Election order granted for incorporation vote
Superior petitioned the court for an election preliminary to incorporation and a special election was granted and will be held soon. The junior member of the firm, G. W. Gruwell, is in Des Moines as a delegate to represent the Christian Endeavor society at the state convention. The Sibley Tribune casts doubt on M. K. Whelan’s unopposed legislative election, but Beacon defends him as likely to do the square thing for the district and state. A cold wave brought early snow across the northwest on Sunday. Mrs. Wm Weckel and granddaughter left for Fruita, Colorado after visiting Charles Weckel. Florence Haynes will go to Valparaiso Indiana next week to enter normal college. Earl Miller has a new compositor job at Buffalo Center Tribune. In Baltimore a pigeon shooting tournament crowned Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake world champion, winning a cup and $518 after twenty five straight birds. Isiah Dispanet and Miss Julia Schaefer married October 29 at Rev. M. W. Evans home. Orin C. Amundson and Miss Rosella Williams wed October 24 with Rev. W. M. Evans officiating. Torga Lardell ended Maple Hill work and treated pupils to a Swan Lake visit.
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Northern Vindicator
Superior
G. W. Gruwell
Des Moines
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
Sibley Tribune
M. K. Whelan
Florence Haynes
Valpariso
Ind
Earl Miller
Buffalo Center Tribune
Baltimore
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
M. W. Evans
Isiah Dispanet
Minas Julia Shaefer
F. C. Williams
Orin C. Amundson
Rosella Williams
W. M. Evans
Torga Lardell
Maple Hill
Swan Lake
J. M. Barker
W. C. Barker
Colfax
Iowa
Nelia Bartlett
Wm. Bartlett
Scotland
Maud Young
Reinbeck
Misses Maud Young
Ruth Ballard
Ida Hedges
Ella Davis
Etta Ridley
Josie Jarvis
Messrs
George Fisher
Albert Hill
David Pingrey
Charles O’toole
Worthington run long on engineer Post claims time on job
From the 1885 Northern Vindicator: notes on Worthington railroad work, homestead filings by W. C. Pullen and Harvey Miller, grading on a new bridge in Armstrong Grove, Benton county property purchases, and local happenings. Mentions Prof Ong, W. A. Ladd carpentry, apple market pricing, sand hill crane scarecrows, Pullen brothers cattle plans, Barker brothers trip to Colfax for mineral water, and a town library with 304 volumes and 826 applications since March 15.
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Northern Vindicator
Worthington Run
W. C. Pullen
Harvey Miller
Worthington
S. C
St. P. Ry
Vandenburg
Armstrong Grove Township
S. C. Bunt
G. Johnson
Larson
Benton County
Center Township
Ong
W. A. Ladd
Michigan
S. E. Bemis
Albert Lea
Dickinson
Pullen Brothers
Henry
Tom
Youths Companion marks birthday with big price offer
The Youths Companion announces a 1926 subscription at $2 with 52 issues plus remaining 1925 issues and optional McCalls Magazine bundle at $2.50. The issue promises new cover designs, more pages, stories, puzzles, and a Children’s Page, plus a January to April preparation lead time. A related tale recounts George Roth of Des Moines turning a Des Moines area orchard into a profitable venture, netting about 3400 per acre this year from seven thousand bushels of apples after seven years of cultivation and careful farming practices.
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The
McCall’s Magazine
Youth's Companion
Boston
Mass
George Roth
Des Moines
Koth
Roth
Iowa Horticulery
Iowa Department of Iculture
Agric
High Record September Temperatures Offset by Corn Gains
Northwest Iowa saw drought stress hurt corn while eastern counties posted gains. Iowa crop reporters estimate yield at 41.4 bushels per acre, above ten year average and sixth largest in 36 years. Though production rose 51 percent from last year, prices are lower and spirits dampen. October rains, cool mornings, and a late October freeze affect drying and husking readiness, with Jack Frogt appearing as the kernel ripe for harvest.
