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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1925

Page

5

Cement Posts on Farm Meade Uses Metal Drums

Mt Vernon township farmers James Ulrich and Sams repurposed discarded metal drums bought for 25 and 50 cents to form cement corner posts. Drums serve as reusable post molds, saving wood costs and lasting longer, with drums adapted to create gate hangings and reinforcing material from scrap iron for economical, durable farm fencing.

James Ulrich Sams Mt Vernon Waterton Sertica Iuuther Ulrich Farms

Shenandoah Man Sets Iowa Corn Yield Record at 113 Bushels

Shenandoah Iowa November 24 AP a 113 bushels per acre is reported for James Mackay Washington township The yield was achieved with farm bureau supervision and samples sent to Iowa State College for moisture testing He plans to enter the crop in the Clarinda corn show.

Shenandoah James Aa. Mackay Washington Township Secre Farm Bureau Iowa State College Mackay Clarinda

State corn yield contest draws 479 entries in Iowa

Ames Iowa November 26 1924 news service reports 479 entries in the state corn yielding contest the sixth year nearly every county represented about 400 strains tested moisture determinations and plot results are being prepared for exhibit at the annual corn show in Ames February 1 to 6.

Ames Yiel Joe L. Rotincon Iowa Corn Imial) Grain Growers’ Association Geat Ames Robinson

Poweshiek Farmers Build Large T B Free Herd List

In Grisne county farm news from November 26 an AP report notes over 1600 cattle herds across Wowechlek county are on a T B free accredited list following state and federal tests for Gibercuinsis erardi cation.

T. B Grisne Wowechlek County

Cantalope Expert to Speak at Ames Growers Meeting

Prof J W Lloyd cantaloupe specialist from University of Illinois Urbana will headline the Iowa Vegetable Growers meeting in Ames December 1 2. Hall Wolford Conesville led cantaloupe grower and shipper of 20 carloads last season retires as association president. Clifford A Holt Day Movies wholesale market gardener elected to assume presidency at the Ames session.

J. W. Lloyd Ames University of Ilinois Urbana Lloyd Towa Vegetable Growers’ Association

University Takes Top Shorthorn Bull at Cowan Foru dispersal

Nebraska university sent a representative to the Dale’s Excellence sale near Dunkerton Iowa where the four year old bull sold for 120 dollars. The event drew buyers from several counties as Bremer Grundy and Tama participants purchased cattle while Weaners Farm bought multiple females for its beef program.

Dunkerton Nebraska University Iowa Uesbandry Department The University Dale Cowan & Foru W. E. Cowan Pritchard Avocala Dale Clarion Gladbrook Grier & Rasmussen Black Hawk Bremer Grundy Butler Fenton Buchannan Tama Joe Falat Kesley Nettleton & Sons Greene Lawrence Copley A. A. Wilson Hudson Adam Landgrehe Belle Plaine George Pashby Cellar Falls Charles Robinson Jesup Charles Kruger Supsmer George Knopp Sr. Cowan Caloneul Mason

Peverill Attacks Boviwet Test Ruling In Iowa Meeting

Gilbertville Iowa residents gather for a county meeting led by Peter Federspiel and H G Peverill to protest bovine tuberculosis testing. Peverill threatens higher court action if state supreme court ruling hampers continued testing in Black Hawk county. Seigel supports the challenge as funds are pledged to continue the fight.

Gilbertville Payner Fox Federspiel Peter Federspiel Porver H. G. Peverill Waterloo State Supreme Black Hawk County Peverill State Supreme Court Wasrahim Seigel Black Hawk County Farmer. He Talked Along the Same Line That Mr. Peverill Howe

Cowan and Pattison Win Best Display at Royal Exhibit

Cowan and Pattison won best display at the Royal Exhibit held in the Kansas City Coliseum. birds from various states competed in categories for first through fifth prizes, showcasing a wide range of birds and exhibitors.

Cowan & Pattison Royal Exhibit Cowan & Tpattison Kansas ¢ Ca United States Thorn

33 Baby Beeves to Compete at Annual Ackley Exposition

Thirty three boys and girls in Ackley Iowa have fed calves since April and will exhibit a carload of Christmas beeves at the Four County Agricultural Improvement association show on December 7. Chicago buyer J Shutter will judge December 9 afternoon. Prizes awarded. beeves likely shipped to Chicago. County Agent Welckman praised junior interest and show aims include fat burrow exhibit improvement alongside grain fruits poultry and canned goods exhibits.

