Washington County Notes Comings and Goings
In Havre Art Long bought property in Washington and will move there soon. Memorial services for Will Kellerhals are set for Sunday Jan 19 at Pleasant Hill church after a quarantine delay. Mrs Howar Witting and children visited the Sam Wittmer home in Noble. Glenn Pratt and son Everette visited at Mack Been blossom home. Golia Miller returned home after six months at Camp Pike where he was a cook. Glen Pratt and Lloyd Easter sold hogs to Howard McCleary and delivered them Saturday.
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Havre
Art Long
Washington
Will Kellerhals
Pleasant Hill
Howar Witting
Sam Wittmer
Noble
Glenn Pratt
Everette
Mack
Blossom
Golia Miller
Camp Pike
Golia
Glen Pratt
Lloyd Easter
Howard McCleary
Rural Route 4 Social Ledger
Rural Route 4 diary notes visitors and gatherings at Kephart and nearby homes. Families including Farr Kephart John Shebeck Gardner and Duke share Sunday and midweek calls. Bryan Swift and Golia Miller return from Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duke
A. B. Carr
Charles Kephart
Daisy
Harry Bishop
Bryan Swift
Golia Miller
Camp Dodge
Kalona Notes on Local Visits and Evangelist Meeting
Mr and Mrs John A Yoder and daughter Gertrude visited Iowa City Friday. Miss Ethel Speak returned from Cedar Rapids learning her Chelsa Iowa school would delay opening due to illness. Evangelists Miss Saylor and Miss Tucker led a successful week with themed evenings including patriotic night and boys night. A 6 o clock luncheon followed Rev A B Smith talk and 7 30 church services with boys marching in singing America. 55 boys present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
John A. Yoder
Gertrude
Iowa City
Ethel Speak
Cedar Rapids
Chelsa
Iowa
Saylor
Tucker
M. EF
Local notes recount social events and travels in Kalona
Community groups held Girls Night with a luncheon and talks by Miss Saylor while Boosters provided music. A fall injured Miss Velia Sleichter, and Rev. Gilbert planned a lecture night. Mrs. Wolfe and daughter moved to Ft Snelling for army hospital service, with relatives visiting Iowa City. Kalona saw lively stock shipments on Tuesday and travelers like J P Yoder and Samuel Manatt, Sr., moving between Kalona, Chicago, and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Saylor
Dr. Wolfe
Margaret
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Osceola
Carson
Mr. H
Mr. Hicks
Kalona
J. P. Yoder
Yoder
Chicago
Samuel Manatt, Sr
California
Texas
Iowa
Washington
Wm. Smith
Webster
Crawfordsville Social Whirl and Farm Note
Crawfordsville reports visiting notables from Washington and Brighton with several residents returning from trips. Mrs. T W Rickey came back from Washington and Burlington visitors joined by Mrs. L L Neiswanger. J W Teeter, also from Washington, made a business stop as belt farmers are urged to keep cattle steady and avoid large increases in herd size.
Hunters Notice Restricts Access on Local Farms
A posted notice forbids hunting on farms occupied by Earle Libe Frank Libe John Libe Helwieck and Benn Roy Schiebel D H McLaughlin and Henry Doig. The text appears to come from a local rural notice page with endorsement unclear. The order specifies no hunting on the listed properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Libe
Frank Libe
John Libe
Helwieck and
Benn
Roy Schiebel
D. H. McLaughlin
Henry Doig
Cost Data for Major Farm Crops Urged by Secretary Houston
Secretary D F Houston urged improved production cost figures for major crops at a Jan 7 address in Baltimore before the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. He called for reliable data from representative farmers and stressed the need for clear interpretation to guide farmers and policy makers. The report notes plans for a February booster meeting of the county farm bureau with a banquet and a prominent speaker, and upcoming demonstrations by Ames experts for Washington county farmers.
