FOR SALE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS FROM IOWA FARMS
Sale items include a 1935 Farmall engine and a Chevrolet truck rack in good condition. Local farms list 200+ acre properties in Van Buren, Wapello, Pottawattamie areas with improvements and opportunities. Atty Russell Smith in Fairfield notes favorable terms and ownership options.
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Iowa
van Buren Co
Wyant Heirm
Burnett
Bonaparte
Roberts
Bentonsport
Wapello CO
Ottumwa
Russell Smith
Atty
Fairfield
Crop damage from drought and rain boosts in Iowa counties
The weekly weather and crop bulletin notes serious crop damage from a long dry spell in Iowa with delayed corn germination and low yields for oats barley and flax. Some counties see good rain improving corn start while planting remains high at 93 percent but germination lags.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Fremont
Mills
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Johnson
Muscatine
Scott
Mitchell
Cedar
Reed
Cotter Students Receive Awards At Cotter High School
May 22 Columbus Junction students receive awards across activities. Basketball honors go to Max Duncan Kenneth Peters Robert Fuller Jack Williams John Williams Robert James Harry Quick and others. Medals for straight A work awarded to Clara McGuire Myr Dunsmore Mildred Orr. Parsons College attendance planned for Bonadelle Fullerton. PTA officers elected: Mrs Harold Pine president Mrs Albert Owens vice president Mrs Marvin Teeters secretary treasurer Frances Ronnichsen to teach fourth grade at Morning Sun. Funeral services for B F Rouch age 84 of Wapello held at Christian church.
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Columbus Junction
Cotter High School
Max Duncan
Kenneth Peters
Robert Fuller
Jack Williams
John Williams
Robert James
Harry Quick
Meda Hauenstein
Clara McGuire
Myr Dunsmore
Dorothy Works
Henrietta Hingst
Mildred Orr
Parsons Bonadelle Fullerton
Parsons College
Fairfield
Columbus City
P.T.A
Harold Pine
Albert Owens
Marvin Teeters
Frances Ronnichsen
Morning Sun
B. FP. Rouch
B. F. Rouch
Wapello
Road Oil Plan for Lexington Cemetery Approach
May 23 Lexington residents and a crew of workmen prepare the Oldfield corner to Lexington cemetery road for oiling this summer. The local school closed with a community picnic, Marion Pence to teach next fall, Harold Tadlock injured in a tractor accident remains in hospital. Cedar Chain 4 H met with Capitola Flynn, Cedar Chips 4 H with John and Richard Gardner, Ladies Aid hosted by several members with new folks Gingerich and Dillon joining, vision One to lead June meeting, and Paul visited Cedar Rapids friends.
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Lexington
Oldfield Corner
Marion Pence
Harold Tadlock
Bishop
Cedar Chain
Capitola Flynn
Cedar Chips
John
Richard Gardner
Chandler
Hermann Schultyz
Loren Palmer
Ruby Sharpe
Ladies Aid
Gingerich
Dillon
Vision
Fthol Paul
Friends
Cedar Rapids
Sisters Killed While Crossing Highway
In Muscatine two Estabrook sisters, Ruth 14 and Margaret, were struck and killed while crossing the highway near their home to fetch water. Margaret’s body landed in a ditch while Ruth clung to the car’s bumper for about 100 feet before falling. The driver was Lewis Sutton, 25, a railroad worker from Buffalo, with parents Mr and Mrs W W Estabrook witnessing the tragedy.
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Muscatine
Russ Estabrook
Margaret Estabrook
W. W. Estarook
Margaret
Ruth
Lewis Sutton
Buffalo
May 26 Notes on farming and community life
The item details kitchen garden and field work across several households. It notes rain needed for crops, corn stands, plowing, planting, and improvements, with mentions of neighbors in Eureka, Brighton, Wellston, and Richland. It records people like C. FE Rickey, Ward Essley, Charley Schiebel, Charley Greiner, and Lawrence Mottetworth, plus local services and a few farm activities and subsistence details.
Horton adds voice to Journal crowd at gatherings
Rural carrier L. A. Horton recited a political tale for the Journal column. The suggestion is to invite Horton as an extra speaker at women’s group gatherings, with confidence that his presence would please more audiences.
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L. A. Horton
Journal
Horton
Daub Arranges Brief Journal Exchange and Well Issue
A. M. Daub asks for an extension to borrow the Journal for several months. He describes obtaining cold crystal water from a deep well in Brigh ton, noting a good trip and a well machine in fine condition, with partner H. E. Pfeiffer out of town but busy.
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A. M. Daub
Brighton
H. E. Pfeiffer
Wanerus Family Sends Thanks as Journal Continues
In the meat market F C Wanerus left his bottle of cold milk to reach his cash register and tears filled his eyes as he urged the Journal to keep coming. The Wanerus family expresses thanks while Mrs. Wanerus’ mother is ill in Wapello and the daughter cares for her.
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Charley Greiner
Titus
Charlie
F. C. Wanerus
Dunbar Fans Keep Brighton Home Cool In Heatwave
F K E Dunbar, a Brighton merchant, maintains a closed door and uses an extra large fan to keep his home comfortable during hot weather. Appreciation is expressed to Mr and Mrs Dunbar for their daily support.
