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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
7
U S Department of Agriculture specialists say most dairy cows can be bred to purebred sires at lower cost than grade bulls. Community bull associations allow small farmers to share high quality bulls, improving production and herd value while keeping costs down.
A humorous tale from Quincy Massachusetts recalls John Quincy Adams after his presidency. At a town meeting a wag nominates him for hog reeve, he accepts, pledging to serve to the best of his ability, and he accordingly impounds stray livestock. The story notes his later congressional election and lifelong service.
Betty argues with clocks at bedtime. The clocks all stop and the house falls into stillness. Betty ventures out to find her friend Pearl but finds no one and returns home in tears. Mother admits there is no way to tell the time.
R. K. Bliss reports about 6000 enrollments for the Iowa Boys Working Reserve this year with nearly 4000 born in Iowa. About 3000 expect to return to school, 825 graduated, 77 plan college, 600 will not attend, and over 4000 have farming experience though only roughly 2000 choose farming as a vocation. 1680 gave replies on types of agricultural work desired.
Betty dreams of Uncle James promising a ride at 1 but runs to find him leaving. Her mother wakes her at the bedside and Betty pleads forgiveness for calling names, vowing not to repeat it. The scene ends with Betty relieved it was only a dream and promising better behavior.
Leonard Popma married Nellie Hughes on July 24 in Oskaloosa, tying their vows after meeting in the army. He formerly worked at the Chronicle and now lives on a farm near Taintor with plans to move west soon. The Chronicle offers best wishes.
Farm for sale at a reasonable price comprising 160 acres located five to six miles from Peoria in Mahaska county. Terms are very good. Contact H. F. Landis in Newton, Iowa. Also a light, humorous exchange between a mother and teacher about a boy named Johnny being very trying.
A reader describes years of poor digestion and failed remedies until trying Chamberlain's Tablets about a year ago. Since starting the treatment, digestion improved, allowing a broader range of foods without discomfort.
A diminutive man prepares for a life insurance exam when the physician asks about dissipation. The man, anxious and wavering, admits in a faint voice that he sometimes chews a little gum.
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania offers items for sale through all local dealers.
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