The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-07-28

who foDt-sOre and athirst, stops at tht
old horne Of Mr.. John Dietz in section
~, Willow township. 1t in here one viii
Il find rest, qnench his thirst With COO
sparkling water and enjoy the shade o.
hundreds Of well trimmed trees, trees
that were set out and cultivated by
master man, and he will converse with
men of intelligence gained not alone
by book learning, but by actual pioneer
experience. Mr.. John Dietz, while re
tired from farm work, still lives on the
old homestead, and cares for the beau
1 tifulR lawn, looks after the careful trim
ming of the trees, the culture of the
vineyard, and the spraying of the many
J. flne old fruit trees. The working of
the farm and the care of the stock u
looked after by a son; "a. L., and he is
proving equal to his trust. The elder
OietE purchased the old home forty
years ago, and paid what at that time
was considered good price 100 per
aere. The land was Of virgin soil when
purchased by Mr.. Dietz, and there We're
few houses between the DietZ home and
dow City. Willow township was wild
and unoccupied, and the most enthusi.
astic could not have prophesied the
marvellous changes which have since
been made. tits by men of Mr.. Diets
petBeyerance, zeal and untiring indus.
slIys9il liz improvements
today have been accomplished. Mr..
Dietz now owns the 800 acres occupied
by himself and son and also owns a
1850 acres that corners on the northwest.
All OF this land is in high state OF
cultivation, and the 800 acres Is very
extensively improved. There are two
houses. one occupied by the parents
and the other by the son Arthur u AT
present workmen are engaged IN re-.
- or n
porch, foundation and basement are be-
inx added The house is also being
wired; for electric lights. and furnace
IL being installed. The walls are being
reflnished and when all is done the
home will be modern in every way. Inc
house occupied by the father Is In very
good repair, always well painted, and
IL very comfortable. The home Is some
distance from the highway, and front
ing the house are many towering
plants and ornamental and fruit bear
ing trees. To the south there are many
stately trees planted by Mr.. Dietz for
tn years ago, and beyond these is the
and the vines are loaded with
fruit this season. The elder Dietz Keeps
the lawn like velvet, around the trees
the grass is trimmed close and the en-
tire yard has the appearance OF the
care of an expert landscape gardener.
Al double garage houses two Buick cars
and IA REQ truck and in another house
"A 4 ease tractor that furnishes power
for the heavier work. Aside from the
tractor there are 20 head of horses on
the place so there is no end OF power.
White face cattle find a splendid pas
ture and these cattle are headed py a
Dnre Polled Shorthor bull, purchasedI
from uPrcell Bros. The Dietz's have
two cows and calves that were puT-
chased from the Hereford herd OF II.
A. Hahlann OF Sishna Center STOCK
farm. The calves Sare e sired py , Icy |
Fairfax ana the cows have been rebred
10 tl,is famous sire. A. l.. Dietz VIII
soon have a load of cattle and a load OF
hogs for the market, he generally feeds
about four loads of cattle each year,
and this year will be no exception. a.
n. III the township clerk, and therefore
looks after the township machinery,
and was busy Friday getting the grader
blade sharpened ready for some road
work: The father has also held most
81 the more important township offices
ana was for twelve years president OF
the township board. He has always
been Al true friend of education and has
rendered valuable assistance to the
cause OF education
FIJI
Mrs Minnie Ruberg, living IN sec
lions 20 and 30, Goodrich township. is
proving that a woman deprived OF her
husband, and left with a. family OF
bands business and make a success OF
the business. Mr.. Ruberg died a mum
her OF years ago.. but Mrs. Ruberg de,
cided to remain on the farm, and she
has made success in the operation OF
the place. OF course at this time she
has two boys who have reached, young
manhood and they are relieving her OF
many Of the responsibilities. Henry,
the Oldest, and his brother Johannes,
are two fine boys and they are farmers
and stockraisers Of the better kind.
When they have spare day, instead
Of seeking amusement for themselves
they take JOY in repairing fences and
fixing up around the farm, and the Ru- |
berg place is being well kept, we as
sure you. All Of the buildings are in
good repair, well painted, all are rodded
with lightning arresters, and the yards
surrounding the buildings. are well
kept Mrs. Ruberg Is. a daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Henrichsen, OF Dem,
son, and after the husbands death had
the advice Of her father in carrying on
the farm. She has made a business OF |
feeding considerable stock, and at this
time has 100 head of white face cattle |
On the place. Most Of this stock is of
her own raising, and she purchased
f1ne herd animal Of T. A. Tarpey, Of
near West Side. Ordinarily from three
to five loads of cattle have been shipfI
ped annually from the Ruberg farm,
the shipments having been made to
Omaha. In hogs Mrs. Ruberg keeps
the Duroc breed and Henry informs us |
that there were 80 spring pigs on the
farm; the brood scws have been sold
as it was thought best to dispose OF
them rather than feed high priced corn.
The sRuberg's have II head of horses
on the farm, and among them are 10
head of workable age. A Republic |
truck is kept for the heavy hauling
and q Dodge touring car for business
and pleasure. The boys have 20 acres
81 corn this season, and about 40 acres
Df small grain. Last Friday they We're |
the fence along the west line
81 the farm Harold Bergstedt. Of Den-t
lson, had been a recent visitor at the
I'll
Floyd Weisman, who has been work |
Ing for julius Struck for the past
month, was the victim of most dis
tressing accident last Friday afternoon,
which will no doubt cause him to lose
he use Of his right eye. He, in com
oany with Hugo Reimer, was engaged
4 loading hay when in some unaccount
LIZ 40 ppor tho h,Itt end of HugO'S |