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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
2
A fragment from a historical series recounts Daniel Boone era Kenton and early Kentucky. It highlights Kenton as a famed hunter and scout, his duels with Native forces, near Boonesborough, and his alliances with Boone, detailing his brave deeds, long hunts, and political-military roles in colonial Kentucky.
A Speer Town second class notice mocks false colors and borrowed esteem while endorsing Senator Kenyon for the presidency. The Carroll Herald quotes praise for Kenyon’s brain and character, arguing virtue is essential for public trust and criticizing superficial showiness in leaders.
In Clay County conversations teachers and young women are described as key agents shaping the coming generation. The piece praises teachers as bearers of civilization and future citizens, noting their influence on local students and communities.
A memorial day meditation notes the nation pausing to honor heroic soldiers from past wars and those who have since aged or died. It recalls the fading memory of great battles and the enduring pride in the flag and the sacrifices that saved the country.
A Clay County improvement group announces enrollment of numerous boys in the Acre Corn Contest. The list includes Waterford, Summit, Meadow, and Paterson boys with many surnames and hometowns, inviting any omitted county youths to report to the county agricultural agent.
The first week in June is set to separate roosters from the flock, noting the infertile egg spoils less and suggesting infertile eggs reduce losses. Clay County lost about fifteen thousand dollars on spoiled eggs last year, and readers are urged to consult Bulletin No. 28 Care of Eyes. A gasoline engine under fifty dollars can ease farm chores, from pumping water to vacuum cleaning, reducing reliance on hard farm labor. Denmark’s dairy industry shows testing cows pays, with 426 cow testing associations for its one third the size of Iowa. County Agricultural Agent W. A. Tos ey highlights lessons from Denmark.
May days in 1864 near Vicksburg Miss are recalled with Civil War battles at Champion Hill and the Big Black River. Grant’s siege begins May 22 as Pemberton’s forces resist. 80,000 Federals and 25,000 Confederates are noted, with digressions on editor memories and local notices about town events and travelers.
A 1- horse power electric motor is offered for sale with a possible price reduction. Also, Farmers Elevator Company announces an annual meeting at the Court House Spencer on Friday June 4 at 2 pm to elect nine directors and discuss coopera tion. C. E. Eckerle will speak on cooperation and organization. Everyone invited.
Fortified Tire remains On Air cured to prevent blowouts. The program adds about 430000 dollars yearly in costs.
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