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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
Wanton seeks owner selling a medium size farm or small business in a good locality. Provide price description and selling reason. State possession availability. No agents. Reply to Lock Drawer 954 Rochester NY.
Under modern conditions stronger eyesight is achievable with Dr Weber's treatment and glasses. The method promises clear focus and relief from strain, combining medical approach with corrective eyewear to enhance visual performance.
Examination free. Call at Keables on Saturday to inquire about offered services and take advantage of the free examination promotion at the local establishment.
Rev J G Bremer and Rev Albert van der Ploeg attended the State Sunday-school Convention. A union meeting in the Reformed Church Sunday morning reviewed the convention. Chancellor Shaw of Central University preached at the Baptist church and reported success. Edward T van der Ploeg resigns as R F D carrier. Simon Steineman named successor. Infant Clarence Jacob died of chronic bronchitis. funeral at Baptist church.
Cole Norris family wagon trio of children escaped unharmed after a runaway on Saturday morning near the Pella Knoxville road. The team bolted to the highway. front and rear seats were ejected, yet no material injuries occurred. The team was recovered intact at Howell Station and the family continued toward Knoxville. James McMillan and Nan Store noted.
Weather conditions across the state were cooler and cloudier than normal with below average rainfall except in parts of the east central west central and central districts. Showers delayed field cultivation hay harvest and clover quality though hay yield may be large. corn grew well though crop work slowed. Oats rust reports rising but overall grain prospects improved. potatoes fruit and garden crops similar to prior readings. Statewide crop condition summaries show corn 85 percent winter wheat 99 spring wheat 94 oats go rye 95 barley 93 flax 89 hay 103 pastures 104 potatoes 99 apples 50 plums 40 grapes Bo. Last year figures listed for comparison.
A revised estimate indicates 94 percent of the area planted in 1907, reflecting an average decrease of 6 percent. Geo. M. Crarret, Section Director, notes the new figures.
Clover holds a pivotal role in low farm agriculture as a cheap protein source and nitrogen gatherer for livestock and grain farmers. Despite its value, clover acreage remains small, with 16 acres of timothy and 46 acres of corn per acre of clover. Southern Iowa soils often lack humus, hindering stands. The Iowa Experiment Station reports findings in Bulletin 98, available free from Director C. F. Curtiss in Ames.
Special notice asserts all pictures displayed in the street show case are the author’s own designs and makes with positive proof to be provided. Signed E Hollebrands & Co.
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