Farming Rush Seeding Delayed by Heavy Rains
Farmers remain busy this week planting oats as heavy rains last week slowed work. ground is now in excellent condition for seeding.
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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
Story County Postmaster Appointments Probed
Carl Bettson of Jewell seeks the Story County postmaster job while D H Bauman of the Webster City Herald lands the Webster City post. The two men are advancing in Hamilton County appointments and observers ask how Story County will fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bettson
Jewell
D. H. Bauman
Webster City
Hamilton County
Story County
Road Dragging Debate After Rain Hurts Farmers and Motorists
Over the past week complaints rose about rough roads and dragging delays after heavy rains. Farmers joined motorists in criticizing a contractor for not completing dragging on schedule, arguing timely performance is due under the contract and King dragging pays if attended to at the right time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragging
Direct election of U S senators ends legislative appointment
A victory for the common people. The United States Senate will be elected by direct popular vote rather than by state legislatures, shifting the selection process to voters nationwide. The change marks a major expansion of democratic participation and alters constitutional practice in a historic move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Connecticut Ratifies Long Campaign Amendment For Constitution
After 86 years the movement reaches its end as Connecticut becomes the 36th of 48 states to ratify the amendment, clearing the way for constitutional incorporation. Iowa faces a forthcoming Senate election to replace Senator Cummins, expected to draw strong voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Iowa
Cummins
Town Squares Off With Electric Light Firm Over Rates
Jewell fights over street lighting costs as mains stay dark after a council and the electric company clash. The company claims a ten year maximum rate under its franchise while the council argues for annual contracts with any supplier. The dispute grows as receivers threaten the utility, fueling calls for a municipally owned plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
Electric Light Company
Light Company
Main
Clean Up Day Called By Mayor Larson For Next Tuesday
The town endorses Mayor Larson's Clean-Up Day urging residents to join in a concerted effort to beautify and sanitize the community. Cleaning up benefits health by reducing filth and disease risk, setting a positive example for neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Cleanliness to Prevent Sickness at Home
Advice emphasizes keeping surroundings clean to guard against sickness. It notes that filth invites illness and urges maintaining orderly premises to promote healthful living.
Lesson in Pictures on The Iowa Homestead Front Page
The Iowa Homestead highlights a farmer oiling his harness for spring, noting the value of photoengraved pictures from actual photographs. It argues such illustrations convey more than words, praising their artistry and practicality, and promotes the annual subscription price of $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Iowa
Homestead
Iowa Homestead
General Clean Up Day Proclaimed by Mayor James H Larson
The mayor urges a city wide cleanup on Tuesday April 22 1913 to remove garbage manure and waste from yards streets and alleys. He calls for a summer long campaign against disease vices and crime and insists on relentless war against the house fly from his office dated April 5 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Larson
Bert Grandson Visits Local Office Sale
Bert Grandson of Story City stopped by this place last Sunday. Typewriter ribbons are on sale at 75 cents each. One coat Pitcairn Varnish will make old furniture look like new, sold by Etna Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Grandson
Story City
Pitcairn
Etna Drug Co
Local farmers urged to use paper columns for selling goods
Farmers with seed eggs cattle horses or any farm machinery or item to dispose of are urged to advertise in the local paper columns. The notice asserts it pays to reach buyers through the paper and encourages listing items for sale.
Church Dinner Honors Avis Teanette Olson Baptism
Mr and Mrs A A Olson hosted Messrs and Mesdames Ben Swenson GO Olson T O Highland and families including Mesdames Jorine Olson Signe Tendall and Miss Aunt Vallem for dinner last Sunday in honor of their daughter Avis Teanette baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Olson
Ben Swenson
GO. Olson
T. O. Highland
Mesdames
Jorine Olson
Signe Tendall
Aunt Vallem
Avis Teanette
Moves Into New Residence In East Part Of Town
Mrs Joseph Duca and children moved to a newly completed seven room home with bath and halls in the east part of town this week. The house is modern with electric lights and plumbing and is advertised as one of the town’s prettiest. Mrs Duca had been staying with her son Homer south of town since last March, after moving from the Mason homestead north of town. The town warmly welcomes the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Duea
Duca
Homer
Mason
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nelson Peterson
Mr and Mrs Nelson Peterson living a mile northeast of Randall celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Thursday April 8 with about ninety relatives and neighbors attending a surprise party. A chime clock was presented while Rev H Solum of Story City gave the address and friends spoke. The evening ended with social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelso “Peterson
Randall
Rev. H. Solum
Story City
Dislikes Namby Pamby Newspaper Expressed By Eclipse Editor
The Parkerburg Eclipse criticizes editors who merely record events without bold opinions on public welfare. It likens such papers to cod liver oil for a wooden Indian, arguing they lack force or influence in their communities and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eelipse
Namby-Pamby
Parkersburg
Selecting a Jury in a Great Criminal Case
In Arthur Train's Courts Criminals and the Camorra the prosecutor probes jurors before a trial. He notes how officers quietly assess personal history and potential loyalties. A juror may deny acquaintance while sharing a lodge with the defendant’s uncle by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Train
New York
Aratn
Talesman
Annnins
Rascal
Angning
A Farmers Ledger Sale At Town Shop
A local shop advertises a limited run of farmers ledgers priced at 175 dollars. The note calls the item a farm necessity and compares it to a business ledger, indicating remaining stock and regular price.
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