Crop Bulletin Highlights June 1 2006 Iowa Grow Conditions
The week ended June 1 2006 in Iowa featured above normal temperatures and abundant sun favoring crop growth. Corn cultivation progressed well despite some saturated areas. the stand was below normal and growth uneven due to replanting, while small grains were advanced with rain and rust limited. Potatoes and garden crops thrived. strawberry yield exceeded average. northern apples were fair. sugar beet prospects discussed with Columbus Junction factory planned. Des Moines notes emphasize potential beet sugar industry growth and job creation across Iowa soils.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Saylor
James Wilson
Iena
Columbus Junction
River Booming Flood Threat in Clinton Iowa Area
River four miles wide above Clinton as flood waters rise rapidly threatening extensive damage. Ringwood streets flood with rising water and residents evacuate. About fifty Davenport residents stranded after Mississippi park trip due to train failure. Hailstorm shatters 1400 panes at Bill's hot houses and damages crops and fruit trees statewide.
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Clinton
Iowa
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Fulton
Ringwood
Davenport
Mississippi Park
Burlington
Central Park
Summer School Opens at State University
The University of Iowa summer session opened with expectations of higher attendance than last year. Registration continued through the next few days as faculty and courses attract many high school teachers and returning students seeking degrees upon completion.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Hollingsworth Sons Drown While Saving Younger Brother
In Albia Iowa on June 20 Don Hollingsworth 10 and Leigh Hollingsworth 15 sons of the local superintendent were drowned at Ottumwa. The elder died while attempting to rescue the younger. Hollingsworth, president of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association, was a well known figure in Albia.
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Albia
Iowa
Don
Leigh Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Ottumwa
Southeastern Iowa ‘Teachers’ Association
Iowa sugar beet future capstone quote by Charles Saylor
Iowa Des Moines June 20 Charles Saylor government expert on beet sugar expresses strong belief that Iowa can become the nation’s leading beet sugar producer and anticipates a bright future for the industry in the state.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Charles Saylor
Tragic Baseball Accident Claims Young Child Near Andrew
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Brazel was struck by a ball in the Brazel yard two miles west of Andrew Iowa and died almost instantly Sun day morning. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Adix of the Lutheran church with interment in Andover cemetery.
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Andrew
Iowa
Chas. Brazel
Adix
Lutheran Church
Andover
Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Works Hit by Fire
Severe fire losses reported in Iowa City after Sunday blaze at Hawthorne Glove and Novelty company. Estimated 60,000 damage with 61,500 insured. Entire stock for fall trade destroyed by smoke and water. Company to rebuild and run double shifts. Fourth loss for General Manager Curtis. lightning started the fire.
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Iowa City
Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Company
Curtis
Slight Rise at Keokuk in Flood Forecast
Keokuk IowaJune 20 The Mississippi River rose about four inches from weekend storms. Forecasts show a six foot rise but still four feet below the peak flood. Des Moines River shows no rise yet. A severe hail storm caused window glass damage and defoliation from falling hail.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi
Des Moines
Come to Brinton's Pew for Thursday Night Entertainment
A note invites readers to Brinton's venue for a Thursday evening program described as instructive entertainment. The message is brief and hints at a local event with limited detail.
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Brinton
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Claim
A claim states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It asserts most cases arise from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. Free circulars urged. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold and promote Hall's Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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