Closing out sales and auctions listed in Pella area
The notice catalogs multiple closing out sales near Pella and Sully with dates from December to January. It lists buyers Wm Vos Jr and John G Tilma, Jacob Jacobs Keasner, D L Weyers Otley area, and Mrs Frank Kiscott plus Vander Woom at Pella. Also promotes sale items including used furniture, antiques, tractors, machinery, and Christmas gifts at Wormhoudt Kempkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Vanden Berg
Pella
Wm. Vos Jr
John G. Tilma
Vos & 'T
Sully
Jacob Jacobs
Keasner
Iowa
Clifford Colyn
Monroe
Weyers
Otley
Frank Kiscott
Pella Sal Barn
Vander Woom
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Meyer
Wormhoudt & Kemp
Istmas
WCAC
Ford
Ferguson
ULRICH_TRACTOR CO
J. D. Corn Planters
Vandermeulen Hoeksema
Wertshondt and Kempkes Accept May Gift Certificate
A fragmented notice indicates Wertshondt and Kempkes will honor a merchandise gift certificate payable to Him for das Christiane in May. Item listings include used machinery such as a disk seed drill mower way loader and a spreader in unknown condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertshondt & Kempkes
Iit
Das Christiane
Vandermeulen Hoeksema
Central Park Cafe Holiday Closure Notice
The Central Park Cafe will close from December 24 through January 1. Court House offices close at noon this Saturday December 23 and will reopen as usual on subsequent Saturdays. Ruth Zuge Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Court House
Ruth Zuge Adams
Card of Thanks from Two Local Residents
John H. Benning and James Vanden Oever express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters visits and gifts received during hospital stays at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa and St Mary Hospital in Rochester Their messages provided comfort and eased their pain during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
St. Mary Hospital
Rochester
John H. Benning
James Vanden
Card of Thanks to Verought Insurance Agency
The Rene Aalbers Family expresses gratitude publicly for the Verought Insurance Agency's courteous service and prompt settlement after the fire at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verought Insurance Agency
Rene Aalbers
Gratitude for Help After Shop Burn Cleanup
A resident thanks friends and neighbors for assisting with cleaning up debris from a shop fire. They helped wet down, haul away, and restore the area, expressing deep appreciation to each helper.
Missing birthday thanks note from Fae Koopman
A brief thank you note from Fae Koopman expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the cards and well wishes received during an illness or hospital stay. The message conveys appreciation and recognition of support.
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Fae Koopman
Tractor Care in Cold Weather and Oil Warm-Up
The excerpt describes how cold temperatures affect tractors and oil systems. It notes that water forms as pipes warm, condenses on metal, and that warming the engine keeps oil at a stable temperature to prevent issues.
How to Prevent Crankcase Sludge in Warmed-Up Tractors
The article advises warming tractors quickly by closing the radiator shutter to reach 160 to 180 degrees, running the engine to operating temperature before loading, and expelling water formed in the crankcase. It recommends checking thermostats if warmup is slow and draining oil while warm to keep it clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Hull
Auto Gives Clue To Family Living
Home management specialists trace 80 years of family life through car ownership trends. From Model T speeds to postwar late models, budgets bend between recreation and necessities, with future patterns tied to defense spending and prudent income juggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Town State College Home Management
Plains Moore Among Top Yielding Barleys
Plains and Moore led Iowa barley tests in 1950 with 54 and 56 bushels per acre. Other strong malting and feed varieties included Montcalm 56, Kindred 55, Tregal 54, Vantage 53, Mars 48, and Wisconsin 38 at 50. Two year averages place Plains high, while Montcalm Moore and Wisconsin 38 show lower long term yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Moore
Iowa
R. E. Atkins
Iowa State College Agronomist
Wisconsin
Montcalm
Kindred
Tregal
Vantage
Mars
Asis
Barley varieties judged by straw strength and maturity notes
The survey highlights straw strength as a key factor in barley variety comparisons with Mars, Plains, Moorse noted for stiff straw and Mars as the earliest to mature. Plains lags Mars by one day, Kindred by two over 1947-50 at Ames. Moore and Wisconsin 38 suit northern Iowa. Mars, Plains, Kindred perform well in central Iowa. Also mentions lampblack ink origins in China and early printing practices in the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Mars
Plains
Ames
Moore
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mars Plains
Towa
Too Much of Anything Is Often Bad for Us
The piece argues that unpleasant emotion can benefit mental health by driving effort and planning. Anger and frustration may motivate achievement, while controlled arousal can channel energy toward constructive goals such as saving for a bicycle.
Change of Pace for a Two Year Old in Iowa Study
The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station from the State University of Iowa cautions that a two year old needs a balance of pleasant and unpleasant experiences. Constant daily excitement from toys movies and media may be pleasant like candy but is harmful in excess especially for young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State Uiversity of Iowa
A Child Needs to Use His Own Brains
Freddie, three years old, is put through his paces many times per day. He never has a chance to think for himself, for somebody always tells him what to do. He needs time to play with his toys and think, to build, to experiment, and to depend on himself for getting things done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
Freddie the Three Year Old Shows Off at Play
A Chronicle Want Ad notes Freddie, a three year old, concentrates briefly then sighs and ends his business, while observers reflect on how his showmanship amuses now but may invite scolding later as he grows and learns. The piece cites Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at Iowa State University.
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Freddie
Iowa
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