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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
4
Past season reviews show poukid beehives yielding about 115 pounds per colony with no supplemental feed. Demonstrations stress winter protection, swarm control, disease prevention, and improved stock under state apiarist guidance. Marlow notes average totals near 160 pounds per colony across colonies.
In 1918 Iowa State College added a part time six month herd men course for farm youth seeking livestock careers. The program runs two three month winter periods and many graduates secure breeding or independent livestock jobs. Eligible students include those with an eighth grade education and Iowa residents. costs are modest for in state attendees.
Simple home method notes placing a moist blotting paper over a dent and applying heat with a warm iron. Heat and moisture cause the wood fiber to swell, lifting the dent.
The Iowa State College soils department announces a practical soil acidity test usable in both wet and dry soils. Developed by Dr. Paul Emerson, the method uses two solutions to produce a pink color indicating acid amount, matching standard tests in 95 percent of trials across Iowa. Connecticut Wisconsin and Missouri have reported favorable results, though some county agents misapply the test to moist soils.
A horticulture department member at Iowa State College lauds apples as the most complete human food containing protein fats sugars and minerals. He notes iron lime magnesium phosphorus sulphur and other nutrients, lists apple varieties fit for eating and cooking, and mentions future purchases.
A brief feature argues that seasoning plays a crucial role in the craft, noting how flavor, texture, and maturation affect the final presentation. It emphasizes technique and patience as essential elements for quality outcomes.
Miss Turner emphasizes blending flavors over pinches in seasoning meat and vegetables. She cites onions sage summer savory with pork, celery lemon juice and nutmeg or mace for pork, and paprika to enhance vegetables and cheeses. 160 club members showcased projects at the Jasper County fair as Clay County women’s clubs influence poultry culling.
Residents and visitors frequent Estherville area towns with calls visits and greetings. Names include L H Larsen R F Vanderstoep Ole Justensen Cleo Quinn Sigrid Christensen Ruth Andersen and Ruth guests and family at farms banks and homes across Estherville Armstrong Swea City and surrounding communities. Thanksgiving and birthday events are noted along with shopping calls and travel between Jewell Flint Hills Lone Rock Graettinger and Graettinger areas.
Grover Selmar Berg of Lake Mills visits his mother Mrs Anna Berg as local social chatter covers Thanksgiving gatherings. Families from Mason City Spirit Lake Estherville and Winnebago connect at dinners and visits while town events announce sales oyster suppers and the I O O F Homecoming. A car accident on the gravel road east of Groveline injures two men, hospital visits follow, and local residents plan holiday activities and sickness lists.
West Emmet residents celebrated Thanksgiving in local homes with families including Christ Estherville J. H. Larson Jake Boyer J. S. Brown G. G. Wheatly H. A. Smith L. Stark Lois Harry Brown Verlin Nelson Wheatley Bobby Vernis C. J. Martens and Schmidt families Ed Schmidt absent. Sticktuit Club met at Will Dewall. flour sacks and unbleached muslin gifts inspired ideas. Sunshine Club calendars announced for Dec 8 at Lucile and Audrey Gunderson. Ruth Herbrandson returned from Canton S D for a visit. Frank Dobberstein weekend in Graettinger. D. Dobberstein drove down.
Local notes record visits, sales, and social events in Armstrong area. Highlights include visits by Miss Marie Sorum and Marie Holen, Thanksgiving gatherings across several households, a Little Brown Church wedding in Nashua, and a school program at Larson with a $17 library- funds. Multiple farm tasks, travel, and community happenings fill the week.
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