Prices for farm products seen higher demand in 1939
Iowa agricultural economists forecast stronger consumer buying power for meat butter eggs and poultry in 1939 than 1938. Feed prices expected low relative to livestock values due to large 1938 crops and carryovers, with hay ample the largest since 1927 and hog slaughter projections around 37 to 38 million head for 1938-39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Iowa, State College Agricultural Economists
Bureau of Aricultural Economies
Protect Trees From Bark Eating Rodents in Iowa
Iowa State college extension horticulturist S. W. Edgecombe warns fruit growers that bark eating by rabbits and mice each spring kills thousands of trees. He recommends placing a 1 4 inch mesh wire cylinder around the base to 18 inches high and removing soil to replace with coarse cinders, avoiding tarpaper or paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
S. W. Edgecombe
Iowa State College
Edgecombe
Hog Flu Threat Signals Preventive Farm Measures
The county agricultural agent and Iowa State College veterinarian outline how hog flu sweeps through swine herds in 24 to 48 hours, with initial symptoms and notable weight loss. They urge prewinter barn prep, dry bedding, reduced drafts, close north and east walls, deep straw beds, and well-bedded housing to boost resilience and balance corn with protein for herd health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Schmuecker
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
Dr. Stouder
Des Moines Township School News Crowded Out Last Week
The Des Moines township consolidated school reopened on Monday November 7 after a week off for vacation. Older students worked corn during break while teachers visited places and attended the state teachers convention in Des Moines. J A James and son of Fort Dodge photographed the student body. Miss Louise Neale returned to duties after appendicitis. Fifth and sixth graders formed a town named Schoolville with elected mayor and police officers. Senior rings were issued with D emblem and initials inside. The junior class play The Million Dollar Butler featured Eldon Sennett Alvin Vaughn Leta Kilbourn Theo Ripperger Carol Smith and others in a praised production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Miss Hood
Schoolville
Bobby Thompson
Betty Mae DeVaul
Charles Jones
Sylvester Pease
Harrison Roberts
Des Moines Township
Eldon Sennett
Alvin Vaughn
Elephant Hunter
Leta Mae Kilbourn
Theo Ripperger
Joan Cronk
Carol Smith
Plover Community Notes Share Meetings and Visits
A string of visits and gatherings from Laurens subdistrict preacher meeting to hospital calls and family visits fill Plover life. Residents Journey to Fort Dodge Albert Glasco hospital and Ayrshire Methodist church events anchor a weekend of social and religious activity.
Capons Prove More Profitable Than Roasting Chickens
A farmer argues capons yield higher profits than hogs and chickens. A Wisconsin study found capons need similar feed per pound and weigh similarly to cockerels, with capons returning about twice the profit of roasting chickens and more than broilers, based on 28 week sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Local Outing Highlights Community News and Events
Plover area notes cover visits and gatherings. Mrs Ward VanAlstine led a talk at Learn a Little Study Club while Briand Kellogg Pact and My Son My Son discussed. Pocahontas death notice and Thanksgiving party plans for the Presbyterian class are reported along with several family visits and a pheasant season outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward VanAlstine
M ‘ E. Grove
Marion Ham
Bill Hough
George Roush
Dick DuBois
Marion“ Ham
Pocahontas
Fletcher Pringle
Clarence Sroufe
Gilmore City
W. H. Sroufe
Glen Forsythe
Donald
Dolores Schoenberger
Lucille Buchanan
W. H. Buchanan
Laurens
B. D. Baker
Marion
Baker
Navy
Burl Houck
Nevada
R. I. Houck
E. W. Meredith
Fort Dodge
W. H. Henderson
Wayne
Chicago
A. C. Garlock
Kimballton
A. G. Heathman
Curtis Jones
Russell McIntire
Rolfe
Louis Jones
Herbert Jones
Presbyterian Ever Ready
Elmer Nicol
Learn A Little Study Club
L. E. Garlock
League of Nations
Edward Lehnus
Howard Spring
Plover School Notes Fourth Grade Penmanship Winners
Fourth grade pupils passed the Palmer method penmanship examination and won merit. They are Bobby Horsman Arthur Cruickshank Shirley Bell Eugene Stover Beverly Majorowicz and Leona Cruickshank. Absent due to illness were Fred McKim Sophie Roode Gail Grove Cornelia Stearns and Eugene Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Horsman
Arthur Cruickshank