N Ackley Agricultural Improvement Association Dimes J. Shutter Chicage Commussion Atchley Chicago Welckman Hardin County

Appointment of new editor at The Weekly Kansas City Star

Wanens City Missouri November 2. CAR-W. AL Cachet Kansas City representative of the American Shorthorn Breeders Association named editor at The Weekly Kansas City Star to succeed Dr Henry W. Ott. Ott died three weeks ago. Cachet, known for his wide involvement in Midwestern agriculture, assumed duties yesterday.

Wanens City W. AL Cachet Kansas

Plainfield News Briefs From Small Town Records

Fragmented OCR text reports arrivals and local notes from Plainfield area with names and places such as Cushing Minn and Eustay wk Mr. Hieka. The garbled items reference residents, events, and personal notices amid unclear phrases and misread lines.

Cushing V Stes Tal Mreges Parkere Eustay Hieka Ted Tie Wiens Grirzner

Seed corn fears loom for Iowa growers this year

Iowa State College specialist F G Churchill warned of a serious seed corn problem statewide due to early freezes, with 30 percent germination in some samples and many seeds lacking vitality. He urged testing of suspect seed and saving usable seed locally to avoid out-of-state purchases, noting counties like Fayette and Polk show pronounced damage.

Ames Iowa F. G. Churchill Iowa State College United Press Churchill Fayette, Scott, O’brien Page Polk Tama Boone Dallas Chirchill

Thanksgiving Market Closures Across New York and Nearby Towns

Thanksgiving Day closures affect the New York Stock Exchange and local markets. In Nashua many residents attend visits and social events. Community notes report ill health, hospital stays, charitable sales raising funds, and local preparations for winter.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Geneseo Social Notes Highlight Visits and Farm Meetings

Mr and Mrs Da aml Mr and 3 Wari x Center and Mr and Mrs Nicols from Chicago visited at the Tet home tie first of the week. Mrs Ta Gunsay attended a sale at Halktewn and purchased head for their Geneseo farm. The farm bureau district No 2 meeting agenda included lessons. At Mrs A A Meiahiney Ter home the Wy Stauffer family hosted a TBhY. Wear Rainmed, recently in the engins o f A Merkers, planned to return home in a few weeks.

Nashua Lou Getsch Mason City Alex Motter State Connell James Black Company Waterloo Sonn Eckes Atland Church Mines Metor Helen Pax H. Goodale Andrew Keut John Natus Iehurch Marian Knight Harry Limpert Mabel Johnson Bell Telephone Abbie ‘Purbull Charles City A. L. Dods Smith Stearns French A. D. Lenman J. Dinkins Clarence Strike Frank Smith H. Gubring Genevieve W. J. Moody Waterlon G. C. Perkins John West Waverly Ladies of Oak Hill Cemetery Carne Lucas E. C. Miller Seattle Hoe John Simpson Calhoun Kyle Wright Unis City Dna Juel Marshalltown Holt Motor Company Cedar Rapids Wallace James Stormid Bowen Orin W. J. Bowen Wesley Shultz Shu Geneseo da. Aml Nicols Chicaco Th. Ta Gunsay Catire Farm Bureau of Lincoln School Rose Baker Cornell College Glri Revat B. Hovey Burnas Oni Walter Burns Quasqueton Burns Beetown Wis Tennyson Tyther Sheffer Join Stohlmeyer

Waterloo Markets Report Delivers Mixed Prices Across Livestock and Produce

A bustling market listing from Waterloo shows varied prices for wheat flour potatoes and livestock. Cattle cattle prices include steers and cows with moderate ranges while hogs and piglets fetch mixed bids. Hay and straw values from local dealers round out the trade alongside supplies of hides and pelts.

Waterloo Prieca M. Toda Ander Barriny & Sons Colin Bross

Sermon on appreciation marks Cedar Falls union service

Cedar Falls the union worship at First Baptist Church featured Rev. George Vt. Barsalou of the First Congregational Church delivering a sermon on Three Phases of Appreciation. The talk traced development from fear to grateful and responsive appreciation with references to biblical figures and the idea that God’s gifts create shared duty to help others.

Cedar Falls George Vt. Barsalou First Congregational Church First Baptist Church Abraham God Israel America Christ

Frisbys Funeral in La Porte City Pages Local Life

Funeral services for William F Frisby were held in Spring Creek township with Rev Crumb and Rev Johnson officiating. He died Sunday from a heart condition aged 56 born July 4 1865. Survived by widow two daughters four brothers and other relatives. Burial followed at West Cemetery.

