Wisconsin Farm Bureau Effort Grows After Chicago Meet
James R. Howard and J. W. Goverdale, leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation, visited Wisconsin to promote the Farm Bureau Movement. Wisconsin and North Dakota were late to join after the November Chicago meeting, with only one county showing early interest. The Badger State began to organize as winter sentiment spread.
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James R. Howard
J. W. Goverdale
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin
Farm Bureau Movement
Chicago
North Dakota
Middle West
Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountains
Peculiar Drum Fish Loaned in Indian Ocean Curiosity
A curious drum fish loaned to fishermen in the Indian Ocean is highly esteemed by locals. It is noted for its bold habit of making noise when pursued, drawing attention from the Sere Ami community and others who value its distinctive behavior.
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Indian Ocean
Sere Amirantes
Seven Rats Dead in Bin After RAT-SNAP Use
Robert Woodruff reports his premises infested with rats and says a friend recommended RAT-SNAP. The morning after applying the product, seven dead rats were found in a bin and two in a feed box. He notes many more since, with no lingering odor as the product dries them. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores Co.
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Robert Woodruff
Sta
Snow White Pharmacy
McAllister Stores Co
Obituary of Ira A Shinkle of Maquoketa and Floridian sojourner
Ira A. Shinkle was born August 5 1870 near Maquoketa and died March 21 1920 in St Cloud Florida at age fifty. He was the youngest son of Leroy and Janet Shinkle with two brothers deceased. He married Daisy Heath August 15 1901 in Monmouth Town. they lived in Hardin County six years after marriage and spent most of his life in Jackson County. He moved to Florida for health reasons but died after bronchial pneumonia on March 20 1920. He joined the Free Methodist Church as a teen and remained a devout member. Funeral services were held March 27 1920 at the Free Methodist Church Rev Watterson officiating. body returned to Maquoketa for interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
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Ira A. Shinkle
Maquoketa
St. Cloud
Florida
Leroy
Janet Shinkle
Martin
Joe
Daisy Heath
Monmouth
Hardin County
Jackson County
Shinkle
Iowa
Ira
Free Methodist Church
Watterson
Maquoketai
Mt. 1
Ape Cemetery
Be Charitable to the Living Defer Not Charities Till Death
A compact nineteenth century moral reminder urges generous acts in life over delaying charity. It cites the proverb that those who wait five years for wealth to share may end up giving more to others than to themselves, underscoring practical benevolence.
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Farm Bureau
Fey
Nations
Remedy of
Holland
Erdale
Julius, Keyser
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