Shirley Bell
Eugene Stover
Beverly Majorowicz
Leone Cruickshank
Fred McKim
Sophie Roode
Gail Grove
Cornelia Stearns
Plover Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services
W Rothwell minister preaches at 10 with Sunday school at 11. National missions Thanksgiving program at 10 with youths assisting for the board's work among oriental in this country. P circle meets Sunday 7 30. Catherine Butler speaks on Expressing Our Gratitude. Bible study next Tuesday at 7 45 open to all 12 and over. Union Thanksgiving service at our church Thursday Nov 24 at 10 30 for county Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Missions
Catherine Butler
Union
Plover Methodist Church Announces Thanksgiving Sermon
Redmayne pastor leads Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 p.m. The next Sunday on Nov 20 the message titled The Generosity of God will be delivered as a dramatic sermon based on a Collier's magazine story. Our Ladies' Aid society will hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Collier's
Our Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church Service by Rev Walter Rottell
A fragmentary note indicates Rev Walter Rottell will preach at the Presbyterian church. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byterian
Churth
Walter * Rottell
Crowded social notes from Pocahontas county events
Miss Lois Sroufe visited last Friday while Mrs. Allen Heathman shopped in Dodge. West Bend visitors, Plover calls, and numerous neighbors trade notes. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Pocahontas. bazaar set for Nov 18. Des Moines teachers’ convention delegation returned. Republican caravan toured Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Sroufe
Plover
A. G. Heathman
Fort Dodge
Alvin Enge
G. L. Sanders
Des Moines
Lois Sroufe
Fay Wax
Rolfe
Republican
Pocahontas County
Floyd Struthers
Harold O’neall
Emmetsburg
Grace Hilton
Gerald Foust
E. J. Struthers
BE. W. Kerns
M. T. Blessing
Lee Fisher
Alice Dickinson
Social News: Rolfe Residents Attend PTA Gathering
Margaret Laning and Mrs. Leonard Lindsey of Rolfe visited Gladys Sinclair’s home and joined a PTA meeting Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Blair hosted eight couples for a five hundred party Saturday night with Mrs. Blair winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Laning
Leonard Lindsey of
Rolfe
Gladys Sinclair
P.T. A
Mrs. Blair
Community Notes Spark Small Town Weekend Gatherings
Local residents attended homecomings and social events across Rolfe and nearby towns including Storm Lake, Gilroy City, Laurens, and Des Moines. Activities featured Chinese checkers, a Get-Together Club, dance numbers by Peggy Lee Bunker, and school programs with Armistice and Harvest themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hynd
Rolfe
Lutheran Hog Dodge
Sleworth
Rust Vista College
Miss LeGrange
Storm Ames
Joe Stegge
Tienda
Marietta
Seaman
Frien
Tom: Ae Pier
Frankellie
Pia
Sharon
Sioux Raphi
Vist
Ed Wolcott
Gilroy City
Margaret Laning
Bradgats
Leonard’ Lindsey
Scholfs House
Domer
Miss Blair
Peggy Lee Bunker
Auburn
Iowa
Paul Jarvis
Teddy Lee
Harold Hemerson
Miss Carlson
Laurens
Gladys Sinclair
Allen
Bruce
Delia Mae
Leon Lindsey
Roy Ellsworth
Glen Goodell
Richard Jeyett
Des Moines
Homer Marchal
Nom Sue Woodruff
Billy Watkins
Council’ Bluffs
al Sequist
Bill Phillips
da Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. M. T. School News
J. A. James and Son of
Home Economics
Louise Neale
Mildred Boyd
Charles Roberts
Glenn Majorowicz
Henrietta Kauffman
Orville Lawman
Maxine Spencer
Robert Heathman
Redmayne
Nona
Ruthven
Albert City
M. L. Northrup and Sons
Jack and Junior
E. W
John Gembler
Albert Glasco
Worster
Huntboldt
Eleanor Johnson
Storm Lake
C. E. Worster
Jean Altenberg
Raymond Altenberg
Mary Emma Thompson
Humboldt
Susie Thompson
Helen Firkins
Harry Firkins
Frank Sroufe
Elsie Rothwell
Norman
Rothwell
Legion Post and Auxiliary
Kanawha
Lloyd Fultz
Martin Helvig
Ida Forney
Gaza
Richard DuBois
Ames
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Havelock
Beatrice McFadden
Presbyterian
Hovland
Shyster Yer
Beth ' Truelson
Hawkes
Alberta Joens
Porter
Dale
Nicolson
Tek. Martin
Margery Joens
Anna Mae ‘Struthers
Shirley Heathman
Agnes Thompson
Racheal Leith
Miss. Hurley
Miss Orley
Lillyan Nelson
Marjorie Peterson
Loren Thompson
American Legion Auxiliary
Mrgfohn Bush
Ith wHiehee
Eise
Meribe
American Legion
Auxiliary
Plover School
Plover Presbyterian Church
W. Rothwell
Plover Methodist Church
Bradgate News
Aper
Rolfb
Popular Mechanics Magazine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!