Land Deals Move in Davis County On Cash Purchases
Davis County land sales are reported by K D Melcher of Bloomfield with multiple cash transactions. Gib Barker bought 80 acres east of Bloomfield at 150 dollars per acre and another 80 acres on the south side of the road at 130 dollars. Wen Evans bought 40 acres south of that land at 125 dollars per acre, with no improvements. The Knott couple purchased 100 acres on the Stringtown road east of William Rudi's De Vault land at 72 dollars per acre and also 79 acres about a mile east of that.
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Davis County
K. D. Melcher
Bloomfield
Heettes
Gib Barker
Mr. Kennedy
McGowen Place
Wen Evans
Evans
Mr. Evans
Jim
James Knott
Stringtown Road
William Rudi
Property Purchases and Prices in Local Land Sale
The DeVault place with few improvements sold at 72.50 per acre. R D Sullivan bought 80 acres east of there near Fox River at 70 per acre with no improvements. Martin Kennedy acquired 40 acres beside the last 80 at 70 per acre and also bought 63 acres from R D Sullivan at 100 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVault
R.D. Sullivan
Fox River
Martin
L. Kennedy
R. D. Sullivan
The Great Wall of Iowa Lake in Wright County
The article describes a mysterious wall around a lake in Wright County Iowa 12 miles north of the Dubuque railway. The wall rises 10 to 15 feet wide on top and uses three ton to 100 pound stones. The lake covers 2800 acres with depths to 25 feet and water that is always clear and fresh.
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Iowa
Wright County
Dubuque and Pacific
Dubuque City
Plan Law To Fight Com Borer In Iowa Proposed
Plan to curb the corn borer advances a Crop Pest Control Law. Led by Rep C G Cole and Sen F C Gilchrist it would create an Iowa State Entomologist to lead enforcement under the Agriculture Secretary. Visits by Bob Pierce of Pomeroy and a Hancock farmer reviewed 320 acre farm prospects without a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Cole
Delaware County
F.C. Gilchrist
Laurens
Iowa
Ilinois
Towa
Cal
Bob” Pierce
Pomeroy
Hancock
Winnebago
Household Tips For Cleaning and Candy Making
Washing sheer window curtains in a machine should be done in a net or tuslin bag. A wooden spoon is useful for candy to avoid scratching pans. Use an iron pan for peanut brittle and other brittle candied nuts to prevent chipping or flaking from high heat.
To Kill Cockroaches Extermination Methods Noted
Extermination tips suggest sprinkling sodium fluoride where roaches hide and applying phosphorous paste inside small paper tubes. The second method is described as safe for children and household pets.
Cranberry Muffins with Folded Cranberries in Sugar
A recipe uses 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder and melted butter plus sugar salt and milk. Fold sugared cranberries into a muffin batter then bake about 30 minutes yielding about 12 muffins.
Bela broke loose at Woman Club Party
Hedlim stirred chaos Thursday at the annual Women’s Club party in the Fireman’s hall. Reports describe boisterous talk and laughter as attendees like Mrs. George Morgan and Ave. Gus Papadakes caused mischief, with fights, pranks, crying spells, and candy theft affecting several organizers including Mrs. H C Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela
Hedlim
George Morgan
Ave
Gus Papadakes
Morgan
George Molthoff
August Lee
Mra Lee
H. C. Armstrong
Britt News
Titonka High School Basketball Schedule
Titonka High School releases winter game list with matches on February 4 against Ledyard at Titonka, February 11 featuring Titonka 1st team versus Swea City and 2nd team against Lone Rock at Lone Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka High School
Titonka
Ledyard
Thtonka
Swea City
Lone Rock
Farm listings and ads in Titonka area sowing real estate and goods
A flood of classified notices lists for sale items including honey extracts and incubators, farms for sale in Buffalo Center Titonka Forest City Comfrey and Dows Iowa with prices per acre and mortgage terms. Listings mention Wolfe agency contact and multiple properties with details on location size improvements and payment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Hare
Les O. Wolfe
Dows
Towa
Lee O, Wolfe, Titonka
Ailts Gas Station Opens In Town
The HGC Ailts gasoline station opened for business Tuesday selling Shelley oils and gas. The new service point sits across the street from the Fisher implement building and invites local patrons to stop by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HGC Ailts
Fisher Implement Building
Declamatory Contest Set for February at Local High
High school notes report declamatory readings by about thirty students in a contest planned for February eighteenth and seventeenth. Colcord of Des Moines will coach the event, Clifton Shultz returns after four weeks with cartet fever, and Marle Brandt along with George Anderson top the eighth grade geography contest scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Molihes
Clifton Shultz
Marle Brandt
George Anderson
First Grade Progress and Visitor Notes
The class nears Africa study completion and will begin Australia. Visitors Downs Bonacker and Mrs Peterson visited multiple grades last week while Mrs Nauman waited third and fifth grades. Kindergarten reports praise first graders for Primer work and tablet use. Kenneth Hills was absent sick.
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Africa
Australia
Downs
Bonacker
Petersen
Nauman
Beacon
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Lee O. Wolfe
Wesent
THE
American Press Association
Canada Post
Swift’s Pride
Arm & Hammer
Bonacker Bros
W. H- Stott
Titonka Savings Bank
Jowa's Walled Lake
Plan Law
Com
T. M. Helftner
J. HE. Keil & Son
Nick Heesch
Titanka
Gall
Lee C. Wolfe
Rhode Island
Chas
Cooper
Banwick
August Naefke
Britt, Towa
Boyd B. Pannliwk
Spd
Milestone Rubber Co
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Brooder
Ford Sale
Herman Harrenga
Tibonka
L. Han' Gen
Lee QO. Wolfe
Dickingon County
Lake Pake
Wolfe's Land Agency
Forest City
Comfrey
Minn
Lee
Wolfe
AILTS
Urade News
S.o. m
Phelps’ Hatchery
Phelps & Sons
Peter Heiman
W. J. Denton
Skelly Station
H.C. Ailts
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