Pushed Pigs Most Profitable Says Evvard
Prof John M Evvard swine expert at Iowa State College urges pushing pigs on pasture as the most profitable plan. He cites data on spring litters reaching 200 225 pounds in six to eight months and notes self fed pigs reach weight faster with lower concentrate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Evvard Swine
Radio Farm School
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Evward
Iowa State College
York
Movard
Farmer and Mechanic Builds Ford Motor Adapations
Geo Schutter of Buffalo township modifies a Ford motor for a mobile belt work unit and a corn picker. He charges neighbors about 12 to 15 dollars for mounting and remodeling. A complete engine costs 40 to 50 dollars depending on car price and yields about ten horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Schutter
Buffalo Township
Schutter
Schutier
Sunday School Pins Awarded at Luther Church
Lutheran Sunday School at usual hour offers pins for regular six month attendees. German service at 11 a m English at 7 30 p m none at Emmanuel due to painting. Luther Leaguers to meet after service to plan Luther League Rally in Manson Iowa June 30 and July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Church
Titonka
Luther Leaguers
Leaguers
Lutheran Emanuel Church
Luther League
Manson
Iowa
Manson-Pomeroy Luther Leagues
Luthor
Nuts
St. Basue
St. John’s Church
Plowka
Infidel Leader Dies After Dinner Attack on Christianity
George Whale chairman of the Rational Press Association collapsed dead at a London dinner commemorating Thomas Huxley. He had just finished a hostile tirade against Christianity as guests cheered, then fell silent as he slumped forward, ending the centenary event amid stunned whispers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whale
Rational Press Association
London
Thomas Huxley
Galilee
Fellowship Forum
Red Cross Notice on Veterans Bureau Training Deadline
Ex service men are urged to act before June 30 1925 to commence training under the World War Veterans Act provisions. The U S Veterans Bureau warns that only those who actually start training by the deadline retain rights. Applications made by June 30 1923 must obtain authorization from Des Moines Iowa by June 30 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Veterans’ Bureau
Bureau
Des Moing
Iowa
Good Roads Association Launches Statewide Campaign
The Iowa Good Roads Association begins a summer membership drive across 11 districts aiming to enlist 100 000 members at 1 annual fee. Members receive a metal car disc and a voice on the board rising to 99 directors. The group backs state control of road construction and a proposed 85 million dollar road bond referendum at the next General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
Good Roads Association
Good Roads Organization
Uepiatawire
Forgers Apprehended at Algona in Local Check Case
Guy White and Ralph Gillette both of Algona were arrested by Marshal Newville and Deputy Gilbert for attempting to pass bad checks on local merchants. They were bound over to the grand jury on $2000 bonds and remain in county jail awaiting the next court term. White, previously employed at Delmonico Cafe and on Joe Fraser farm, could neither read nor write. Gillette has prior court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy White
Ralph Gillette
Algona
Marshal Newville
Gilbert
Justice Hutchison
Kraft-Misbach
Gillette
White
Delmonico Cafe
Joe Fraser
Des Moines
Pastor Graduates After Years of Study at Boston University
A Lynn Massachusetts Messenger notice reports a pastor earns an S T B Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology on June 15 after three years in the academy three in college and three in seminary. The graduate reflects on age delays and gratitude to professors and friends and hopes to serve the church further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston University School of Theology
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Lynn
Mass
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs W E Bentley at Burt Home
Twenty nine guests gathered Sunday at the Arthur Spraw residence east of Burt for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. W. E. Bentley, mother of Mrs. Spraw, with families from Algona and Burt present including McEnroe Menroe Hart Anderson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spraw
Burt
M. H. McEnroe
Childen
G. W. Sprow
John Johnson
Leo McEnroe
Algona
Stanley Kieth
Wayne and
Kyle Kleth
Buffalo Consolidated School Hires Most Faculty
All teachers for the coming year are employed except one high school mathematics instructor who will also serve as athletic coach. Names listed include Levi Neesa Supt Klemme Hazel Wood Pheobs Spiers Jane Diedrich Dews Mueic Mabel Tutton Hulfalo Genter Noelle Nelson Pend Stavens Vera Mechlar Titonka Gladys Saunders Ethel Downs Pitanka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Consolidated School
Alapba
Levi Neesa
Supt
Klemme
Iowa
Hazel Wood
Kiemme
Pheobs Spiers
Albert City
Mueic
Jane Diedrich Dews
Mathematies Gyula
Mabel Tutton
Hulfalo Genter
Noelle Nelson
Titonkit
Pend Stavens
Sexton
Vera Mechlar
Titonka
Gladys Saunders
Menquaketa
Ethel Downs
Pitanka
The Shortest Way There Riddles Through Town Routes
A humorous Corwith Hustler item suggests the shortest path to Algona involves a long detour via Wesley Britt and Hutchins, with a stop at the Mayor's office before proceeding to Cornwith Stilson. The quirky drive advice frames local routes as a playful puzzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Wesley
Britt
Main Street
Cornwith
Hutchins
Stilson
Corwith
Algona Plans Lively Fourth of July Fairgrounds Celebration
