Iowa Farm Bureau Leaders Probed for National Delegates
Nov 23 1921 Des Moines Iowa state Farm Bureau officials report Iowa leads in membership growth and will send voting delegates to the Atlanta national meeting. J R Howard president from Clemons Marshall County earns 15000 yearly plus travel. J W Coverdale secretary Clinton County earns 12000 plus travel. Reports cover rural tuberculosis funds and a farm tenant sale with a chaotic auction where bids surged and the sheriff faced interruptions.
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Iowa
Hes Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau
Atlanta
Georgia
Taation Jr
J. R. Howard
Clemens
Marshall County
Chicago
Howerd
Penn College
Oskalogsa
Chicago University
J. W. Coverdale
National Organization
Clinton County
Ames
Iowa group aims to place physical culture leaders countywide
B Hyten Sigourney and Miss Doris White Cedar Falls lead a movement to appoint a physical culture director and a nurse in each Iowa county and to promote better physical programs in rural schools.
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B. Hyten
Sigourney
Doris White
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Former sheriff faces damages suit over mob lynching claim
The filing in federal court alleges Audubon county Sheriff Frank Wills and three bondsmen failed to protect Tenningkelt from mob violence after pro German sympathies and war bond pressure surfaced. Tenningkelt says he was dragged by a rope around his neck and only released after promising to aid Red Cross. He seeks damages and cites duty breach.
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O Cour
Sudubon
Besn
Council’of Defense
Tenningkeit
Red Cross
Tenningkelt
Frank Wills
Audubon County
Azt Son
Cha Gordon
Edwinm. Johnson
Frank Walls
Storm Leke man holds contract for water body work
John Petersen of Storm Leke secured a contract to remove a body of water and manage fish shipping. The project spans two weeks with large tanked cars used to enable live fish handling. Fish are sent to Petamkin F Cs in Philadelphia under Petersen’s agreement.
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John Peterson
Storm Leke
Petamkin F Cs
Philedelphia
Petersen
Warden Warns on Releasing Game Returns
The game warden states that all game must be carefully returned to the water. Several fish including pike carp bass trout catfish and buffalo were taken from the area.
Hickory Kivs Corn Trial Inspires Local Farmers
A South Africa field notes a corn variety Hickory Kivs with seven rows per cob and kernels about the size of a dime. Jas Davidson, Maize Association secretary, arranges to evaluate plants and Ken Beth plans to plant more to test yield under varying weather.
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Tisbury
South Africa
Jas
Davidson
Maize Association
Ken
Beth
Controversy Over Wall Lake State Park Plan Advances
The executive council eyes steps toward converting portions of Wall Lake area in Wright County into a state park. Waterloo interests lease 20 2etes of land and a farmers’ shack blocks public access though the lake is state property. Webster City sportsmen raise 3000 dollars to buy land for public access. The marshy lake, described as the region’s prime waterfowl site, spans about 1000 acres and has alternately been targeted for private takeovers and park protection. The 27th general assembly enacted a special act to keep it from private ownership. Public access has repeatedly been restricted.
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Wall Lake
Executive Council
Bok
Iowa
Genersl
R. Ey ‘Johnson
Connes
Shose
Loyal Missouri teacher L Dakan dies after long service
Mr L Dakan died in Missouri Valley after a lifelong career in schooling begun in 1866. He taught 110 terms and influenced thousands of students, earning respect as a gentleman of the old school. The obituary notes his role as county superintendent and describes former pupils as his lifelong scholars.
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L. Dakan
Missouri Valley
Bupila
Tax disbursements and nurse rights spark Iowa debate
Secretary of the state ethics on tax disbursements totals 8.3 million dollars while school and local taxes account for large shares. The piece notes Iowa nurses opposing Mayo's claim of a nurse trust and describes nurses organizing against harsh medical demands in Des Moines and beyond.
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Iowa
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Des Moines
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa
Probate notice shows Michael R. Dartiett may 1916 will filed December 6 1921 in Algona Iowa. Court asks all interested to appear at 9 AM to show cause why the will should not be probated. Clerk A Freek notes district court probate action in 1921 Algona.
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State OF Iowa
Kossuth County
Michael R. Dartiett
Algona
Towa
District Court
Said
Algoita
Laws
A. A. Freek
Winter Hog Market Dynamics In December Packing
The article outlines how packers stockpile lard and meats by mid December to utilize daily killing capacity. It notes only about 16 percent of hogs are used for fresh meat, with fall and winter feeding as a buffer. Hog prices trended lower after the August peak, with October seesaw driving costs under $7.00 at Chicago and mixed buying from packers and independents.
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Chicago
Packers and farmers face shifting market pressures
The article discusses heavy exports of lard and cured meats from Chicago, easing packers’ excess inventory while wages and costs hinder recovery. It notes cheaper hogs and near normal packing house operations, yet labor resistance and price rigidity persist. Farmers prioritize preserving farm capital amid volatile commodity values.
Stability of corn values and bank burglar deterrence in Des Moines county
Agricultural wealth in the Mississippi valley hinges on intrinsic value of corn, not market price. Reports describe a planned vigilante effort by Des Moines county bankers and citizens to deter bank burglars with armed sentries across towns, aiming to stabilize business and deter crime.
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Mississippi Valley
Tosgether
Genson
Jarnet
Olation
Des Moines
Yeniurely
Kossuth
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