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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
6
The 1924 25 agricultural income will exceed the previous year by about 500 million dollars. Secretary Gore reported to the President that Wallace directed the draft. Wheat and corn prospects favor grain producers, hog incomes hold, and cotton prices remain below last year with a large 1924 crop supporting the South.
The United States conducts a midcycle census of agriculture counting between 6.5 and 7 million farms with 212 supervisors and about 18,000 enumerators at a cost of 3.5 million dollars. William M. Steuart, administrative officer of the Bureau of the Census, leads the effort begun December 1 and ending in January, highlighting new electronic tabulation and farmer participation.
A federal surveys report drawn for the American Chemical Society by Dr. J. W. Turrentine of the Bureau of Soils United States Department of Agriculture says vast U S mineral sources greensands of New Jersey potash shales of Georgia leucites of Wyoming and alunites of Utah could yield potash with further research The findings point to reduced foreign control and a potential full domestic supply as Texas Panhandle deposits and by products from aluminum recovery are explored Potash manufacture has grown rapidly since the war and now rivals European output with 225000 tons from various industries
The Senate committee found no evidence to support claims of a million-dollar Republican slush fund via four western reserve banks. Telegrams cited as forged were dismissed after witnesses, including Franklin National Bank officials, denied involvement. The panel adjourned with a note to search Chicago telegraph offices for records, noting a message to the Minneapolis Fed about reserve notes and political contributions.
The piece argues for a vast widening of the U.S. road system to relieve congestion from 15 million daily vehicles. It notes 4 million new cars added in 10283 with only 7 thousand miles of paved road, and calls for faster road construction and more civilian highway workers to speed up projects.
A common vehicle rattle stems from a spare wheel mounted on a bracket fixed to the body. The fix is to keep the bracket tight at all times.
The article warns against pouring cold water on hot engine cylinders as rapid cooling can crack exposed tops. It advises cooling the engine first if water loss has left the cylinder tops uncovered before refilling the cooling system.
The Amerlican Automobile Association touring and transportation board issues a winter driving bulletin urging motorists to stay warm and observe basic cautions. It stresses proper clothing and gloves to prevent numb fingers, recommends adequate rest stops for hot meals, and cautions against overreliance on speed in cold conditions.
A vintage tip advises motorists to place a large newspaper over the radiator to speed warm up after long stops. The fan air keeps the paper in place, and if radiator antifreeze exists, the engine may overheat after miles. With a self starter, stop the engine to remove the paper and restart. Priming with gasoline aids cold starts and reduces starter strain.
The design considers thread pitch, bolt cross section, and the mechanic’s strength. The handle length influences the torque available for tightening, while unscrewing may benefit from a longer handle.
Iowa reports show bank depositories approved, gas mains spending in 1924, and ice harvest conditions. Delegates plan to attend Edinburgh WCTU convention. Penn College cites Class A status. snow fences deemed successful in Woodbury. Coal mines at full production. Des Moines slot machines ordered destroyed amid court battles. Budget, road marking, and library usage trends noted. Marshall County election ruling upheld. Wapello County tuberculosis free status boosts hog shipments. primary road work totals released. New Masonic temple planned at Indianola with cost estimates alongside a $175,000 Simmons College project.
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