Seed corn plan boosts Poca county farmers cooperation
US Agent W. T. Maakestad outlines a county wide seed corn plan uniting farmers through Farm Bureau representatives. Blank surveys will map surpluses and shortages, enabling transfers to balance seed needs and speed planting, with local spokes from Watts Rolfe Fisher Christensen and Alten coordinating districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Maakestad
Chas. E. Watts
Plover
I. B. Fisher
Rolfe
Des Moines Consolidated Territory
P. A. McCray
Pete Christensen
Lake Township
A. L. Alten
Gilmore City
Tlet
Treat Seed Potatoes With Formaldehyde From Ames Experts
Agricultural experts at Ames recommend treating seed potatoes to prevent scab black leg black cart and stem end rot using a formaldehyde solution. Mix one pint in about thirty gallons of water, soak whole potatoes before cutting bag them gently dry and discard small pieces. Plant in new ground and avoid dirty bins. repeat solution several times for multiple garden seed lots. Holland shipping issue noted with strong language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Keep the Children in School Urges Steady Attendance
A call to maintain strict school attendance amid war demands, warning that slackening education harms the young. It cites southern states’ historic neglect and its lasting impact, urging daily study alongside limited work to protect future citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Wheat Ration Return Deadline Announced for Counties
Warning from the U S Food Administration directed to consumers and dealers. Excess wheat stored in households must be returned by Monday April 8, 1918, with officials O P Malcolm and G W Day overseeing as county food administrators urge timely compliance. Subscribe for The Arrow now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S. Food Administration
O. P. Malcolm
G. W. Day
Wheat Ration Rules Issued by U S Food Administration
The Food Administration issues conservation rules affecting households and public eating places. Restrictions limit wheat products per person to 1.5 pounds weekly, bar- bar limits on flour sales to country and town customers, bakers and retailers to 70 percent of four month average, and a ban on wheat for nonfood uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Service Resolutions Adopted by Pocahontas County Group
The War Service Association of Pocahontas County pledges one hundred percent support for the United States for the duration of the war. It condemns the German tongue and urges action against disloyalty, authorizing officers to summon suspects. It also thanks Robert B. Wallace, J. H. McCord, and A. H. Avery for organizing the association and aiding the Third Liberty Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service Association
Pocahontas County
United States
Robert BB. Wallace
J. H. McCord
A. H. Avery
Pocahontas County Iowa Board Proceedings 1918 April 1
Pocahontas County Iowa board of supervisors met in regular session with members Sedl Elsen Klein Hopkins and Dooley present. Refunds ordered for erroneous tax charges to Cornwall Ta Thompson Fonda Corp. Continued hearing on establishment of 1 D No 8 until April 17 1918. Audited and allowed claims across county fund road fund poor fund drainage funds and other entries including salaries, travel expenses, engineering, and committee payments to numerous named individuals and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Sedl Elsen
Hopkins
Dooley
John Cornwall
Palmer Ta
A. Yoder
Grace
Bradshaw
B. A. Yoder
W. A. Spence
John Eral
W. J. Bartosh
IEEE
Pocahontas ‘County
Iowa
Thomas Shimon
Easter Week Socials and Local Visits in Farnhamville
A jumble of local notes records Easter Sunday visits in Farnhamville Iowa with Miss Farn Beacham at her home, Mrs. Jack Tackaberry's guests from Pioneer, J. R. Madison’s Fort Dodge trip and a new Overland bought via Avery agency. Also listed are Gus Smith and Gay Smith roving to Humboldt, T. S. Buck and Lucile driving from Humboldt, Mrs. John Logan to Des Moines, J O Sheldon to Humboldt on business, Milo Smith en route to a training camp after enlisting in the 1136 12 mechanical dept, a patriotic rally led by Judge Coyle, and attendance at the Easter program in Gilmore City. Children Esther Smith visiting from Humboldt and Tom White with son Clarence visiting from Weatbrook Minnesota are noted along with neighbors S G Rheinerteen of Lake Mills and Mileworthy family visits and Rolfe callers Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farn Beacham
Farnhamville
Jack Tackaberry
Pioneer
F. F. Caywood
J. R. Madison
Humboldt
T. S. Buck
Lucile
John Logan
Des Moines
QO. J. Sheldon
Milo Smith
Fort Dodge
Tuesaday
Judge Coyle
Gilmore City
Esther Smith
Tom White
Clarence
Weatbrook, Minn
Havelock Happenings Show Local Moves And Visits
Mrs Barker and family move to Laurens. Mr Robertson to occupy vacated rooms. Miss Martha Rupel visits sister Mrs Curt Cole. Obrecht couple return from California. Rebekahs host farewell for Mr and Mrs Lucas off to Wisconsin. Many local arrivals and short trips among Laurens Pocahontas Fort Dodge and Mallard residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lucas
Wisconsin
Lucas
Harry Green
Rolfe
Ralph Phelp
Local Notices and Probate Glimpses From Pocahontas County
Regular admissions noted for afternoon and evening. A E Olsen and Hemmersons visit Humboldt with district delegate duties. Mr Messer reelected. Spies visit Gilmore City. Louie Loftus listed as motorcycle driver in Humboldt. Petrograd petitions for divorce reach 88 000. probate notice names Martha A Stowell as administratrix for John C Stowell estate. Billy Sunday heads to France after Chicago stay. seeks rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Olsen
Htolfe
Albert
Rasmus Hemmerson
Humboldt
C.B Messer
Frank Spies
Gilmore City
Louie Loftus
District Court OF
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
John C. Stowbeell
John C. Stowell
Pocahontan County
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County Board Proceedings
Klein
J.j.sinek
Marge Acheson
J. A. Martin
Bertha Bowers
Elizabeth Atkinson
W. C. Wood
Grace A. Eaton
Grace D. Bradshaw
G. B. Peterson
B. E. Kreul
W. (. Wood
Bollard
Rose McCormick
Wm. Elsen
Ce Robt. Klein
Fred Kroska
Ft. Snyder
Vel
Ed Quinsland
Edward Peterson Co
Wm. Cavanaugh
J. W. Donnelly
J. OW
Sennally
Wheeler Lumber Co
Fir
W. W. Beam
D. W. Trick
Djenanaa
Anc
Vapuurg
Travnoneg
Bradgate
J. P. Moore
L. Byrne
J. E. Schnug
Ioner
C. Wood
Ibeeribe
G. Rheinerteen
Lake Mills
Ony Monte
Mileworthy
Eee Rolfe
Havelock
Tom Edge
Pocahontas
James Mick
Clarence Moeller
A. M. Howery
Elmer Albauzh
Miss Roma
Laurens
Alfred Mick
Janes Mick
Jon Edge
Dave Merry
Walter Cleveland
Colorado
Herbert
F. B. Leazor
Fred Hauswirth
el Obrecht
Lawrence Dreecke
Oie
Scenic Theatre
Marguerite Clark
Snow
Boston
Petrograd
Martha A. Stowell
Billy
Chicago
France
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