More the Merrier Meets Instability in Farm Groups View
Our view notes Allan B. Kline's timely Jones County Beef Producers banquet speech at Wyoming as farm meetings press debates among Farm Bureau Farmers Union National Farmers and Grange. It warns against too many organizations causing political instability while pursuing parity and price supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan B. Kline
Jones County
Wyoming
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
National Farmers Organization
National Grange
National Farmers
the Grange
Wrong and Right at Same Time Publishing a semi weekly is no picnic
A reflective column discusses the thin line in publishing between humor and seriousness and the balance of originality and reprinted material. It notes the double standards faced by editors and the pressure to secure contributor content while avoiding junk. The piece ends with a quip about American One and car ownership trends.
Progressive Attitude in Agriculture Reflects Higher Equipment Use
The article argues farm equipment sales rise despite price declines in some commodities due to moderate farm income, productivity gains from better machines, and the higher cost of labor and materials. It cites 1935 39 base prices showing labor and building costs outpacing machinery, and quotes industry leaders on the value of modern gear in reducing production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Monticello Express Official Newspaper Details
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones county weekly newspaper established July 10 1865. It is published Mondays and Thursdays and is a second class mail matter at Monticello IA. It lists advertising services and subscription rates by county and region.
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Monticello
Jones County
Iowa
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson and
Linn Counties
The
United States
Dyersville A C C W unit to meet Friday afternoon
Scotch Grove reports the Dyersville Unit of the A C C W will hold its first board meeting Friday at 1 30 in Newman hall Mrs P N Knepper Cascade will supervise the gathering A pre Lenten Mardi Gras is announced by Sacred Heart parish Home School association for Feb 12 from 5 to 9 p m with games and a smorgasbord lunch included
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Scotch. Grove
Dyersville
A.C.C.W
Newman Hall
P. N. Knepper
Cascade
Home School Association of
Sacred Heart Parish
Scotch Grove 4 H Club February Meeting Plans
Larry Husman to host the Scotch Grove Cornhusker 4 H club February meeting Monday night February 13. The club will discuss plans for the county basketball tournament and attend at least one Iowa City game as a special annual treat. Saturday they traveled to Iowa City to watch the game. The Scotch Grove Farm Bureau meets February 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harm Dirks with movies and a card party planned.
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Larry Husman
Scotch Grove Cornhusker 4-H
Cornhuskers
Iowa City
Center Junction
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Harm J. Dirks
Sutton Farewell Party Honors Dodds at Sutton Home
Mr and Mrs Francis Dodds and sons were honored at a farewell party Saturday night. Guests included Herman Nissen Zak Reid Moran Browne Larkey Alden Boorn Hanna and families. Prizes went to Ronald Hanna James Moran Edwin Reid and Paul Boorn. The honorees received a gift and lunch was served. Dodds move to the Eads farm vacated by Nissen. Eugene McEsmeel fete marked with birthday dinner hosted by Moran family Kath leen and Raymond Moran.
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Roger Hanna
Roger Dodds
Edwin Reid
Artie Becker, Sr
Noel
Kyle Alden
Lonnie Erhart
Herbie
Marion
Herbert Westphal
David
Ronald Hanna
Paul Carr
Yvonne Wacker
Leland Manning
First Lutheran
Maquoketa
Harold Kumpf
Francis Dodds
Local Residents Share News Across Watts and Maquoketa
Personal items note visits and overnight guests among Onslow Wyoming and Columbus Junction residents. Mary Kay Finkenbinder, born Tuesday, joins sisters. parents Mrs Finkenbinder and family return from Maquoketa.
Castle Grove Farm Bureau hears Gladys McNeilly on trip to Spain
Mrs Gladys McNeilly of Center Junction will speak about her trip to Spain at Castle Grove Farm Bureau's regular monthly meeting in the Castle Grove Lutheran church basement Thursday evening February 9. A pot luck supper starts at 7 p.m. The committee in charge includes Mr and Mrs Ed Siebels Mr and Mrs Henry Marek Mr and Mrs Emil Hamer Mr and Mrs Tobe Caspers and Mr and Mrs Harvey Hinrichs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Gladys McNeilly
Center Junction
Spain
Record Cards for Hog Litters Now Available At Extension Office
Jones County swine producers may obtain litter record cards at the extension office in Anamosa. Ralph Durham, extension swine specialist, presented the new system at a recent meeting. The cards cover weights back fat measurements breeding records farrowing dates and other litter data. Joe E. Legg, county extension director, urged use to evaluate growth efficiency and select breeding stock.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Joe E. Legg
Ralph Durham
Durham
Legg
Record Cards For Dog Shows Now Free At Anamosa Extension
Men may use the record cards to improve both the quality of their dogs and the efficiency of managing entries. Free cards are available at the extension office in Anamosa.
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Anamosa
Young Teens Runaway Drivers Nabbed in Grinnell
Two runaway teenagers, one a 13 year old, were picked up in Grinnell after driving a car from Gary Indiana. The vehicle belonged to the grandfather of one of the youths. Police say they ran off after a quarrel at home.
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Grinnell
Gary
Ind
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Jones County Iowa
Frieda Hanssen Tillotson Locher Locher and Strittmatter announce the appointment and qualification of the executrix of Matilda J. Hanssen deceased of Jones county. Creditors must immediate pay. claims must be presented for allowance in the district court clerk's office. Dated February 4 1956. W L Pearson district court clerk deputy Gertrude Folkerts.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Matilda J. Hanssen
District Court
W. L. Pearson
Clerk District Court
Gertrude Folkerts
Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Amends Articles
Notice of amendment to Articles of Incorporation by Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Association of Monticello Iowa at its January 26 1956 meeting The change rewrites Article II Purposes to insure member property against risks defined by Iowa Code and to issue county mutual insurance policies and perform related acts.
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Castle Grove Mutual Insurance Association
State of
Iowa
Monticello
Insurance policy terms for association losses clarified
The association limits liability to fire or lightning hazards unless endorsed otherwise. Endorsements must state terms and be approved by the association's Directors. Signed by J Cramer, President, and Francis Miller, Secretary. 12T4
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Associaon
J. ¢. Cramer
Francis Miller
Hovis Bread Promises Family Favorite Slices
Advert says every family will love Hovis Bread now available at local stores. It claims better taste and toasting, baked from a 65 year old recipe with pure unbleached white flour, a golden color and firm texture like old fashion homemade bread.
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Farm Organization Rep
Flex
Indus
Industrial News Review
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0. K. Alden
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Mrs. Alden
Clarence Huston
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Mary Kay
Jackson County Hospital
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Don Lewis
Carl Merfeld
Carl Gudenhauf
Roland Egger
Columbus Junction
Paul Boorn
Johnnie Dodds
Oliver
Monticello Implement & Truck
Ed Cox and
Alfred Egger
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