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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

5

Price of Prosperity topic at Teachers College graduation

La Porte City Iowa May 30 The Price of Prosperity will be the subject of the commencement address at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Marcus A Kavanaugh Chicago superior court bench will speak Tuesday morning in the men's gymnasium. Diplomas will be awarded to about 519 graduates after the address. Inclement weather delayed planned campus events and the bell clock ceremony.

Carter Ar Falls Marcus A. Kavanaugh Thicago H. H. Seerley Philadelphia

Memorial Day Observances Shine Across Cedar Falls

Memorial day observances span Cedar Falls with services at St. John's Lutheran and Regent theatre led by Rev. Stefkes and Rev. Anderson, plus rural celebration in Washington township with Rev. Polk and speaker J. B. Newman. The day marks soldiers graves at Cedar Falls cemeteries and includes a 12 week State Teachers College extension session opening.

Courier Cedar Vails Cedar Falls WH. W Thomas Anderson First Baptistr Church Regent Theatre St. John's The Regent United Brethren Church Washington Township A.F. Polk J. B. Newman Cedar Walls Ernest L. Shafer Cranston Patriotic Societies Yairview Greenwood Tao State Teachers College Fred D. Cram Spencer John R. Slacks Tda Grove FL B. Fuller Harkin Cedar Falla Algona Harold Edward Petersen L. J. Petersen Mildred Whonn Taylor FL 9 Ortmoser Kanawha Tmmersburg Rex Gibson Newton Teachera College Sle Merc Mra Avin AL Rona

Widow of Milwaukee death by own action

Oelwein Iowa May 36 The death of Mrs W C Martin in Milwaukee by her own action shocks friends in Hazleton and Oelwein Ruth Tevans longtime Hazleton resident, father in lumber business died years ago Mr K W Buel return from Normal Illinois plans to move back if suitable home found Their daughter Mary teaches domestic science in Ames Rev Stanley Guillet resigns Caldwell Idaho Baptist pastor post for religious instruction in that state Caldwells headquarters A list of quarantines for diphtheria and scarlet fever includes Frances Payton Lucille Rakin Robert Doty Mrs Clifford Cade Melvin Singer released Three scarlet fever cases Howard Finch James Feltus Violet Richards Regular band concerts start at Rock Island park June 9 Local fund aiding Osie olen school bands mass luncheon New Home cafe to discuss permanent secretary 1D A Caldwell and Generss Electric job at Schenectady NY

Caurley Oelwein Hazleton W. C. Martin Milwaukee Ruth Tevans K. W. Buel Normal Oclwein Mary Stanley Giilet Baptist Church Caldwell Ida Frances Payton Lucille Rakin Robert Doty Clifford Cade Melvin Singer Howard Finch James Feltus Violet Richards Rock Island Park Osiweln Rusic

Bearbower Funeral Set for Brandon Church Tuesday

James Bearbower died after gallbladder surgery at University hospital in Iowa City. Josephine Jenks Bearbower, born near Vinton in 1884, married James in 1884 and lived on Brandon farms before settling in Brandon. Survived by husband four children and four siblings. member of Rebekah and Royal Neighbors lodges. Funeral Tuesday at the Brandon Methodist church. Rev. George T. Goodrich to officiate. burial in Brandon cemetery.

Brandon James Bearbower University Hospital Towa City Josephine Jenks Jonathan Elizabeth Jenks Vinton Burvire Claude Bearbower Independence John Bearbower Ora Broeffle Mora Minn Warey Hannah Watson Ellen Fyink Branfon Susie Herd Los Angeles Cal Jerome Jenks Clarksville Rebekah Royal Neighbor Methodist Church George Tf. Goodrich

Marriage of Vivian McColla and Walter Bramhall Announced

Miss Vivian McColla married Walter Bramhall on December ? at Winter Ret. Ja. May and Mrs. Bramhall visited Alex McCulla home. Bramhall taught in Ogden and Scranton schools this year. He has been elected superintendent of Hlengo Schools. Mrs. Chris Koten died Saturday from a stroke after a long invalid life at 81.

Courier la Porte City Blanche Clarissa Johnson Walter J. Soll St. John’s Church Cylinder Theodore ©. Johnson First Nations Bank Tipton Soll Sfildvred Hughes St. Aneras Vivian McColla Walter Bramhall Branhall Alex McCulla Bramhall Ogden Scranton Hlengo

European trip begins for Vera Rigdon from Teachers College

Miss Vera Rigdon of the natural science faculty at the Teachers College left yesterday for Montreal, then departs for a three months European tour. Also noted are Rev J D Winding and Mrs Winding of Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago for the Northern Baptist Association session and the Nielsen family from Alhambra California planning a visit to renew acquaintances. About 25 years ago Rev Nielsen served as pastor here and published a Danish weekly called The Waterman.

