Worth county orders soybeans for cattle feed and silage
Worth county farm bureau has ordered nearly 100 bushels of soybeans for farmers to plant for hogging down silage or feed. The Foy and Manébu beans are popular choices with inoculation advised for soil nitrogen. separate notes discuss improving poultry with lighter cockerels and increased market weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Worth County Farm Bureau
Wisconsin
M. H. Keplar
B. W. Lodwick
Worth County
Worth Buys Movie Projector by Farm Bureau Members
Northwood, Worth county farm bureau members band together in a cooperative move to purchase four movie projectors. At a recent meeting each township agreed to contribute an equal share toward the purchase price.
Creosoting Demonstration Set Near Polk Ankeny Farm
On June 6th a creosoting demonstration will be held at the Wm Lentz farm near Polk Ankeny. J T Bode from Jews State College will speak on fence post treatment and a plant for treating the posts will operate with explanations of each step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Ankeny
Wm Lentz
J. T. Bode
Jews State College
Winter Wheat in Good Shape in Boone County
Advices from the Boone County farm bureau indicate winter wheat is in good condition this year with Cass township reporting large acreage. Robert Lincoln notes the crop survived winter well, and favorable weather at filling suggests a profitable season. The southwest part of the county has the most plantings, including a large amount of a banned variety ordered through the farm bureau. Orrie W. Beeler notes interest in comparing the new variety with Turkey Red at harvest. The report also highlights dairy and tractor care tips from local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Farm Bureau
Boone County
Cass Township
Robert Lincoln
Orrie W. Beeler
Road Improvements and Farmer Vaccination Schools
In Boone county gains on roads noted by county agent Orrie Beeler as a historical example. Union township farmer Ray Mowrer recalls hauling hogs through deep snow years ago to Boone market. In Floyd county Charles City hosts hog vaccination school May 30-31 led by a state veterinarian with certification for farmers to vaccinate under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Orrie W. Beeler
Boone County
Ray Mowrer
Union Township
Boone Market
Mowrer
Charles City
Floyd County
Will Hire Culler in Foy Charles City, la
The farm bureau of Floyd county will employ a poultry culler during July. In connection with the culling work demonstrations will be given in caponizing in each township and in towns where there is demand. By the culling of poultry. says W. A. Dickinson bounty agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy Charles City
Farm Bureau
Floyd County
W. A. Dickinson
Many Farmers Keep Records Amesta
The extension service at Iowa State College finished farm management work with Galloway Rowe and Walker in 42 counties. They held 89 short courses and reached over 2042 farmers, of whom about 781 pledged to keep farm records for 1922. Follow-up trips will summarize the work in spring and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesta
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Messrs. Galloway
Rowe
Walker
Why Johnnie Left The Farm Calf Club Legend
A Wisconsin calf club inspired youth to stay with farming. A twelve year old boy recites a self written poem about leaving the old home farm as his family reflects on why children seek city life. The program grows, with 6648 youths in 33 states in calf club work, and the Holstein Friesian Association urges breeder support to sustain the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Old Home
Winnebago County
Wisconsin
Johnnie
Nell
Nellie
Johnni
Pat
Aga
Washington, D. C
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Right Not to Be Withheld Dante Quotation
The fragment presents a line of Dante contemplating universal light and truth. It ponders why one would not seek sunlit insight and contemplative solace under heaven in every corner of the earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Girl retracts promise about changing her mind
The statement suggests she did not intend to refuse her promise and may have been mistaken about her initial stance.
As in Football Life is full of ups and downs
A concise editorial reflection compares life to football noting that smart individuals turn downs into steps toward their goals, urging resilience and steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Meeting of Iowa Colored Women's Clubs Last Week
By Mrs James Redd the twenty first annual session of the Iowa Federation of Colored womens clubs was held in Burlington at Crapo park. Mayor T J Smith welcomed delegates and Rev Phonee spoke for the churches. Prominent speakers discussed education politics and the Frederick Douglass Home funding. Selby Johnson was elected state president with Des Moines chosen for the next meeting in May 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Redd
Iowa Federation of Colored Womens Clubs
Burlington
T. J Smith
Crapo Park
Iowa
Phonee
Ashby
A. Brown
Arkansas
Arkansas College
R. B. Montgomery
National Adocate
Minneapolis
Smith
Col. Brookhart
Mr. Jarnigan
Jarnigan
Pickett
Waterloo
United States
Senate
Iowa Federation
Fredrich Douglass
Washington D. C
Colored People of the Nation
Selby Johnson
Des Moines
Unconventional Guest Lights Up London Dinner Scene
A young man from a remote village in Ager jena attends a London dinner hosted by a welcoming hostess. He quips about icicles in London rooms, claiming 37 years in hell due to the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ager Jena
Sir Ernest's Story of Antarctic Dreams and Pudding
Sir Ernest Shackleton tells how a gushing woman asked about his dreams in the Antarctic. He replies with a playful tale that his most vivid dream was not glory but treacle pudding, a humorous contrast to his perilous polar life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Ernest Shackleton
Sir Ernest
Antarctic
London
Word Origin of Sincere Ties to Honey and Wax
A note on the word sincere tracing to Latin sine cera meaning without wax, recalling Roman honey trade when pure honey sold without wax was deemed honest. The etymology links sincerity to absence of adulteration and wax.
