Flag Day origin and early adoption in New York
The piece outlines how June 14 became recognized as Flag Day, beginning with New York Governor 1894 order raising the flag on public buildings. It recounts the flag’s birth in 1777 with Betsy Ross and Washington approval, describes the original design of thirteen stripes and stars, and notes later changes and symbolism. It includes commentary on hog farming economics and a court case involving White, Shepherd, and related testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iowa Homestead
Relaionsry Fathers
Petae Jja
George Washington
Robert Morris
Colors Ross
Franklin
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Washington
Arch Street
Scotland
Boosting Home Trade and Chicago Rodeo Set for August
Sac County Bulletin argues every resident must contribute to community growth by buying local and avoiding elsewhere. The piece ties civic duty to patronizing home institutions and supporting local merchants. A Chicago rodeo from August 15 to 23 claims national prominence with $4000 in cash prizes and top judges, featuring bronco riding steer wrestling calf roping and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac County Bulletin
Sac City
Hodeo
Chicago
Grant Park
Association of Commerce
Plymouth County
West
Tes
Austin
Plains
Hogs Not Paying Out Across Sioux City Market
For 1925 to date farmers in Sioux City territory have earned just over 50 million dollars for hogs sold at this market. Similar sums are being paid to farmers selling stock at other points, with the total rising into the hundreds of millions. Yet public chatter questions the fairness of high returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Territory
Social scenes and legal cases mix in LeMars note
Miss Norma Becker hosted a dinner with Myrna Harrison Helen McCauley Henrietta Hagen Henry Hagen Hollis Fross as guests. Other society events include a Country club tea hosted by Mrs J D Coper Clyde Eastman W Lynch and Miss Bertha Marx. A Fort Dodge visit by Emmet Mulholland and his children is noted along with Sharks club activities at Mrs W W Larson’s home. A Wheeling visitor arrives for a month. In Chicago, Reichmann defense scrutiny over McClintock estate highlights allegations of wealth from legal work. missing witness Robert White appears with family in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Joseph Savage
John Sbarbaro
Chicago
Shepherd
National University of Sciences
Stewart and
O’brien
Norma Becker
Myrna Harrison
Alton
Helen McCauley
Henrietta Hagen
Henry Hagen
Hollis Fross
Country Club
J. D. Coper
Clyde Eastman
W. Lynch
Bertha Marx
Jessie Kehrberg
W. W. Larson
Sharks Club
Larson
George Koenig
Norman Bolser
Paul Trautler
Barbara Gaynor
Will Ahrendt
Blanche Johns
LeMars
Alexander Reichiannn
Meg Reichman
A. Reichman
Wy HE Dent
Julie Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Alleed
Willim Darling
Shepherd Ois
Iowa
Stewart
Robert H. Crowe
Lynch
McClintock
Crowe
Reichmann
Robert White
Criminal Court
Efforts to stream summer school enrollments progress
Prof. J. H. Hart, general director of the extension division at Cedar Falls, visited five Iowa State Teachers College summer schools this week to help balance enrollment. He toured Sheldon Carroll Red Oak Corydon and Clinton, noting good attendance and enthusiasm among students and faculty as classes are adjusted for subject demand and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College
J. H. Hart
Divison
Cedar Falls
Sheldon
Carroll
Red Oak
Corydon
Clinton
Hart
Farm Bureau Weighs In On Insect Repellents For Corn
A farm bureau piece records extension service input on corn pest repellents. Fred D Butcher notes no effective seed corn treatment exists against wire worms. Claims about powders and inert fillers are criticized, urging readers to consult county agents. The report also mentions a bloat control method and a LeMars club rally with over 50 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Butcher
Extension Service
Fred
F. A. Fenton
Walter Brown
Washington County
Cal- Fein
Ivery
Community club contest honors and county program notes
Leader Mrs William Boom won five dollars for top attendance at 10 am. Garfield township won six dollars for best club stunt initiation ceremony. Stanton second prize four dollars for a club prophecy. Liberty third with good posture demonstration. Lincoln girls staged a mock business meeting. Henry and Remsen clubs sang originals. Liberty led in membership with 14. Garfield and Remsen 10 each. County Agent W F Coddington spoke on strengthening clubs. A county girls club organization formed with Alice Preston Kingsley president Bernige Stower LeMars vice president Elda Brouilette Merrill secretary treasurer Ella Schoenrock publicity. Picnic served cafeteria style. Afternoon featured folk games and more stunts. Edith Barker spoke. Box social planned for Wednesday evening June 10. Ellendale church picnic held Sunday. rain kept some away. Heavy wind last week damaged corn. four-leaf Clover club met at Woodley’s. C D Eberhard had hogs on market Tuesday. Flood last Wednesday damaged bridges and corn. Mr and Mrs Gus Schultz and others visited Frank Wetrosky's Sunday. Alice Tullis is in Sacred Heart hospital LeMars with blood poisoning in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boom
