JOHN H. MARTIN.

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         John H. Martin, an enterprising and energetic young agriculturist of Marshall township, devotes his attention to the pursuits of farming and stock-raising with excellent results. He was born in Louisa county, Iowa, on the 1st of July, 1882, and is a son of Elizabeth Martin. His youthful days were spent in the home of his grandparents, John T. and Catherine Martin, both of whom are now deceased.

         After attaining his majority he purchased a farm of one hundred and six acres in Marshall township and has since brought the property under a high state of cultivation and improvement. He now operates three hundred and . . .

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. . . fifty acres of land in Marshall township and in connection with the tilling of the soil makes a specialty of raising and feeding cattle, hogs and horses, this branch of his business returning to him a gratifying annual income. His mother still makes her home with him. In politics he is a stanch republican but has not sought office as a reward for his party fealty. Mr. Martin has resided in Louisa county from his birth to the present time and has an extensive circle of friends here.