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Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
D. F. Houston
Department
Office of Farm Management
Farm Bureau
Bureau
R. A. Pearson
State College
Ames
The
M. H. Feddersen
Washington County
R. S. Herrick
No clear article title available
A fragment states the aim to level knowledge so that in due time more competent advice can be given to farmers nationwide in agricultural economies. The readable line underscores a performance goal for expert guidance to bolster farming economics.
Pershing Sparks Tea Moment With Operators in France
In France on Thanksgiving day General Pershing rallied a failing event by urging “Let's take up the rug and have a little music.” Miss Anne Morgan coordinated the music room scene while Miss Charlotte Gyss of Yonkers sent word to Miss Veronica Taaffe recounting the festive rescue and calling the dance with Pershing the war’s fairest moment since the armistice.
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Yonkers
N. Y
France
Charlotte Gyss
Veronica Taaffe
Pershing Hosts Informal Tea at Chateau
Eye witnesses recall General Pershing inviting guests for tea at his chateau. Anne Morgan served, a rug was rolled back, and a lively muskette led by Black Jack followed. The general danced with guests, appearing democratic and unspoiled, reshaping admirers and awe into affection.
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General Pershing
Chateau
Anne Morgan
Black Jack
Pool hall owners fined for allowing minors to occupy premises
Marshalltown news report says W E B Wintringer A Bowman and John Stone owners of local pool halls were fined $10 each in justice court after arrest on charges of letting minors in. County Attorney Hoover spearheaded the crackdown and warned harsher penalties for further violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
W. EB. Wintringer
A. Bowman
John Stone
Justice Court
Hoover
Large liquor haul in transit to Sioux City
Plymouth county sheriff seized 34 cases of whiskey totaling 1622 half pints as two Sioux City men were arrested en route from Minnesota in a large automobile. The shipment ranks among the largest liquor interceptions in transit to Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Plymouth County
Lemars
Minnesota
Will Observe Farm Day in Butler County
Jan 14 report from ALLISON notes through the efforts of the Butler county agent Vie to organize Farm Day events. Local farmers and residents are invited to participate and learn about agricultural programs and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Butler County
Vie
Farm and Home Service Day Set in Allison
Flint announces a farm and home service day to be observed in Allison on January 16. Specialists from Ames and nearby areas will manage the program and lead the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Flint
Allison
Ames
Bankers Mortgage Buys Mills County Bonds in Iowa
Glenwood reports the Bankers Mortgage Company of Des Moines purchased 280000 dollars of Mills County road and bridge bonds this week at 855 above par. This raises bonded indebtedness for Mills County to 116000 dollars.
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Glenwood
Bankers Mortgage Company of
Des Moines
Funeral for Hiatt Burned to Death in Minnesota Fire
Funeral services were held today for R. M. Hiatt of Brone who died after being burned at Austin Minnesota when attempting to start a fire with kerosene and the oil exploded. Hiatt lived about twenty four hours after the burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Hiatt
Austin
Minn
Mr. Hiatt
Merchant Burned In Fire Starter Mistake
TRAER JAN 14 Martin Henke hardware merchant was badly burned about the face and hands when he started a stove fire and poured gasoline on the fuel mistaking it for kerosene. Flames enveloped his face and his clothing caught fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Martin Henke
Faber Returns Home from Navy Service
Urban Faber, chief yeoman of the Chicago White Sox, is home after receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in Cascade on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faber
Cascade
Yeoman Urban Faber
Chicago White Sox
Under Control Sheriff Takes Vehicle After Incident
Willis states he lost control of his car yesterday. Gillis confirms the sheriff has custody of the vehicle and the judge is noted in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Bump
Gillis
Beneficial Shorebirds Highlight Their Pest Control Value
The article argues shorebirds are valuable to farmers by feeding on crop pests. It notes quail grouse and pheasants eat less insect prey but still contribute, and cautions against persecuting hawks and owls which also help control pests.
Puzzled Reporter Seeks Union By Study And Talk
A puzzle note from Ed Howe's Weekly imagines a married couple who must study each other to be good or bad partners. The pair talks over issues frequently and say mean things yet stay together for the children, or for the sake of keeping the family name.
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Ed Howe
Weekly
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