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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
4
Des Moines reports a 30 percent rise in hog cholera outbreaks boosting concern for the spring pig crop. The American Foundation for Animal Health launched plans for a vigorous campaign urging extra vigilance, immediate reporting of signs, strict quarantines, and broader vaccination to curb losses.
Mr and Mrs Ollie Nasby and son John spent Saturday afternoon in Jackson and helped Ole Nasby celebrate his 76th birthday. Ladies plan a March 8 meeting with hostesses C Brekke Sternberg and Paulson. Garland Peterson Dale of Heron Lane were guests at Pete Rasmussen home. Numerous neighbors hosted parties and visited others through the week in Petersburg area with birthdays and farewells noted.
County agent M A Balkema warns Emmet county farmers that accurate sample submission is essential for valid seed purity and germination tests. Dr R H Porter outlines methods by bag count, sampling depth, and mixing to produce a representative one sample for analysis. Minimum weights vary by seed type, with one pound common, larger barley needs two quarts, and other seeds like timothy and clovers at 4 ounces.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m Friday for Benjamin Franklin Johnson of Superior who died February 21 at Coleman Hospital. The Rev E D Hart officiated at Superior Methodist Church with interment in Superior Cemetery. Music included a male quartet Reinitz Claussen Parnell and Schlingerland and a duet by Mrs Lambert and Mrs Lewis. Pallbearers were Harry Ruckman Jens Nelson Fred Hasbrook Axle Bringle W Rosik and Walter Hasbrook. Honorary pallbearers were J C Smith Geo Landmesser Lloyd Weaver and Tom Lambert.
Emmet county reports 190 residents on old age pensions, among the smallest statewide totals. Only Audubon Lyon Osceola Winnebago and Worth have fewer recipients. January aid averaged 17.99 dollars per month, near the state low, while three Emmet residents on aid for the blind received about 20.49 each.
The junior college ping pong tournament sponsored by Miss Esther Idema has reached the third of six rounds. Wesley Tomhave and Robert Gray won third round games, beating Osher and Irwin. Remaining matches include Riggs versus Hamilton and Schryver against Crim. Several players were eliminated in earlier rounds with experts predicting Tomhave may reach the championship and Crim to lose to Gray.
In January 38 persons were killed and 861 injured in 1,265 automobile accidents in Town. The same month last year reported 38 fatalities and 6,389 injuries across 980 accidents.
Dolliver Iowa farmers adjust land and housing as winter roads thaw. Albert Hovick moves to the Wm Sholtz farm. Ernest Hardecopf rents near Fairmont Minnesota. Harold Laffey relocates to Thorvald Jessen’s vacated farm. Ernest Feddersen leases Williams Brothers farm. Burton Johnson buys and moves to E L Books former place. Neleard Peterson leaves for Ernest Moltzen’s new Webster City return. Clarence Rezac takes George Weber home. Rogers family relocates to Grover. Neleard Peterson rents out. Niels Balmer closes sale February 28 after leaving rental. Joe Sampson vacates Ingvard Jessen farm and leases Henry Hovick farm.
A carload of horses was shipped from the Belmond locality to West Suffield, Connecticut, by George W. Adams of that area. The transport underscores Adams's active role in regional horse trade and the movement of livestock between communities in the state.
An unnamed buyer, aided by Thayer, purchases horses in Connecticut and plans to return to Belmond about a week later to acquire more stock. Heavy rain affected shipment as the deal proceeds. A Mr Adams accompanied the buyers and intends to oversee future purchases.
Want Ads: 934 Hudson four door sedan with good tires and heater, winterized. Will trade. W. E. Deming. Also Vindicator and Republican car supply of legal blanks available.
Oats prices range from 21 to 23 cents per bushel across No 2 and No 4 white grades. Corn No 2 yellow at 33 cents, barley 25 to 42 cents, hogs top at 7 45, packers 6 40, eggs and cream prices listed for various grades. Heavy hens and leghorn weights cited with per pound figures across multiple categories.
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