Stand by the President in the War Time Debate
The article urges unwavering support for President Wilson amid the world war. It argues international law, treaties, and moral duty guide U S actions, condemns German submarine warfare and British mine actions, and calls for unity across party and birthplace to uphold civlized norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wilson
Eve’ry
United States
Congress
Astute
Inga
Sone Gantry
Woodrow Wilson
Am Inmoment
Germany
England
North Sea
Algo
Prussia
Gersioy
Wallace
Alfalfa Harvest Tactics for Bad Weather
The piece advises farmers on salvaging alfalfa when conditions prevent quality hay. It recommends side delivery mowing and burning after rain for cattle feed, or spreading raked hay on pasture if it is unusable for hay. It notes alfalfa can still pay off in humid regions by skipping early crops, but warns against large-scale planting until curing issues are solved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Iowa Roads Improve Yet Mud Remains a Frustration
Wallace's Farmer notes Iowa road conditions have improved due to recent building but mud from rich soil still vexes eastern travelers en route to California. The piece argues no road decision is needed this year, urging calm consideration of the road question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
California
Wallace
Curing the First Crop of Alfalfa in Bad Weather
Farmers test new alfalfa curing method amid poor conditions. A Funk farm pilot uses wooden racks and tarpaulin covers to seasonally cure about 1,200 pounds per rack in four days, with five racks needed per three tons, costing near 125 dollars, indicating high expense and limited durability for widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Nebraska
Funk
South
Louisiana
Dry Land Farming Caution Warns Against Irrigation Myths
In 1908 the Country Site Commission found many dry land farmers overestimate rainfall needs. A pamphlet by Rock Island lines' Cottrell suggests 320 acres per half section, with 60 cultivated, 20 hay, 40 small grain, and other uses. Authors urge gradual learning, cautioning against chasing irrigation myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottrell
Rock Island Lines
Arkansas
Enat
Colorado Springs
Ugay
Wallace
Furmoy
Community Notes From Germania Ohio District
Miss Lydia Bawm of Germasila visits the Paul Hertske home while Andrew and Mr. Johnson welcome a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Pringle spend Sunday at the O Keeffe home. Families visit L Helmer and W Oktoff households. several locals attend gatherings and share chores. Floran Bartlett sails to Jamestown for harvest work. Monte Whitey trades farm for Wortman Bros store in Germania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Lydia
Germasila
Paul Hertske
Andrew Johnson
Milton ‘Pringle
O'Keefe
Germaniar
F.a.welp
Daugh' Er
John, Roelsema
L.'Helmer
Simon Koppen
Tom
Duncan
Fior
J ‘An Bartlett
Adolph Hertske
Wm. Oktof
Andrew, Johnson
Jim Brewer
Hyhelng
Brewer
A. Forst
Herman Akres
Ervin Reese Ealen
L. Helmer
Hernia More
Holland
Minn
Albert Melz Homie
Schnon Koppen
Force of
Annie ,Trasimar
Elsie Hoelndeecker
Herman Melz
Rey Smith
John Hil
Harry
Paul Trasamdy
H.melzhem
Monte Whitey
Wortman Bros
Germania
Whiljpey
Faith in Fellow Citizens Says Democracy Needs More
Lyman Abbott extols public virtue and bipartisan effort, praising presidents from Grant to Wilson and urging trust in voters. He argues democracy thrives when citizens pursue policy openly, endure sacrifice, and resist plutocratic influence, concluding democracy requires more democracy.
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Paith
America
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Rainy Season Echoes 1851 Described in Iowa Autobiography
The 1851 Iowa rainy season described in an autobiography of Hon. John Nash notes heavy rains from May to July in Des Moines and vicinity. The account recalls weeks of storms with vivid lightning and thunder, likened to biblical predictions of forty days and forty nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
John Nash
State Historical Society
Dee Moines
Sinue
Unclear historic note on harvest yields and frost effects
Fragmentary report states frost delayed and field conditions were favorable at Herat with yields described as enormous per acre. The passage mentions land fortilé and asa son Herat in a historical context.
Local notices recap of social visits and movements
The item lists residents and visitors in the area with brief notes. Anna Larson returns from grandmother Mia Han’s visit. Mrs. Jim Petersen and children return to Clear Lake. Pearl Hill of Montana visits Mrs. Hane Carlson. Peter Schaben travels to Bagley Wisconsin to visit relatives. Florentina Berg of Humboldt visits sister Charley Petersen. Martin Beavyngon visits sister Bertha Lister. Fraver Welter of Wesley visits Kathryn McEnroe and Mary Hoover. Tom Stevens hosts Stevens visitors. Tom Jurgesen of Wesley calls on Tot Stevens. Mrs. Benner of Wesley hosts friends with Al Stanton. Geo Krieps and daughter Olisa from Chicago visit. Mr. White goes to Storm Lake for medical treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Gorman
Anna ‘Larson
Mia
Han
Jim Petersen
Clear Lake
Pearl Hill
Montana
Hane Carlson
Peter Schaben
Bagley
Wis
Florentina Berg
Humboldt
Charley’ Petersen
Martin’ Béayingon
Algona
Tom Stevens
Tom Jurgesen
Wesley
Tot Stevens
German-American Socials and Local Visits Highlight Algona News
Mrs Emmy Vercautre and Yttle Waughter from Euitate Center visit Mrs Carl Wilkins. Miss Hazel Wotlsen of Berlin visits at G Wilkins home. Pret Graves leaves for a two week trip. Novella Zoller returns from Algoni BE. Ennen Ed Wiese and wives attend funeral in St Paul. John Ley from Swee City makes a business call at W E Ley home. Dr Dolmage of Buffalo Center comes for professional business. A Q Smith family return from South Dakota and Minnesota. Mariah Schngider returns from Minneapolis. Local residents travel to Nevada and Wasees for work and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmy Vercautre
Yttle Waughter
Euitate Center
Mes
Carl Wilkins
Hazel Wotlsen
Berlin
G. Wilkins
Wia. Kleist
Garner
Nora Springs
Allen Carr
Clarence Conner
Algoba
A. Q. Smith
South Dakota
Minnesota
Mariah Schngider
Minneapolis
Guy Boomer
Nevada
W. Moore
Nancy
Cedar Falls
Kebe. Lewis
J. Stewart
Gus Thaven
Wasees
Minn
Bernice
Zada Altwege
Lake Grystal
C. J. Lewis
H. Carr
Lisaveld
Buffalo Center
J. Precark
Fred Ramer
Columbus
Junction
Local notes and scores from Brit region and county farming
A collection of brief items notes travel for W. FP Callies and W Petersen of Albert Tew Mina. plus baseball results as Corwith beats Tudigna 12 to 0. Edits mention C V Pendergast leaving for Minnesota and Regina for a month. Welch comments on moisture and plant yields. Charley Walker’s land purchases and sales highlight local farm activity at Ottumwa Bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP
Callies
Brit
W. Petersen
Albert Tew
Mina
Corwith
C. V. Pendergast
Minnesota
Regina
Saska
Canada
Welch
Charley Walker
Ottumye
Lincoln Township
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WOLKR
Ofylutal County
Er Lifpaca
Co-Operative Society
WM. Spangler
Germania News
H. C. Adams & Co
Algona, Iowa
Yellowstone Park
Pacific Northwest
Hine
J. J. Budlong & Sons
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