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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
A garbled year end report notes farm equipment development and discard recommendations. Esther Edmonds assists as bookkeeper at the State Bank. Elmer Arson and family relocate to Parahonta. Jos Kauffman’s son John is reportedly in Europe. Mrs. C W Adams returns from Colorado. Teol visits Camp Dodge to meet relatives. nephew's move discussed.
A garbled report describes individuals traveling by train and a county matter under review by the county attorney. It mentions notes and money to be returned, trouble with nearby counties, and a call to protect the public from such actions.
Mrs. M. Hurley expresses gratitude for the many beautiful plants and flowers sent during her recent illness.
War Service Committee of Oboboji placed three men on trial for selling stock in the Northwestern Cata jopue House Co a Minneapolis firm. The accused initially argued but were advised to quit and withdraw. County Attorney H E Narey of Spirit Lake arranged another hearing after the Wednesday session revealed only one man persisted.
Iowa State College animal husbandry experts report that silage fed cattle produce more beef on less land. A test using 20 acres of corn fed 16 steers for 420 days yielded 5,570 pounds of beef with full silage. By adjusting silo and crib proportions, results favored silage, with substantial benefits in feed efficiency and stock conservation. A silo campaign will tour 26 leading cattle counties, stressing silo construction and silage benefits. The Red Cross note urges public support and volunteerism.
A local Sunday notice urges church members to boost Bible school through a booster day event. It highlights upcoming catechism meetings Saturday and Queen Esther Circle Monday, with reminders of memorial services and no evening church service.
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