Rare insect found on nearby gardens threatens cabbage crops
A tile worm found in cabbage plants near Hoing and other truck areas alarmed U S government officials. Dr J M M MacDowell of the Agriculture Department and GC F B Curtis inspected sites Saturday and noted the pest could damage crops, prompting possible government aid and further study during the summer. The meeting at the Grand Hotel concluded with a luncheon and discussion of gardening challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Tony
McDowell
Hare
Grand Hotel
Messrs. McDowell
Curtis Ware
Annual meeting of County Crop Improvement association announced
Special guests of President TF D Steen announced the annual meeting of the County Crop Improvement association for May 1st. The plan aims to organize townships with a township campaign this month led by Crop Advisor Kirkpatrick. 334 Per Cent Interest on Your Money. We can sell first mortgage Town farm loans bearing 434 per cent interest with no trouble to the investor. Call or write Titus Loan Investment Co. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. D. Steen
The
County Crop Improvement Association
Kirkpatrick
Cail
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Watering Selected As Posen of Meet ing Wop Carriers
Rural mail carriers from towns across the state plan to attend the Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Waterloo on August 11 and 18. President James of Connell Bluffs and Secretary Room of Amon visited Waterloo to arrange details for the annual banquet, tours, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watering
Wateroo
James
Connell Bluffs
Amon
Ware
Waterloo
Study Farm Tour Promises In-Depth County Farming Observations
Iowa State College extension specialists will tour sixteen counties starting June 3. About two hundred farmers may join in each region to study crops, tillage, livestock, sanitation, buildings, and machinery. End of tour sees a public meeting and use in winter short courses. dates span Oraston through Marshalltown with multiple towns listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Tericultural ‘Extension Department
Iowa State College
M. A. Hanger
A. M. Tan Eyex
Buethanin
Roy O'Donnell
Dodds
J. J. Kennedy
Ayrancea
Oraston
Logan
Glidden
Panora
Grinnell
Dallas Center
Mumbolat
Muscatine Delegation Seeks 1915 Grand Lodge Meet
A Muscatine committee led by J. L. Glesler left for Fort Dodge Iowa to persuade the Grand Lodge of the A U W for a 1915 Muscatine gathering. The group seeks support for Silas L. Johnson as grand receiver candidacy and notes Mr Johnson will be joined by Supreme Master Workman William Naryls at the state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
J. L. Glesler
Muscatine
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Liver Relief
Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards introduces Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. The sugar coated tablets claim to ton the liver, cleanse the bowels, and restore buoyancy without calomel’s drawbacks. Manufactured by The Olive Tablet Company in Ohio, they promote gentle yet steady action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Ohio
Siwards
Hig Els Trust
Dr. Edwards
Vinal cod liver and iron tonic for old folk
An advertisement extols Vinal as a delicious cod liver and iron tonic that strengthens aging bodies, boosts digestion, and wards off colds and pneumonia. It quotes an elderly user praising better appetite and sleep, with a money back guarantee if it fails to build strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Alexander Hamistep
Vinal
A. W Morgan
West Second Strat
Muscatine
Towa
Local Candidate Faces Challenge To Office And New By Laws
A local candidate for office and supporters push a contest against forthcoming regulations. The article notes that new by laws will be introduced and that organized opposition is expected to target several clauses within the proposed rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
May Social at New Era Draws 100 Youths in Magentino
Rural gymnasium scene hosts May social under Phinindosa Society auspices with over a hundred young people. Program features music and recitations. Clara Grimm chosen May queen by 26 of 48 ballots. Pastor welcomes attendees and urges self help under New Era plan. Refreshments follow as New Era Social club plans next meeting at Alma Kratechmar’s home.
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Magentino
New Era
Phinindosa Society
Fifah
Commodiors
We New Era Shuren
Clara Grimm
Fra
Alma Kratehmar
First Excursion Arrives On St Paul In City
The first excursion of the season arrived in the city Monday evening aboard the Glau mer St Paul, with about 850 passengers. The steamer, decked in flags, faced a minor mishap as a railing gave way, injuring none, while crowds enjoyed the event. The Morning Star also sailed Saturday, with a crowd from Lone Tree and a brief delay for late passengers. Mrs Gertrude Lenz and daughter Charlo tte of Iowa City left Davenport after visiting Homer Putman.
