King drag to fix Iowa roads wins countywide support
A State Highway Commission article urges use of the King road drag to improve earth roads in Mills County and across Iowa. It explains drag construction, proper cross section, drainage, and low annual cost, with endorsements from Des Moines, Red Oak, and Ames, touting easier maintenance and higher land value.
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Iowa
the Tribune
State Highway Commission
Mr. King
Red Oak Express
Nditoy
Page County
Express
Des Moines
Register and Leader
Board of Public Works
Spain
Ames
Drainage the Key to Good Earth Roads
The State Highway Commission emphasizes drainage to protect earth roads. It outlines three systems: tile drainage along uphill sides, wide side ditches with consistent grade, and proper surface drainage with crowned, hard surfaces. A standard cross section is shown and endorsed by the commission.
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Good Roads
State Highway Commission
Mail Carriers Praises Two Farmers For Road Work
Rural route two carrier Will Fuller commends Rex Bennett and Capt. L. B. Huntley for making farm roads better with homemade log drags. Their initiative reflects a progressive, unselfish spirit and could inspire others to improve local roads, benefiting farmers and merchants alike.
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Will Fuller
Rex Bennett
Capt. L. 8
Huntley
Chariton Herald
Bible notes from Malvern family history
Miss Ellen J. Wing of Malvern sends a tribute noting an 1811 Philadelphia Bible bought by Nathan Wing in 1812 at Halewell. The first entry records Nathan Wing born in 1763 and his marriage in 1791.
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Ellen J. Wing
Malvern
the Tribune
James Tf. Wing
Philadelphia
Nathan Wing
Halewell
Oats Harvest Yield On Albert Schoening Farm
Albert Schoening threshes oats on his Silver City area farm reporting 73 acres yielding 3044 bushels, averaging over 41 bushels per acre. A high harvest figure reflects strong grain output this week in the region.
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Albert Schoening
Silver City
Ile
Weather and Crops in Iowa on August 1
The August 1 crop report lists conditions by percentage: corn 4, spring wheat 93, oats 97, hay 78, potatoes 92, pastures 103, apples 40, grapes 01. Last year at the same date: corn 88, spring wheat 75, oats 89, flax 94, pastures 96, potatoes 101, apples 74, grapes 86.
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