Hindoo Superstition On Sneezes And Thumb Filching
A brief note describes Hindu superstitions such as returning home after a perceived evil omen and smoking to proceed afresh. It also mentions a belief that Hindus filch the thumb and middle finger after a sneeze as part of ritual behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlindos
Filip
Lord Melbourne Feeds Mockery On Damp Newspaper Sheets
A historic anecdote recalls Lord Melbourne meeting an editor who had attacked him. The editor claims a severe cold, to which Melbourne quips that illness comes from tying damp sheets, mocking the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Melbourne
Aly
Oldest English Clock at Hampton Court Tower
The oldest English made clock, placed in 1551 in the Hampton Court Palace tower, was so complete it showed the motions of several planets in addition to telling time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Court
Worth Knowing Bells and their ancient purposes
The Angelus bell, named from the first words of the prayer, rings thrice daily. The De Pro fundis bell sounds an hour after the Ate. Bells were once used to drive away evil spirits rather than call people to church, a practice later replaced by their role in summoning worshippers.
Plimcoll Line Aims to Prevent Ship Overload Publicity
The Plimcoll line, part of the British merchant shipping act of IS76 pushed through by Samuel Plim soll, requires ships to remain visible above water to prevent overloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plimcoll
Samuel Plimsoll
Pitcairn Island Population and Resources Snapshot
Pitcairn Island covers about two square miles with about 220 residents. Its natural foods, mainly fruits, fish, and wild birds, could sustain up to 500 people, and the island has no regular outside contact aside from occasional ship visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piteaten Island
Honored Dead 1922 Decorated Graves List
A detailed roll of soldiers and nurses from Iowa and other states whose graves were decorated today in Section One Saston and nearby towns. The list names numerous Iowa Inft units along with War of 1812 and other service members, including officers and nurses, spanning multiple towns and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saston
Robt
Iowa
Raston
T. L
Towa
McClelland
W. C
McDowell
John
John L
M. S
McMillan
E. C
Woods
Cyrus L
Wm. L
Young, Robt
Names of Civil War era Iowa Inft roster fragments
A long list of soldiers and officers from Iowa Infantry and other units, with many entries showing names such as Bailey, Benj F and Gardner Samuel C, plus details like company letters and binds to regiments including U.S. volunteers. The text appears as a roster segment enumerating individuals across multiple states and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberson
Robt
Allen
Jos
Bailey
W. F
Beenblossom
Abe
Boyer
Jos. A
Brookhart
Abraham
Brown
Jesse
Chalmers
Cherry
Benj
Iowa
Cole
David S
David P
Corpman
Safe
Crone
Thos
Cunningham
J. A
Cunningham, T. C
Ind
Dayton
Patrick
Dewhirst
E. W
Fleming
James
Fordyce
Justice G
Day
Fulton
Gardner
Samuel C
Lowa
Guthrie
John Reed
Gunn
W. C
Jayne
John
Kleese
Isaac
Logan
Samuel M
Maxwell
McJunkin
McKay
George S
Mickey
Daniel
Nelson
J. C
Nisle
George
Pauls
Felix
S. A
Tripp
Geo. S
White
Samuel A
Wilson
W. A
Young
Jno
Alex
Kitchen Tip for Minor Finger Cut Care
Instruction advises placing clean linen over a small finger cut and applying a bandage until time allows proper attention. The guidance emphasizes quick, improvised first aid during busy cooking periods.
