Robert Fisher Wins First at Ames Efficiency Tests
Robert Fisher of Titonka won first in the efficiency tests at Ames College with an average of 139 points, while Evert Rhodes of Spencer scored 124. The event was only the second tests conducted at the State Agricultural College. The article also notes community church activities and upcoming gospel meetings led by Rev. M In Metcalf in Sioux City.
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Ames College
Robert Fisher
Titonka
J. F. Fisher
Evert Rhodes
Spencer
State Agricultue College
Robert
Rhodes
The
Register
Resolutions of Respect For Brother Joseph Austin
Hall of Uriel Rebekah Lodge No 546 mourns the death of Joseph Austin a good man and member. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and drapes the charter for thirty days as a token of respect. Copies are to be sent to the family home paper and filed in the records.
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Nellie
Nelson
Gladys Larsovy
Anna Rippentrop
Spraying Demonstrations Held at Local Orchards This Week
County Farm Bureau reports spraying demonstrations at Plum Creek and Garfield townships on Monday early afternoon, and Union and Portland townships on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Hosts include Hoemaker Meach, Mrs Schoby, Jake Stewart, and John Merach orchards with timing keyed to pink fruit buds just before bloom.
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Burea
Hoemaker
Plum Creek
John Merach
Garfield Township
Uf Schoby
Union Township
Jake Stewart
Portland Township
Spray Guide for Apple and Pear Orchards
The article details cluster spray formulations for scab control in apples and pears. It specifies liquid lime sulfur 6-8 quarts per 50 gallons water, 11% pounds arsenate of lead, and adjustments for dry lime sulfur. For younger trees reduce volume. spray until dripping. add Black Leaf 40 or nicotine sulphate for aphids.
Didn’t Know It Was Loaded Casual Gun Accident
Johnnie Wilkins thirteen suffered a hand wound when a 22 caliber revolver fired while he played with it. The bullet entered the palm and traveled to the wrist. a doctor removed it. Not serious, but painful as he recovers at Buffalo Center.
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Johnnie
John Wilkins
Buffalo Center Tribune
Titonka Town Council approves March bills at May meeting
May 6 1928 regular Titonka council session at Titonka Savings Bank with Mayor Gallmeyer and six councilmen present. Bills approved include Geo Onkken 29.20 Wm Boyken 50.00 Titonka Topic 16.40 Isebrand 9.50 Amos Honacker 9.80 Matt Klasse 9.40 Frank Hagen 8.40 Alfred Nelson 5.00. Meeting adjourned.
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Titonka Savings Bank
Gallmeyer
Falk
Sloper
Stott
Wolfe
Meyer
Geo
Onkken
Boyken
Titonka
Isebrand
Amos Honacker
Matt Klasse
Frank Hagen
Alfred Nelson
Ramsey Writes About Legislative Efforts and Setbacks
Ramsey notes a costly attempt at statewide constructive legislation in the Ways and Means tax program. Several agricultural and banking bills failed, a new state bank capital rule and private bank supervision were discussed, and gun and liquor purchaser penalties were defeated. Election bills and party rules stalled. direct votes on education officials did not pass. utilities regulation receded.
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Ramsey
LEGIS
Fulton
Board of Education
Iil
Gehcal
Clarkaville Star
Tax Meeting in Cylinder District Aims to Address Tax Issue
Cylinder Consolidated District patrons and taxpayers will gather May 4 for a community club meeting. Prof Hartman and W J Breakenridge will report the year's school work and district tax problems. The meeting aims to explain how sixty percent of tax dollars are levied and spent and to foster cooperation between taxpayers and school officials.
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W. J. Breakenridge
Cylinder Consolidated
Prof. Hartman
Cylinder
Prof
Hart
Clothing Schools Draw Large Attendance
Two training schools in clothing work held in La Verne and Plum Creek townships attract strong turnout. Representatives from IA Verne and surrounding townships attend with some traveling long distances. Miss Foster of the Extension Service will return June 1 and 2 to conduct the second lesson of the five months course. Local leaders will demonstrate the program in their communities in the meantime.
