Pork production record leads in Iowa pig contest 1981
Notes of Washington County Farm Bureau by H. J. Montgomery report an average 2,381 pounds of pork per sow in six months, the second highest five year Iowa pig crop contest record. Wes Bivins Mackeville won first in 1981. Elvins marketed 89 pigs.
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Iowa
Wes Bivins
Mackeville
Elvins
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Poland
China
Chester Wilts Board
B. Bailey
Bussey
Seeond
Floyd Hulse
Mingo
Chester
John Stiffler
Mitchellville
van Wert
William P. Senger
Herbert Hazen
Denmark
W. Baskerville
Monona
Harry Cross
Bondurant
Mr. Bivins
Karl Colville Mahaska County
Bivins
Woman Loses 20 Pounds of Fat With Kruschen Salts
An ad touts Kruschen Salts as a quick fat loss method promising clear skin, higher energy, and a younger feel after taking half a teaspoonful in hot water each morning. It urges cutting pastry and fatty foods, with a guarantee of measurable fat loss in four weeks and mentions a nationwide price and pharmacy availability.
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Lemmon
America
Liss Tregonning to Meet 4H Girls Club Leaders in Washington
Washington county hosts Liss Tregonning to meet FH girls club leaders on November 1 and 6. The two day program focuses on canning and training for champion teams aiming at the International Stock Show. Judging is set for Thursday, November 5, with a 10:00 a.m. meeting at the Parm Bureau office to organize county committees and draft the 1932 project.
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Monquan Seminiinns Ension
Washington County
Iris Cann Ruth
Parm
AMD
Farmers Demand Power To Restore Buying Prosperity
The Executive Committee of the Town Farm Bureau Federation calls for restoring buying power to farmers. They insist permanent prosperity hinges on power to retire debt and purchase industrial commodities, while opposing further tariff hikes until tariffs and agricultural commodities are effectively addressed. The statement links farming power to employment and broader economic activity.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Towa
Jow Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Falm
Ollar
Parm Tureau
Farmers Mutual Pays Claims for Losses to Policy Holders
Secretary James J. Renda reports payments by Farmers Mutual Insurance to numerous policyholders across Iowa counties. Items include damages to barns, houses, and livestock with specific losses listed for individuals in Riverside, Columbus Junction, Keota, Washington, Richland, Wayland, Brighton, Wellman, and other towns.
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James J. Renda
Washington County Fartners Mutual Insurance Association
J. C. Steele
Riverside
Elmer Hf. Steele
Jamies Dvorate, Jr
Columbiota How
Pole & Kart Harken
Richland
Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Raw
CIA Richland
Henderson
Keota
Cow
P. Realty and Daughter
Washington
Mae Chrisinger
Olds
George Waxson
William Robertson
Crawfordsville
Worin
Katona
Kubo
Irigh Ses
Arthur Duensing
B. Godber
Wellman
James Skola
Danie
Swine disease bulletin details outbreaks and care tips
Weekly infectious disease bulletin reports swine respiratory swine fly and hog cholera outbreaks in eastern Iowa towns. It lists affected areas, severities, and vaccine needs, plus care guidance such as clean bedding, ventilation, water, and safe disinfectants.
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Infectious Animal
Aix
Towa
Four year old dies after illness at Conesville home
Mrs Ro Meredith, aged 4, died Monday afternoon at the home of her son Oren Meredith in Conesville after an illness. Columbus Junction correspondent Martha Butler reports from the scene.
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Columbus Junction
Ro Meredith
Oren Meredith
Conesville
Charles Rodgers
Olds
John Long
Washington
Mrs. Long
Mrs. Rogers
Charley Curtis
Lloyd Vollmer
Edd Curtis
Clarence Moor
Nun Clark
Ernest Clark
Local notices from Conesville and surrounding towns
Community items include funeral plans for a Meredith resident at Conesville, social events at Epworth George in Columbus City, and a Korea war era film shown by Rev. Lamp. Garry Orr from Panhandle visits family. clothing and fruit donation for western farm settlers. Half Hour Club host by S M Overholt. Cotter high school to perform They Poor Married Man. Port Allen and Brockway schools in Crane township listed. local residents Frank Isett Eva Hadbam and others visiting. Mrs. J C Moore and relatives mentioned.
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Seymour
T Wo
Oren
Conesville
The
Land
West
Meredith
Oren Meredith
Cones Lle
Seymour F
Harry
Chicago
Klot
Epworth George
Columbus City Methodist Church
Hubble
Charleellason
Cotter High
Hool
Port Allen
Brockway
Crane Township
Muscatine County
Frank Isett
Eva Hadbam
Gar
Henry County Hospital
Gunderson
Trent
J. A Gut
Albert Lea
Minn
A. W. Jane
Harry Stephens
West Liverty
John T. Hanft
Ina Duncan
Knot Comforts
GN. Bullis
Willance
Olive Todd
Chica
Juco Foster
Crawfordsville R12 aL Lone Tree Visit Sparks Garden Talk
Community notes recount a winter to spring shift with a snow storm on Det. 27 and flowers blooming, praising Lena as the garden spot. Local families share visits, dinners, and shopping trips including Rhea, Riley, Long, and Rogers households while neighbors gather at various homes near Crawfordsville.
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Crawfordsville
Emerald Ointment Promises Skin Cure All At Low Cost
A Philadelphia man spent fortunes seeking relief from a stubborn skin disease with Emerald ointment claimed to cure psoriasis and various skin ailments. The ad touts Emerald as an effective home remedy for eczema acne itching wounds varicose veins and athlete’s foot priced at 80 cents a hand for easy access and quick relief.
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Emmon
Philadelphia
Newspaper ad copy about daily news appeal and reader interest
A fragment suggests a newspaper emphasizing daily news over prior periods to attract readers and justify advertisement exposure. It hints at marketing messaging stressing current content to boost reader engagement and ad value.
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W. Bivins
Gamne
Qui
Liss Tregonning
Lota
Tae
Ada
Pure Pennsylvania Motor Oil
Cunningham
FORD
Packard
Mgr
Mike Sieren
Harper
Keiter
Johnson
Washi Lamage
Colt
W. M. Hipp
Was
Moah Farrier
Brighton
Dam
HE. Fleming
Sohn Fh
Weber
Heit
Frank and Nett Kuhn
Barn
Davis Bros. Ainsworth
Hay
Fred Kupka
West Chester
J.B. Deal
H.R. Schantz
Wayland
F.C
A. D. Schmidt
Jesse Pearson
Ainaworth
S.F. Blakely
Ichland
Helter Hart
Bog
R. L. Augustine
Dame
Frank Greiner
Kiebland
Hog
Infectious Animal Disease Bulletin
Clinton
Yamanehe
Cascade
Town City
Cresp
Traer
Nashua
Wheatland
Yan
Green Island
Baldwin
Wyoming
Grandy Center
Elk River
Clarksville
Vinton
Swisher
Elma
Halltown
Poosa
Maquok
Parnell
Knell
Monticello
Sigourn Claims Junction
Solnt
Maquoketa
Marion
Mange
Dubuque
Owa City
Kalona
Klomisalltown
Manches
Donahue
Preston
Bellevue
Havre
Washingtonian
Belle Plaine
Kundy Center
la Porte
Latity
Springvill
Keen Island
Miles
Chels
Alves
Andover
Springville
Chick Grundy Center
West Branch
Vernon
Martha Butler
Lone Tree
al. Sands
Lindbergh
Dexter
Geo. W. Stewart
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