Prof Sadler and Family Host Annual Christmas Party
Prof G F Sadler and Mrs Sadler continued a decade old custom by welcoming friends and music pupils to their home for a Christmas tree and festive cheer. The Chronicle editor attended, noting the large group, growing up of earlier guests, young Eileen Sadler assisting, two new tiny cousins Carol Cook and Mary Van Vliet, and Santa Claus handing out gifts despite a cold. Afterward, refreshments were served, and the children and older guests shared songs and brief readings before departures.
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G. F. Sadler
Eileen Sadler
Ivan
Eileen
Santa Claus
Carol Cook
Mary van Vliet
Carol
Santa
Wisconsin Corn Grower Sets Northern Record At 171.6 Bushels
Max J. Strunk of Wisconsin emerges as state champion in corn growing with a 171.6 bushel yield per acre in 1922. The figure, praised by the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers Research Department, marks a regional record. Strunk seeds, fertilizes with stable manure, harrows, plants with a late model planter and cultivates three to four times.
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Max J. Strunk
Wisconsin
National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers
Max
Two Litter Hog Profits From Fall Pigs Insight
University studies from Minnesota and Arkansas show fall litters cheaper than spring by matching diet and summer conditions, with sow producing two litters yearly doubling profits. recommends sunlit hog houses, sanitary pens, good ventilation, ample pure water, and temperatures that sustain intake.
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University of Minnesota
University of Arkansas
The
National Association
Notice of Stockholders Election at Pella National Bank
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at its banking house in Pella Iowa Tuesday January 12 1926 between the hours of one and three oclock p m for the purpose of electing seven directors. GEO G GAASS Pres. 52-21
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Iowa
Geo. G. Gaass
Kellogg Reporter Ordered Car Burn During Robbery Attempt
Kellogg Iowa December 17 Special to The Mirror a Kellogg farmer tried to extinguish a rapidly burning Studebaker after a theft led occupants to pull a gun and order him to let the car burn. The wrecked car occupants fled in another auto from the west and authorities suspect the vehicle was stolen to destroy evidence.
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Kellogg Farmer
Kelloge
Kellogg
Studebaker
Here
Monroe Mirror
Robber Breaks Window at McDonald’s Store
The south front window of the McDonald’s store was broken last Thursday evening and a large quantity of salted peanuts and canned goods were stolen. The robber pried at the cracked corner to reach items from the show window. Manager Mr. Murray offers a liberal reward for information leading to the arrest.
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McDonald’s
Murray
Lovilla Press
Indian baby born in Des Moines Hull’s first in capital since pioneers
The note reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jonas M Poweshiek at Des Moines General Hospital November 28. The father works for the state historical department and has Native American roots with ties to the Tama reservation and the Mesquakie tribe. The mother is Sac Nation born on the Sac and Fox reserve in Oklahoma and educated in Indian crafts and stenography.
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Jonas M. Poweshiek
General Hospital
Des Moines
State Historical Department
Tama Reservation
Haskell Institute
First
Oklahoma Infantry
Oklahoma
Carlisle
Jonas Poweshiek
James Poweshiek
Chief Poweshiek
Poweshiek County
Accident at Wringer Leaves Brown with Injured Hand
Mrs C C Brown suffered a painful accident last week when her hand got caught in an electric wash wringer. Her hand was forced through to the wrist, then pulled back, causing severe lacerations and crushing. Dr. Anderson gave 12 stitches. she is recovering but will have limited use of her hand for some time.
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C. C. Brown
Bussey
Knoxville Journal
Iowa Farm Bureau President Questioned by Coolidge Visit
Ben J. Pruess of Ida Grove testifies that Charles E. Hearst and A. Sykes met President Coolidge in Washington. Coolidge asked if they lived in Des Moines. Hearst replied he did not consider Des Moines their home. The exchange tied to discussions with the Iowa Farm Bureau and the Iowa Beef Producers association.
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Ben J. Pruess
Ida Grove
Ida County
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
A. Sykes
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Coolidge
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Mr. Hearst
Guthrie
Des Moines Sister Moves From Vermont To Iowa Farm Life
The President recalls a Guthrie county connection via a sister who moved from Vermont to Iowa to farm. She initially had nothing, but after retirement her wealth was estimated at $100,000, while others in the east remained poor.
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Prof. Sadler’s
Goodrich Tires
Byers Bat’ry Shop
McDonald's
Central Park Cafe
Meulpolder Bros
Popular Mechanics Handbook For Farmers
Leo Lan
Bousquet
Dad
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