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Clifford Carlson
Grant Township
Carlson
Colored Women's Clubs
Ine Gucci
Melbourne
Met
Pitcairn Island
Cowden
Andrew
Keating
Chas
McClean
Cyrus
Morrison
Hamilton
Ritchey
Wesley
Twiggs
Arnold
van Vient
Martin
Woodlawn Cemetery
Anderson
D. C
Black
Jonathan
Cowles
H. R
Dickson
Horsey
Harvey C
Johnson
McConnell
Mealey
Samuel
Patton
Donald
U. 8
Montgomery
Roth
Sitchter
Henry
Williams
D. M
Phoebe
Barnes
Farris
Julia
McConahey
David
Rosenberg
Ross
Gustavus
Taylor
W. D
N. G. Worthing
Jack
C . O. Cav
Alexander
Cook
William W
Wowning
J. T
Q. M
Jas
van Atta
Rev
Mary S
Vincent
Thos. P
Wallingford
Hiram
Bennett, P
Kendall
Wm. W
Leeper
Jos. N
U.S. Col
Lewis
James H
Long
John A
McGregor
McMullin
J. K
Todd
Clark
Clyde
Wm. J
Doran
Espy
D. Bruce
Elder
Hightshoe
Isaac F
Lease
McCrum
Moore
Isaiah G
Roberts
Geo. W
Robertson
H. M
Rodman
Alfred
Teas
Lucian L
Warfel
Samuel L
Chas. H
Kellogg
J. J
U.S
McAvoy
C. Dewey
Miller
D. R
Scott, Mason
N. Y
Shockley, Solon
Smith, Wm. T
Stiles
Geo
Wm. A
Stinson
C. M
Sweeney
Yong, Alexander
U. S. Col
Dawson
Kilgore
Jas, M
Page
Adem
Scofield
D. D
C. Shields
Waddell
Jas V
Pa. Cay
Wylie
E. T
Bell
Wm. B
Hair
William
Folger
Adam
Glasgow
Robert
Taft
Godfrey
R. C
Haynes
Hise
Joseph G
McCausland
Hugh
McConaughey
McMaster
A. F
Murkin
Orris, M. L
Sergt
Riley
Reuben
Sanford
Fred
Sitler
Smythe, Wm
Stewart
Terry, J. H
Thompson, Samuel
Armstrong
D. H
Babcock
Nathan L
Beatty, Leon M
Conger
R. Ralph
Fisher
Geo. F
Hale
Geo. H
Lovelett
Robt, S
Bare
Samuel V
A. Bennett
Robt. A
Booth
Henry A
Burham
Wm. H
Casey
Clary
Andrew G
Curran
Ferguson
Hampshire
L. T
Elm Grove Cemetery
King
Langenberg
Lauderman
Little, Gee
Loftus, Thos., Corp
Mead, Agustus M
Poston
Rev. Wm
Pratt
Benton
Pyle
Shannon
Isaiah
Ward
James A
Warner
W. H
Wheelan
Beamer
Wm. R
Hervey
Bovee
Ed H
Dennis
Cocklin
D. E
Coppock
Iowa Cay
Daugherty
T. S
Darbyshire
Hulbert
Dewey
A. R
Ohio
Dusenberry
Gallagher
J. B
Gray
iHarvey
Jones
Benj. J
Lemley
Ralph R
Lemon
Lehrer
Jacob
McClellan
McCutcheon
McGuire
Samul A
Bat
Neal
Samuel W
Patterson
U.S. A
Reeves
Dayle S
Russel
Lieut
Shanafelt
Shoemaker
Percy
Stephens
Elias G
John H
Chas. N
Wolf
Sherman
Sergi
Adair
Inft
Bush
Chilcote
Wis
Clapp
Elmer F
Crawford Wm
Davis
Melville
Denison
Eckerman
Harding, Wm
Helm
Hood
G. H
U. S
Thos. E
McCullum
Hugh E
McColl
Peter
Means
Orville
Mechanic
Mercer
Nichols
Howard J
Ott
Daniel W
Edward
Parkinson
W. Va
Shaw
Albert
Steck
H. F
Adj
Swisher
Claude D
Waters
Solomon
Walter, F
Wright, Martin, Co
Depot Brigade
Wade
Tim
N. J
Artil
Gilson Alfred
Helwk
John J
Hexworth
Humm
N. G
Keller Amos
Hebbles Ind
Cay
Kennedy, J
Lamb
B. F
Myers
John G
Norris
John D
Oldfield W
Payne
Rea
T. C
Stone
Harmon
Tucker
Warnock
Weston
Frank
Ill
Chicago
S.L. Wenzel
J. C. McCormick
W. S. Reister & Sons
East Third St
Mutual
East Washington St
R. L. Gibson
Ithe
Lie
W. A. Hutton & Co
Hershey
Muscatine
Chicago Board of Trade
Bartlett, Frasier & Company, and
New York
Kansas City
St. Loula
Pacific Coast
Davenport
Property Owners Federation, Inc
Gap
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