Legislature May Help Boost Iowa Agriculture Ads
Des Moines and Amish, Ia report a decades long effort by the state agriculture department to fund nationwide promotion of Iowa’s agricultural resources. Legislators have resisted advertising schemes, but census data has renewed interest in a state funded information program to publish facts about Iowa farming and resources.
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Des Moines
State Department of Agriculture
John Simpson
Iowa
Advertising drive mobilizes clubs to press legislature
Groups and associations have adopted an advertising concept and prepare to urge the legislature to address the issue. The effort signals a broad base of support and a likely early push toward action.
Local Visitors Share Weekend Round in East Wapsie
East Wapsie Iowa December 9 Mr and Mrs H H Hawker and two daughters visited Wilton Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Webster and daughter Stella attended a party at E McGowen's Saturday evening. Clara Marolf of Stockton visited over Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs A Marolf. Horace Hawker and family visited E J Hawker's Sunday afternoon.
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East Wapsie
H. H. Hawker
Wilton
John Webster
Stella
E. McGowen
Clara Marolf
Stockton
A. Marolf
Horace Hawker
E. J. Hawker
Button Workers Rally As Union Adds Members
One hundred new members joined the Button Workers Protective Union No. 12854 at a meeting in Assembly Hall. Organizers say half the local button industry could be organized by week’s end as about 3,000 workers are eligible. An open meeting is set for Sunday afternoon to invite all to participate.
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Button Workers’ Protective Union
Assembly Hall
Muscatine
North Pike Notes Quiet Holiday Visitors
North Pike Ia December notes include Frank Libe and Lela White of Washington visiting relatives, A J Mills and Laviana at C Pike’s in Nichols, Mrs John Foster with friend for dinner, Willie Stockfleet visiting Bixby parents, Frank Stockfleet Jr at home, and George Foster calling in West Liberty. Quail shooting winds down with more hunters than birds. Adam Dealer hauling feed to a newly purchased farm and planning a barn addition.
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North Pike
Frank Libe
Lela White
Washington
West Liberty
A. J. Mills
Laviana
C. Pike’s
Nichols
John Foster
George Foster
Willie Stockfleet
Piano Tuning and Repair at Hirt and Fesler Co
Customers may place piano tuning and repair orders at Hirt and Fesler Piano Co. The shop lists phone number 586-X for inquiries and service requests.
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Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Fruit Growers Meet Des Moines Iowa State Horticultural Society
Fruit growers around Muscatine are invited to the Iowa State Horticultural Society annual meeting in Des Moines December 13 15 at the State House. A $420 prize fund will be awarded with every exhibitor receiving a prize provided fruit is blemish free and meritorious. Exhibits must be ready for judges at 9 am Wednesday. The Iowa Park and Forestry Association will join in the morning session with the society in a joint session. The Society of Iowa Florists meets Wednesday afternoon and the Plant Breeders Association on Thursday.
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Muscatine
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Des Moines
State House
Iowa Park and Forestry Association
Society
Society of Iowa Florists
Plant Breeders’ Association
Horticultural Society Schedule and Local Notices Detailed
Tuesday sessions cover reports from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois speakers on frost, heating, and orchard progress followed by park forestry topics and flower and bulb care. Midweek joint florists session features Hardy bulbs and bulbs for room decor. Thursday shows fruit growing talks and a Breeders session with station reports and state plant breeding duties. Board meeting notes list local attendees and a closing note on Miss Iva Orr visiting Fredonia.
