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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
8
The December Cow Testing results show 488 cows tested with 301 in milk and 107 dry, average milk 475.8 pounds and fat 17.8. Highest herds fed balanced rations, with detailed cow by cow production and fat data for December. Also notes on bacterial wilt and crown rot research at Iowa State College urging farmer cooperation and seed-source reporting.
A Plant Pathology survey at Iowa State College during fall and spring 1927 found widespread alfalfa death from bacterial wilt and crown rot across many fields. Symptoms include pale foliage, dwarfed growth, and brown spots in roots with advanced decay. Winter injury may contribute, and 14 Iowa counties are affected, with disease present in fields one to two years old.
A public appeal urges Emmet county parents to enroll boys and girls in 4-H clubs for 1928. It notes national support, asks for parental time and funds, and highlights projects for girls and boys such as home furnishing dairy projects pig and corn clubs. The piece stresses practical education and personal guidance with project materials.
The L A and Albert Brunsvold families dined at the Brunsvold home last Wednesday. Simon Knutson and family visited Lt. Hoover on Thursday. Nels Jensen and family called on Simon Knutson Thursday evening. Dewey Hocking and son Lyle visited Otto Opheim Friday evening. Opheim is improving. Margaret Harm left for home. League and Aid society gatherings hosted by local women. Petersburg school resumed Tuesday after a one week vacation.
Halfa residents spent time at family homes and with friends over the week. Miss Clara Monsen and Miss Florence Monsen were noted visitors. Ringsted callers included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Warner and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cargill with son Thomas. Others hosted or visited relatives in Halfa, Estherville, and Minnesota, with a dance in Ringsted attracting many Halfa youths.
Mr and Mrs T McIntire and family called at the H McIntire home Saturday. Jim Edwards and son Wilmot were Estherville callers Saturday.
In Jack Creek and vicinity residents share holiday activities and local happenings. Frances Paugh visits from Iowa City over Christmas. Irene Madden, Cedar Falls College student, enjoys vacation at home. A large crowd attends the Ryan Lake church Christmas program with a trombone fantasia by James Welsh Jr. and Annie. Community updates mention illness, farm work, school projects, and a run of cold weather.
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