Bruce Family Homeward Journal From Canada trip continues
The article recounts Marion and Mrs Bruce visiting Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Alliston, Toronto, and West Essa cemeteries on a Canadian trip. They tour Grandfather Bruce’s timber farm, meet relatives, and note Joan, their 18 year old daughter. The return route includes Windsor, the Ambassador Bridge, Napoleon Ohio, and Watseka Illinois with local hosts Mr and Mrs Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Des Moines
Joan
Niagara Falls
Alliston
Thomas Bruce
John Bruce
Reany
No. 8
Windsor
Ambassador Bridge
Toledo
Ohio
Peoria
Napoleon
Watseka, II
Hothouse Chickens and the Short Grass Method
Frank Priebe promotes a farming note on indoor poultry losses versus outdoor range systems. He cites eastern farmers using short grass methods with oats rye and rape, moving houses to fresh patches to keep ground clean, and reports a grower with 4000 birds on four acres cutting losses from eighty percent to under two percent by constant ground renewal and green feed. He urges adoption in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Frank
Priebe
Journey Through Indiana And Iowa Farm Country
The narrative describes a long road trip from Toledo to Stockton apartments and back, passing Fort Wayne and Peru in Indiana then Watseka Peoria Burlington and several Iowa towns. The writer notes corn fields, a 339 mile first day, visits with family, and plans to share more impressions in future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Peru
Toledo
Ohio
Maumee River
Watseka
Illinois
Peoria
Burlington
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Albia
Knoxville
Pleasantville
John Bruce
Des Moines
Dolliver Kent
Robert Kent
Pocahontas County
Iowa State College beef steers show profit over feed costs
Tests at Iowa State College last year indicate beef steers fed under study yielded profits exceeding feed costs, suggesting economic advantage in the feeding regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Amendment to Charlton Grain Co Articles of Incorporation
Notice of amendment adopted at Charlton Grain Co Inc annual meeting in Fort Dodge Iowa on July 18 1987. It strikes Article V and sets capital stock at 50000 divided into 100 shares with par payment and conditions for non cash stock. Up to 43600 may be issued at par within one year. thereafter stock offered to existing stockholders pro rata at par before others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Grain Co., Inc
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Executive Council
Notice to Contractors Sealed bids for Rolfe street work
Sealed proposals received by the town clerk of Rolfe Iowa by 7 30 p m August 21 1987 for reinforced concrete pavement on Broad and Garfield avenues with specific widths and curb design. Project includes earth excavation 4000 cubic yards and 12857 square yards of seven inch pavement, bonds and payments via street improvement bonds, plan and specs available from town clerk and engineer Ral W Gearhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfé
Iowa
Broad Street
Minnaapolis and
St. Louis
Grant Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Railroad Street
Pine Street
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Elm Street
Butterfat Prices Steady Amid Yearly Forecasts
State and federal economists anticipate stable butterfat prices this year while advising on poultry feeding. Farmers are urged to feed hens wet mash during hot periods to sustain laying.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Marion Bruce
Canada
G. B. Palmer
Methodist Church
ROLFE
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Lester Leserman, M.D
Jones Shop
H. G.frigaard
D.C
W. P. Wheeler
Carl J. White
Optometrist
Tyes
Geo. A. Shors
Savage Block
L. M. Graham
K. P
Rolfe Iowa
L. W. Kennedy
J. M. Bush
Lover
Ral ‘W. Gearhart
Cedar Rapids
Tom Rolfe
Cate
Central States Electric Company
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
General Motors
Chevrolet
Rolfe Auto Company
Rolfe, Iowa
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