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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1926

Page

5

Wayland Farmers Institute Showed Strong Attendance

Wayland held its Farmers Institute on December 17 and 18 with pleasant weather after a cold spell. Exhibits by students showcased domestic science and handiwork while speakers on swine diseases poultry profits and home economics drew large crowds.

Wayland Farmers Institute Iowa Opera House P. W Jake Roth W. J. Allen Rainier W. K. Stoddard Hybrid County Paul Ames G'Rks’ Glee Club Melody Boys Donald Roth Ward Hixon Dr Stoddard

Farewell Party for Braden Family Before Move to Crawfordsville

Braden and Mr and Mrs James Long hosted a farewell gathering Friday with Braden club members and families at their home southeast of Crawfordsville. Music came from Elmer Mason Mert Pauline Smith Mrs James Long and Ode Ferguson and radio tunes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ferguson of Washington.

Braden James Long Braden Club Crawfordsville Elmer Mason Mert Pauline Smith Ode Ferguson Ferguson Washington Boyd Twinam Latimer Davis Oscar Hughs County Hospital John Fredrickson Chicago Ill Fredrickson Roy Allen Leland Maxwell Ida Grove Boyd /fwinam

Substitute Grain Adlay Seen as Wheat and Corn Stand-In

Adlay, a tropical grain, is noted as a good substitute for wheat or corn. If either staple fails, Adlay is likened to Job's tears, its hard seeds commonly used for beads.

Tropics Job

Parcel Post Weights and Rates History in 1912 Act

The parcel post system began with four pounds as the pre 1912 limit. The August 24 1912 act extended parcel weight limits and introduced zone rates. It also created provisions for Cash on Delivery and Insured services through the Post Office.

Post Office Department Co. O. D

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