Change in Place of Washington County Women's Achievement Day
The Washington M. K. church parlors will host the county women's achievement day at 10:00 a m Friday May 11 replacing the city hall venue The event features three exhibit sheets per township prizes trips to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and a dinner served by Farm Bureau men Mrs Millner district committeewoman will give an address and lead a women’s contact meeting Families are asked to bring well filled baskets with two covered dishes sandwiches and tableware for the group a final note says remember 10 00 a m Friday May 11 M E Khuren Washington A well filled basket
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Washington M. Kk
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Lome Project
Millner
M. E. Khuren
Washington
Earl Smith to Head Fairfield Conference for Farm Bureau
Washington county Farm Bureau directors urged to bring at least one carload from their townships to the district conference in Fairfield on Wednesday May 28. The event features an inspiring address by Earl Smith president of the Illinois Agricultural Association State Farm Bureau. Meeting opens at 10 00 am. Attendees should notify the Farm Bureau office to aid arrangements with Fairfield authorities.
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Washington County
Fairfield
Farm Bureau
Earl Smith
Illingis Agricultural Association
State Farm Bur
Eau
Time to spray fruit trees calyx spray guidance
A farmer's advisory urges applying calyx spray to apples and other fruit trees as petals fall, detailing timing options based on weather and bloom progression. It notes mix ratios with lead arsenate and lime sulfur, coverage needs, and that 15 to 20 year old trees may need four to five gallons per application. It also offers free spray notices to those requesting service and asks readers to renew names.
Ozark tale of Wilderness Lodge and Diane Carrol
In the Ozarks near the Missouri Arkansas line, Diane Carrol, a spirited artist, grows amid mountain life and a demanding Aunt Jessica. Her father Bill Carroll supports her art journey, pushing against dabbling as he champions serious study with a backdrop of rugged frontier heritage. The story follows Uncle Jimmie, wilderness paths, and a boy teleg rapher as it unfolds toward a continuing saga.
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Diane
Aunt Jessica
Explaining Use Of Different Acres In Corn Hog Contracts
The article defines total crop acres as all tillable land except pasture. Contracted acres are those rented to the government. free or orphan acres remain after contracted acres in feed crop allowances. Permitted crops on these acres include permanent pasture, soil improving crops, sweet clover, alfalfa, grasses, and various legumes with rules on harvest and nurse crops.
Many Fine Farm Bureau Programs Highlighted
The article notes several Farm Bureau meeting programs scored 100 percent and plans to share more details next week. It encourages readers to attend the next event near them.
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Fine Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Crop variations tied to legume use and rotation practice
Iowa State College extension soils specialist L Boatman on the board of review explains that counties with higher legume use and better crop rotation yield more on a per acre basis. He notes a county with 75 percent corn land will have lower yields than a county with 50 to 80 percent in corn and some legumes.
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Board of Review
Trer L. Boatman
Iowa
Board reviews farm income program adjustments
The board will not rely solely on assessors figures to adjust county committees. Census figures and reporters data, along with official statistics, guide changes. Examples show corn acreage overstated on listing sheets, prompting corrections to avoid undermining price gains.
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Boatman
Leslie M. Carl
Dea Moines
State Board
Veotman
Mr. Boatman
Washington County cows show strong fat and milk output in 1934
Since February first the Washington County C. T. A. averaged over a pound of fat daily with February 28.2 pounds fat in 28 days, March 32.9 pounds fat in 31 days, and April milk output at 757 pounds per cow with 20.8 pounds butterfat. Culling reduced herd by 454 since July 1933 with 52 replacements including 43 heifers. Top cows listed by name with milk and butterfat averages and owners.
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Washington County
Emery Evisti
Waland
Queen
Emery Egisti Jewel
Ellis Zook
Minmett Haves
Horse and Mule Contest Opens for Letters of Why Power
The Horse and Mule Association of Chicago HL Dallas announces about 150 personal and one county prize based on letters of at most ten words on Why Horses and Mules are the Beat Farm Power. Witting Harness Shop sponsors local details. County prize is a Jack or Stallion with a year’s shoeing, placed with three farmers chosen by the Coney Agent. Washington county is urged to enter.
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Horse and Mule Association of
Chicago
Dallas
Texas
Witting Harness Shop
Washington County
Amusements Tune Up in Spring at State Theater
A lively spring program at the State theater featured Charl Ruggles Mary, and Ann Sothern in a romantic singing show. Pete, Lanny Ross, and Crosby connections highlight the night with music and beauty as a rising star, Ross, gains popularity after Showboat.
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Lansnie Oss
State Theater
Charl Ruggles
Mary Ihad
Pete Ity
Lanny Roses
Ann Sothern
Paramount
Press
Ding Crosby
Lanny Ross
Ross
Screen debut shines as a singer in light comedy
A performer begins his screen career with a standout singing talent and strong tenor. Angeles and Miss Toland team up for the fourth time delivering more laughs than before. Miss Sothern appears as a decorative presence in the cast.
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Angeles
Miss Toland
Miss Sothern
Attend Funeral of Mrs Kinkaid in Anoka
Mrs A B Carr learns of the death of her sister Mrs Walter Kinkaid of Aquanka. Relatives listed will travel to attend the funeral tomorrow. Mrs Kinkaid leaves two little boys and four little girls aged 6 7 and 11.
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A. BR. Carr
Walter Kinkalad
Aquanka
A. B. Carr
Helen
Minnie
Arnold
Harry McConnell
Charles McConnell
John Gamble
McConnell
Gamble
Carr
Urge Early Entry for Dinner Tourney
Ralph Gibson and Tracy Phil lips) urge all players to sign up for the dinner tournament at the country club. Registration closes Thursday evening with drawings Thursday night and matches set for Saturday to Monday. No fee. Fifteen signed up. aim is 50 to 60 players. Dinner to celebrate the tournament Monday evening. losers pay for winners’ dinners.
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Ralph Gibson
Tracy Phillips
Gibson
Ritchey Accepts Manager Post in Des Moines Store
I M Ritchey will depart Monday to Des Moines to become manager of the Des Moines Rep company store distributing Reo cars and trucks to forty four counties. He has lived here seven years moving from Rolfe Iowa. His wife and daughter will follow and make Des Moines their home. He was not an applicant but was chosen for the position as a mark of recognition.
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Ahab
Balaam
Jimmie
I. M. Ritchey
W. J. Kiefer
Des Moines
Ritchey
Rolfe
Iowa
Ritcheys
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Harold Bell Wright
Chapter
Ozark Mountains
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Missouri
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Pine Knob
Wilderness Lodge
Cold River
Jimmie Cartwright
Ann Jaskel
Ozark
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Ozark Mountaineer
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Nance
Jeff
Ann
Uncle Jimmie
Diane Carrol
Virginia
Bill Carrol
Arizona
Montana
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Bill
Paris
Coppright
Uy Merold Bell Wright
Bing Vooluses
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Emmett
Judia
Vo W
Hetty
Robert Crasch
Frank Ritchey
Ward
Bler Tires
NRA
Montgomery
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