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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
5
The 3rd year home furnishing training school in the county will run with lessons on Lampshades November 4 20 Accessories December 16 Pillows January 27 31 1930. Governors Lowden Hyde will address Iowa State college gymnasium and broadcasts will follow. County Life Week radio features from October 14 to 19 include 20 minute talks by Dr E V O Hara R K Bliss Dr C Taylor Dr C B Smith H H C Taylor and Kenyon Butterfield.
County Agent Montgomery will attend the annual conference of county agents and home demonstration agents in Ames October 14 through 17. More than 100 county agents and 50 home demonstration agents are expected. Round table discussions and talks by nationally known speakers are on the program. Ex Governor Frank O Lowden and Arthur M Hyde to address the American Country Life association conference at Iowa State College with portions broadcast on WOI and NBC stations. Many Iowa farm people are expected to attend parts of the conference with transport arrangements being made.
J L Boatman Iowa State soils expert urges farmers to order limestone this fall and haul it to the farm while roads are good. Applying lime a year ahead of seeding sweet clover or alfalfa improves stand chances. spring orders can be delayed by busy quarries and bad roads.
Guidance for alfalfa seedbed preparation using finely ground limestone from Iowa State College. Bee farmers advised to ensure ample winter food with at least 60 pounds per colony and to begin feeding in fall using sugar syrup, with specific hive arrangements and feeding methods. Calendar notes include Oct 14-19 Country Life Conference at Ames and Nov 4-8 Aliie Mae Smith on home furnishings.
West Chester resident notes muddy roads and potential gravel links from Ottumwa to Wellman, with savings in distance and fuel. Mentions local social visits and a lengthy district court notice filing in Washington County Iowa seeking quiet title on two tracts, with a November 1929 deadline.
In El Paso the Gateway Hotel seized a guest’s airplane for unpaid room and board. The owner redeemed the aircraft, reclaiming it from the hotel.
Names listed appear for a district court term in 1929 with multiple Humphrey, Hollopeter, Swartzwelter, Genkins and Ginkins families and other individuals. The document presents a formal docket or party roster for Toya TowA Port Washington County proceedings.
Mrs. Harry Dunbar and children visited the Carl Dunbar home. Wm McBride was called to Ainsworth by the death of Warren Parrow and returned Sunday. Mrs. Glenn Beenblossom is having dental work. Flynn family visited near West Chester. Florence Stephens of Ainsworth spent Monday with her mother and attended a J O Matthews party. Walter Gardner hosted Farm Bureau ladies for an all day meeting. Graber and family of Noble and Wittings of Washington visited the S C Wittmer home. Havre Shipping Association shipped out a load of hogs. Aaron Stafford family visited Will Stafford. Don Darbyshire entertained relatives. Present were Will Saville, Jake Shrader, Loren Horton, and Lee Hesseltine.
A coated tongue signals digestive disorders and fatigue, with doctors noting most illnesses begin in the stomach and bowel. Tanlac is advertised as a remedy, claimed to help many and offering a money back guarantee if it fails.
A brief note suggests patience in advertising campaigns will pay off, arguing that a trial run or trial advertisement can prove effectiveness and influence future spending decisions.
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