Corn for Exhibits Outlined by Larson in Cedar Falls
A. G. Larson of Cedar Falls, veteran corn breeder, summarizes corn improvement since 1906. He stresses careful selection, uniformity, kernel quality, and maturity, noting exhibitions require time, study, and disciplined breeding to avoid backward steps and achieve prize results.
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A. G. Larson
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
Des Moines Register
P. G. Holden
Grundy Center
Holden
Mr. Halden
Mim
Cheaper to Own or Rent in Farm and Garden Debate
The Farm and Garden column argues owning a farm often yields greater profits than renting. It notes that owners improve land, maximize crops, and build community facilities, creating value through better upkeep and local cooperation. It cites Orange township in Black Hawk county as an example of these benefits.
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Waterloo
Farm and Garden
The
Courier and Reporter
Orange Township
Black Hawk County
Is It Better to Own or Rent a Farm in Iowa
An editor’s note presents two viewpoints on farming viability and risks for farm owners vs renters. An experienced agrarian observer cites high failure rates for mercantile ventures, while a farm owner’s success claim links to aging and income from property. Readers are invited to share opinions with the Farm and Garden editor.
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Jet
Towa
Test every ear of corn you intend to plant
Iowa seed corn campaign urges farmers to test each ear to ensure seed supply. R K Bliss notes many northern county farmers underestimate seed quality. Cerro Gordo shows mixed results but potential shortage in Worth. 90 cribs found, 75,000 bushels ready for seed. testing ranges 40 to 86 percent strength. A Labor Temple dance with Waterloo orchestra advertises later.
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Ames Seed Corn Campaign
R. K. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Worth County
Altho
Cerro Gordo
Bliss
Mr. Buss
German Consul to Be Arraigned on Plot Charge
Franz Bopp the German consul general at this port faces arraignment tomorrow on felony charges for violation of United States neutrality. He is to appear with members of his official family and others as federal attorneys decide whether he may appear by proxy. The law applies equally to all indicted men.
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San Francisco
Cal
Franz Bopp
United States
Thomas
Annette Adams
Adama
Death Notices: Nancy Hunt and Navy Deaths
Mrs Nancy Hunt 76 died at her daughter s home after a fall in Blythesdale Mo she is survived by three daughters and a son funeral plans to Blythesdale. Roger D Dunlavey Navy member died in Philadelphia funeral set for 302 Locust St with burial at Elmwood. Frank E Will funeral held at First Evangelical Church with interment at Elmwood.
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Nancy Hunt
J.C. Knapp
Conger Street
Blythedale
Waterloo
McClain County
Knapp
Ollie Sweetman
St. Joseph
Cora Clark
Charley Hunt
Albany
Blythesdale
Roger Dundavey
Roger D Dunlavey
Philadelphia
Navy
Thomas Dunlavey
Locust Street
W. F. Spry
Elmwood
Smith Baby Funeral
Kenneth LeRoy Smith three month old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Smith died Saturday night from a cold that developed into pneumonia He was buried this afternoon after brief services at the home by Rev G B Shoemaker at 3 oclock in Fairview cemetery A Y M A will hold a banquet Wednesday evening at 630 in the W A rooms in honor of State Boys Secretary Harry Goodrich B C Walcott general secretary of the association at Sioux City and State Student Secretary Kennedy pastors Sunday school superintendents teachers and others interested in boys work are invited
Briand and Mercier Meet at Villa Medici
Paris reports Premier Briand and Cardinal Mercier met Friday at the Villa Medici, seat of the French art school in Rome. Albert Besnard, head of the school, painted Mercier's portrait as Briand arrived and expressed a wish to meet the prelate. The two spoke for about twenty minutes.
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Paris
Rome
Briand
Cardinal Mercier
Villa Medici
Albert Besnard
Britons Jailed for Trading with Germany at Old Bailey
London February 14. At the Old Bailey William Gardiner Rigden fined 600 pounds William Fownes Rigden sentenced to twelve months and Stanley Fownes Rigden four months for obtaining goods from Germany through a New York branch and trading in contravention of the Trading with the Enemy Act Fownes Bros. & Co glove makers the trio allegedly procured $30,000 worth of Saxony goods between September and December 1914 with payment to be made after the war William Gardiner Rigden spared hard labor due to age. others face light terms.
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London
Old Bailey
William Gardiner Rigden
William Fownes Rigden
Stanley Fownes Rigden
Germany
New York
Fownes Bros. & Co
San Marino to Issue War Book Color in Question
Rome reports San Marino, the world’s smallest republic, plans a diplomatic correspondence book on the present war. The volume is ready but awaits grand council decision on its color, possibly a plaid after colors are allocated. The aim is to appease Italy, which suspects San Marino’s wartime stance.
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Rome
San Marino
Grand Council
Italy
Republic
Austria
Ford to Advertise Against Preparedness
Detroit reports Henry Ford plans a nationwide advertising campaign in newspapers and magazines opposed to the current program for large naval and military spending. Ford has said he will devote millions to an educational campaign against war and preparedness. Dance tonight at Labor tempo with the Waterloo orchestra.
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Labor
Waterloo Orchestra
Detroit
Henry Ford
Congress
Labor Tempo
British War Credit Nears Two Billion Pounds
London reports an upcoming vote of credit to be introduced after parliament reconvenes. An unofficial statement says a 50 million pound request will be made, pushing total war credits to about 1.912 billion pounds.
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London
Identify Frank Kelly as Policeman's Slayer
Chicago February 14 Partial identification of Frank Kelly alias King as the man who held up the Cook Tourist agency and killed Policeman Johnson in escaping was made today according to the police. Kelly and Tony Campagni were arrested yesterday and carried seven loaded revolvers. Many houses in France are numbered 121 2 to avoid unlucky No TR.
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Chicago
Frank Kelly
King
Cook
Johnson
Kelly
Tony Campagni
France
Brighter Children Promote Health With Scott Emulsion
A newspaper blurb argues children today may be less robust and promotes Scott Emulsion as a safe, alcohol free oil food to enrich blood, bolster the lungs, and strengthen the system. It notes usage in private schools and urges seeking the product from a local druggist rather than substitutes.
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Scott
Scott& Bown
BloomBild
N.J
Byers Urges Churchmen to Speak Boldly for Righteousness
H W Byers former Iowa attorney general and church member spoke at Walnut Street Baptist in Des Moines urging laymen to take active moral leadership. He linked revival energy to temperance gains, noting city permits for saloons and state repeal of the muzzle law, with Byers traveling Iowa promoting religion and civic virtue without pay.
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H.W. Wyers
Iowa
Blily Sun
Des Moines
Byers
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Mr. Byers
Placer
Yyors
Jin
F. A. Ferguson
James Black
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Frank Will
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First Evangelical Church
BE. J. Lang
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Mercier
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Ryers
Advance Religion
Bell-Ans
Country Gentleman
National Farm Progress
Washington
Capital
Curtis
Curtis Publishing Company
Independence Squarery
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