Butter substitutes spark farmer and reformer critique
A narrative condemns farmers and a newspaper man for using butter substitutes and stamp‑made letterheads. It cites a state survey of 416 stores in nine counties showing 56 percent consuming butter substitutes, questions causes of dairy prices, and notes political shifts including candidates and proposals amid tariff debates and Prohibition repeal efforts.
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State Agricultural Department
Thornburg
Lee Jordan
The
Arrow
Two Candidates for Office Highlight Democratic and Independent Paths
The piece notes Van Alstine and Ritchie provide two candidates, arguing for voter conviction and turnout. It mentions an Nebraska effort to bar Senator Norris from the Republican ballot, suggesting his potential independent bid could win the state. It also references a Plover Rolfe alumni basketball game and cautions against dwelling on past disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstine
Ritchie
Nebraska
Norris
West
Rolfe
Allen in Pocahontas County to seek re election
Iowa lawmaker Byron G Allen known as The Gentleman from Pocahontas announces in The Pocahontas Democrat his bid for re nomination to the state house. He pledges tax reform including a possible state income tax to replace property levies, aiming to ease farming and home ownership costs. He faces primary opposition and signals ongoing battles with the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron G. Allen
Pocahontas
House of Representatives
Barney
Allen
Pocahontas County
Assembly
Senate
Grain judging contest date moved to Feb 5 at Poca hontas
County high schools will hold their grain judging contest at Poca hontas on Wednesday Feb 5 instead of Feb 6 to free the courthouse assembly room for exams. Most schools will enter four students. key Iowa grains will be judged and identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Court House
Iowa
Girls' Club Baking Course Starts Next Week
Miss Lulu Tregoning will lead fundamentals in baking rolls bread and baked goods for girls' club leaders with new methods. 4 H Club girls learn baking canning sewing and home furnishings with current focus on baking. Limited places remain for the course at Pocahontas with the first lesson scheduled next Tuesday February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Tregoning
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas
Hog Vaccination School At Havelock
A hog vaccination school led by Dr. Craft of Iowa State College will be held at the Havelock consolidated school building on Feb 6 and 7. The program covers hog diseases and control as well as use of hog cholera serum and virus, with exams on Friday for vaccination permits. County residents are urged to notify the Pocahontas County Agent to attend.
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Craft
Iowa State College
Havelock Consolidated School
Pocahontas
Farm Bureau Coming Events Program Schedule
Farm Bureau announces a series of meetings and events. Legume sessions are planned at Laurens Varina Plover Palmer and Colfax township school buildings with start times in the afternoon and evening. A county grain judging contest for Pocahontas high schools is set for February at the Pocahontas courthouse. Hog vaccination training occurs at Havelock school. A Farm Bureau Board meeting will be held at the County Agent’s Pocahontas office.
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Laurens
H. F. Olerich
Garfield Township
Varina
Pocahontas County
Court House
Pocahontas
Havelock
Plover
Martin Schultz
Colfax Township
Palmer School
Farm Bureau Board
Canada shifts from butter importer to multi million pound exporter
The article notes that Canada moved from importing butter before the World War to exporting several million pounds annually. It compares laying a foundation for future life to digging first in building foundations, emphasizing preparatory work.
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Canada
Tax Reform Focused Session Cited By Town Representative
A town official states readiness to serve in the forthcoming session where tax reform is certain to be the principal issue. The remark follows involvement in ongoing discussions and signals commitment to influencing reform outcomes.
Announcement of State Senate Candidates for the 50th District
H S VanAlstine and W R Ritchie announce their candidacy for the State Senate in the 50th District, comprising Buena Vista Humboldt Pocahontas counties. They seek Republican primary support in June and endorse the economy program and tax law revision.
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Humboldt
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
H. S. VanAlstine
Beef cows in demand by Alabama Farm Bureau
The Alabama Farm Bureau marketing department seeks to purchase a carload of breeding beef cows. Cattle should be thrifty and suitable for crossing with purebred bulls. Delivery within the next month or two. For details contact the Farm Bureau office at Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farm Bureau
Alabama Farm Bureau
Pokcahontas
4 H Club Radio Broadcast Coming Saturday Noon
County 4 H Club members will hear a nationwide radio program about 4 H Club work from noon to 12 45 p m on Saturday February 1 The broadcast aims to share club activities and progress with the broader audience.
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Zearly
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Mes
Nowa Pres
San
Emametsburg
E. A. Morling
Supreme Court
M. G. Thornburg
W. E. G. Saunders
Saunders
Congress
Bergman
Lange
Ed M. Smith
Dan Turner
Pringle-Pantages
Miss Pringle
Miss Eunice
Chicago
J. Park Bair
Buena Vista County
W. R. Ritchie
Marathon
Barney” Bruce
Rolfer Arrow
Arrowman
Bruce
Gillmore City
VanAlstine
Brother Bruce
Pocahontas Democrat
the State Savings Bank
Bob Kent, Rolfe
A. Macoyvets
J. A. Mullen
Fonda
Ben Abben
Gilmore City
Moore & Drzycimski
Palmer, Iowa
A. D. Claussen, Laurens
State Savings Bank
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
J.B. Kent
Chm
W.S
Rey
Ee Ryt
A. M. Simonson Plover
Frigidaire
Central States Electric Co
de Lavan Magnetic
de Laval
R. G. Hunter
Rolfe, Iowa
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