Garfield Township
Stanton Township
Liberty Township
Lincoln Township
Henry
Remsen
Garfield
Lincoln
Stanton
W. F. Coddington
Alice Preston
Kingsley
Bernige Stower
LeMars
Elda Brouilette
Merrill
Ella Schoenrock
Edith Barker
Ellendale
Woodley
Clarence Schultz
Clarence Kowalke
Neptune
Frank Wetrosky
C. D. Eberhard
Bobby
Alice Tullis
Sacred Heart Hospital
le Mars
Fredonia Spelling Bee and Remsen Meeting Highlights
Fredonia township farm bureau enjoyed a spelling bee at Center school house with reports from Chris Kloster on unfair cream marketing against cooperative elevators of Remsen and Ovens. Four Township Meeting at Remsen drew 300 people from four townships for a program led by Marion township farm bureau with Harry Ackers presiding. Elgin township quartet won the contest and $5 prize. Addresses were given by Mrs Henry Wood and Oscar Heh ine, with George W Potter concluding remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Fredonia Township Farm Bureau
Center School
Chris Kloster
Remsen
Ovens
Robert
Allen Lundgren
Falke Theater
Marion Township Farm Bureau
Harry Ackers
America
Elgin Township Farm Bureau
Elgin Township
Henry Wood
Moville
Eleventh District
Farm Bureau Home Project
Oscar He- Hine
Marcus
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
George W. Potter
Plymouth County Farm Bureau
Producers Commission Association
Cattle Feeder Selection Demonstrations Held in Plymouth County
Cattle feeder selection grading and marketing demonstrations were held at the farms of Jens Petersen Barth Miller H J Ahlers and Frank Haverkamp in Plymouth County on June 9 and 10. C W McDonald from the extension department led the demonstrations. About 35 men attended and found the meetings valuable. The marketing charts shown by McDonald included feeder prices and inflations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Petersen
Barth Miller
H. J. Ahlers
Frank Haverkamp
Plymouth County
C. W. McDonald
Extension Department
McDonald
Farm Bureau Meeting Held at Liberty Center
Liberty Center reports a farm bureau meeting was held with attendees discussing local agricultural issues and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
New girl baby welcomed at George Gronemeyer home in Preston
In Preston Township Craig notes a two week old daughter to George Gronemeyer with no exact arrival date. Hawarden visitors Eldon Erickson Helmer Leaf and families bid Albert Ericson farewells for Rockwell City Ia. and many locals traveled or moved as season shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gronemeyer
Preston Township
George
Eldon Erickson
Helmer Leafteadt
Grandma Ericson
Hawarden
Craig
Albert Ericson
Rockwell City
Homer L. DeWitt
Craig School
Merrill
William Zibell
St. Paul
Minn
Ericson
Nelson Hutton
Mary Furchner
Sioux Falls
S. D
Harold and
Ralph Millard
Guy Milliard
A. P. Noble
Philip Lubben
LeMars
David Hammond
Covina
Cal
Jud
N. D
California
Struble
Jimmie Edwards
Richard Friederichs
St. Paul, Minn
Richard
Town appoints William Schuette as town marshal
At Monday's regular meeting the town council voted to hire a police officer and chose William Schuette as marshal. Mayor Effers approved the appointment Tuesday morning and Schuette began duties immediately. The move aims to curb nuisance capers and restore order, with Schuette noted for prior city policing experience. For outing news, J H Ellers and L B Thunhorst families drove to Sioux City Sunday, while H F Ludwig and Mrs. Gerhards visited Sioux City Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schuette
Effers
Mr. Schuette
Schuette
J. H. Ellers
L. B. Thunhorst
Sioux City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plymouth Printing CO
John Starzl
Tov
Adime
Emmet Mulholland
Fort Dodge
Martin Schafer
Felly Berner
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Township
Liberty Center
Craig Independent
A. Langhout
General County
Pri- Shema
Mary Road
Teachers’ Institute
City Special Ass Mt Corporation Funds
School Dist
Essen
Peter Eee
Coun
St. H. W
Sherr Br Rere Tay Basse
Eae
Kbs
EOE
Secretary of State
Plymouth Rock
Peter Hinrichs
Fifth Avenue
McDuffie Ball Park
G. E. Eilers, Auctioneer
H. F. Ludwig
Anna Gerhards
City
Beeto Eet
Weil- McLain
Round Oak Heating Company
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!