Exaggerated oat yields blamed for price slump says Iowa farmer
Hugh H. Shepard of Mason City argues that claims of 80 bushel oat yields are false and that averages range 30 to 45 bushels. He blames board of trade gamblers for using inflated figures to push prices down. He advises farmers to hold grain until markets improve. Also notes Iowa archaeological survey findings with widespread visits since 1922 revealing numerous prehistoric sites and artifacts. The state fair reported 11,436 autos inside and about 1,000 outside. Missouri led with 180 cars among outside states.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hugh H. Shepard
Mason City
Board of Trade
Iowa Archaeological Survey
Charles R. Keyes
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
State Historical Society
District of Columbia
Canada
Missouri
Clinois
Nebraska
South Dakota
California
Texas
Florida
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Father seeks damages from electric company over boy’s death
An Iowa court case to determine damages from an electric light company follows a boy’s death last spring when he flew a kite and its wet twine touched a live wire. The twine contained a fine wire for strength and electric warnings have long been issued about kite flying hazards.
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Iowa
Electric Light Company
Electric Light Companies
Central Iowa Apple Harvest Reaches Unusually Large Size
Central Iowa reports record apple prospects with heavy rains boosting size. Thousands of trees propped to support large limbs as early varieties flood markets and orchard booths line highways offering baskets to passing motorists. Many bushels rot while winter varieties show promise for size and quality.
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Iowa
Walnut lumber rush boosts timber log hunts and displays
Activity runs through the walnut lumber sector as buyers tour timber regions seeking logs. Some sellers offer extra incentive to include surface enlargement in the initial cut. At the state fair Knoxville manual training showcased items from Marion county woods using white and black walnut along with maple, basswood, and ash.
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Manual Training Department of
Knoxville
Marion County
Gladioli Display Delights Iowa State Fairgoers
On Primary 32 between Mitchellville and Colfax a 20 acre gladioli plot attracts many travelers with a standout red five acre section and diverse varieties. Enthusiasts estimate the bulbs to be harvested this fall value about 35000 dollars, drawing traffic and admiration along the highway.
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Mitchellville
Colfax
Iowa
Bellevue State Park Dedicated in Jackson County Iowa
Bellevue state park in Jackson County received formal dedication on August 24 with remarks by W. E. G. Saunders and Governor John Hammill. It is Iowa’s 34th state park featuring a high bluff with panoramic Mississippi River views and a planned government fish hatchery at the river entrance. The site holds historic ties to Father Marquette and early Indian converts, with the Conservation board listing Saunders as chairman and W. E. Albert as the fish and game warden.
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Bellevue
Iowa
Jackson County
W. E. G. Saunders
State Board of Conservation
John Hammill
Mississippi
Bellevue Park
Father Marquette
Wm. E. G. Saunders
Emmetsburg
E. F. Armstrong
Fort Dodge
J. G. Wyth
Cedar Falls
Henry Frankel
Des Moines
Myron W. Neweberry
Strawberry Point
W. C. Merkens
W. E. Albert
Lansing
Who Is Who In Iowa Executive Council names listed
A recent examination question asked which state officials comprise the Governor Iowa Ed M Smith J W Long R E Johnson and M G Thornburg. The list includes John Hammill as Governor Ed M Smith as Secretary of State J W Long as Auditor of State R E Johnson as Treasurer of State and M G Thornburg as Secretary of Agriculture.
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John Hammill
Iowa
Ed M. Smith
J. W. Long
R. E. Johnson
M. G. Thornburg
Campaign to boost alfalfa in Howard County Iowa
Howard County Bankers Association sponsors a countywide push to plant alfalfa. Charles R. Hutcheson of Minnesota assists F. G. Lundahl, county agent, in a major drive described as one of the most thorough campaigns for the wonder crop in Iowa.
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Howard County
Howard County Bankers Association
Charles R. Hutcheson
Minnesota
F. G. Lundald
Iowa
Tourism evolves into paid camping with cabins in Ames
The shift from free to paid tourist facilities appears across towns. Ames embraces a cabin system offering shelter and baths for a $1.50 fee per automobile, regardless of passengers. Filling stations swell statewide, while state prisons showcase fine goods, including shoes and furniture, at the state fair. A pheasant shattered a Gladbrook car windshield, injuring Mrs. Hulse and narrowly missing Gwenifred.
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Ames
A. S. Hulse
Gwynifred
Gladbrook
Tama County
Ice Cream From Hailstones On Farm Near LeMars
Mrs. A. E. Tucker of Plymouth county’s LeMars area made ice cream Tuesday afternoon using hailstones that fell Sunday morning. The hail, washed into drifts by rain, carried mud that shielded the ice from sunlight.
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A. E. Tucker
LeMars
Plymouth County
Noted Northeastern Iowa figures spotlight region’s history
Walter H. Beall recalls notable Northeastern Iowa figures. William Larabee of Clermont, a miller banker state senator governor and first state board of control member, dominates the scene with his estate on highway 18. David B. Henderson, from the prairie between Clermont and Postville, became a Dubuque lawyer and third district congressman, later first speaker of the national house from west of the Mississippi. his statue stands in Clermont. John R. Mott, a Postville native, became a world religious leader after study at Upper Iowa University. William B. Allison of Dubuque started national politics with a 1862 Third district nomination on West Union’s courthouse square and served in the Senate 1873-1908. Ringling Brothers are also linked to the region.
