Iowa News Highlights Honor Governors and Iowa Land Gift
Henry Field hosts KFNF broadcast in Shenandoah with Gov McMullen praising Gov Hammill for agricultural progress and unity. The Waterloo Times Tribune lauds Hammill's scandal-free administration and steady leadership. James B. Munn donates 488 acres near McGregor for the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, a gift valued at up to 40 000 dollars and linked to the town's founder James McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jarnagin
Henry Field
Shenandoah
KFNF
Gov. McMullen
Nebraska
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Gov. Hammill
Iowa
McMullen
America
Hammill
Middle West
Waterloo
Towa
James B. Munn
Pike’s Peak
McGregor
Congress
Mr. Munn
James McGregor
Alexander
Poultry Population Up at Iowa Farms in 1928
Extension poultry experts at Iowa State College report a rise in flock counts from 140 to 151 per farm as of January 1, 1928, with the 1928 hen population estimated at 22,253,000. Accredited inspectors note improved bird quality across flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Census of Migratory Birds Being Taken
Dr. Harry C. Oberholser spoke to the Des Moines Audubon society and the Izaak Walton League to spark a nationwide census of migratory birds. More than 2,500 volunteers in selected US sections count species to gauge movement and numbers for future laws and state data. Iowa will be divided into zones for localized data collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Oberholser
Des Moines Audubon Society
Izaak Walton League
United States
Obberholser
Migratory Bird Movement
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Philanthropist Wins Czech Honor
W F Severa of Cedar Rapids received the Czecho-Slovakian Order of the White Lion for philanthropic work in Moravia, including a $60,000 contribution to found a school for orphaned children. The piece also notes rising competition from chain stores in Iowa and new department stores expanding in Des Moines and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Severa
Cedar Rapids
Moravia
Mr. Severa
Large department stores expand nationwide after Kansas City opening
The country sees plans for two more large department stores after a Kansas City opening. A bill for a special chain store tax was introduced in the last general assembly but was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
General Assembly
Fire Prevention Inspection at Shenandoah
Iowa State Fire Prevention association conducted a thorough Shenandoah inspection invited by the commercial club. Speakers W. W. Barrett of Des Moines and Harry K. Rogers of Chicago urged millions to heed fire hazards broadcasting from Henry Field and the May Seed House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fire Prevention Association
Shenandoah
Commercial Club
W. Barrett
Des Moines
Harry K. Rogers
Chicago
Tat City
Henry Field
May Seed House
Early Secretaries of Agriculture Named in 1910s View
Francis Ranshaw of Spirit Lake notes in a historical version that the first secretary of agriculture was Morton J. Coleman of Missouri in 1889, followed by Jeremiah Rusk of Wisconsin, then J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska, and finally Tama James Wilson from 1897 to 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Francis Ranshaw
Spirit Lake
Tama Jim’ Wilson
Morton J. Colman
Missouri
Coleman
Jeremiah Rusk
Wisconsin
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Tama James’ Wilson
Nut contest winners announced for Ringgold County
Sam Spurrier of Mount Ayr reports the farm bureau received a letter from extension forester I T Bode of Ames with prize checks for Ringgold county nut contest winners. First in hazel nuts went to Richard Salzman, Mount Ayr, $5. second in hazel nuts to Glee Harsh, Mount Ayr, $3. second in black walnuts to Elvis Comer and Avol Thompson, Mount Ayr, $3. third in hickory nuts to Paul Skarda, Diagonal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Spurrier
Mount Ayr
Ringgold County
Farm Bureau
I. T. Bode
Extension Forester
Ames
Richard Salzman
Glee Harsh
Elvis Comer
Avol Thompson
Paul Skarda
Maizwood Wallboard Plant Leads Iowa Fiber Drive
The Maizwood company in Dubuque operates Iowa's only wallboard plant from corn stalks. In Grundy county 2,500 tons were baled and shipped, with stalks gathered on 2,000 acres. Labor paid 40 cents to help, 60 cents with a team, and $1 with a tractor. Farmers earned $1.50 per ton. profit lies in preparing stalks for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maizwood Company
Dubuque
Iowa
Grundy County
Judge Rules On Road Houses License Case
Judge Sellers defines a road house as a building open to the public on a road outside city limits where dancing food or drink is provided to the public for hire or profit. He pronounces the parties guilty of operating a road house without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellers
Iowa farmer husk salvage moves 105 tons for New York
A. P. House, purchasing agent for American Hard Rubber, spent a week locating 105 tons of corn husks at 160 dollars per ton. The husks will be used as brushes for polishing rubber parts. After initial farmer disinterest, fifteen cars will ship from Iowa to New York where the husks are to be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. House
American Hard Rubber Company
House
Iowa
John D. Adams
Industrial Bureau of
Des Moines
New York
Flu Epidemic Impacts Onslow School And Local News Briefs
A flu outbreak hits Onslow with widespread student absences. Teachers Miss Mabel Streeper and Mrs. Carol Hand wardson are ill, with substitutes covering. Local residents visit Cedar Rapids, attend bridges, and travel for shopping as town elections occur today.
