County Farm Bureau Notes Harold Montgomery Meeting
Washington County Farm Bureau notes list Harold Montgomery as county agent. Franklin Township held a Friday meeting at Franklin Center school with about 30 people. Atkinson re-elected township chair, Mrs. George Gert elected woman’s chair. 4H girls opened with musical numbers. Hb Walker, Farm Bureau president, spoke on marketing for Wash econ county. 1921 program reviewed. three reels of speakers noted. Jolly Jokers served refreshments. social time praised. Agriculture tips cover potato storage, cabbage, onions, carrots, and other crops with temperature and humidity guidance.
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Franklin Township
Franklin Center School
Farm Bureau
Atkinson
George Gert Wan
Hb Walker
Washecon County
County Agents Conference Planned for October
County Agent Montgomery will attend the annual county agents conference next week at Ames. A splendid program has been arranged with sessions at Town State and nearby locations. Extension workers and members are invited to attend, and any who can attend will be at this conference.
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Montgomery
Terence
Ames
Town Stanee
Swine Growers Raise Pigs Per Sow With Breeding Improvements
Growers in the swine industry report higher pigs per sow now averaging more than four and a half in 1926, aided by better housing, feed, sanitation, and selective breeding. Herds with mature records and culled sows show gains in both number and weight per pig, while gilts-only units lag behind. Selection, ear tagging, and record-keeping are credited with stronger, more productive herds across partner farms.
Too Many Loafing Hens In Poultry Flocks Report Declares
M W Vernon poultry specialist reports September figures show high producing flocks averaged 14.5 eggs per bird versus 16.3 last month while low producing flocks averaged 4.7 versus 5.8. Receipts per bird overall 26 cents, net 12 cents. feed per high flock 38 cents. higher flocks gain 49 to 60 percent production with better management and rations.
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Iba
Hockshield
M. W. Vernon
Town Stree
Welfare workers meet at Davenport Iowa conference
Iowa welfare workers from across the state gathered for the Davenport conference. John C. Weigel urged creation of a scientific state welfare ministry to streamline administration, allowing workers more time for direct human services. Dan Turner proposed coordination between welfare efforts and state administration at a banquet.
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Davenport
Iowa
John C. Weigel
de Syvenue Research Institute
Hitno
Dan Turner
Corning
Iown
Robber Accepts Nine Dollars In Des Moines Hold Up
Des Moines news reports a grocery store robbery where the bandit demanded money and obtained nine dollars from Jim Severno. The gunman forced the clerk to open the register and take out additional bills, then fled after securing the small sum. Severno stated the nine dollars formed only part of the cash in the till.
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Des Moines
Jim Severno
Severno
Severno «Ald
Lewis Stone Marries Hazel Wood in Yuma Honeymoon
Motion picture actor Lewis Stone and Hazel Wood wed in Hollywood and honeymooned in the Grand Canyon area after a ceremony at Yuma or a quiet Yuma Methodist church. The couple were attended by Fred Faliek and Mrs Faltek.
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Yuma, Ariz
Stone
Hazel Wood
Grand Cayon
Y Methodist Church
Hollywood
Fred Faliek
Arrested For Teeth Loss After Window-Peeping Incident
Felix Williams an 18 year old Negro is jailed after police found remains of two shattered teeth near the bedroom window of M A Ligging. Williams says a pulley caused the damage during a confrontation with two would be robbers and admits being wounded. Dentists will compare the tooth fragments to his head.
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Williams
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