Bankers champion better farming in Illinois drive
A young Illinois banker in the Tillinois corn belt launches a farming reform, pushing local banks to back scientifically improved methods. He proves a four hundred dollar land can yield better profits while restoring soil fertility and urges banks nationwide to aid farmers for mutual gain. The effort gains farmers and boosts community prosperity through targeted advertisements and shared agricultural vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Iode
Pakke Ohorar
Bankera
Tillnois Corn
Iilinois
Illinois
Eartler Harrises
Ito Reburn
Bene Depey
B. F B. Harris
Vollege
Financial Institution
Abil
Thin County
Bia
Bia Farm
Harris
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Sonetimes
Teres
Alrey
First Annual Royal Neighbors Convention in Emmet Dickinson Counties
Large attendance at the first annual Royal Neighbors of America convention held November 20, 1914 in Emmet and Dickinson counties. Officers from camps were appointed, a School of Instruction conducted, luncheon served, and an afternoon program with prayers, songs, and addresses. A question box, readings, and a banquet preceded a Lake Park team degree work and a closing session. Next convention planned for Lake Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Dickinson
Royal Neighbors of America
Dist
Anna Smith
Superator
Oracle
Minnie Palmer
Take Park
J. A. Spoor
Armstrong
J. C. Hassell
Armstrong Recorder
Laurae Rogers
Rasthervilla
Mra. Hateh
Lake Park
Marshall
Mae Batcheller
Aas't
Mra
Olson
Superior
Inner Sentinel
Mra. Weaver
Outer Sentinel
Swanson
Irene Bently
Efla Arthur
Spirit Lake
Alice Thompson
Louise Rogers
Grisby
Mise
Jennie Rogers
Mary Doyle
Sesaion
Kumet
Ratherville
Emingt Cann
Ambiguous Quote Sparks Debate Over Farmer Aid Plan
The speaker insists a banker or others will not tolerate the situation yet claims the plan works. He asserts it will help the farmer by breaking rigidity, shedding the high collar image, and bringing tangible benefits, arguing the association will step forward to aid the farmer.
Round House in Germania Considered by Rock Laland Officials
Reports from Rock Laland officials suggest a round house may be built in Germania, with a possible relocation of the Dows round house and a freight layover on the Iowa Falls line. The accommodation train between Germania and Dows is popular with a clear schedule, and two crews may be stationed at Germania. For sale hind cattle and Poland china boars listed by Clarence M. Hayea of Hadionn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Laland
Dows
Iowa Falls
Germania
Bootlegging arrest in Town Falls targets man from Armstrong
William Allen claiming Armstrong origin was arrested with six bottles of liquor in Town Falls. He pleaded guilty before Judge Wheeler and received a $40 fine plus costs. Allen sought to contact an Armstrong uncle to pay the fine and obtain travel to Rockford, claiming Armstrong as his real home while working on a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Falls
William Allen
Arm ‘Strong
Allen
Wheeler
Armstrong
Rockford, Tr
Armatrany
Aearon
Prominent Mason Dies in Mars City
Thomas Adamson aged 71, a pioneer resident and longtime local businessman, died today in Mars Iowa. A prominent Mason and Shriner, he served as grand junior warder of the grand commandery of Iowa and was a familiar figure at Templar Park meetings until last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lif Mars
Thos
Adamson
Grand Commandery
Iowa
Templar Park Ltd
Knights Templar
Homecoming at Iowa City for University Alumni
S. U. alumni from the state university gathered in Iowa City for the homecoming after the season’s final football game in which Iowa defeated Wisconsin 24 to 10. A Friday Iowa Union reception preceded activities on Lowa Field and a Commercial Club lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kennedy
Estherville
University of Iowa
S. U. I. Sounst All Timoi
Iowa City
State University
Iowa
Wisconsin
Iowa Union
Lowa Field
Lunshees
Commercial Club
Ibig
Gruver Town Election Elects New Officials
Gruver Tuesday town election results award the mayoral seat to B. H. Graves and fill key offices with O. W. Clump as treasurer O. W. Clump, assessor Roy Maer riost councilmen O. H. Anderson Paul H. Graves H. A. Andrews H. Taylor J. H. Merriott and Hig inbotham named to council positions with other posts yet to be clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruver
Offee
B. H. Graves
O. W. Clump
Roy Maerriost
O. H. Anderson
Paul H. Graves
H. A. Andrews
H. Taylor
J. H. Merriott
Higinbotham
Noble Mrs Tilton Obituary Recalls Old School Virtues
Mrs Jane Aldrlch Tilton born Knowlesville New York June 12 1838 moved to Illinois 1887 married twice and had three daughters surviving. She died November 1 in her eighty ninth year at her daughter’s home in this city with funeral held at the Presbyterian church and interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Aldrich
Knowlesville
Montgomery County
New York
Kendall County
Illinois
Newark
Utica
Chas. McNeil
Stoughton
Wisconsin
Cornelius Tilton
Oneida County
R. C. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mesara J.P. Kirby
A. O
Thrura
Happily Wedded Julia Osher to Alfred Nelson in Farm Wedding
Julia Osher and Alfred Nelson were married at N. Oaher on Saturday in a ceremony led by Reverend Severson of Grover. About seventy five guests attended as Nelson’s brother Nels and Emma Osher served as attendants. A wedding dinner followed in the parlor. The couple will start housekeeping on the groom’s father’s farm. Julia is a popular local, and Alfred is a young man of promise with bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Viola Riley
Charles J. Robinson
R. C. Mitchell
Mayme Hayden
Bnaid
Glen Wanamaker
Henry Riley
L. ©. Robinson
8. H. Wicklama
Atore
Harry Moore
Manda
N. D
Janes Ghoslin
Ogden
Uteh
William Stuart
Hazel
Kuipe
Armatrony
N.'Oaher
Town
Saterday
Julia
Alfred Nelson
John Nelson
Severson of
Grover
Nels Nelson
Emma Osher
Nelson
Notice of Proof of Will in Iowa District Court
In Emmet County Iowa the District Court issues a notice regarding the last will and testament of Bi. H. Erickson, formerly of Yuld Gornby, deceased. The probate hearing is set for February 6, 1913, at the February 1912 term, with interested parties invited to appear and contest the will. Dated November 12, 1912, L. Heffelfinger, Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Emmet
Kuimet
Towa
Bi. H. Erickson
Yuld Gornby
HK. Hirickson
L. Heffelfinger Clere
District Court
Fragmentary obituary tone describes Mrs Tilton’s church life
The text recalls her as a Presbyterian member who shared vivid tales of past dangers and took pride in recounting them. She lived a Christian life with devotion to home and church, reflecting on youth and faith.
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Forrest Crissey
Royal Neighbors — Convention
Dickinson County
Round House
Poland
Clarence M. Hayea
Hadionn
Thomas Adamson
la Mare
Graver
Nyt Dill Ee PO
Jane Aldrlch Tilton
MR. Alfred Nelson
Julia Osher
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