Contour farming and soil conservation in Mills County
A Mills County Leader article highlights long term benefits of contour farming and conservation practices. It cites 2,469.6 miles of contour lines and 2,408 acres of sod waterways, noting reduced tractor fuel, better soil fertility, erosion control, and more efficient feed mill use. Alfred Henderson emphasizes stabilizing farm prices and full benefits from proper land use.
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U. S
Mills County
Sail Consort
Axe
Young Folks Vote For Reapportionment
In Hawk State legislature the measure for reapportionment was adopted by an nz vote. The younger generation in Iowa's General Assembly shows concern over unfair representation and supports a firmer democratic basis. They argue reapportionment alone won’t solve all fiscal or infrastructure issues but can enhance self government.
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Hawk
Iowa General Assembly
General Assembly
Christmas Trees May Be a Profitable Iowa Crop
Iowa extension forester Martin Crane notes potential for Christmas trees as a profitable Iowa crop. He cites good prices in the roadside market and states 1,000 salable trees can be grown per acre, potentially yielding about $900 per acre after accounting for growth years. He warns the industry may not rush to adopt quickly.
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Iowa
Wown Tyres
Martin Craine
College Extension Forester
Christ Mas
Craving
Tribute to Fannie Clark Retirements at The Leader
Gentle tribute notes Fannie Clark retiring after over ten years on The Leader staff. She maintained financial order, edited and proofread reports, and managed front office duties during wartime shortages. The piece laments her departure and wishes her enjoyment in retirement.
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Fannie Clark
Leader
Fannie
Regwartine
Sam
Sime
Basshall
Emerson
Mills County
FP. E. Pace
Malvern
Paul Philips
Glenwood
Loveless
Corporal Heezalyre
Untitled fragment on Iowa farming wager and vague events
A garbled OCR fragment references Iowa farmers and a wager with unclear details. Missing names, dates, and places prevent precise reconstruction. no coherent action or outcome can be established from the readable text.
Red Oak Moves to Bar Fraudulent itinerant salesmen
Red Oak pursues safeguards against unscrupulous solicitors after a misrepresentation case involving H. W. Reeves of Thayer. The community forms a Chamber of Commerce committee to preapprove solicitations for annuals, ensuring fair pricing and preventing schools from losing value to profit schemes. The plan echoes broader caution in surrounding towns.
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H.W. Reeves
Thayer
Ari de
Red Oak
Chamber of Commerce
Glenweld
Shenandoah
Tobacco farmers benefit from aid, corn left short
The report notes USDA support favored tobacco growers in Pleasantville Kentucky last week, with aid reducing prices there while corn received little help. Farmers shifted acres to corn to offset losses, diminishing nationwide corn output and signaling unequal program impact.
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Pleasantville
USDA
Hillsdale Church Sunday Schedule and Local Socials
The Hillsdale Church led by Rev. Irvin G. Wilkins held Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. MYF met at 7 p.m. Twenty six MYF members joined a barn dance at Dale Sell's home. Numerous local families from Glenwood and nearby areas attended gatherings, with visits and birthday celebrations noted among residents.
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Hillspale
Irvin G. Wilkins
MYF
Dale Sell
Anniversary notice for multiple couples in community column
Fragmentary diary style notice lists Mrs Fra wk and Tamara Mro along with Mr and Mrs Frank near unidentified dates. Mentions Mire and Depetay days and various neighbors aiding celebrations. Partial names follow with related households and a reference to an anniversary event and helpers.
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Tamara Mro
Mrs Fra
Inedanala Fraier
Reamlon of
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