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Iowa
Weather and Crop Service
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Quack Grass Found in Potatoes Shipments
The Iowa Department of Agriculture warns shippers to inspect potato shipments from northern states for quack grass roots. Samples show roots growing in potatoes, and inspectors are instructed to destroy any quack grass found to prevent spread.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Better Weigh Your Apples From Iowa Agriculture Advice
The Iowa Department of Agriculture stresses that a bushel of apples weighs 48 pounds. Net weight must be plainly stamped on each basket so buyers know the amount they are purchasing. Consumers should check baskets for this net weight to ensure fair treatment and competition among dealers.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
Court Clears Way for Tuberculosis Eradication in Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court upholds the county area plan for bovine tuberculosis eradication and validates the empowering acts. Secretary M G Thornburg says the ruling will aid eradication work and influence similar challenges in other counties. The decision affirms legislature’s power to enact disease control methods among animals.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Black Hawk County
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Supreme Court
Fortieth General Assembly
Marketing Plan Proposed for Iowa Brand Butter
A tentative plan for standardizing and marketing Iowa Brand butter was discussed at a Ames meeting attended by nearly all state dairy groups. The plan aims to secure premiums by ensuring uniform flavor color texture salt and composition and will be supported by a service man from the Extension Department of Ames plus broad dairy organization cooperation.
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Iowa
Ames
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Extension Department
Webster County backs Iowa Farm Warehouse Law
Webster County farmers and bankers endorse the Iowa Farm Warehouse Law after interviews by the state Department of Agriculture. County usage is highest in the state, with quotes from F. L. Sharon of Iowa Savings Bank Ft. Dodge and farmer Thomas Carroll describing grain storage benefits and loan costs. Secretary M. G. Thornburg notes seals and inspections favored for larger loans and aims to keep costs low while maintaining service.
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Webster County
Lowa Department of Agriculture
F. L. Sharon
Iowa Savings Bank of Ft. Dodge
Thomas Carroll
Ft. Dodge
Mr. Carroll
V.-R
Corn Battles Weather and Markets in Iowa October
Weather and Crop Service reports a brutal October with record snow and cold cutting corn quality. High winds and heavy snowfall caused 20 percent losses with dried corn scarce. some husking occurs in northwest counties. Prices fell about one cent every three days, eroding state revenue by millions and harming Iowa farmers.
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Jack Frost
Anne
Iowa
Watch Out for the As Is Dealer
An older article by Erwin Greer warns buyers to avoid "as is" used car dealers and seek reputable, overhauled sales. It details tricks like quieting noisy engines with additives, sealing cooling systems, thinning oils, stuffing shims, and painting dents to mislead buyers, urging caution and emphasizing the value of buying from major dealers. It notes the decline of the gyp dealer and the broader economic impact of such practices referenced from the Toronto Telegram.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Miles
Horticultural Conventions Across Iowa Schedule Set
Iowa horticultural groups announce upcoming gatherings inviting all. The Florists hold their 2nd annual convention in Ames November 5 and 6, the Horticultural Society meets December 1 and 2 in Ames, with events also for Vegetable Growers Fruit Growers Midwestern Peony Iris Society and Bee Keepers Association in Des Moines December 3 and 4.
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Iowa Horticultural Association
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa Florists
Ames
Iowa Horticultural Society
theIowa
Iowa Fruit Growers
Peony and Iris Society
Iowa Bee Keepers Association
Des Moines
No Congestion in Central and West Florida
A. C. West, who moved to Port Tampa City from this area to work as a locomotive engineer for the Atlantic Coast Line, reports Florida's west coast shows steady growth, not a boom. He notes good business, many ships at Tampa docks, affordable meals, and cheaper clothing, with no dramatic changes from three years ago.
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A. C. West
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Port Tampa
West
Port Tampa City
Fla
Mr. Nichols
Iowa
Tampa
Neighbor’s Friendly Winter Wish From A G C West
A. G. C. West signs off with warm health wishes and a cheerful note about meeting in the land of palms, sunshine, and smiles this winter.
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Palms
A. GC. West
National Honey Week Set For November Across Iowa
Lovers of good honey may celebrate National Honey Week from November 15 to 21 as the American Honey Producers League designates the period. The Iowa Department of Agriculture reports the observance and state associations back the effort.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
American Honey Producers League
Iowa
Truesdell Dies at Home in Graettinger
O J Truesdell died at his home in Graettinger last Thursday morning October 29 after a lingering illness. He was an old settler in Palo Alto county and was well known in Emmet county. The note also references a Hollywood astrologess predicting the world will end in 1942 and its irrelevance to rent issues.
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O. J. Truesdell
Graettinger
Mr. Truesdell
Palo Alto County
Emmet County
V.R
Omaha Bee
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Toronto Telegram
Bill Booster
Central
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Von-m
Hall
EF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Candyen
Siphenen
Remington
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