Iowa land values steadily advance across counties in 1914
Iowa lands show rising values and active real estate in nearly all counties. Reports to Secretary A R Corey note strong farm demand, with tenants moving for farms and rents climbing. Wheat acreage increases due to European suspensions, while state aid to county fairs rises toward an expected 24000 for the year. Trieste's population and Italian majority noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
A. R. Corey
State Board of Agriculture
Europe
Towa
Tama
Bremer
Menry
Building Activity in Waterloo 1914 Amid Growth
Waterloo sees many visitors and extensive housing and commercial construction in 1914. New bank building on Commercial street and theatre on Fourth street rise amid a busy season with 300 to 400 homes likely built though no permits exist. Municipal improvements accompany rapid growth as the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bank
Commercial Street
Theatre
Fourth Street
Municipal and Public Service Corporation
A Little Five Room Gem Cottage For Sale
A compact 24 by 24 foot two story cottage features a living and dining room with an arch, a rear porch accessible kitchen, large closets, and generous storage in the second story. A cellar under half the house, 9 foot first floor and 8 foot second, hardwood doors, complete plans available for ten dollars.
Good Old Iowa Defends State Dairy Prowess Against California
The article notes Bremer county horses and cattle thrive on little grain and praises Iowa dairy products while jesting about California shortcomings. It hints at an Iowa blizzard coming late January or early February and playfully hazards regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grawe
Waverly Independent
California
Bremer County
Iowa
Kansas wheat crop acreage tops nine millions
Kansas winter wheat sown for the present year totals 9 061 971 acres according to assessors, as reported to the state board of agriculture by secretary J C Mahler. If the August 1 yield estimate of 20 05 bushels per acre applied to this acreage, Kansas would produce over 185 million bushels in 1924, excluding 74 000 acres of spring wheat. Leghorn's specialty is candied fruits. A Waterloo Courier want ad promises the best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
State Board of Agriculture
J. C. Mahler
Hilly Sunday to Tackle Philadelphia Evange ls t Des Moines Meetings
A note from B D Adler private secretary to evangelist Bil Sunday announces Des Moines meetings begin November 1, with Denver rest afterward. Mr Ackley invites Waterloo residents to the Des Moines tabernacle. Sunday plans January February Philadelphia engagements lasting eight to ten weeks marking a career milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Adler
Bil
Des Moines
Denver
Colo
Ackley
Waterloo
Big Tabernacle
Sunday
Philadelphia
Weather Log Extract From Buchanan Optic Records
Temperature readings and daily highs and lows listed for October with multiple entries from 1913 through later dates. Includes supply attribution to the Buchanan Optic company and a series of uncertain figures such as midnight readings and uneven digit sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optic Company
Corn Growing Contest Awards At Leavit Johnsen
A. G. Larsen won high score in the first part of the contest with Un per vent. Ww. KR Morgan took second with 88, Frank Himimer third with 88, and George OC Pashley followed with 87. Judges will verify moisture and quality later. A $1,000 prize is offered by the bank for the best corn within Clark County. The entries are displayed at Lit Cahile Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Larsen
Ww. KR. Morgan
Frank Himimer
George OC. Pashley
Lark Bank
Lit Cahile Congress
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