Mapel Grove report laments farm prices and local issues
We hear from Maple Grove correspondents about plunging farm prices with 75 percent cuts in corn and pork values and no relief from government or market pressure. The piece notes tobacco habits, court scenes, a barn fire, road improvements planned by Frank Yanskey and Albert Lantz, and an upcoming Dec 11 hog sale at Frank Friese’s Pol and Chinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Wilson
Brother Farmer
Palmer
Iowa
America
Lee Schnoebelen
Celesta Hasty
Riverside
Frank Yanskey
Albert Lantz
English River
Frank Friese
Poland
Lexington families return to Wellman townsite
Johnnie Willson Ross Glantz and families returned from Missouri to settle in Wellman. Cy and Clearice Timmins moved cattle. Ed Testroat hauled corn to Wellman. A Lexington church donation party for the minister was held in the church basement. Cy Huber and family visited Washington. Irene Oldfeild and grandson stayed with Alvin Knotts. Roscoe Anderson visited Ed Testroat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Johnnie Willson
Ross Glantz
Missouri
Wellman
Clearice Timmins
Ed Testroat
Cy Huber
Washington
Irene Oldfeild
Alvin Knotts
Mrs
Roscoe Anderson
Braden Club Social At Mrs Herman Twinam Home
Doris Max well spent the weekend at Mt. Union. Mr. and Mrs. John McCall returned from their daughter's home near Washington. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Crozier of Washington attended a club meeting at Mrs. Herman Twinam's home. The Braden club met with Mrs. Twinam and elected officers. Christ exchange was enjoyed and guests included May Yard Eva Blankenton and Seth Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Dec
Mies
Doris Maxwell
Mt. Union
John McCall
Louie Ae
Herman Twinam
John Lee
Washington
Smith
Moore
Chicago
Braden Club
Christ
May Yard
Eva Blankenton
Seth Waggoner
Yard
Crawfordsville Social News and School Library Drive
Long of Washington visited relatives in Crawfordsville yesterday. Vera Yeager returned from Hiteman Iowa as the local school closed again. A Joy Zone at the schoolhouse on Friday night will offer activities for all and raise funds for a school library. Rev and Mrs Albert Lanow and Alice returned from Chicago. Rose remains ill and will not be brought home soon.
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Crawfordnsvilt
Crawfordsville
Dee
Washington
Mies Vera Yeager
Hiteman
Iowa
Albert Lanow
Alice
Chicago
Rose
Community News Highlights Through Valley Valley
Marie Hartnell visits relatives in Rublo as families gather for Sunday school and church activities. Neighbors attend rehearsals for Christmas songs and plan parts for the church program while others visit, haul wood, or help with corn shocks near Rubio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KB
Madelon
Gwendelon Givans
Lora Dawson
Andy Sheetz
Irma
Delpha Black
Louise
Addie
4. W. Frank
Bob Morgan
Rubio
Mr. Morgan
Jim Deal
Bertha Smith
Fern Hartnell
A. Beller
J. E. Deal
The Deadly Female at Graham Theatre Tonight
Be an optimist see W B Patton in the Empire State Producing Co. comedy The Deadly Female tonight at the Graham Theatre. The big cheer up play promises optimism and laughter, with a human story that reviewers hail as one comedy in a thousand after six weeks in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
Empire State Producing Co
Graham Theatre
New York City
The Deadly Male by W B Patton Readies Crowd Cheer
Fragmentary line suggests urging readers to let W B Patton in The Deadly Male entertain or motivate as they prepare for disposition or mood. The text hints at using the work to uplift or bolster spirit. No concrete event or outcome is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
Call on citizens of Iowa to aid in prohibition drive
United States prohibition agent H F Price urged all Iowa residents to report moonshining and bootlegging. Information will remain confidential and reporters will not be summoned to testify. Price said cooperation is essential to enforce the dry law. Oregon high schools paid 1500 dollars for diploma sheepskin covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
H. F. Price
United States Prohibition Enforcement
Iowa
Price
District of Washington County Obituary and Notice List
Original notice in the district of Washington County lists numerous individuals including James Fisher James Strain Mark Gilb eath Campbell Joseph Davis and others. The document also names Aetna Life Insurance Company and various Leslies Carsons and Campbells outlining a legal or estate related notice in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisher
James Strain
Mark Gilbeath Campbell
Joseph Davis
William W. Rich
J. L. Carson
M. B. Carson
Richards. Hall
Washington County
Iowa
Ann Strain
William Les
Local Firms Named in Regional Business Directory
A list of businesses including Riverside, Brighton Farmers Co op, Wellston, Cotter, Keota, Winfield, Haskins, and other named entities appears in a regional commerce note. The compiled roster names firms and associated individuals, reflecting trade connections across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Knittle
Riverside
J. A. Lemley
Brighton Farmers Co-op
Wellston
J. K. Duncan
Cotter
L. A. Marr & Son
Keota
L. L. Elliott & Co
Winfiel
William Beardsley
Haskins EK
R. Ch
Quiet Title Suit Relates to Washington County Iowa Farm
A district court notices action filed by a plaintiff seeking to quiet title to multiple parcels of land in Washington County Iowa. The filing names several defendants and unknown claimants, stating the plaintiff owns the fee simple and seeks to bar all adverse claims. No personal liability is asserted against any defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Court Notice Orders Defense Before Next Term
Official directive if you are required by law to respond you must defend before noon on the second day of the next term of the District Court. The order demands compliance and outlines the deadline for appearance.
Term Commences January 3 1921 At Washington Iowa Court
The term begins on January 3 1921 at the Court House in Washington City Washington County Iowa. If you fail to appear your default will be entered and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Livingston & Her Attorneys for Plaintiff. Dee 29 16 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Livingston & Her
Iatiff
Dee
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John Shields & Sons
Oregon
F. B. Jackson
Piaatit
Nat’! Bank
R. L. Lytle
Farmers’ Elevator
Wayland
H. V. Frank
Valley Farmers’ Union Elev
W. Chester
Otto F. Frey
Noble
Havre Co-op
Havre
Donald Gowey
Wm. Chapek
Richmond
Singer
Washington Elevator CO
Johnson’s Grocery
Iowa Avenue
Brighton, Iowa
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