Vera Rigdon Natural Science Teachers College lJeft Montreal J. D. Winding Calvary Bantivt Church Chicago Northern Baptist Association Mra Sr. C. Nielsen Clara Alhambra Cal Mr. Nielsen Calvary Baptist Church Waterman

Mrs. John Kelly Dead at Dumont Home

Mrs. John Kelly died unexpectedly on Saturday at her Dumont home after a period of poor health. Stricken by heart disease, she had continued her household duties the day before. Survived by her husband a Civil War veteran and a daughter Mrs. Lee Davis of Rock Island, with funeral arrangements likely at the Traverse church and burial in Dumont cemetery.

Ale Kells Dumont Waverly 'S George Ahrens Earl Lamm Raymons Mfalizeratt Lutheran Hospital Fiupton Henry Swann Gaptige John B. Kern Gladys Swann Toronto Canada Frank Kuehl M. F. Edwards

Reimers Funeral Conducted Sunday at Osage Chapel

Mrs Caroline Vollbrecht Reimers died Wednesday and was buried Sunday after services at Osage Chapel led by Rev John D Kern of Baptist church. Reimers born April 13 1851 in Pommern Germany came to the United States in 1873 and to Orange eight years later. She married Joli Reimers in August 1882. he died May 22 1898. Survived by brothers Fred Vollbrecht Amars Wis and Jenny Vollbrecht Spokane Wash who attended the funeral.

Courier Snedial Caroline Vollbrecht Reimiera Champion Chapel John D. Kern The Baptist Churchofa Reimers Pommern Ceimany Andloane United States Oangea Joli Reimers Fred Vollbrecht Amars Wis Jenny Vollbrecht Spokane Wish

Former Independence Man Dies in West

Kerr Klotzbach, once a Gedney hotel manager, died in Los Angeles California after years of failing health. His brother John G. Klotzbach of Independence received the news. Kerr visited Independence about three years ago to see their mother, Mrs. Mary Klotzbach, but his health declined afterward.

Independence John G. Klotzbach Kerr Klotzbach Tos Angeles Cal Wlotzbach Gedney E'S Mera Mary Kletzbach

Rupprich Funeral Held at Dysart

Willan Rupprich longtime Dysart resident died at 78 from heart disease while gardening. Funeral Saturday at Evangelical Peace Church conducted by Rev. Paul Kuperrer with burial in Dysart cemetery. Survived by three daughters Matilda Jumper Minnie Raver and Rore Pwedchoft and son Charles Porta City. wife predeceased him by 14 years.

Dysart Willan Nashua Rore Pwedchoft la Ports City Charles Porta City

Officers Make Arrest Near Sherwood Park

Police officers arrested Most Wolgamot this morning at Sherwood Park. The operation involved officers Cramitie Waren Buckley and a team member, with details limited due to damaged text.

Wolgamot Sherwood Park Pole Ofhcers Cramitie Buckley

Fayette county farmers show strong 1926 management returns

Fayette county farm families report an average 1926 management return of 866 dollars per farmer from 32 participants in the farm management project led by John Galloway. Comparisons with 238 Iowa farms show higher returns for livestock and dairy outputs and solid crop yields amid broader 23 county data.

Self Feeder Best in Fattening Sows for Pork Markets

Ames May 30 Experiments at Ames show self feeding sows yields higher daily gains than hand feeding. Sows weighing 261 pounds started with self feeders gaining 2.4 pounds daily versus 2.3 pounds for hand fed. Protein supplement recommended with self feeding, especially for thin suckled sows, to ensure marketable, not oversized, hogs.

A. EL. Anderson Tawa Ames John M. Fivvard

Assistant Assumes Charge of Clayton County Farm Office

Elkador Iowa May 40 J F Mather of Ames takes charge of the Clayton County farm bureau branch and will oversee the local office during County Agent Months absence. Mrs Combe and the dairy cattle judge also left for the trip.

Clayton County Farm Elkador J. F Mather Ames Farm Bureau Claytor Mrr. Combe Tmr

Sac City instructor named for London cattle judging event

A Sac City public schools instructor with prior Clayton county experience is chosen for an international cattle judging contest in London on July 1. The move is praised as promising guidance from a veteran in public education.

London Europe Mather Sac City Clayton County

Auto Exhaust and Dogs Kill 143 Rats in Two Days

Tripoli Iowa May 30 two dogs and an automobile under supervision of farmer Charles Kelsey killed 143 rats at his farm a mile north of town over two days Airedale and German police dog aided the effort with the car exhaust directing fumes into rat burrows Dogs killed 58 the first day and 85 the next with some rats escaping before the dogs finished the job Kelsey notes sizes and colors varied among the rodents and urges the double attack of car fumes and dogs for farm rodent control

Tripoli Charles Kelsey Here Kelsey

24 County Project Exhibits Set for Iowa State Fair

Des Moines May 30 Farm bureau women from 24 counties will contend for the Iowa state championship in farm project work. Each county brings a complete exhibit from one of the designated projects to the fair’s women’s building August 24 to September 2. County lists include Calhoun Clarke Dallas Delaware Fayette Franklin Harrison Mavord Ida Jasper Kossuth Madison Mahaska Marshall Marion Muscatine Plymouth West Pottawattamie Scott Story Warren Webster Woodbury with county representatives on duty to explain the work and partake in a program on farm home subjects.

