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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1926

Page

5

Farm leaders unite for Midwest agricultural program

Governor Hammill and John Rue address midwest conference on creating a federal farm board and a businesslike plan to stabilize agriculture. They urge action, highlight farm as a major industry, and call for a coordinated, nonpaternalistic approach with strong support from eleven states.

Associated Press Des Moines Federal Farm Board John Hammill Inditor Congress Mississippi Valley New England States Hammill Interstate Commerce Commission Federal Reserve Board Middle West John Aue Burlington All Iowa Agricultural Committee Rue Commonwealths Aue United States Department, of Agriculture Ane Cee Towa Iowa All Laws

Educated Nose Key to Dallas Night Watchmen’s Skill

In Dallas, night watchmen gain skill through an educated nose. Guards who “sniff out” fires by detecting smoke and clues from careless cooks, crossed wires, or smouldering rubbish have prevented numerous blazes. Mrs. George A. Smith trains about a hundred nocturnal guardians to rely on their noses in patrol.

George A. Smith

Iowa Judges Urged to Back Prohibition Law Enforcement

Des Moines reports of a statewide meeting of the Iowa and Saloon leagues where Superintendent McNaught urged public officials to support the Volstead Act and dry laws. He praised county sheriffs, noted enforcement generally fair, and called for a united anti wet propaganda counterattack.

Des Moines Towa P. MelLaueht Saloon Leagues Ocrasion McNaught Misslesiani Mr. McNaught Davenport Dubrane Alice Rover Leagnuer League Iowa

Elevator Co Reinstituted After Suspension

DES MOINES Jan 26 The Farmer's Elevator company of Lynnville was reinstated by the executive council after articles of incorporation were suspended for failure to file a state report.

Prize Winners at Wellman Farmers Institute

A long list of winners in crops and home economics at the Wellman Farmers Institute. Winners include Arnold Penningroth in yellow corn and grand champion, Pete Jessen and Dan Steiner in multiple classes, Orville Penningroth and John Bauer noted among top finishers. In white and other crops, entries from Jessen, Steiner, Hole, and Penningroth appear with first and second places. In Home Economics, prizes awarded for cookies, breads, cakes, and garments to local residents. several individuals such as Mrs. Penningroth and Anna Whetstine are named among top finishers.

Arnold Penningroth C. R. Oldfield Lyle Oldfield Pete Jessen Fay Goodwin Ry Oldsfield Dan Steiner Ty Oldfield Orville Penningroth Art Spear Ten Ears Ter Frank Lantz John Bauer BK. Hole Arnold Penningeroth KB. Hole Shaffer and Anderson Japanes Hulless W. BE. Hole W. B. Webster Pee Jessen Wim. Wade J. H. Reber Pere Jessen Oate J.D. Adams Wm. Wade J. H. Cray John Cray George Bell Adams, Brown Louis Zillmer John Reber Jennie Mayer Will Schackner Penningroth H. A. Swartzendruber Geo. Miller Dovehnuts Anna Whetstine Anna Whestine Katie Yoder Leta Steiner Emma Webster John Deere Dain International

Made-over Garments Scene Names Several Women

A fragment lists women and names associated with a sewing or garment event, including Dorothy, Ethel, Comfort Grandma Steiner, Mrs Burton Lakin, Mra Marion Kepler, Mrs W P Bonser, Mrs KB Ruge, WH Fry, and Mrs Marvin Matthess.

Dorothy Fell Ethel Winegarden Grandma Steiner Burton Lakin Marion Kepler W. P. Bonser Ruge WH. Fry Marvin Matthess

Bank capital cuts and new Des Moines firm charter

Capital stock of the Fremont Savings Bank of Sidney was reduced from 50 000 to 25 000 under articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state yesterday. The secretary of state granted a charter to the Sutherland Law and Harrow Hitch Corporation, headquartered in Des Moines, capitalized at 10 000.

Des Moines Fremont Savings 'Bank of Sidney Secretary of State Sutherland Law and Harrow Hitch Corporation

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Rue The Scott Dallas Night Dallas Tex Night Watchman Guardians of the Night Ndr Washington Wellman Farmers’ Institute June Anderson Rolla Anna Cray Ethel Wine Kolaches Mabelle Wagamon Lela Steiner Angel Marion Oldfield Arthur J. Adama Nellie Tekshardt Austin Hole Gee Miller Durst Mrs Gee Bell Maria Oldfield Fimma Steiner Emma Webser Lewis Zillmer Mrs. Penningroth Mae Clementine Anderson Mary Griffith Iris Durst Colline Ida Long Lavnch Elsie Norman Nellie Spear Searfs Nellie Eckhardt Smith Wade Ide Ma Cray Nellie Lane Dublin Wellston Part Jersey John Deere Gang John Deere Jacob Hotle D. F. Macon Ross Whitacre Wellston Social Club Ouse Blue Bird Cafe J. Martin Farmer's Co- Operative Exchange John Colton Lee Colton Columbus Junction Gladwin Colton Paul Klotz Duke Hendrickson Gris Ladies Aid Af Gladwin Blacey FL Myvey G, H, Fairall
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