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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
4
May 23 1912 report from Eld Guy Leavitt notes grains rotted in ground in places while corn planting progresses to about two thirds. Early corn up with fair stand. potatoes planted. grass and clover seeding good. pastures and meadows growing well. small grains prospering. plums promising full crop. apples setting well despite limited bloom. Outlook improves with warmer temperatures and rains.
Mills County fruit growers foresee over two thirds of an apple crop with a full plum crop and nearly full cherry and berry crops if destructive canker worms and moths are kept down. Some orchards suffer from worm damage, while others, like those of C H Dyar D W Murphy and Abe Thomas, actively spray and combat pests.
Des Moines section director George M Chappel reports the week ending May 1 was cool and cloudy with below average rain. Frosts occurred on at least two mornings across most of the state with freezing temperatures in several areas. Tender garden state on low ground was the only crop injured and corn germination has been retarded.
A Mills County contest offers one boy ages fifteen to nineteen a free chance to attend the Town State Fair in Des Moines August 22 to 40 for educational purposes. Entrants must submit a 600 to 700 word essay on down and be of good character, with applications via the county superintendent or Tribune office.
L G C Adams writes from Watson Missouri to friends in Mills County about moving spring to a farm owned by W M Lamb of Glenwood. He shares weather impacts on crops alfalfa apples wheat oats corn planting and farming changes in Missouri. He notes family health church sociability and plans to host visitors.
An Iowa ad asserts Doans Kidney Pills restore strength and relieve kidney weakness noting Glenwood testimonials. A sheriff’s sale announces property levy in Mills County tied to an April 1912 judgment, with sale to occur May 29 at the Mills County Courthouse.
Farmers and families seek printing services for business forms, advertisements, and personal notices. The ad markets versatile printing options for men women and children, urging quick orders and reliable quality.
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