Anthrax reports clarified at United Farms Ida county
State veterinarian Peter Malcolm confirms a satisfactory end to anthrax concerns on United Farms in Ida county amid wild rumors. The 1600 acre stock farm hosts 1000 Hereford cattle, with ownership including former Governor Frank D. Jackson, while unrelated trust issues concern funds and land pledges for a manual training school benefiting destitute youths in Iowa and Indiana.
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Peter Malcolm
United Farms
Ida County
United Farms Incorporated
Frank D. Jackson
Des Moines
Decorah mail agent plots world tour and sun quest
E C Bailey of Decorah recounts George Perry of Cedar Rapids a mail agent on the Decorah branch calculating his travel since joining the Cedar Rapids and Decorah R P O some thirty two years ago his miles equal twenty eight around the world and 9375 miles on the next lap He then computes time to reach the sun would require 2480 more years he abandons the idea and renews his hunting license ready to chase rabbits in his off hours.
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E. C. Bailey
Decorah
George Perry
Cedar Rapids
Gardner nursery near Osage grows vast berry fields
Des Moines visitor Paul B. Talbot describes a 50 to 60 acre field of ever bearing strawberries in Mitchell county, the largest such field in the United States, with ripe berries from spring to fall and an order for 50,000 plants. Gardner ships flowers, bulbs, Narcissus, and bulbs to Woolworth stores. Des Moines reports show 1,443 police accidents in the year ending July 1, with autos causing most incidents.
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Paul B. Talbot
Des Moines
Gardner Nursery
Osage
Mitchell County
United States
C. E. Gardner
Woolworth
Gardner
John Hammond
Bonus war warrants and governor's Hawaii visit report
Up to Sept 10 Iowa issued 77 850 soldier bonus warrants funding about 15 360 000. Applications received 102 225 with 1100 claims approved last week. Forgery few reports. first arrest was James L Page for cashing another’s bonus check. Governor Kendall and wife arrived in Honolulu for an indefinite stay amid heavy speaking requests. Free Masons seek court order to take over usher houses in Lee County. Cedar tawashi pied county hosts 1 440 acres around White's Manual Labor Institute, a historic school founded by Josiah White.
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Iowa
L. F. Morgans
Bonus Board
James L. Page
Negro American Legion
Bloomington
Ill
Waener
Blackhawk County
The
Free Masons
Lee County
Northern County
Josiah White
Cedar Tawashi Pied County
White
Manual Labor Institute
Josiah
Free employment bureau expands in Des Moines court house
The national and state government support a joint free employment bureau in Des Moines with divisions for men and women led by O. L. Moore and Mrs. S. Neufeldt. A new branch assists school teachers seeking positions, as many young women seek untrained business jobs.
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Court House of Des Moines
O. L. Moore
S. Neufeldt
Gravel Drives Iowa Way Through Mud and Roads
A Des Moines to Storm Lake drive shows gravel as vital for all-season travel. The piece argues for clay brick ballast and gravel highways to lift Iowa out of mud, noting gravel's value across southern Iowa and into Minnesota.
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Des Moines
Storm Lake
Iowa
Minnesota
Colorado
Penitentiary
Salvation Army welfare report from Des Moines details
Brigadier William Andrews reports to the Public Welfare board that the Salvation Army Rescue Home cared for 104 girls and 68 babies this year. The Army also aided 75 mothers and 312 children at the summer camp while all activities in Iowa, Nebraska, and western Illinois were coordinated from Des Moines headquarters under Andrews.
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Public Welfare Board
Des Moines
William Andrews
Salvation Army Rescue Home
Salvation Army
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Des’ Moines
Andrews
Presbyterians open Des Moines HQ to raise Iowa gift
The Presbyterian board under Dr Edward Brown inaugurates a $2 000 000 statewide campaign in Iowa with Des Moines headquarters. Twelve and a half percent funds special work for Presbyterian students at Westminster Foundation Iowa State College Ames State University and Cedar Falls centers. The drive includes Coe Parsons Buena Vista colleges, totaling six schools.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian Board
Edward Brown
Iowa
Northern Presbyterian Church
General Assemblies Board of Christian Education
Presbyterian
Westminster Foundation
Iowa State College
Ames
State University
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Parsons College
Fairfield
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Emmet Township Meeting Highlights Girls Club Work Talk
The Emmet township meeting at Cornell Oleson’s featured an excellent program. Mrs M L Soeth spoke on Girls Club Work. Cornell Oleson and Mrs Claus Martens gave talks. The cohort sang coen songs and readings by C H Brown were appreciated.
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Soeth
Emmet
Cornell Oleson’s
M. L. Soeth
Cornell Oleson
Claus. Martens
C. H. Brown
Seventeen Reactors Found in County Test of Cattle
Dr. Brady tested fourteen herds for tuberculosis in the county. Of the fourteen herds, four contained reactors. Nels Mickelson had one reactor, Raymond Whiting four, and Chas. Rustad three. Clean herds belonged to F. S. Himebauch, Joe Herbrandson, David George, Dell Blake Sr., J. W. Darling (two herds), W. E. Bierstedt, K. G. Amdahl, Ludvig Larson, and Asher Peterson. In total 368 cattle were tested with 17 reactors, under 5 percent.
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T. B
Dr. Brady
Nels Mickelson
Raymond Whiting
Chas. Rustad
F. S. Himebauch
Joe Herbrandson
David George
Dell Blake Sr
J. W. Darlling
W. E
Bliss Here October 2 Director R K Bliss Visit
Director of Extension work in Iowa R K Bliss will arrive October 2 to meet with the Farm Bureau board of directors. He will discuss the 1924 plans and program of work. the program must stress township needs and avoid overloading the agenda as Farm Bureau work has become very varied and important.
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R. K
Bliss
R. K Bliss
Iowa
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
Many Acres of Sweet Clover and Alfalfa Seeded This Fall
The report notes extensive fall seeding of sweet clover and alfalfa across several farms. Farmers report good germination and promising stands, aided by favorable weather. Substantial acreage was sown to improve soil health and future forage production.
Alfalfa Seeding Prospects In Emmet County
In August seedings aim to beat weeds, with farmers planning large alfalfa and sweet clover plantings in spring. Ten acres of alfalfa and ten acres of sweet clover per quarter section are expected to yield substantial pasture and hay, while most Emmet County soils need no lime.
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Emmet County
Forestry Specialist to Inspect Local Wood Lots
Irwin T. Bode, the forestry specialist, will visit the county on October 22 to examine wood lots and forestry plantings and assess potential new plots. Orlando Lough has a large forest planting on bottom lands at his farm northwest of town.
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Irwin T. Bode
Orlando Lough
Choose the Mankato College to ensure success
A notice urges readers to select the Mankato Commercial College in Minnesota as the path to success. It notes kale as an uncommon but effective green feed for chicks, endorsed by the poultry department of Iowa State College.
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Grinnell
City of
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Minn
Poultry Department of
Iowa
State College
Lavoptik Eye Wash Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash soothes strained weak or sore eyes with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel. The mix is marketed as strengthening and fast acting, with an aluminum eye cup offered free by Jay Johnston & Go.
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Jay Johnston
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