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la Verne
Plum Creeek
Ia Verne
A. M. Gen. Tich
Plum Creek Township
Plum Creek
Prairie
Wesley
Miss Foster
Extension Service
Wants Law Observed On Flag Display In Rural Schools
L C White of Spencer urges strict observance of Iowa law requiring flags on all rural schoolhouses daily when weather allows. He cites Jasper County findings where thirty schools failed to comply, with twenty five lacking flags and seven having flags but no proper display. Flags are available from the county superintendent’s office via donations from the Iowa Patriotic association funded by Geo. Sches.
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L. C. White
Spencer
Clay County
Jasper County
Iowa
Iowa Patriotic Association
Geo. Sches
School Board Pays Damages After Fatal Dodge Center Accident
In Dodge Center Minnesota an eight year old girl died when a wooden school stride broke causing injuries. A $7,850 damages suit yielded $101 verdict and the board will pay out of pocket. The outcome may set Minnesota precedent affecting school board liability and service.
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Dodge Center
Minn
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Invest in Farm Lands Now
The Federal Reserve official cites growing demand and a coming upturn in farming profits urging investors to buy farm land now. He argues land prices will rise, interest rates may climb, and that a regular, systematic land market prevents a damaging downturn. He warns against government ownership of coal lands and railroads, citing economic and psychological harms.
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United States
Ford
Congress
McAdoo
Washington Herald
Ford's Coal Purchase Stir Shallow Government Debate
The Washington Herald questions Henry Ford massive coal land buy of 125000 acres for 20000000 and asks why the government does not undertake such enterprises. Critics fault the paper's grasp of government roles while warning of impractical ideas among readers.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Washington Herald
The
Herald
School Bus Route Bid Notice
The school board will receive sealed bids for bus route contracts for the coming school year. Submit bids per mile one way and teams with the secretary before 8 P.M. June 1. M. L. Petersen, Secretary.
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M. Ll. Petersen
Farm Bureau Conference Held At Ft. Dodge
The state Farm Bureau Federation district conference at Ft. Dodge last Friday drew attendees from the county including Mr and Mrs M C Parsons Mrs A P Ives Mrs H D Hutchins and County Agent Maakestad Mrs Ives district chairman of the women's work addressed the meeting on What We Women Are Doing Hutchins spoke on township development A similar conference is planned for Emmetsburg Friday next with expected large Kossuth county participation Wm Schmidt visited from Waterloo and returned with George Pannhuk for a local visit.
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State Farm Bureau Federation
Ft. Dodge
M. C. Parsons
A. P. Ives
H. D. Hutchins
Maakestad
Ives
Obituary of Evert John Sleper
Evert John Sleper died at his Buffalo Center home on April 7 1923 from a stroke. Born August 3 1852 in Mohlenwart East Friesland he married Annie Kruithotl in 1879 and had ten children. He emigrated to the United States in 1892 settling in Kossuth County and retired to Buffalo Center about a decade ago. He left a wife seven children 28 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Reformed church with Rev J H Schoon officiating burial in the family lot near German Valley.
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Evert John Sleper
Mohlenwart
East Friesland
Annie Sleeper
Germany
United States
Kossuth County
Dfife
Buffalo Center
Hfe
Reformed Church
J. H. Schoon
German Valley
Buffalo Center Tribune
Rock Island Plans Big 1923 Equipment Overhaul
The Rock Island will receive 80 new locomotives and 50 all steel suburban cars within ninety days, completing by August 21, to boost freight and suburban service. Overhauls include 1,500 National dump cars and 10 dining cars, with total 1923 spending around 15 million dollars plus a broader program nearing 20 million. A second main track, automatic train control, new rails, yard tracks, and shop upgrades are also planned to improve operations.
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the Rock
Chicago
Rock Island
A&b
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Eyert Rhodes
Methodist Notes
Titania School
Council of the Book of Books
Woth
Doan
Doan Aid
Louis Larsen
Titanica Aid
George Bchut Jer, Jr
M. In Metcalf
Sioux
City
Dean Church
Council Proceedings
Wm, Boyken
Cylinder Community Club
Tang
Hiabee
H. A. French
L. Hansen
Mag
Bank
BK. G. Quamime
Federal Reserve Bank, Seventh District
National Real Histate Journal
Farm Bureau
Emmetsburg
Wm. Schmidt
Waterloo
George Pannhuk
Evert
John Sleper
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