Legion Raises Quota of Endowment Fund in Iowa Drive
The Iowa Legion reports strong Endowment Week results September 13 to 19 with broad support from county committees and civic groups. Howard French and Nate Walsh led Titonka's effort, donors contributed amid a spirit reminiscent of 1917 to 1918, and overall contributions totaled $117 with extra gifts encouraged to aid those most in need.
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Iowa
Legionaiies
Kendall
Titonka
Howard French
Nate Walsh
Altho
Farm Bureau to Host Film Show At Ed Dittmer Home
Raymond Bartlett presented a motion picture device at the Henry Nelson residence on Sunday the 27th and plans another screening for the upcoming Farm Bureau Meeting at Ed Dittmer’s home the first Monday in October. The Ames Extension Bureau provided the film and invites all residents to attend. The note warns that government should focus on core functions while contrasting U S fire losses with Europe’s lower figures.
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Raymond Bartlett
Henry Nelson
Ray
Farm Bureau
Ed. Dittmer
Extension Bureau of
Ames
Dittmer
Teachers Honored At Buffalo Consolidated School Social
Friday evening the ladies of Rebeca lodge hosted a informal event for Buffalo Consolidated School teachers. An indoor track inspired activity tested wits and will rather than strength. After a short program light refreshments were served and social time enjoyed. The note encourages forming a parent teacher group to improve cooperation between parents and teachers.
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Rebeca Lodge
Buffalo Consolidated School
Shea
Wilson Dins At 85 G Keagle Home
Lyle V son of Mr and Mrs Lee G Wilson of Britt lowe died at 8 30 Monday September 28 at the Keagle home southeast of town Cause stomach trouble He was two years six months two days Funeral at 12 30 Tuesday at the Keagle home burial Buffalo Cemetery Parents and grandparents mourn his loss The Topic extends sympathy
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Lyle V
Lee G. Wilson
Britt, Lowe
Buffalo
Lyle
Wilson
Banking and Export Surplus Need Remedy
Senator Smith W Brookhart told about 1600 at the Grant township fair that cooperative banking and an export corporation could ease agricultural woes. He urged keeping call money at home, amending banking laws, and borrowing 1.5 billion for exporting surplus to stabilize farm prices, citing railroads and federal policy. He cited Russia’s cooperative growth as a contrast and praised European cooperatives.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Grant Township
Grant Consolidated
Ed, Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Iowa
New York Stock Exchange
Towa
Brookhart
Federal Department
United States
Yavora
G Nut Shell
Simal
Uncle Sam
Railrod
United States Treasury
Maem
Pittsburgh
Bankers and Colleges Partner to Promote Rural Agriculture
A historical plan shows state agricultural colleges guiding bankers to boost farming. Colleges assign specialists to assist banks in farm accounts, legumes, club work, and cow testing projects through county agents or direct outreach, outlining steps from initial meetings to ongoing demonstrations and competitions.
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State College
Agricultural College
Aanker
C. T. A. Booth
Georgia banks approve three year farm development program
Clearing houses in Georgia authorize a $30 000 yearly expenditure for three years to pursue farm development and diversification. The proposal, initiated by the Georgia Bankers Association, calls for a state wide development committee of thirty members under the Agricultural Committee of the Georgia Bankers Association.
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Georgia
Georgia Bankers ‘Assocation
Georgia Bankers Association
Elmer Peterson Captures Title at Clay Bird Shoot
Elmer Peterson won with 143 of 150 birds at the registered clay bird shoot held Sunday. He also posted the highest straight, breaking 88 birds without a miss. Ben Castle of Charles City took second with 138 of 160 birds. Geo Anderson J F Fisher and Geo McCutcheon tied for third.
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Eimnet Peterson
Ben Castle
Charles City
Peterson
Geo. Anderson
Catherville
J. F. Fisher
Geo. McCutcheon
Titonkea
Rice and fish planting planned for Crystal Lake
Game warden I A Frech reports wild rice planted in Crystal and Eagle lakes this summer. Forty cans of bass pickerel and crappie will be planted in Crystal Lake and shipped to Britt for stocking.
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I. A. Frech
Crystal
Eagle Lakes
Crystal Lake
Britt
John Geerdes Severely Injured By Circle Saw Accident
John Geerdes suffered a severe workplace accident Tuesday afternoon while adjusting a belt on a power saw. As he reached to apply belt dressing, his hand was drawn into the belt, severing tendons in his leg below the knee and nearly splitting the bone. He received medical aid at once, with hopes for a full recovery barring complications.
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John Geerdes
John
Gerdes
Mr. Gerdes
Alfalfa Pasture Feeds 300 to 400 Pigs at Independence Farm
On the state hospital farm at Independence Iowa two seven acre alfalfa pastures have provided continuous grazing for 300 to 400 spring pigs and their sows. The Grimm alfalfa, seeded in 1923 with oats, produced high yields after lime treatment. Managers report healthy sows and strong milk production reducing pig loss, prompting expansion to 37 acres of alfalfa and planned sow-led expansion.
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State Hospital
Independence
Iowa
J. L. Boatman
Soils Department
Town State College
No Hunting Sign Off by F W Schram at 38nd
A brief unsigned note proclaims no hunting on the speaker's promises attributed to F W Schram with a terse 38nd marker. The message emphasizes a firm ban and public notice style.
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed October Fifth Through Tenth
State Fire Marshal Tracey proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 10 and Gov. Hammill backs the effort. 1924 fire statistics show 80 deaths from fire, including 29 women and 36 children, with extensive property loss across barns, dwellings, factories, and other buildings totaling millions in damage. Sparks from flues and faulty wiring are leading causes, along with matches and careless handling of oil and stoves. Public urged to take precautions while weather is mild to save property and lives.
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Tracey
John Hammill
Ufe
Titanita
Lfe
Hailstorm Causes Severe Damage Across Region
Residents recall the Friday night hail as the worst in fifty years. Stones up to baseballs battered roofs forcing re shingles and breaking windows. The storm from Fenton to Lone Rock damaged farms and cars and soaked damaged buildings with rain, resulting in thousand of dollars in losses.
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Fenton
Lone Rock
M. B
Chicken Thief Gets Charge Of Buckshot
An incident near Algona ends with a shot fired by resident Phillips as intruders flee a farm chicken house. One man was wounded, reportedly not located afterward, and no poultry were taken. Authorities note frequent chicken thefts this summer.
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M. N.rvins
Algona
Phillips
Dean
Handing Notice Prohibits Hunting on My Promises
Positively no hunting allowed on my promises without permission. Awietel Mtonka, awa. 37-9.
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F. W. Schram
Awietel
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National Bureau of Heonontic Research
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Gerany
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Turkey
Swea Clty Herald
C. H. Otis
American Bankers Association
State Bankers Association Agricultural Committee
Union State Bank
Bankville
Agricultural Commission of the
Agriculture College
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Legume
D. H. Otia
Elmer Peterson
Rico
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