Local notices from Des Moines to Iowa and beyond
Locals list a flood of short notices from Des Moines to Atlantic and beyond including work orders and travel plans for Jack Rhynsburger, Emmaline Porter, Ben Vos, and many others. They report visits, illnesses, vacations, and moves among families in Des Moines Galesburg Knoxville Battle Creek and Chicago with notes on hospital care and domestic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rhynsburger
Des Moines
Atlantic
Iowa
Iowa Highway Department
Hull
Towa
Alvin
Mercy Des Tes Moines
C. Evers
Jaarsma
Frank Jaarsma
Chicago
Grand Rapids
JM. Cook
Colorado
A. Klyn
North Main
J. Mo Hock
Sturvey
Ilinois
Kaldentorg
Edith M. Ford
Detroit
Michigan
Taylor
T. H. Liggett
Charles Lautenbich
Jean Oxenford
Boone
Pella
Anna
He ‘Dmand
Caroline
Ames
John Henry Hooyeenakker
County Agent Office Offers Alfalfa Seed Harvest Tips
Recommendations from Iowa State College and the Pension Department advise harvesting alfalfa for seed when two thirds to three fourths of pods brown. Use the hinder and combine for best results, avoid pod loss, and let cured field hay seed stand briefly. Also notes for poultry lice control and moisture effects on second alfalfa crop. Farm Bureau inquiries cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Carl Gamble
HD. Hughes
College
Hushes
Towa
Pension Department
Iowa State College
Paul
Poultry Lice Treatment and Local Fertilizer Request
Instructions for using Blackleaf 40 on hens detail drops over the thigh and beneath the vent for severe infestations, with about 1 ounce treating ~130 hens and no second application needed. A separate note mentions phosphate fertilizer, 0 200, sought by Lowell Johnson for alfalfa seeding and possible carload shipment from Baltimore to cut costs. Farm Bureau office in Knoxville urged contact soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Storm Lake bus assists golf event with recovery effort
Slipped Dick Jurgens and his orchestra paused to watch golfers near Storm Lake as the bus slid onto an embankment. Two semi-trailers and a road grader were used to pull it back onto the road, delaying traffic but causing no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jurgens
Storm Lake
Tractor slips into river almost drowning two men
Truman Squire and Northwood nearly ended up in the Shell Rock River when a tractor slid down a bank into the water. Squire leaped in just in time to prevent both from being swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Squire
Northwood
Shell Rock
Farmers Union Picnic Promises Speeches and Talent Show
The Farmers Union picnic is set for Wednesday August 21 featuring speakers home talent programs and sports. Organizers promise a good time for all attendees with community fellowship and varied activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emmaline Porter
Ben Vos
Clarence Wden
New York
Paul Bruins
Jamaica
Long Island
Ray de Haan
Will Holmes
Kenosha
Wis
W. C. Dale
Ottumwa
Earl Curtis
Curtis Fami
Ralph Richards
Gary
Donald
Farm Bureau
Drake
Acs
Trymen
Marion County
Ae AN Na
Ake
Plymouth
Forder
Ces
Ulrich Motor Co
Ford Dealer
Philco Refrigerator
J. van Dusseldorp
Ra F
Yaar
Neeteena
Lowell Johnson
Knoxville
Lowell
Handker Chiefs
Price
Big Value
Munsingwear Unions
Chambray
Rockford Sox
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