William F. Frisby Pugtral la Porte City Srying Creek Township A. Crumb M. I. Church Mr. Johnson Wesleyan Methodist Church Spring Creek West Mr. Frisby Mrs. Frisby A. M. Powell Frisby Spring Creek Township Teter Catherine Frisby Carrie Belle Bagenstos

Fredericksburg News Bits and Local Notices

Frederickshire Ia November 26 A notice states John Mikes residence on Main street sold to Zbomis and the home under quarantine for diphtheria. Many pupils out of school due to chickenpox. Mrs Purdy travels to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. W R Pougigs dies near town. funeral at home then Marion for interment. Miss Anni O Connel dies in Waverly after an operation. Niinels proposes licensure for beauty parlors.

Clarksville Ana C. T Dorman Florida M. Grant Harris Thankselyins Nellie Edison Dorothy Long Winston Wil Remeltt Walter Martin Chicago D.ie Brownell D. R. Freeman James Skinner Waverly Hospital Iss Leola Wilson Addie Bedwax Fred Seitz Randolph Wamsley Taft Seitz Maurice C. M. Negle Clarton Tor Skinfer Kenneth Moorcroft Hot Springs Plainfield Rockford Ica AL Rockwell City Forrest Wilson Cedar Falls John Smith Waterloo Diciker Harold Ruth Grewne Wiliam Smith Methodist Pimodness J. S. Westfalia Sam Andrew Arenfeliz Darla Cook Alonzo Cook Sis Glanys Hunt Byt Allin Tllinois Pierida Epworth Tengur Lonleht Ernest Roberts Plo Roberts Civil Frideen Greene C. M. Graham Val Graham Earl Bergen Harry Meld Webster City Wise Bran Wessles and Airs Ahrens Copa Apiinston John Tilcumen Freeling Belmond Frieling Bruns Parents Teacher Association Henry Brown Town City Aetiv Mmes Tacoh Berthnit Teachers College Prat George W. Samson, Jr Rose Léng Ruegnitz Homer H. Seerley D. Sands Wright Walter McNally St. John’s Lutheran Western Old People’s Home Drys W. C. Lang William C. Nubu W.H. Hammer L. W. Slutts Charles J. Wild O. A. Garque Charles Gleson Sartori Hospital F. Sarie Cedar Falls High School Des Moines D. F. Jepsen Mildred J. C. Hansen Coulter Karl Knoepfler Sioux City Katherine Olive Street Louis Rehbeck Main Street Mel Andrew Moines Wels Hans FP Shell Hock J. GH. Smith Oelwein Neal Berkey Yes Moines George Wood John Wilson Curtis Faris Carl Fish Familles George McChane Vinton G. C. Grant Knoxville Charles J. Conzell Ida Lehman al Schori Clarence Schori Gerald Gene Schori Elsi Ja le Man Thenr Kome Iris Temple Kef PL Charles Coburn Lutie Tursday G. F. Gaweldl Dysart Widrenlay la Terre City Elizabeth Huck GB. J. Buehan Haszleton Wis Fredericksburg Prederickshire Zbomis John Mikes Mra W. OT. Purdy Confar Rapids Z. Xleholst Ruth Wa Po Marion Anni O'Coneil Has- Wal Waverly Lons Town

Independence Couple Marks Golden Anniversary

The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver K. Crew of Independence was observed at their home with family from multiple states in attendance. Both natives of Ohio, they moved from Linn to Buchanan counties before settling in Independence and later worked in general insurance.

Independence Oliver K. Crew Ora Barclay Haixtum Colo Bertha Heald Berkeley Cal Lula Whitcher West Union Olive Pearce Sac Linn County Buchanan County Gershom Hill Methodist Hospital Des Moines Alll W.O. Crumhacker Hill

Marble Rock Notes and Obituaries Roundup

Marble Rock and area briefs report Mrs. Mela Smith Masters visiting sisters in Marble Rock area. James Peterson dies in Watertown S D. barn fire on Elias Porcher farm sparing corn crib. James Gillham visits from St Paul. Mrs. Edith Crabtree Smith returns to San Bernardino. church choir hosts newlyweds AG and Mrs. Clarence Palmer with silver gifts. Maurius T D Flattery, Boston financier and musician, dies after collapsing in street.

Marble Rock Mela Smith Masters Joplin 3Mont Cathe Amelia Bedell Chamberlain Whl Comstock Fred Peterson James Peterson Fohn Peterson Watertown S. D Mason City Petersons Elias Porcher Persher Gillham St Paul Ofrx James Gillham Edith Crabtree Smith San Bernardino Cal Melva Smith Masters Oliver Verrick

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