Dairying as science at Grundman farm near Pella
The Grundman dairy operation near Pella, started in 1926, emphasizes sanitary practices and modern milking with electric equipment. Ralph Grundman values milk quality, TB testing, separate dairy vessels, and strict cleanliness as essential to a model dairy. Nearby farms, Tysseling and Ver Meer, are described for their improvements and family histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Grundman
Pella
Henry Grundman
Ralph
Bousquet and Rietveld
William Stuarsma
William Mathes
Bessel van Lissel
Tone van Houweling
Golf Club
Abe Ver Ploeg
Jacob van Wyk
Cemetery Road
T. Hl. Kaldenberg
Grundman
Kathryn Burtness
Sioux City
Grandman
T. B
G. H. Tysseling
Gerrit
Peter Tysseling
Gerrit’ Ver Meer
Reno
Ole Dan Tucker
Tusseling
Roorda
E. A. Roorda
Tysselings
Pauline
Gerrit Tysseling
Jacob G. Ver Meer
Gerrit Ver Meer
Jacob
Holland
Henry and
Antone Ver Meer
Prince Michael Health Message On Diphtheria Dangers
The Iowa Health Department notes diphtheria affects rich and poor alike and cites 1930 data: 412 Iowa cases in children age 8, 47 deaths, with Prince Michael of Romania serving as a stark example. The weekly report lists current communicable diseases, including diphtheria with cases across several counties, and various other illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Romania
Carol
Helen
Iowa
Iphtheria
Prince Michael
Little Michael
Dubuque
Polk
Scott
Woodbury
Harrison
United States Public Health Service
Tron Man and Hell's Angels Stars at Des Moines Orpheum
At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines two entertainment bills roll in this week beginning Wednesday May 13. Tron Man stars Lew Ayres with a tale by W R Burnett about a pugilist’s rise and a decisive knockout. Also featured is Hell's Angels fame with Robert Armstrong and Jean Harlow era platinum blend. Joe Herbert headlines with a vaudeville act and a five girl sextette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Iowa
RKO Orpheum
Des Moines
Lew Ayres
Western Front
Robert Arstrong
Jean Barlow
Hell's Angels” Fame
W. R. Burnett
New York
Two Pints of Comedy and Meet the Wife At Orpheum
Jos Melino and Dolly Davis perform as Two Pints of Comedy while Tommy Evans dubbed One Man Jazz Symphony joins the bill. Meet the Wife opens Sunday at the Orpheum and runs through Tuesday with Laura La Plante, Joan Marsh, Lew Cody, Harry Myers, Aileen Carlyle, Claud Allister, and William Janney in a saucy doomed-marriage plot. Jack and Kay Spanier close with a vaudeville skit on the RKO bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Melino
Dolly Davis
Tommy Evans
Orpheum Screen
Laura la Plante
Joan Marsh
Lew Cody
Harry Myers
City Lights
Aileen Carlyle
Claud Allister
William Janney
Jack
Kay Spanier
RKO Vaudoville
How One Woman Lost 102 Lbs of Fat
An ad claims Kruschen Salts reduced Nellie Simpson from 219 pounds to 117 after a year and three weeks. It cites a 26 dollar cost for the 102 pound loss and notes a testimonial from a Swissvale, Pennsylvania resident with a before and after photo offer. The secure health claim promises six mineral salts aid body function and weight loss by morning routines and dietary adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Nellie Simpson
Wayne Street
Swissvale
Local Variety Show Promises Two Laughs and Rolling Act
A community program features Jules Clifton and Red Colman with Bob Carleton and Julie Ballew performing lively songs and dances. Karl, Jack, and Betty join for a fast moving roller act, delivering top entertainment in a brief event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Clifton
Red Colman
Bob Carleton
Julie Ballew
Karl
Jack
Betty
Textrum Advises On Use Of Spray
Textrum advises delaying calyx spray on stone fruits until bees finish late blooms to save crop. Lead arsenate with lime sulphur recommended. avoid spraying grapes and peaches. Emphasizes pollination and general life wisdom with a bleak closing joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ry Herrick
S Y
Lowa
Textrum Sage
County Aven Textrum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle
R. Grundman
J. Ver Meer
G. JH. Tysseling
Ver Meer
Gerrit’ Tysseling
Gruen
Gruen Guild
Seth Thomas
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Brue
Contest Board
The
American Automobile Association
Indianapolis Speedway
NASH
Ford
Studebaker Willys-Knight
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Orpheum Theatre
Joe Herbert
Orpheum
RKO
Boiler
Church
Fidelity
Joo Pee
Surance
Udell L. Hendricks & Co. Insurance Agency
Columbus St
Robery
Textrum
Dutch Mill
West Washington Street
Stewart Goad, Mgr
Gerrits
Dykstra
Marion County
M. E. Lewis
Liberty Bldg
Des Moines, Iowa
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