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F. KE. Dunbar
Brighton
Mrs. Dunbar
Brown Swiss Cattle Attract Attention North Of Clay Church
C. E. Wolcott's Brown Swiss cattle near von Riehland rural route are praised for dairy use and fine disposition. The sight draws interest from locals as a notable farm feature north of the Clay church.
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C. E. Wolcott
von Riehland
Tree Doctoring Praised by E S Herr Near Clay
E S Herr west of Clay comments on a well kept tree doctoring scene and a farm home in fine condition. A yard crew led by Frank Strickland Rubio mows a large lawn on a sunny highway while a dog and helpers handle rata by the hundreds as May ends.
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E. S. Herr
Clay
Frank Strickland
Rubio
Community Notes on Local Residents and Farmstead
Glad to hear Mrs. J. J. Fleig is improving. Rubio is a beautiful little city anytime. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schantz on Washington RK 4 milx. Several cows and many nice eggs each day. Joe turns the separator and Mrs. Schantz knows the chicken and the business.
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Joe Schantz
Washington
Joe
Local couple returns from Nebraska trip amid rain
Mr and Mrs Cy Huber of 8S Iowa return from a five day Nebraska visit. They note nightly rain during the trip and report Carl Daering of Brighton R1 and Albert Janecek in high spirits during their time together.
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Cy Huber
Iowa
Nebraska
Carl Daering
Brighton
Albert Janecek
Pallets Need Summer Space for Growth Says Home Lumber
Home Lumber Company of Crawfordsville urges farmers to provide pallets with ample eating and drinking space during summer for proper growth. The advice highlights critical period in a pallet's life as it develops body for fall egg production.
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Home Lumber Company, Inc
Crawfordsville
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Markets Reported In Chicago
Chicago markets on May 25 show hogs steady to 5 cents higher with top at 6.95 and 170 to 240 pound hogs 6.75 to 6.90. Cattle activity dull as weighty steers slip up to 25 cents. best fed steers around 10.60. Sheep market steady with fat lambs around 9.50 to 10.50 for natives and clipped lambs, bulk ewes 3.00 to 8.50. Estimated tomorrow receipts include cattle 1,000 hogs 5,900 sheep 5,000.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn Market Summary May 25 CHICAGO
Cash grain report shows mixed corn prices with mixed yellow and white varieties listed. Oats and soybeans quoted with percentages and ranges as receipts show 254 cars for corn.
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Chicago
Purina Mash Hopper Space Boosts Pullet Growth
A feed merchant advises growing mash strategies for pullets including ample hopper space, one Purina metal feeder per 20 birds, and checker form growth mash on top of regular mash. Emphasizes fresh water, evening feeding, and shade to maximize feed intake and development. Local Purina distributor offers $1.50 metal mash hopper at a deep discount.
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Purina
Chicago Grain Table Oyen Hid Low Close May 25
The Chicago grain table reports Oyen hid a low close on May 25 as traders watch supply and demand signals. Prices show muted activity with limited outside influence from global market movements.
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Chicago
Oyen
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J. D Rabenoid
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Millett
Hegari
Atlas Largo
Grahama
Oetjen
GEO. J. Breitenbach
IFARM
Tate
National Bank of Washingon
Gore
Solowa
Melvin Gingerich
South 4Th
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Viltfeou
Crawfordaville
Uup
Receip's
Fdway Sale Co
Columbue Guction
Nicola
Grubb Maytag
North
Radio
General Radio
Cunningham
Wim. Sloat
Hunsaker Shoe Repair Shop
Bickford Eleetric
Washington Oil Company
O. E. Campbell
West Monroe
Wolfe Hatchery
Bob Blair
East
Ocetjen
Augustine & Lewis
Oskaloosa
Loa
Phillips and Hebner
Charles F. McKay
East Thire Street
Royal
Klein
Farmall
Farmall, Smart & Parrish
Studbbaker
Oetjen Seed Store
Joe Knotek
Beister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
Reister & Son
Mrs. Dodd
Mary Dodd
San Franciseco
Calif
Mary Neal
B. G. Neal
Tomfeld
Hummel
Edna Tomfeld
Henry Tomfeld
Cranston
Lloyd Hummel
Frank Hummel
Nichols
First Christian Church
Davenport
Cotter
Martha Butler
Mrs. Wade Gardner
Kivo
C. FE
Rickey KR
Eureka
Ward Essley
John Westin
Miss Jean
Evening Journal
Ward
Frank Embree
Charley Schiebels
Lawrence Mottetworth
Grace Hill
Johann Abmiings
Wellston
Dad
Son
Allen Schaeffer
Allen
C. G. Meek
Slim Rudolph
John Mullikin
C. H. Long
Vinton
Miss Neva
Hurbert Kasowsky
A. ©. Saunders
Oral W. Long
Dwight Wilkins
Mrs. Long
Miss Jean W
Howard Koch
S. Borkoski
Howard
Arthur Koch
G. M. Groendyecke
Richland
D. F. Macon
Chicago Livestock
Reag
Chicago Grain Table
Dee
HTM
W. 8S
Eldridge
Chas. Brown
Lie
Hopper
Home Lumber CO. Inc
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