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Iowa
Walter H. Beall
West Union
Fayette County
Wiliam Larabee
Clermont
State Board of Control
David B. Henderson
Trenderson
Postville
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Larrabee
John R. Mott
William B.allison
Congress
Old
Third District
Court House Square
United States Senate
Geall
Ringling Brothers
Dry zone near Climbing Hill Iowa In crop season
A dry area around Climbing Hill Woodbury County sits 18 miles southeast of Sioux County as forecasts note heavy rains passing nearby. Corn in the region faces drought conditions despite occasional showers and local moisture patterns.
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Climbing Hill
Woodbury County
Sioux County
Adverse Yield Note Amid Rainfall Surprise
The statement notes that an immediate pocket will not reach over 15 bushels per acre and views with surprise the exception given the generous rains that blessed nearly all parts of the state throughout summer.
Football Schedule at Iowa City Announced
1928 State University football schedule lists opponents and ticket prices. Monmouth at Iowa City October 6 for $1.00. Chicago at Chicago October 13 for $2.50. Ripon at Iowa City October 20 for $1.00. Minnesota at Iowa City October 27 Homecoming for $3.00. South Dakota at Iowa City November 3 for $1.00. Ohio State at Columbus November 10 for $2.50. Wisconsin at Iowa City Quad's Day November 17 for $3.00. Michigan at Ann Arbor November 24 for $3.00.
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Iowa City
State University
Monmouth
Chicago
Ripon
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ohio State
Columbus
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Arnold of Humboldt Granted Iowa Patent For Mega Phone
Des Moines Aug 26 Frank D Arnold of Humboldt was granted a patent on a combined and amplifying megaphone and reflex resonator the past week per a list of patents to Towans from the office of Barr Free man Sinclair patent attorneys Des Moines Other Iowans to receive patents include John W Bloodhart Dubuque liquid soap dispenser Fred M Dilley and C F Halberg Oelwein pressure oil can Frank Eaton Des Moines shear sharpener vise Ernest E Einfeldt Davenport making metal wheel rims Clarence Hunt Chardan end gate fastener Rudolph H Kautzky Des Moines metallic packing ring Philip Lang Cedar Falls elevator door operating mechanism Charlie McNabb Scranton extension hood for wind stackers and Harry H Waters Clinton clutch aid control mechanism
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Des Moines
Frank D. Arnold
Humboldt
Towans
Barr, Freeman & Sinclair
Frank Eaton
Ernest E. Einfeldt
Davenport
Clarence Hunt
Rudolph H. Kautzky
Philip Lang
Cedar Falls
Charlie McNabb
Scranton
Harry H. Waters
Clinton
Escape from Twin Lakes Tornado In Auto
Dr. George A. Johnson of Pomeroy visited his ill mother Mrs. Olof Johnson and recounted a dramatic escape from the Twin Lakes tornado last Monday. The party outran the funnel by car while parked cars were damaged, and by the ditch near the baseball field bystanders watched safety efforts unfold.
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George A. Johnson
Pomeroy
Olof Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Twin Lakes
Johnsons
Peope
Swea City Herald. Sr Ven
Storage coal weights checked in Iowa towns
Des Moines Iowa September 4 The weights of 131 loads of coal in 42 Iowa towns were checked by inspectors of the Iowa Department of Agriculture last week with results creditable to coal dealers. Of the loads 6 were short 53 overweight and 72 correct. Chief B O Brownlee said the showing is better than years ago when shortages were common in competitive conditions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
B. O. Brownlee
Inspection Service
Success through training at Minneapolis Business College
Thousands of successful business men and women credit their progress to training at this school. Send for catalog from Minneapolis Business College in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Business College
Minneapolis
Boys and Girls Make Wonderful Showing
Des Moines notes Secretary of Agriculture M. G. Thornburg praises Iowa youths for outstanding baby beeves and pigs exhibits at the Iowa fair. He says the program strengthens future agriculture, fairs, and exhibitions as the home effort grows with better beef pork poultry crops and homes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Towa
Hardy Winter Wheat for Distribution
Ames Iowa September 4 Sobred and raturk winter wheat developed by the experiment station may be purchased in limited quantities from Iowa farmers whose seed is certified in cooperation with the station and the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association. Those interested in securing small amounts for experimental purposes may obtain a list of breeders by writing to Joe L. Robinson Secretary Ames Iowa.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa Corn and
Joe L. Robinson
Storms Hit Iowa Farms and Crops Hard
The Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau reports ten days of severe storms with heavy rains hail wind squalls and tornadoes causing greater property losses than crop losses. Corn shows mixed progress with dented and roasting ears stages and most grain delayed by rains. Threshing slowed. grain in shacks damaged. straw of little value except fertilizer.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Goon EGG Exhibit Highlights Egg Grading at State Fair
Des Moines Iowa September 4 A silent boost for grading of eggs comprised part of the exhibit of the Iowa Department of Agriculture at the recent State Fair. Grading of eggs means more money for the producer more good eggs and less waste for the dealer and better quality eggs for the consumer. Everyone around the egg cycle is benefited by egg grading. Part of the exhibit showed the ap-
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Bears and acts headline 1928 Clay County Fair entertainment
Visitors to the 1928 Clay County Fair will see top free acts, with Prof. Pallenberg and trained bears as a main feature. The bears perform stilt walking, roller skating, high bicycle riding, and a wrestling match, with a lady trainer in an ornate costume. The fair management far exceeds prior year spending to provide exceptional entertainment.
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V.R
Clay County Fair
Prof. Pallenberg
Ringling Bros
Barrnum and Bailey Circus
Pallenberg
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