Wesley social notes and a fatal accident in Saxton
Wesley community reports Ellen Ward and Ruth Andrews as callers. A serious accident near Saxton leaves Fred Anderson dead after a fall from a moving train. Mrs Matilda Ward owns a new Ford. Neal Bruth and family returned from St Paul. Funeral plans are pending as the community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Ward
Ruth Andrews
B. O
Sexton Church
Matilda Ward
TJ. D. Andrews
Burt
L. B. Krautz
Lister
Bexton
Geo. Larson
Harry Hanson
Germania
Mas Austin
Will Ward
Neal Brtth
St. Paul
Will Leek
Andergzon Bros
C. Jonson
Saxton
Frad Anderson
Mia
P. G. Andergan
Britt
Nelg Johnson
Kennefick
Algons
Bort
Familly
Portland area farm notes and local happenings
Sona tended surveying at the former farm in Portland while Burt Field Day drew little local attendance due to threshing. Nellie Graham left Burt for home with suspected typhoid illness and hopes for recovery. Local residents Wyatt Stott Walter Smith and others planned farm improvements and rentals. A seven year old, Hugh Peters, died after a spinal illness, his funeral held by Bancroft pastors, with sympathy extended to the family. Mary Peters mourned a brother, and several locals aided by hosting meals for workers amid ongoing threshing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sona
Portland
Burt
Nellie Graham
J. H. Graham
Wyatt Stott
Sexton
Mr. Stott
Wyatt
Walter Smith
M. J. Mann
Kramer
Helen Stone
Fred Ringsdorf
Dakota
Jim Ollum
Ora
Rumjor
Kosgoth
Bella
Hugh Peters
Will Peters
Gid
Bancroft
Fylende
Mary Peters
Cedar Falla
Miga Eunice Phelps
Mra
Geo
Patre
Algona
Leater Stow
Martin Larsen
H.O. Mann
Suny
Tyo
Old Timers B Scott Allan and Wife Visit Portland
Weeks of greetings fill Portland as B Scott Allan and his Wisconsin wife, longtime residents, reconnect with old friends during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Allan
Wisconsin
Portland
Seed corn harvest timing urged for seed supply
The Des Moines committee promotes a fall harvest crusade to prepare seed corn for next year. Circulars will be distributed in rural areas stressing harvest before late September or early October, with demonstrations on drying methods using dry air and avoiding ear-to-ear contact for airflow. A simple twine swing method for handling ears is described to aid careful storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tawa
Knotting Technique Described for Ear Decoration
The passage explains threading strands of twine about five inches apart under the ear and crossing them with the opposite hand to form a sequence. It describes placing the first ear, crossing strings, inserting the second ear, and repeating until the string ends.
Fragmented note on hanging cords and air circulation
The readable fragment describes hanging cords of varying lengths and placement to allow air flow, mentioning completion and quick arrival. It reads as a partial instruction or maintenance note with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Isebrand's Sale at Buell Farm Near Titonka Iowa
Auction announced by John Tiebrand for Sept 25 1941 at the Buell farm four miles southwest of Titonka Iowa to sell 18 horses 26 head of cattle 834 hogs and various farm machinery plus 8 acres of corn 20 tons of hay and household goods. Terms include cash for under 10 and credit for 12 months on approved notes at 8 percent interest. Auctioneers Matern Kunz and Padigies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayling
Washington
Buell Farm
Titonka
Towa
Nale
Head of
Heress
Gonslating Ag
John Tiebrand
Armstrong
Matern & Kunz
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J. E. Kiel
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Tltowka
Barking House
Dove Front
Lawren Moxry
Bann
Viet Sovech
Toot
Liabiliti
Cy Pirella
G. D. Welhouse
Lee O. Wolfe
Kansas City
St. Louis
Omaha
Chicago
Rock
O. BE
Ted
Isebrand
Tve
Durac Jeraey
Pannkuk
Amelia Anderson
Larsen
German Township
Maro
Mr. Hletat
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