry department prescribes a mash and grain feeding plan for chicks from hatch to maturity. It outlines weekly schedules, mash and grain ratios, and batch formulas for starter and growing birds, including substitutions and alternative ingredients based on availability.
Spray Solution Kills Mites in Hot Weather
Poultry mites threaten early summer eggs and fowl health as they hide in cracks and walls rather than on birds. Prevent by thorough spraying of the house before mites appear using kerosene one gallon crude oil or worn oil four ounces crude carbolic acid and a half pint cresol or sheep dip. Repeat doses after a few days to reach hidden places and disinfect.
Poultry care tips from a 1920s farm section
A guide stresses constant access to oyster shell, balanced ration, and careful feed inspection for chicks. It warns damp mushy food causes many chick deaths, recommends uniform low roost heights for large fowls, and suggests alfalfa hay around nests to repel mites.
Ton Litter Contest Highlights 1927 Results
The 1927 hog raising contest across 29 states saw Pennsylvania win with 126 ton-litters averaging a ton or more in 180 days. Indiana and Tennessee tied for second, followed by Illinois Texas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota. Wisconsin set a 3598 pound six month litter. The report notes the value of pure breeding, early marketing, and short feeding periods to reduce costs and losses amid price drops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
C. D. Lowe
Extension Animal Husbandsman
Indiana
Tennessee
Minois
Texas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Doctor Lowe
Avoid Bad Odors In Milk From Digesting Cows
Notes that milking during digestion can taint butter with flavors from the cow s feed. Odors rise when cows graze on garlicy pastures or receive moldy or stale dry feed and silage. Milking just before feeding may reduce this problem.
New USDA Bulletin on Ranch Organization
A recent bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines guidance on ranch organization, detailing structure, management practices, and potential impacts on efficiency, sustainability, and compliance for cattle operations. The document emphasizes clear governance, streamlined recordkeeping, and adherence to agricultural policies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Range cattle production methods in the Great Plains
The note discusses methods of range cattle production in northwestern South Dakota and parts of four other Great Plains states. It mentions copies available through the Department of Farm Economics at South Dakota State College while supplies last. It also states about one quarter of South Dakota’s population is foreign born and stresses the importance of precise nailing in farm frame building construction.
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South Dakota
Great Plains
Department of Farm Economics
South Dakota State College
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