Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 225, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1912 — OLD JASPERITES RAISE BIG CROPS [ARTICLE]

OLD JASPERITES RAISE BIG CROPS

Jack Hoyes Brings Back Good Accounts of Our Former Neighbors Who Moved to Mitchell, S. D. Former Jasperites who moved to Mitchell, S. Dak., are right in clover, so to speak, although it is more correct to say that they are right in wheat and oats and corn. Jack Hoyes and wife and her mother, Mrs. Hemphill, returned from there a few days ago after a delightful two weeks’ visit, during which time they saw and visited with a number of old” Jasper county residents. That Jack knows the value of a news item Is shown by the fact that he brought back with him just the kind of information that our people will want. They never lose interest in former citizens of this locality and Jack brought back not only glowing accounts of this year’s abundant crop but he brought back the figures and a fund of information secured by chreful observations. Mason Kenton had out 180 acres of wheat this year and thrashed out 4,040 bushels. Sam Parker had out 200 acres and his crop made 4,449 bushels. Kenton Bros., sons of William, had out 400 acres which yielded 6,500 bushels. Charley Zard, 190 acres, 3,400 bushels. Fritz Zard, 120 acres, 1,950 bushels. Walter Zard, 70 acres, 1,009 bushels. Sam Parker has eighty acres of wild hay which is making two tons to the acre. He has 46 head of cattle which he will fatten this winter. Dill Kenton has 60 head of cattle and 100 head of fine hogs. Isaac Parker, Mike Nagle, Bruce Porter, Joseph Wiilits and Reed Banta all have good crops and are getting along splendidly. Wiilits and Banta formerly lived in Hanging Grove township and are the only two Hoosiers whom Jack saw who had invested in automobiles. He did not see George Wood but understands that he is getting along all right. There are not many silos in that country yet but they are building them right along. The corn cuting season started just at the time Jack left. There was quite a frost Sunday night and Jack left the next morning and did not learn whether any serious damage resulted. On his way home Jack observed conditions through South Dakota and lowa. Corn through lowa was generally much farther advanced than here and apparently farmers in that state did not suffer the delay we had last spring because of the rains and cold weather. He saw a vast amount of unthrashed grain, most of it being stacked. In lots set apart for the grain stacks he counted from 14 to 28 stacks in each lot Mr. and Mrs. Hoyes and- Mrs. Hemphill had a visit unusually crowded with pleasure in visiting among old friends and neighbors. This season’s showing of men’s fall suits and overcoats at moderate prices is one of the best we have ever made and we want you to come in and see them. Rowles & Parker. When baby suffers with croup, apply and give Dr. Thomas’ Eclectic Oil at once. Safe for children. A little goes a long way. 25c and 50c. At all drug stores.