Sunday Visits And Travel Notes From Local Families
Mrs Meyer and Mrs Henry Koon with Cecil traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit a cousin. Mrs C R Smith returned home from Richland Iowa after visiting her parents. Sunday school services were held as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Henry Koon
Cecil
Cedar Rapids
C. R. Smith
Richland
Iowa
Castle Grove Farm News and Local Elections Update
Farmers resumed field work after a rain and snow storm. The Kennedy farm barn frame was raised and John Hasler plans a new barn. G H Gerdes resigns from district No 3 school board. C A McLaughlin appointed. J W Coxsee funeral attended by Castle Grove folks. J P Brady elected district No 8 school director. Regular Castle Grove farm bureau meeting set. barley acreage to rise. Hutton Hogan Delay in Chicago with livestock shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
John Hasler
Fred Caspers
Claude Mason
M. Tobiassen
Wayne
G. Mardorf
Sand Springs
G. H. Gerdes
C. A. McLaughlin
Leonard Duckett
Monticello
Castle Grove
J. W. Coxsee
J. P. Brady
Joe Bader
E. L. Kromminga
L. E. Black
Castle Grove Farm Bureau
Albert Hutton
W. A. Hogan
Joseph Delay
Chicago
Prairieburg Family News and Illness Notes
Prairieburg residents report travel from Tulare California where Charles Lamont spent winter with son James. Roy Crosby remains seriously ill with influenza. A daughter was born to Lon and Mrs. Shaw on the 20th and Mrs. Shaw sent to Iowa City in critical condition but is said to be improving. Mr. and Mrs. H G Caine visited Marion at the Lauser home Thursday. The Shaws and Smiths visited Central City with children. James F Holub is ill with the flu. Will McElroy shopped in Cedar Rapids Saturday. W H Wheat returns to Rock Island Texas for about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Streeper
Carol Hanwardson
Mildred Streeper
Amanda Paulsen
Gertrude
Ruth Sears
Heldt
Oxford Junction
George French
Cedar Rapids
N. C. Holst
Laura
Elsie
Harold Brown
James Kennedy
Harriet Lamey
Margaret Hall
Irene
Bridge
Leveta Cram
Maquoketa
Howard Willison
F. K. Barnes
Billie
Martha
Monticello
Janie Bullock
W. E. Smith
McLaughlin
Belle Johnson
Glenn Barnes
John Barnes
Springville
John
Tebo
Marguerite
Tom Case
Sterling
Frank Smith
Smith
Sam Hutton
Ethel Walker
Astrurian Club
Verna French
M. B. Walters
Washington, D. C
Sibyl Smith
Carroll Lightfoot
B. F. Walters
Meyer
Maquokota
Rev. Meyer
Charles Lamont
Tulare
California
James
Roy Crosby
Lon Shaw
Shaw
Iowa City
H.G. Caine
Marion
Lauser
Shirley Smith
Central City
James F. Holub
Will McElroy
W. H. Wheat
Rock Island
Texas
Death notices and accidents in Anamosa Eureka
Edgar Frink’s wife Mrs Anna Frink dies in Chicago after moving there. Don Mershon breaks both bones in his right arm when attempting to crank a Ford at Anamosa Auto Company garage. George W Jones found dead on primary road 117 near Wyoming leading horses. coroner Ed Beam and Sheriff Bodenshofer respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Frink
Chicago
Anna Frink
Orn
Frink
Anamosa
O. S. Frink
Don Mershon
Karl Mershon
Don
Anamosa Auto Company
Lizzie
Ed Beam
Bodenhofer
Wyoming
George W. Jones
Jones
H. P. Barber
Fire cripples nurses' home near Mercy Hospital
A blaze heavily damages the Mercy hospital nurses' home on High street near Mercy Hospital leaving the structure a total loss on Tuesday noon. Firefighters contended with distance to the hydrant and limited water pressure as a single stream battled the flames. One casualty is reported from an acute heart condition near the Russell Andersen residence. the victim was 46 and survived by a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Andersen
Jones
Dave White
The
Wyoming Journal
Mercy Hospital
High Street
Executrix Appointed for W. L. Spiegel Estate in Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Carrie May Hutton executrix of the estate of W L Spiegel deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa March 19 1928. J J Locher attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
W. L. Spiegel
Anamosa
A. D
Carrie May Hutton
J. J. Locher
Orange Gelatin Dessert From Fresh Oranges
Dissolve gelatin in cold water then heat syrup with sugar. Mix with strained orange juice and lemon juice. Pour into molds and chill. Do not cook the fruit juices. Serve as a refreshing orange gelatin dessert.
Notice of Final Reports Hearing in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in several Jones County estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval are set for April 2 1928 at 9:00 a.m. in the district court at Anamosa Iowa. The hearing allows interested parties to appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Margaret Behrends
Ben B. Behrends
Anamosa
Iowa
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Iowa News
Polk County
Uder
Montgomry Ward & Co
Nether Cities
Sears, Roebuck’ & Co
Davidson
Itt
W. C. Jarnagin
Storm Lake
M. Anderson
Ole Hesla
Buena Vista County
Olse O. Hesla
Canada
Linn Grove
United States Good Roads Association
United States Good Roads Show
Chambers of Commerce
Good Roads
J. A. Rountree
W. W. Brandon
Col. Lindbergh
Detroit
Prairieburg
Anamosa Eureka
Eclipse Lumber Company
Monticello, Iowa
Eclipse Lumber CO
H. I, Rodman, Mer
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
Wilma M. Ruhl
Is Rere
Mole
Monkey
Beery’s Dry Goods Store
ART Schaffner & Marx
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