Tripoli newspaper details and subscription rates
The item lists filing and mailing details for the Tripoli newspaper. It notes second class mail status, publication cadence on Wednesdays, establishment in 1894, and official newspaper designation for Tripoli and Bremer County. It also shows publisher William A Buckley and editor Robert J Sassman with subscription rates of 3.50 in-state and 4.50 elsewhere.
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Tripoli
Iowa
Bremer County
William A. Buckley
Robert J. Sassman
Bremer County 4-H Fair Calendar Highlights
Calendar notes Aug 8 to Aug 10 show schedule for Bremer County 4-H Fair. Events include horse show, dairy judging, girls demonstrations, livestock parade, variety show, and livestock sale with times from 7:30 p m to 10 30 a m across Aug 8 9 and 10.
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Bremer County
Wapsie Whirlwinds 4-H Awards At Achievement Day At Waverly
At the July 27 meeting 11 members asked What Do I Take to Fair while 14 celebrated Achievement Day. 62 articles judged by Mrs. Pardee marked the fair entries. booth planning by Lahmanns Hahn Leuenberger and others. after fair picnic set for Aug 18 at Waverly park.
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Carol Zwanziger
Pearl Pardee
Carolyn Lahmann
Ruth Leuenberger
Mary Lahmann
Linda Leuenberger
Maxfield Merry Maids
Readlyn
Merwin Meier
Pearl E. Pardee
Joyce
Janice Strottman
Linda Matthias
Marilyn Foelske
Carol Wehling
Susan Oltrogge
Rebecca Huebner
Linda Jo Rathe
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Huebner
Mrs. Wehling
Linda Rathe
Susan
Jane Oltrogge
Becky Huebner
Eunice Huebner
Mickie Huebner
Joyce Strottman
Vickie Baker
Charissa
Catherine Schrage
Pardee
Sara Thoms
TNT
Betty Ann Judas
Walter Schwerin
John Beam
Marsha Bull
Mary Bergman
Roll Call
Joyce Dooly
Julianne Iserman
Local 4-H Club Plans Project for Fair Progress
The Tripoli Leader reports a meeting at the home of Bob Garold with 99 members present. Paul Zander and Garold led talks on preparing projects for the fair. David Gienau, reporter, notes the discussions and reports given by Garold and Zander.
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Washington, D. C
Bonnie Alcock
Marilyn Beam
Janice Brase
Doug Boeckmann
Keith Heffernan
Vicky Burrow
Diana Feuchtwanger
Karen Heffernan
Betty Leuenberger
Bob Garold
Paul Zander
Garold
David Gienau
Low Acreage Planted Since 1929, Says ISU Economist
J William Uhrig of Iowa State University cites the July 1 USDA crop summary showing 300 million acres planted in crops, the lowest since 1929. Reduced wheat allotments and wheat and feed grain diversions drive the decline. harvests projected at 288 million acres, 8 million below 1961. Corn output forecast at 3.5 billion bushels, 3 percent below last year, with yields around 61.2 bushels per acre. Soybean area of 279 million acres sets a record, while barley and sorghum show modest changes. Total diverted land near 68 million acres with compliance checked after signup.
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J. William Uhrig
Iowa State University
USDA
Do It Yourself Home Projects Safe If You Are Sure
The article notes DIY projects save money but warn about rising accident risk and the need for safety. It argues that untrained workers may slip or cut themselves and that later corrections by professionals can inflate costs. If you are confident in safety and workmanship, proceed. otherwise, hire an expert.
Gardening tips for fall transplanting and bulbs
Iowa State University extension horticulturist Ben F. Vance notes September and early October are ideal for dividing perennials such as oriental poppies, bleeding hearts, bearded iris, and transplanting Virginia bluebells. Peonies may stay in place, while fall bulb planting plans should begin now for tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinths, Dutch hyacinths, and Siberian squills.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
Garden bulb orders and green manure for fall prep
Plan ahead for bulbs and sod crops with careful orders to avoid late planting. Daffodils should be planted early, and a green manure crop such as rye or annual rye grass added to improve soil organic matter. Apply 15 to 20 pounds of fertilizer per thousand square feet, broadcast and work into the topsoil before seeding rye.
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Garde
Green-mauve crops aid city garden organic matter
Green mauve crops provide a practical way for urban gardeners to build soil organic matter when access to animal manures or farm amendments is limited. Rye grass is mentioned as an example of such crops.
Iowa gets two new federal judges sworn in
Former Lieutenant Governor Edward J. McManus of Keokuk succeeds Henry Graven of Greene as federal judge of the northern district. McManus becomes the fifth judge in the 80 year history of the district. William C. Hanson of Jefferson is the first to hold a ruling judgeship created by Congress and will handle cases in both districts.
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Iowa
Edward J. McManus
Keokuk
Henry Graven
Greene
Judge McManus
William C. Hanson
Jeffer
Congress
Son
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National Water Well Assn
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Richmann’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Wave Phone Waverly 930
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Lowe State College
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Pamela Tiffin
Ann Margret
Tom Ewell
Alice Faye
Owe Charles. Brackett
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