Local Social And Business Notices From 1895
Mrs R H Dewall visited Mrs Frank Paton on Tuesday. Play Deacon Dubbs drew young folks to Wallingford Tuesday night. Baby news from Camas Wash and Estherville. Several local gatherings at Lutheran Ladies Aid and family visits. Telegraphed moves include Western Union office changes and a press purchase trip to Chicago. County business and politics feature Whelan and Crim involvement. Marriage solemnized at Lutheran church Gunder Wintertune and Mary Lerdall. Trade and crop outlook improve, merchants hopeful for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Dewall
Frank Paton
Deacon Dubbs
Wallingford
Bert. Maaland
Baby
P. S. Anderson
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Irwin
Pee Ole Egeland
Wallingfford
Chris Egeland
Joe Omundson
Henry Dewall
Near Superior
Hawke
Helen Clemenson
Astrid Swenson
Estherville
V.-A
Western Union Telegraph’ Office
Crim
H. F. White
Delevan
Cherokee
Edward Sillge
C. W. Crim
M. K. Whelan
F. E B. Allen
Bro. Johnston
Chicago
A. Pray
California
Satuday
M. K .Whelan
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Armstrong News
H. A. Gaardo
J. H. Rohde
Swan Lake
Nelse Andrew
C. E. Fuller
Graettinger
Sixty Years of Change in Estherville Told by Mrs Soper
The piece rewrites Estherville history from 68 years ago, noting massive changes from dense river forests and wildlife to a growing town. It recalls early settlers led by Esther’s family, wooden fortifications, and Indian threats, plus dangers of prairie fires and a grasshopper plague that spurred western migration. It traces transport and technology shifts from ox carts to trains and electric lights, ending with a look at advancing modern life across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Magazine
Hatyereils
Rufus Soper
America
Estherville
New
Esther
Rock Island
Espeseto
Ridley
Sixth Street
Jackson, Minn
Egypt
Oreand
Unclear Fragment Hints Odd Images and Claims
A garbled fragment mentions a defense, marriage to a Mars girl, and sitting under an electric fan at the North Pole, suggesting a misread or out of context sentence. No clear event or names are identifiable. the piece reads as stray OCR text without coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
North Pole
Farm Bureau Notes Estherville Township Meeting
The final all day Estherville Township meeting was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Himebauch. Topics included Time Saving in the Home led by Mrs A Haskin, current events by George Robb, and the Torrent Land Title Bill discussed by Fred Himebauch. The next evening meeting is scheduled for the third Friday in April at the McDonald home. movies start at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Township
Fred Himebauch
Lundgren
A. Haskin
George Robb
Farm Bureau
Andreasen Girls Entertain The Merrymakers
The Merrymakers Garment Club met at the Andreasen home. With the secretary absent the roll call and last meeting minutes were omitted. Etta Andreasen spoke on necklines for different body types and Christine Eidatisna demonstrated making a flower for a hat or dress. Contests followed the program and a luncheon was served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymakers’ Garment Club
P Hone
Andreasen
Etta Andreasen
Christine Eidiatinsa
Nutrition Meeting At Home Of Mr S Chacherer
The nutrition study led by Miss Ruth Cessna met at Mrs. Wm Schacherer's home with many attendees. The lesson on Milk and its Value in the Diet highlighted milk protein as highly valuable for growth and tooth development, and upcoming topics include eggs meat and fish. Contacts for follow-up meetings were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cessna
Wm. Schacherer
Cessna
McCollum
Nels Osher
John Brinkman
Jackson
Gilbert Osher
Wallingford
First Spray Timing for Dormant Buds in Orchards
The first spray after the dormant period should occur when buds show pink. In large orchards spray before swelling to finish before blossoms. It targets scab and leaf eating insects using 6 quarts liquid lime sulphur or 4 lbs dry lime sulphur and 1.5 lbs lead arsenate per 60 gallons water.
Pruning Young Trees Shapes Future Fruit Growth
Pruning young trees in the early years prevents crotch formation that leads to breakdown. Proper pruning directs development to avoid structural failures and ruination of the tree.
