Britt Farmer Dies Leaving Twelve Children
Green Broadus Wise, nearly 64, died at a Britt area farm home Monday afternoon. Surviving are his wife Sarah Ann and twelve children, plus siblings in Kentucky and several Britt area relatives. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church with Rev. John Drake Wolcott officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Brodas Wise
Wm. Cumming
Britt
Bingham Township
Wise
Methodiet
John Drake Wolcott
Serman
Green Brod
Irving
Kentucky
Sarah Ann McSwain
McLain
Wesley
Iowa
Hancock County
Garret Wiss
James
Nell Wise
Methodist Church
Woodmen Lodge
Town
Evergreen Cemetery
Britt News
Thachers Upholds Married Women's Right to Teach
Attorney General Ben J. Gibson ruled that resolutions barring married women from teaching in public schools are contrary to public policy and void. Miss May H. Francis, state superintendent of public instruction, had submitted the question after several communities requested a ruling through county superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben J. Gibson
May H.francis
Public’ Instruction
Ana
Register-Leader
Early Garden Pointers for Seed Testing and Planting
The article advises testing garden seeds like seedcorn before planting in May. It recommends seed germination tests, starting tomatoes and cabbage indoors, and using hotbeds or house starting. It notes peas lettuce onions tolerate cold, with a late May frost risk. Water daily after sowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohimek
University of Iowa
Hoxes
Homer Tonpn Recovering After Spine Surgery in Accident
Homer Tienan underwent spine tuberculosis surgery after a prior auto accident fractured his spine. A brace supported six vertebrae and the patient faced weakness but was improving after the lengthy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie
Homer Tienan
Hon
Easter Services at Methodist Church with Cantata
Special Easter services are planned for next Sunday morning afternoon and evening at the Methodist Church. A Easter cantata will be performed by the choir in the evening. The event supports World Service offerings from Sunday School and church.
Land Bank Policy Sparks Rural Landlordism Fears
A Missouri Farmer letter complains that the Federal Farm Loan Board's 20 percent delinquent loan clearance rule will force farmers to seek funds elsewhere and push farms onto foreclosure markets. The writer warns of declining land values and a shift to absentee landlordism, urging a nationwide agricultural council to defend farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Lawn Board
Joint Land Banks
Iowa Joint Stock Land Banks
Notica -Wita
Ome
Powers
Federal Farm Loan Board
Council of Agriculture
Missouri
Students Write Items Of Interest At Local School
Monday night March 25 a lecture on How to Raise Sugar Beets was held at the school house. The Junior Comedy Marys Mil Hone proved a success with 75 dollars raised and 35 dollars left after expenses. Mr Beigler from British showed photography types to the graduating class. The Public Speaking Class will continue debating and extemporaneous speaking for the rest of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seylers
Myr
Beigler
Iowa Rural Roads Show Hidden Earning Power
The piece argues hard surfaced roads boost farm income by lowering repairs and attracting dairy and commerce, citing gravel versus permanent surfacing. It notes Iowa roads now generate over 12 million annually, up from 260 thousand fifteen years ago, and urges direct farmer testimony and prudent reinvestment to maximize lasting gains.
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Jones
Marita
Seh
Thane
Costa
Iowa
Dairy Company
Tham
Transportation Eagle
Auction day notes and local life from long ago
Twenty years ago Carl Carlson bought dress stays and brackets at the Cox grove auction while Wim Mc Dermott took a corset and a wash tub. Snow depth two inches. Farmers sow oats planters turn cornstalks for a few days more. Rev C P Mueller married Hon Briggs and Lydia Reynolds at her mother’s home two miles south at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlson
Coxgrove
Wim McDermott
C. P. Mueller
Hon Briggs
Misa Lydia Reynolds
Englehardt
Alta V. ‘Clement
Algona
Gus Ranke
Felton
Minn
Whittemore
Floyd L. Beach
Lelia Innman
Bancroft
Moore
M. P
Titomka
Misa Grace Relbsamen
Geo. W. Hanna
J. B. Cunningham
Granville
N. D
August Meyer
B. H. Meyer
Titonka
Alice Breen
Minnesota
J. D. Breen
Ed. Kunz
Wesley
Chicago
Hillnois
Weasley
Fred Amesbury
East Elkport
Iowa
Notice to Public Warns Drivers to Obey Traffic Laws
A public notice cautions drivers to comply with state traffic laws at street corners and on town streets. The message urges careful driving to protect life and property and threatens enforcement if laws are ignored.
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W. H. Rckiliff, Marshall
County Highway Complaint Warns of Punishment for Vandalism
Notices warn that persons leaving dead chickens and hogs on county highways near Mountonka will be punished to the full extent of the law. Olaf Funnemark, supervisor, emphasizes enforcing the law. The issue sparks debate on adopting a conservation minded highway policy to save funds.
Easter Services and Fund Drive at Lutheran Church
Sunday School will start at 9 30 with confessional service at 10 30 and the regular service at 11 00 A M Special music by the choir and an Easter offering for the institutions and homes supported by the treasury The Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at 2 00 and holds a food sale at Wm Callies Store next Saturday April 8 Bake goods for Easter An Easter program by the Sunday School is set for 7 30 Sunday evening with children reciting the Easter Story English Easter service and communion are planned for Sunday morning April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Quiet Titonka Elects City Officials In Handwritten Ballot
Titonka held a quiet election at the Falk Motor Company garage with no printed ballots. Voters wrote in all names for ten mayoral candidates and about twenty council seats. Lea Wolfe was elected mayor and council members included Herman Rachut W H Stott Henry Meyer H A Jennings Adolph Missal. Joe Kramer was chosen treasurer and J H Kell assessor with swearing in to begin two years of service next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Falk Motor Company
Nyerghoty
Lea
Wolfe
Herman Rachut
W. H .Stott
Henry Meyer
H. A. Jennings
Adolph Missal
Joe Kramer
J. H. Kell
M P Haggard Travels East to Hartford for Climate Study
Algony resident M P Haggard travels to Hartford Connecticut on business and to observe how climate affects him across the Alleghanies while meeting a few wealthy individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Haggard
Algony
Hartford
Armstrong Elected Mayor of Britt in A Tight Field
Clark Armstrong was elected mayor of Britt with little opposition after three years in office. The piece notes his focus on local morals and his intent to retire after additional years if results allow. It also comments on Congress and agricultural relief prospects, criticizing the committee and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Britt
Clark Armstrong
Clark
Hfe
Congress
Bea
Uhulig
Why Bill Left The Home Town
Bill Briggs, a lowly delivery worker, leaves his small town for the city where opportunity and pay rise. After gaining success and returning briefly, he finds the town changed, with fewer stores and less hustle. A final visit convinces him to stay in the city, forsaking his old community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Briggs
Bill
William
Grab & Keap
Chicago
Bunkum & Co
New York
Dough
Bucka & Co
Graham& Co
Youngs Return From West Visit to Endicott
Mrs. Bob Young and A. W. Young, wife and husband, return home from a trip to Endicott Washington where they visited Mrs. Young's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Young
A. W. Young
Phos Creek ‘Township
Endicott ,Wash
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Irving, Kentucky
Thachers
Homer
Everting
Lord Jesus
Christ
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Spuires
Tople
H. C. Adams & Co
Des Moines
Henry C. Adams
Kosgoth
Renary C. Adams
Erma D. Clarks
A.D. Clarke
Adams
Adams Company
Famnera
Lutheran Church
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