Washington County Farm Demonstrations Spotlight Colt Teaming
Roy Snyder and Ames extension staff spent three days in Washington County teaching six colts to lead back and hitch with five and six horse teams. Spectators saw thrilling demonstrations including a black colt that pulled a large team and a road horse that impressed despite a wild start. Demonstrations involved De Wright Fred Donidson Shirley Augustine and others with date to be announced for a final event.
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Roy Snyder
Ames
Washington County
George Jarrd
B. P. Hayes
de Wright
Fred Donidson
Shirley
Augustine
Spring Tree Planting Delayed by Freezing Weather
Bode ancelled his tree planting date by phone due to frozen soil conditions. The schedule is postponed to the next record week, as extension specialist updates indicate continued weather-related delays.
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Bode
Action Without Harm When Constipated
A vintage health ad touts Cascarets candy for constipation relief. It promises quick, gentle results overnight with improved appetite and energy as digestion improves. The text claims cascara strengthens bowel muscles and notes availability in drug stores.
Know Your Weeds Warns Washington County Farmers
Know Your Weeds urges farmers to identify and combat weeds in early, small patches to prevent widespread trouble. Farmers may mail samples to the Farm Bureau office in Washington for identification to avoid costly serous labor and money after weeds spread.
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Washington County
R. H. Porter
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Washington
Farm Bureau Calendar and Community Notes
Community calendar lists Farm Bureau events on Wednesday April 9 and Tuesday April 29, plus local church choir rehearsal at 7:00 PM. Notes mention visits by Mrs Mary King Achievements Day, Mr and Mrs Robert Rhea from Sigourney, visits by Mr and Mrs Wm Chihak of Chicago, and craft partnership by Krenmyre and Paul Mahin making bird houses and porch boxes.
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Farm Bureau
Larton
Mary King
Robert Rhea
Sigourney
Wm. Chihak
Chicako
Prank Chehak
Virgina
Krenmyre
Paul Mahin
Carrie Wheeler
Washington
Millard Chambers
Columbus Junction
Nis P He
D A. Chambers
Milburn Spessard
Wm. Simkins
Everett
Floyd
Tipton
Reid
Real dyes promise rich colors for every home
Diamond dyes offer the finest aniline colors for dresses, drapes, and lingerie. They claim even application, no streaking, and lasting depth through wear and washing. Packages come in 15e sizes with bold advertising claims.
Ainsworth Social Notes Mention Ellen Patterson Visit
Mrs Ellen Patterson of Washington and sister Mrs Effie Sands of Tacoma visit relatives here. Mrs J Ho Krenmyre returns home after visits at Agency and Ottumwa. Mrs E W Spessard visits daughters Wanda at Batavia and Boss Kurtz in Washington. Mr and Mrs Charles McCreedy and Washington Chapter No 98 O E S will initiate candidates at Ainsworth Friday at 7 20. Members who can attend.
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Ainsworth
Ellen Paterson
Washington
Effie Sands
Tacoma
Washire
J. Ho Krenmyre
Agency
Ottumwa
E.W. Spessard
Wanda
Batavia
Boss Kurtz
Charles McCreedy
O. E
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Porter
RH. Porter
State College
Towa
Mr. Tanner
Tanner
Washington Oil Co
Eagle
Ening
Heva
Mes. Paker
Journal
Miss Louise Dixon
George
Sally Lann
Sally
George Washington
Bath
England
Sally Lunns
Virginia
Sally Lums
Hland
Fay Americe
Crisco
Lekeeping Institute
Procter & Gamble
Good
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