Rodents and Pests Threaten Iowa Farm Yields
In Emmet county and statewide, farmers face heavy losses from ground hogs rats gophers and squirrels. Experts urge organized rodent control this year urging farmers to dedicate time and effort for personal benefit and statewide progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Emmet
Farm Bureau Urges Local Seed Corn Testing and Listings
The Farm Bureau office urges early action on seed corn. Tested samples from across the county are reviewed, and help is offered on testing methods. Citizens should report surplus seed corn to the Farm Bureau to direct buyers, prioritizing domestic over foreign seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Oime
Dormant spray advised for Iowa orchards
H E Nichols of Iowa State College says dormant lime sulfur spray is needed where San Jose scale or oyster shell scale trouble. Applications mix 5 to 6 gallons lime sulfur with 50 gallons water, used before growth starts on apples cherries or plums. Over 11 years, 22 000 trees sprayed yielded twice as much fruit with 77 percent worm and scab free on sprayed trees versus 17 percent on unsprayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
H. E. Nichols
Iowa State College
Accidents From Kerosene Fire Startling in Iowa
The Oil Inspection Service of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports since Jan 1 1925 kerosene or gasoline explosions from starting fires have killed twelve people in nine incidents. Most deaths occurred when fuel was poured on live coals from a can. One case saw the can on the floor before ignition. Officials urge caution and a public safety campaign to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Inspection Service
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Iowa
We Judging Team Goes to Europe
The Iowa Legislature approved $4000 to fund the Franklin County dairy judging team judges Harlan Leonard Lester Olson and Raymond Monghan to travel to London for the International Judging Contest. They won the Iowa championship at Waterloo and the national title in Milwaukee with coach W B Hamilton. Support came from M G Thornburg N E Kendall John Hamill and state farm groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Iowa
Franklin County
Lews
London
United States
Harlan Leonard
Lester Olson
Raymond Monghan
Waterloo
Milwaukee
W. B. Hamilton
Europe
M G. Thornburg
N. E. Kendall
John Hammil
Iowa Sets Record In Tuberculosis Eradication
Des Moines Iowa reports a record March cattle TB eradication with 130297 tested, surpassing February’s 121738. No other state exceeded 100000 in a month. Pottawattamie Jasper Winnebago Wapello are modified or accredited counties with TB under 0.5 percent, earning ten cents per hundred on hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Union
Pottawattamie
Jasper
Winnebago
Wapello
Poison gas kills rodents in Iowa farms and gardens
Des Moines April 6 three of the most troublesome rodents in Iowa can be killed with poison gas from Calcium Cyanide. R S Herrick secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society notes gas is released when the chemical contacts moisture and is easy to handle. Ground hogs pocket gophers and garden moles are targeted. more information is available from the Iowa State Horticultural Society State House Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
R. S. Herrick
Iowa Horticultural Society
Iowa State Horticulouus Society
State House
Owas
Crop Season Brings Rush of Farm Work in Des Moines
Des Moines reports an early rush of farm labor during the last ten days of March sparked by unusually warm dry sunny weather. Farmers rushed to plow plant and tend crops as field work expanded across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather and pest notes from Iowa farming report
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports spring work advance two weeks early with seeding and plowing active across counties. Winter crops show need for rain as soil dries and winds lift dust. Cucumber beetles threaten vines. Dr Drake outlines dust control using arsenate and gypsum with practical application tips and references Circular No. 90 from Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Carl J.drake
Iowa State College
Agricultural Experiment Station
Bulletin
Ames
Milk Fever Threatens Cows at Freshening Time
Cattle numbers will freshen in two months with high producers at risk for milk fever during the 48 hours after freshening says John M Shaw Iowa State College dairy specialist. Early signs include restlessness stamping of the feet and nervousness followed by rear leg paralysis leading to a stagger. The condition worsens rapidly. heads held back and muzzles toward the flank are common. Although often fatal within 24 hours, air treatment using a milk fever outfit can infl ate the udder and tie each teat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Shaw
Iowa State College
Levee Mone of Florida Recaps Winter Haven Ball Game
On Monday March 16 at Winter Haven the writer with George Walters and H T Nichols watched the Washington Senators defeat the Cleveland League team six to three. Bert Mahlum, son of the late locomotive engineer George Mahlum, was seen and says he feels well and likes the country. Orange growers predict a spring harvest with bids of four to five dollars a box, supporting grape fruit prices likely to rise next season and impact consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walters
H. T. Nichols
Winter Haven
Senators
Washington
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Bert Mahlum
George Mahlum
Ellsworth
Walters Family Return From Florida and Cuba Visit
Mr and Mrs George Walters and daughter Miss Hazel return to Cedar Rapids from a trip to Florida and Cuba. They paused in Birmingham Alabama to visit the Pittsburg of the south. George enjoyed southern foods signaling cracker appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walters
Miss Hazel
Cedar Rapids
Florida
Cuba
Birmingham
Alabama
Pittsburg
George
Farmer buys Britt farm at 300 per acre cash
Soren Didriksen living near Algona purchased a forty acre tract on Britt’s southeast edge for 300 per acre, paid cash. The improved property includes a house with city water and lights. Possession begins next February. Also mentions cloth to prevent air escape and udder care guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Soren Didriksen
Algona
Didricksen
Didrickson
Eagle Grove
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Twelve Mile Lake
Nothern Vindicator
Eng. McArdle
Eng
Corey
Spafford
The
Telegraph Company
Minnesota
Missouri
Farm Bureau Notes
S. Chacherer
Rag Doll
V.R
Levee” Mone
Towa
Hawkeye State
WET Wash Service
Paris
Cleaners
East Side Square
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