Local families gather for weddings and visits in Pella
Ames residents Mr and Mrs Joe Hocksema visit with the Gary Vogelaar and Charley Hocksema families. Miss Stella Rozendaal of Denver arrives to attend the Rozendaal twins Pearl and Pauline's wedding. Reverend Harold Schut and family plan to move to Churchville Pennsylvania where he will become pastor. Bill Olcott of Estherville Daily News recalls Gandhi assassination in India with a detailed byline story.
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Joe Hocksema
Ames
Gary Vogelaar
Charley Hocksema
Stella Rozendaal
Denver
Colorado
Ben Rozendaal
Pearl
Pauline Rozendaal
Harold Schut
Arthur John
Chicago
Arthur Klein
Bertha Sehut
Pella
Churchville
Pennsylvania
Schut
Reformed Church
Bill Olcott
Estherville
Mahatma Ghandi
India
Bill
Mason Cleatt
Warren Schreiner
Mad Hospital
Gradus Ver Moe
Mahask
Marery Groutveld
Oskaloosa
M Tospital
Harry
Er de Cook
Mahaska
Franje
Sharing in A Child's Reading
Advice to parents on fostering good reading habits by sharing a child’s books. Emphasizes reading together, discussing heroes and adventures, and respecting the child’s interests while guiding them toward better choices. Encourages patience and mutual discussion to strengthen parent child bonds.
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Shori
Unkle Hank Sez On Stocking Harvest Parts
A shop owner expresses gratitude to friends and pledges to keep the store stocked with International Harvester farm implement parts. The note invokes a historic anchor by referencing George Washington surveying fields in 1746 to underscore enduring trust and quality.
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George Washington
Alfalfa Feed Boosts Pig Crop Yields and Feed Efficiency
Feed alfalfa meal or ground alfalfa to sows this winter and spring to cut pig costs. Iowa State College researchers report 10 percent alfalfa meal in pregnant sow rations increases pigs weaned per litter from 7.0 to 7.5. Including alfalfa in drylot rations raises daily gain. caution to limit alfalfa to 10 percent of total ration.
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Damon Catron
C. ©. Culbertson
Iowa State College
Tov Fe College
Catron
Culbertson
Quaife
Overall Plant Moved to Sharon From Sigourney
The Sharon Manufacturing company which made overalls moves its operation from Sigourney to New Sharon. In Sigourney the plant occupied the third floor west side of the square and faced space constraints. Henry Klein and Glen Van Zee assisted loading machinery for transport while W. E. Butt supervised 22 workers with a $600 weekly payroll on a 40 hour week under the United Garment Workers of America union.
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The
Sharon Manufacturing Company
Sigourney
New Sharon
Sigourney Review
Henry Kiein
Glen van Zee
Perth
W. E. Butt
United Garment Workers of America Union
Reading with Your Child Brings Mutual Insight
Encouragement to enjoy reading with children and discover value in their perspectives. Highlights that sharing reading interests can transform patience into pleasure as both parent and child learn from each other. Attributed to Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.
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Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
SARGENT FEED PRODUCTS FOR FARMERS ADVERTISED
A Garden City feed mill advertises Mash and Pellets including Mash Pellets Feed for hogs cattle dairy calves and poultry. Items listed include 32 percent concentrate mineral meat meal complete hog feed 40 percent hog supplement 16 percent dairy calf meal and poultry premix with cod liver oil. Multiple prices per ton and sack quantities shown. Contact Gourts Feed Mill for poultry feeders waterers and hog waterers including a 70 gallon hog waterer priced at 35.00.
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Gourts
Garden City
Caring for Christmas Plants and Houseplants
Advice from plant scientists on Christmas plants covers watering, drainage, and temperature. Do not drown or dry out plants, ensure drainage holes, and adjust soil moisture during blooming. Some plants like amaryllis need 65 to 68 F, dry soil during bloom, and cool storage after leaf drop. Ever-blooming begonias tolerate warmth, while African violets need sun in winter and shade late February. Water with tepid to slightly warm water, avoid leaves, and provide strong winter light where needed.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Primroses care guide notes watering and light needs
The text advises primroses prefer balanced watering with roots rotting from overwatering but drying out must be avoided. They need ample sunlight and cool, humid conditions. Excess smoke or strong scents can cause leaf drop, and ornamental pepper may also require similar care.
Caring for azaleas in cool humid day conditions
The article advises keeping azaleas in a cool humid day atmosphere, ideally around 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It recommends acidic soil and moderate watering, and suggests dissolving a small amount of alum in the watering water if leaves turn yellowish green to restore their natural hue.
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Christian Science Monitor
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Myron van Wyk
Otley
Mercy Hospital
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Rudy Vallee
President Truman
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Wizard of
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International Harvester
Pella, Iowa
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