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Glaumer St. Paul
Nong
Davenport
de Sida Wheeler
Phousat
Morning Star
Keokuk Opite
Tthe Dam City
Lone Tree
Gertrude’ Lenz
Sharlotte
Iowa City
Homer Putman
Cadar County
Iowa
United Brethren Church
Tme City
John L
Chester
Earl Leo
Cedar County
Theodore H
Ardale
JL. H. Batley
F. &. Arnold
Ben- St, Bing
Grandview Hosts Good Roads Meet to Boost White Way
Grandview Ia May 12 Special The Great White Way movement gains momentum in Louisa county as farmers and business leaders form an organization to improve and promote the highway from Muscatine to Burlington. Officers named Chairman A L Molliday Secretary O A Arnhood Treasurer J E McGrew Directors Ti McGrew Will Shelinbarger Herbert Lisbernecht W S Cochran Earl Dickerson active work will begin immediately and continue throughout the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Spelal
Louisa County
Bouthern
Moser Tt
Grandytownal
Triads
Magentina
Muscatine
Burlington
Will Shelinbarger
Herbert Lisbernecht
W. 8. Cochran
Earl Dickerson
Woman's Danger Period Said To Be From Forty Three To Fifty
Article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for the climacteric years. It claims the period from age 43 to 50 brings annoying and painful symptoms due to modern living and urges women to rely on the product to pass through the change of life safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Stock Exhibits at West Liberty Fair Offer Large Prizes
West Liberty fair officials announce a stock exhibit with special prizes to attract exhibitors. Draft horses will receive a top premium of 40 dollars, the single harness horse class 20 dollars, and a saddle horse class 100 dollars. Educational displays gain attention and premiums for county poultry raising participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty Barr
Associatthon
Weekend visitors and local social notes in Springdale
Springdale residents list weekend visitors from Tipton Muscatine and Cedar Rapids towns. Albert Sanders started farming near Downey. The Baraca Philathea class hosted a small marriage party with ice cream and cake. Obituary notes birth of Charles Henry Ridencor.
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Springdale
Bessie Pendergast
Tipton
Qfir
John Pendergast
Wm, Mather
Ann Smith
Hazel Maxson
Albert Sanders
Downey
W. ¢. Phelps
Ors
Hud
Edith
Lelie
Muscatine
Gregory
Mary Eves
Mungan
Steele Berry
Friends Quarterly Meeting
Wal McCann
Cloyd Walter
Lat Maxson
Lewis Bailey
West Liberty
A. Ery
West Branch
Mason ‘Henderson
Cedar Rapidstows
Gort Wagener
Wilton
Baraca Philathea Ible
Frank Jachton
Muscatine Guardsmen Begin Rifle Practice for Des Moines Meet
The 1913 season opened with Company C at the local range under First Lieutenant Ralph J. T. Othmer. plans aim to send a twelve-man team of expert riflemen to Des Moines for the fifty fourth regiment tournament, with a preliminary shoot June 16 to 21 for two inexperienced marksmen from each company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph JT. Othmer
Des Moines
National Guard
Guy Logan
Logal
Ping Mills Brief Hiring and Local Visits
May 10 Ping Mills reports Will Wunderlich has hired out to Md. Pantel for a period. Mrs Teitsch visited with her sister on Wednesday. Mrs Kretschmar and her son Fred were mentioned in the same locality notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ping Mills
Will Wunderlich
MD. Pantel
Teitsch
Kretschmar
Fred
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Ayer
Garmat American Savings Bank
Haynes & Bast
C. J. Cadla
Enat
Phona
Iowa College
Grand Lodge Miceti
Tornson
Ron
Calomel
the Olive Tablet Company
Uohimbun, O—Ady
ST. Paul
Tri-Ctros
Brus
Wheeler
Blouisa County
West Liberty Association
Foley Shoney
A. W- Morgan
Rinle Range
Anna and
Amiel Kretschmar
Misa Ethel Buttgen
H. Paul
Wunderlich
Wm. Hartman
L. Wolf
Whi Wunderlich
Roy Bartman
Bugentine
Pine Mills
SUE
Lorin Aing Rev
Rogers Silverware
X. Hilsberger
Wilson Ave
Chicago
Reeder CO
Yankee
Root
A. H. Welch & CO
Jone Ave
Home Tea Co
New China Store
Huebinger
Gore Pocket Automobile Guide of
Iowa Publishing Company
OWA
W. W. Richards
Dewey Ave
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