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J. F. Jamieson
Des Moines
William Langham
Cedar Rapids
Wesley Greene
Davenport
Elmer M. Reeves
Waverly
Wisconsin
W. P. Bussey
Omro
Wis
Minnesota
Charles Haralson
Excelsior
Minn
Illinois
A. V. Schermerhorn
Ridefarm
G. R. Bliss
Ames
F. P. Spencer
Randolph
John P. Morley
Marengo
Mississippi Valley
Laurenz Green
Iowa
B. F. Ferris
Park and Forestry Association
B. Shimek
Iowa City
Geo. A. Wilson
G. B. Healy
Sioux City
G. B. MacDonald
E. M. Reeves
W. M. Krebs
Eugene H. Taylor
L. H. Pammel
Society of Iova Florists
J. S. Wilson
K. H. Guthrie
William Trillow
Charles N. Page
J. T. D. Fulmer
Minnie Avery
Council Bluffs
Eugene Secore
Forest City
Ida E. Pellett
Atlantic
The
Conservation Commission
Thomas H. MacBride
Lungs Declared Sound and Insurance Granted
An affidavit from CHAS MORGAN endorses Eckman's Alterative as a cure for lung disease and tuberculosis. He recounts hemorrhages in 1907, recovery after using the remedy, and subsequent life insurance acceptance. The ad urges readers to request the booklet and contact the Eckman Laboratory for more evidence.
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Eckman
W. Dauphin St
Philo. Pa
Howard Klotz
Susquehanna Ave
Eeligian
Chas. Morgan
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
A. G. Bestenlehner
Muscatine
Cedar Valley Bride-Ties Wedding Across State Lines
Miss Wilgus married Roy Smith of Oklahoma on November 30 1910 at the West Liberty M E church. Levi Wilgus and Mrs Ef Hawker witnessed. The Cedar Valley community greets the couple and wishes them a long life together.
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Cedar Valley
Wilgus
Roy Smith
Oklahoma
M. E
West Liberty
Levi Wilgus
Ef. Hawker
Mary
Edith McMahon
Andrew
John McMahon
North Concord Social News Highlights Wagner Family Visit
North Concord IA December reports a family gathering as Earl Wagner and wife host relatives from Fredonia and Jefferson Kansas. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jno Wagner of Jefferson, Kansas and Mrs Fannie Wagner with extended kin. photos were taken at a noon dinner.
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North Concord
Earl Wagner
Earl, Jr
Margaret
Fredonia
Joe Wagner
Robi. Plieffer
Cone
Chas. Wagner
Nina Stineman
Muscatine
G. B. Lowe
Fannie Wagner
Jno. Wagner
Jefferson
Kansas
Jno. Warner
Jefferson, Kansas
Robt. Lee
Earl Bedwell
Nellee
Walter
Local Hogs Shipped From Blue Grass to Chicago
Leslie Wagner shipped eighty head of fine hogs to Chicago on Monday. Mrs. J C Watts returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Henry Hoffmeyer and attending a surprise wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Elmer Eichelberger. About fifty relatives and friends gathered. ladies served supper and music and charades followed. Ellery C Watts and a friend attended an oyster supper at the Fred Rinnert home. Conrad Dipple of Chicago arrived Tuesday to spend time at the Adam Dipple home. The gymnasium at New Era is mentioned in this clipping.
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Blue Grass
Leslie Wagner
Chicago
J. C. Watts
Henry Hoffmeyer
Elmer Eichelberger
Ellery C. Watts
Fred Rinnert
Conrad Dipple
Adam Dipple
New Era
Local Socials Draw Crowds At Community Gathering
A drawing draws a crowd as a basketball team is formed and amusements begin. Mrs J P Wunder and her daughter Nellie visited Woodlawn on Monday.
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J. P. Wunder
Nellie
Woodlawn
Horse and buggy crash at Mad Creek Bridge injures horse
Saturday evening in Bloomington a collision at Mad Creek Bridge between a horse and buggy driven by Mrs. Harry Armstrong and another buggy driven by Wm. Smith killed Mrs. Armstrongs horse instantly. Mrs. Armstrong suffered a severe nervous shock. The Smith buggy suffered minor damage.
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Bloomington
Harry Armstrong
Mad Creek
Wm. Smith
William Rowe
Conesville
Marguerite Dallas
Fred Stortz
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