Des Moines Farm Bureau Iowa Miss Neale Plymouth West Pottawattamie Séotk Story Warren Webster Woodbury

Wide Range Seen in Farm Incomes of Buchanan Co

Independence, Ia May 28 On seven farms in Buchanan county where complete records were threshed for the 1926 business there was a spread of 3200 in the management return according to summaries left with the farmers by John Galloway extension specialist who worked in the county this week to assist those wishing to analyze their happiness thru the farm record keeping that he recommends Thirty five Buchanan county farmers are keeping accounts this year in cooperation with Galloway Change to Improve The management return last year on the seven farms ranged from a loss of 690 to a profit of 2565 The man who lost 680 is in a better position to make improvements this year to change that to a gain The one who had 2665 management return possibly can make further gains To show where some gained and where others lost it is pointed out that the dairy receipts per cow not including the calf on the seven places ranged from 250 down to 39 One man got 290 gross income per sow He used the McLean county system of raising pigs Machinery Cost Ulgh The records show that one man last year had an expense of 522 per acre for use of machinery The state average of 238 farms for that stem was 263 in 1926 The one with ie 822 took care of 16 crop acres per man The state average was 70 acres Management return in the amount available after paying on writing costs interest on capital and labour allowances for the farmer and his family

Payette Fayette County John Galloway Ames Farm Bureau Federal Department of Agriculture B. W. Lodwick Gallaway Galloway Iti Fayette Extension Service Iowa Independence Buchanan County McLean County

Sioux City Livestock Market Report May 30

Siou x City livestock receipts and price ranges for fat and stock cattle remain steady with bulk steers and yearlings around 9.25 to 10.50, fat cows 8.10 to 10.7, feeders 4.00 to 7.50, and stockers around 7.00 to 9.50. sheep receipts 100 steady.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City Sluw Atesdy

Grain Prices Reported From Winnipeg Market

A fragmented notice lists wheat and oats price details from Winnipeg market activity. May wheat at 31.63, October 4.00, oats May, July futures, with rye futures noted. Financial market terms are partially garbled but indicate commodity price movements.

Holstein calf purchases under way in Iowa and Minnesota

Black Hawk county breeders sold five heifers to buyers from Sac county in western Iowa to be delivered soon, with two from John Y. Cunningham and three from W. B. Loveland. Purchasers planned a motor truck for transport. Additional calves were bought in Minnesota for Howard county members at about 85.75 dollars per head. County agents and dairy club officials accompanied the trip, noting high prices and cautious sales by Iowa and Minnesota breeders.

Black + Hawk county Sac County Iowa John Y. Cunningham Grange Township Earl W. B. Loveland Janesville Bae County Hy. W. Ettis Ben Maseh Sac City Heal John Mullins Butler County Black Hawk Minnesota Howard County Guernsey Holfery Cedar County Ereas Frank Guldblad Floyd Johnston Owa State Dairy Sociation

Hay market dull as receipts slack and demand weak

Washington May 39 Hay markets varied little through the week ending May 28 as receipts remained moderate and demand subdued. Pastures and meadows were generally good to excellent across regions east of the Mississippi, with drought effects noted in the southeast. Prices for various hay grades were reported from multiple cities, showing minor declines and steady levels overall.

Washington D. C United States Department of Agriculture Masissippi River Great Plains Nebraska Timothy—Hoston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Kensas City Hilalfa Kansas City Omaha

Mother of Allison teacher dies in Rochester Minn

Word from Misa Wusther Schmidt of Allison Iowa reports her mother died in a Rochester Minnesota hospital Friday after grave illness. She was too weak for an operation and was at bedside a week. Miss Schmidt teaches in Allison grammar department. Community club meetings and local acknowledgments follow with sympathy from friends and neighbors.

Courier Sprites Service Alligon Misa Wusther Schmidt Rochester Minn Miss Schmidt Allison School Allison Community ‘Club H. Willand Mhirs Gabevelt Withers Crawford Fisher & Matzke Butler County of Co William Pals Main Street Mr. Pals

Kenneth Rawson Chosen President Of Kappa Delta Frat

Fayette May 30 Kenneth Rawson elected president of Kappa Delta national forensic fraternity at chapel. Rawson a debater and junior, Walter Fretzel of Arlington chosen vice president, Dorr Bing of Oelwein elected secretary and treasurer. Rawson to be replaced in Lyford of (incomplete text).

U. S Fayette Kenneth Rawson Vette Fi Kappa Delta Rawson J Walter Fretzel Arlington Dorr Bing Oelwein Rawson Lyford

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