The Kossuth County Fair Association schedules a large Fourth of July program at Algona Fairgrounds with fireworks featuring a Statue of Liberty set piece and aerial effects. A celebrity monologist, a vaudeville style dancing act, aerialists the Aerial Christensens, balloon ascensions by Lucille Belmont, mule races, running and harness races, and a novelty Ford race are planned as part of a full day of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of
New York
Lucille Belmont
Has Fine Herd of Guernseys at Bartlett and Son’s Farm
A visit to Bartlett and Son’s Guernsey farm in town last Thursday shows father and sons milking about twenty five purebred and grade Guernseys. The Bartletts, long in dairy work, report strong production, with pasturage of sweet clover providing feed for cattle and hogs. They plan to install an electric light plant in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Barnlett and Son
Father and Sons
Quarton
Bartlett
Sedraska to Stocking Peddler Scams Exposed
A Blair Nel advertisement warns readers against fake silk stocking tests used by door to door peddlers. It describes common gimmicks such as nail file, pull, door hanger, and finger nail tests as hokum and urges shoppers to demand proof from reputable dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE
Marks & Sons
Blair Nel
Honor Roll of Subscriptions Payments Noted
The paper lists subscribers who renewed since the last issue. Names include L. B. Hansen of 22 W Bloomington St in Iowa City and others from Algona Britt Bancroft Wesley Woden Titonka Cherokee Titonka and Titonka with multiple renewal dates in 1925 and 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hansen
W. Bloomington St. Towa City
Iowa
R. Hopkins
Algona
Q. H. Dahl
Britt
Joe Kline
Bancroft
Zack Gibson
Emmet Paetz
Main
Burt
Chris, See
Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Union Sunday School Event
A very large crowd attended the Union Sunday School picnic at Ferdie Schramgrave on Tuesday. Attendees reported a general good time and positive mood throughout the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ferdie Schramgrave
Iowa Dairy Industry Meets Demand With Efficient Breeding Plan
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute projects Iowa will need 23,078 more dairy cows by 1930 to meet population needs unless farms adopt a double-barrel breeding policy. High production sires and balanced rations could raise yields, reducing needed cows by about half and increasing profit per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Institute
State Agricultural College
Stores Closed for Fourth of July Weekend
All stores and banks will stay open Friday evening July 3. Most shops close from 10:00 Saturday morning to Monday morning with Mtouka Cafe Denton Drug Store and J E Keil remaining open. Plan ahead when visiting town the day before the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtouka Cafe
Denton Drug Store
J. E. Keil
MISS GRACE C JOHNSON WEDS FRED A DIEKMAN
The marriage of Grace C Johnson to Fred A Diekman was performed last Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home in Wesley. Rev L E Wardle officiated, joining the couple in matrimony and planning a happy future. Grace, a Wesley girl and former rural teacher, and Fred, longtime Kunz Grain Company bookkeeper and Wesley official, departed Friday on a honeymoon tour to Iowa, Chicago, and other states. They will reside in Wesley after June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Hansen
L. E. Wardle
Grace C. Johnson
Wesley
Wiggins
Colorado
Cedar Falls
Fred A. Diekmann
Helas
Kunz Grain Company
Iowa
Wesley School
Iown
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Wesley Friends
News- World
GUIDE DAUGHTER'S STEPS FOR PROPER BEHAVIOR
Parents should supervise teens and stop risky associations. Do not let daughters roam at night and insist on accountability. Strong moral guidance is urged to prevent gossip and temptation.
Sheriff and officers raid Bancroft bootlegging case
Amos Bergman was taken to the County Seat Monday by Sheriff Hovey and a charge of bootlegging entered against him. A search of the Bergman premises was made with the Algona marshal and a deputy present but details and outcome were not known. Further particulars may be available next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bergman
Sherif Hovey
Hovey
Algona Marshall
Bergman
Bancroft Register
Norse Centennial Attendees Hear President in Minneapolis
Olaf Funnemark Ole K Flom and wives Mrs Nels M Johnson attended the Noras centennial celebration in Minneapolis where they heard the President speak, according to News World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Funnemark
Ole K. Flom
Nels M. Johnson
Noras
Minneapolis
News- World
Local business and social notes from Kanawha area
Fred Boyken Fred Wentz and Reiner Dirksen with Misa Adelaide Heeseh and Adelia drive to Mr Dodge on a business mission Dirksen plans to open a shoe repair shop at Kanawha Town They visit Dodge to buy tools machinery and supplies Raymond Bonacker Gilbert Nelson and wives depart for a northern touring trip into Lake of the Woods region and Indian reservation Then through Canada back toward Duluth Minn over two to four weeks camping along the way and hoping to share high stories on return
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Fred Boyken
Fred Wentz
Reiner Dirksen
Misa Adelaide Heeseh
Adelia
Raymond Bonacker
Gilbert Nelson
Alinnesota
Lake of the Woods
Iadian
Canada
Wilds
Duluth
Minn
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Mercedes Sartor
Walfe
Jim Dieckmann
Anna Noble
Inez Pink
Ella Dieckmann
Marguerite Budlang
Louise Kramer
Viola Helfner
Alice Sartor
Blanche Buffington
Maribeth Souires
Wilda Hefner
Hilda Pouelsen
Jeanette Swalye
Florence Reynolds
Marguerite Budlong
Sedraska
TOR
Fred A. Diekman
Popurar
Lake View
Minu
Norse Centenial
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