Crop prospects rise as Iowa reports strong corn growth
Des Moines June 18 crop bulletin notes dry warm weather with little rain across the state except the southwest where some moisture aided progress. Early corn knee high in north, ahead of average. small grains heading. harvests near. wheat rust in southwest. oats and barley timing listed. strawberries poor to fair yield, raspberries promising, cherries fair. potatoes improving but heat causing burn in some areas.
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Towa
Des Moines
Des Motnog
Sweetland Grange Social Meeting Draws Large Crowd
A social gathering of the Sweetland Grange, the first in over a month, drew one of the year’s largest crowds. Held last evening in the Grange hall, Sweetland township, the gathering featured lively discussions on topics of interest with broad member participation and a social hour to follow. Plans for a more elaborate meeting were discussed.
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Sweetland Grange
Sweetland Township
Mora
First Thursday July Meeting Presented by Organization
A brief notice outlines the upcoming first Thursday evening July gathering at the organization’s venue. A definite program will feature theme topics and a social session with refreshments served.
Battle Over Damaged Fairgrounds Sees Trial Start
In district court Judge I C Letts presides over a dispute involving about $1,000 between Charles C Kaufman and the Fairgrounds association. Kaufman alleges dismantling of the Witton fairgrounds after a February 2 1916 lease renewal, citing removal of 194 hitching posts 1000 feet of fencing water pipe and benches plus a missing standing area as ownership claims.
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District’court
I. C. Letts
Charles C.kaufman
Ce Fairgrounds Association
Kaufman J
Kaufmann
Seed Men Up Against It at National Seed Trade Meeting
Mrs. J. E. Hoopes and her son Lindley Hoopes returned from Chicago where they attended the American Seed Trade association convention. Delegates from across the country attended as shortages of seed due to wartime conditions dominated discussions. The seed raisers face serious market pressures as the industry grapples with supply constraints.
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Lindley Hoopes
Chicago
Armerican Seed Trade Association
Anniversary of Pleasant Prairie Church Observed
The Pleasant Prairie German Methodist Church marked its fiftieth anniversary with a two day program. Rev C S Smuth spoke on The Opportunities that God has Given Us as special music liturgy accompanied the service. Old members read histories and a letter from early ministers was read. A Sunday address by Rev H C D Minley capped the events with a choir concert and a church picnic lunch.
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KottIokama
A.S. Smith
H. C. Millice
Genter Grove
Pleasant Prairie
H. C. D MiNley
Delegates Rally for Maximum Production to Solve Shortage
Hoopes stated today that delegates are highly interested and ready to devote energy to secure the largest possible production. They are patriotically inclined to address the nation’s shortage questions and overcome the current economic challenges.
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Hoopes
Bloomington New Patriot Liberty Loan Club Formed
A new patriotic organization named the Bloomington Townehin Liberty Loan Club was formed at a mass meeting in the Bloomington Grange Hall. The group will direct all township patriotic drives and focus on thrift stamp campaigns during the coming week.
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Liberty Loan Club
Bloomington ‘Townehin “Liberty Loan Club
Cmass
Bloomington
New Club Elects Officers At Opening Meeting
At the opening of the business season officers for the first year were chosen: President H J Freyermuth, Secretary H T Hocke, Treasurer Fred Otto. A group of men joined as charter members and others may be admitted. Drafts list includes Robert Shielda, Merrill Satterthwaite, Henry Windman, Charles TeStrake, Garrett Wiggore, Charles Otto, H C Hocke, Fred Otto, H J Freyermuth, Bert Kammerer, Sam Sinnett, Will B Miller. The evening ended with social time and refreshments. The Baptists invite a cordial welcome on their excursion next Tuesday. Boat leaves at 8:30, return the TimAdv. t Wont Ads gat roomera.
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H. J. Freyermuth
H.T. Hocke
Fred Otto
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Eurots
Robert Shielda
Merrill Satterthwaite
Henry Windman
Charles TeStrake
Garrett Wiggore
Charles Otto
H. C. Hocke
Bert Kammerer
Sam Sinnett
Will B Miller
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