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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
2
Publication notice shows postal rates for subscriptions as second class matter at LeMars post office under the March 3 1879 act. In advance rates are 32.00 per year, otherwise 2.50 per year. Foreign country rate 3.25.
Fully decorated for Halloween, social gatherings marked by visits, dinners, and bridge luncheons. Local groups met for U. S. T. U. exercises, birthday wishes, and club activities. The Union School planned a carnival for November 6 and practices began for boys and girls basketball with a November 20 game. Palmer penmanship awards issued to multiple students as part of school recognition.
A week highlighted by the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goudie as about 100 guests called between 3 and 5 for a reception at their home. Yellow and white chrysanthemums filled the decor while Mrs. James Goudie welcomed guests and Mrs. David Goudie acted as parlor hostess. A family dinner followed at 7:30 with out of town guests Miss Margaret Goudie of La Grange and Rev and Mrs. Joseph Steele of Sioux City in attendance.
Fred J. H. Plueger marketed his own raising Hereford heifers at the Sioux City market on Thursday, fetching $9.26 per head. The sale highlighted local cattle pricing and farmer involvement in livestock trades.
Legal notices announce administrators and executors appointed by the Plymouth County Iowa district court. Marie L. Beuttner estate is handled by George W. Kluckhohn as administrator with will annexed. all debts and claims must be presented for court allowance. Mayme R. Moody estate is handled by Frank and Moody as executor. debts paid to the undersigned and claims presented for allowance. Published in The LeMars Globe Post in 1925 and 1926.
Probate notice in Plymouth County Iowa to heirs and legatees Anna Friedrich Edward Friedrich John G Friedrich Herman Friedrich Henry Friedrich and Frank Friedrich. A will was filed October 15 1925 and the final proof and hearing were set for November 9 1926 to admit the will to probate. J A Sickler Clerk of the district court.
An orchard guide urges yearly pruning to remove weak or diseased limbs and details a spray program for apples. It covers dormant application of lime-sulphur, spring sprays with lime-sulphur and arsenate of lead, and a sequence of five further treatments timed to bloom, petal fall, and calyx development, with notes on timing, strength, and coverage.
State agricultural experts urge orchardists to act against San Jose scale as infestation rises. Early spring spraying with lime sulfur solution helps control the pest. heavily infested trees require extra thorough treatment during pruning and spraying.
Strawberry growers often skip winter protection. Straw mulch after ground freezes, in late November or early December. Mulch prevents alternate freezing and thawing and plant heaving, staying on until spring. Remove mulch from plants to ground between rows for moisture preservation and cleaner fruit after fruiting.
C. C. Newman of Clemson College warns that thorough cultivation and heavy mulching with partly decomposed straw or leaves in fall conserve moisture and protect strawberry plants during drought. The risk is highest as berries begin to ripen.
A terrier named Chum owned by Mrs. Young in the Studio, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, reportedly spells his own name by placing letters in order without error. The dog also fetches his mistress's shoes and gloves when she begins to undress.
A German inventor unveils a sail-less yacht during speed trials. The craft relies on wind-driven rotating blades concealed in a central tower, delivering power. The test run in rough water with strong headwinds impressed observers and showcased the vessel's performance.
St Joke's Lutheran Church Hetorumetiom hosts a morning service at 10 30 with a special offering for Benevolence St John's church aims for full capacity next Sunday morning. First Baptist promotes Bread of Life theme and two sermons. Pastor J S Vodhmar notes church school at 10 am and services at 9 30 am.
Special correspondence from Merrill notes Omaha visitors, local visits to Correctionville and LeMars, a golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Baurley, plus school additions nearing completion. It also covers a pair of dairy cattle champions and youth awards at national and state fairs with multiple 1921 to 1923 era names and places.
A compact note urges readers to supply their own distilled water for battery charging. It argues a gallon at 25 cents saves money and emphasizes self-reliance, practical cost cutting, and home maintenance.
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