Deser vation and Better Trade Through Shorthorn Associations
Jordan of the Minnesota state Breeders Association advocates organizing Shorthorn breeders into local associations to boost cooperation advertising public sales and better trade. He cites benefits of meetings and stock exchanges, outlines simple officer roles and meeting frequency, and offers the Minnesota State Breeders Association as a supportive resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorthorn World
Union Ae
Ghc
Althou
Minnesota
Upward Trend in Men’s Clothing Aims for Style
A brief note proclaims a rising fashion trend in men’s wear. The item playfully questions the appeal of visible leg exposure while signaling broader interest in sharper tailoring and new fabrics.
Record Load of Corn in Traer Market
A. J. Calderwood near Traer hauled 101 bushels 44 pounds of corn to Dysart. Buyers called it the largest load ever brought to that market and Calderwood received a record payment of 164 dollars 70 cents for one load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
A. J. Calderwood
Dysart
Stage Amateur Fair Brings County Spirit to Waukon
Waukon hosts a county fair staged by amateur performers with over 150 local participants. The event is a joint benefit by the Red Cross and the local library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon Red Cross
Paroled From Manslaughter Sentence in Guthrie Center
A petition signed by 300 neighbors of Hb Towne of Jamaica led Judge Applegate to grant parole after Towne was convicted of manslaughter in Guthrie county District Court. Towne had shot Barry after Barry followed Towne’s daughter home. Barry died the day after the attack, sparking local sentiment in Towne’s favor.
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Guthrie Center
Towne
Jamaica
Guthrie County District
Applegate
Barry
Begged Borrowed Bagged and Stolen War Time Jibes
A wartime column mocks critics and officials. It notes shortages for families, recalls Dr William Osler at sixty eight, and references Jeannette Rankin and federal levies. The piece ends with a grim quip about a boy dying from green apples and a nod to John Barleycorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
Oxford University
Osler
Jeanette Rankin
Jeannette
Uncle Sam
Nature
John Barleycorn
Rolfe Iowa Council Funds Warrants With Funding Bonds
Rolfe Iowa July 27 1917 Town Council meeting adopted a resolution to issue seven thousand one hundred dollars in funding bonds to cover outstanding warrants. The vote: Bowen Bruce Melis aye. Hollis Wiewel absent. Town records cite legal basis and limits.
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W. A. Kelley
C. B. Bowen
Marion Bruce
P. B. Kelts
E. L. Hollis
Joe Wiewel
M. Bruce
Bowen
Bruce
Melis
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Iowa
State of Towns
Rolfe Town Approves Funding Bonds in August 1917
The Rolfe Town Council authorizes fifteen Funding Bonds to fund outstanding warrants. Bonds Nos. 1 and 2 are $600, and Nos. 3 to 15 are $500 each, dated August 1 1917, bearing 5 percent interest, payable semi annually at Davenport. Principal due in serial order through 1986, with taxes levied to fund interest and principal. Mayor Walkelly and Clerk Boos certify, bonds signed and delivered to the Town Treasurer for redemption of warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Geo. M. Bechtel & Company
Davenport
State of Iowa
Auenust
Ateust
Nieoist
Staite
Iowa
Pocahontas
Role
Rolfe
Ds J
State of
Wal Kelley
Byron G. Boos
Towa
W. A. Kelley
Lugust
C. M. Webb
Holle
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Quil Jordan
Minnesota State Breeders( Association
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
Rolfe Auto Company
B. Bowen
E.L. Hollis
P. HK. Kelts
Wal Kelly
Byron GG. Boos
Byron G. Boos,merk
Town of
The
Edison
W. P. McIntire & Son
Rolfe, Iowa
Rolfe Light & Power Company
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