Corn Fuel Versus Coal Likely for Rural Use in Iowa
A survey by the Iowa Lighting Board compares corn fuel to coal, noting equivalent energy values: 40 bushels of corn to one ton of coal and 47 bushels to a ton of wood coal. Prices cited range from about 3.76 to 19.00 per ton for fuels, with corn cobs offering potential use. Tests indicate handling challenges, including preserving a steady fire overnight and protecting corn from pests. Additional trials planned to find methods to hold corn fires and reduce ash byproducts.
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Gray's Corner Pang Dangetsun anlils Sell J.smnm
Farmers reflect on a year of taxation and expenses with mixed results. They note higher bills and loan interest, but see hope in improved finances versus last year. One plans to stockpile forage and coal for winter, considering purchases from the Marmara Co-Op at lower prices.
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Kanawha Quaters Bag Large Canadian Geese
Roy McNeish and Maynard Yerkel bagged two Canadian geese at East Lake near Kanawha on Saturday. The smaller goose weighed eight and a quarter pounds with a five foot four inch wingspan. the larger weighed ten and a quarter pounds with a five foot eight inch wingspan and thirty six inch body length. Both birds were retrieved from the lake shore and are being mounted.
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Kanyawha
Roy McNuish
Maynard Yerkel
Kanawha
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Yuakel
First Snow of Season Reported in Local Area
The first snow of the season fell Sunday night amid cloudy skies and a cold snap. Temperatures neared freezing as rain turned to snow, leaving visible evidence in the morning. The week remained cool with a gradual moderating trend beginning later.
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Pocahontas Vote on Supervisor Reduction Question
Pocahontas county voters will decide in the November election whether to cut the board of supervisors from five to three. The measure reportedly has strong local support though turnout is uncertain. The article notes petition backing by a lawful number of citizens and mentions local sentiment favoring fewer supervisors.
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Murder Mystery Stuns LaVerne Town Officials
A chaotic scene in LaVerne LaVerna News reports Pat Lau rising and falling, found dead with a knife wound near the heart. Authorities suspect a staged crime by local pranksters. few can name a mastermind, and an intentional deception is blamed for the murder plot.
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Husking Contest Set for St. Joe October 26
Humbaldt and Kossuth counties sponsor a joint husking contest at the Chester Skoble farm near St. Joe. County Agent TH M Nichols notes entries should be filed at the Noboldt farm bureau office by those wishing to compete, with plans finalized for Wednesday October 26.
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Small Town Vitality Returns Denouncing Big City Glamor
The piece argues small towns are revitalizing their dignity and individuality as urban centers lose their appeal. It claims rural communities offer unique advantages, independence from city life, and a renewed sense of neighborly cooperation, encouraging a hopeful return to country life. Citizens seek a realistic, wholesome life away from artificial metropolitan allure.
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Stanley Hegen to Start Weekly Books Column
Stanley Hegen will begin a weekly Books column for Renwick readers next week. He plans short fresh finds and comments on new titles, aiming for approachable notes rather than dry reviews.
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Renwick
Renwick Creamery Adds New Cream Route
The Renwick Creamery expands services by launching a new cream route in the Vincent territory with thirteen patrons initially. Officials anticipate the route will double in the next thirty days as more patrons join the home territory. The creamery thanks all patrons for their support and patronage.
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Pocahontas County Buys Iowa Corn for Fuel
Pocahontas County purchases two and a half tons of corn stored in the basement of the county cant house for fuel. The hoard of supervisors approved the offer and the corn has already been treated for use as heat. Court house officials report the heat is improved and the janitor notes it is cleaner and more pleasant to work with.
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New Pheasant Species Planted at Ada Grove
Pheasants have been planted in woods just north of Ida Grove by members of the Izaak Walton League. Birds are described as a new species from New York state with gold and black plumage and tails up to four feet long. Known as fast game birds, the 89 Chinese Arrow birds are noted in the report.
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Three Pear Trees Bore Fifteen Bushels of Fruit
A quirky public remarks on a campaign’s odd dynamics features Donovan of Livermore in Mexico sending three pear trees that produced fruit shipped across the United States. Amid the oddities, friends note enjoyably poor word choices and a worry over possible beer shortages as harvest debates unfold.
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Greyhound Racing Meet Planned at Humboldt Field
The Northwestern Coursing Association hosts a major greyhound meet at Humboldt on October 10th. Twenty four dogs from several states race for purses and a Championship Cup. Entrants include Water loo’s Wathier Malloy with two imported dogs from Ireland and Atwater Kent from Algo-nathan.
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Renwick Schoolmasters Club Meeting Report
The Renwick county schoolmasters met Tuesday at Renwick High School with presidents and treasurer in attendance. Members, all men teachers from the county, dined after officials were introduced. Miss M E Sperry hosted an evening bridge party for the wives afterward.
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Darwin and the boys create a strange composite insect
Darwin examines a butterfly wing centipede body and grasshopper legs fused with a beetle head by boys who captured a bug. The scene ends with Darwin asking if it summed when caught and the boys replying yes, naming it Ahwmbos.
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Address by L. W. Housel Opens Men's Community Club
Humboldt attorney L W Housel delivers a speech at the Men’s Community Club meeting covering travels in Egypt and Europe, observations on politics, and criticisms of Republican tariffs. The program includes music by Marvin Gogisberg and a small octet, followed by light refreshments and a radio address by former Senator James A Reed of Missouri.
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First Baptist Church Reopens Pulpit After Six Week Absence
J A Hisler pastor returns to the pulpit at First Baptist Church after a six week hiatus. The program for next Sunday includes Sunday School at 10, Morning Worship at 11, Young Peoples at 6:45, Evening Worship at 7:30, and Friday choir rehearsal at 7:30. The note invites regular attendees of other denominations to join the Baptist Sunday School.
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Evangelical Church Announces Speaker Schedule
Laurenee Sohl and Pistor lead evangelical church events with a Ladies Aid group meeting monthly on the first Wednesday and a weekly series starting October 2 at 7 30 p m. A pastor will speak each night before sermons about his Palestine trip drawing audience, all invited.
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Palestine
St Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Program Notes
St Pauls Lutheran Church in Geo. FL with Pastor Ditka announces Sunday School at 9 a.m. American Service at 1:00 a.m. German Worship on the last Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. Luther League devotional on the first and third Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Ladica Ald on the first Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to worship.
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M. E. Church Notes on Pastor Belden Weikel Sunday Service
The Belden Weikel M. E. Church notes list Sunday morning worship at 10 18 a m and 11 15 a m. A quip about human intelligence and defense of cussedness is included alongside a tongue in cheek English plan for ending boredom suggesting chloroforming the shores as a starter.
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