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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1929

Page

3

Artie Considers Graft for Easy Cash in Politics

Artie contemplates entering local politics to raise a bankroll with Jimmy Landon backing him. Miller warns a grafting boss aims to cash in, while Artie weighs the risk of a crooked path versus the lure of fast money and favors in exchange for a job at the hall.

Artie Miller Jimmy Brazil Jim Jim Landon George Ade

Mount Ararat: Twin Peaks in Armenia and Persia Region

Mount Ararat lies where Armenia and Persia meet south of the Caucasus. It is broad and volcanic, with the highest point under 17 000 feet. Lower slopes are inhabited, and many summits have been climbed. The old claim that Noahs ark rested there lacks Hebrew textual support.

Mount Ararat Armenia Persia Caucasus Range All

Hog Wallows Protect Hogs From Heat and Pests

On John Brown farm near Mechanicsburg Ohio a concrete hog wallow about 25 feet square provides shade and cool water with a central drain. An automatic drinking fountain feeds the pool while a roof offers shade. The floating oil film in the water helps deter pests and mange while comfortable conditions reduce heat related losses.

John Brown Mechanicsburg Ohio J. W. Watchet Ohio State University

Sodium Chlorate May Cause Cattle Losses

Tests from the University of Minnesota veterinary division warn that sodium chlorate used as a weed killer can cause cattle illness from small doses and death in larger amounts. Farmers should fence treated pastures and follow all directions to avoid accidents and animal injury.

Division of Veterinary Medicine University Farm A. C. Arny Minnesota Experiment Station

Valuable Supplement to Corn in Feeding

Soybeans provide a valuable supplement to corn in feeding steers and hogs, comparable to offering seed meal or cottonseed meal. They can replace mill feeds to balance corn, with 2.5 to 8 pounds per head daily. Long-term feeding risks off flavors and reduced intake. if hogs follow soy-fed steers, add some tankage.

Livestock Care Guidelines for Pigs and Sheep

Instructional note on preventing swine diseases, weaning practices, exercise for lambs, and balanced livestock management. Emphasizes early preventive measures, forage importance for pigs, protein needs for pregnant ewes, and avoiding overfeeding spring pigs before cattle on feed.

Clock returns scene under mistaken time claim

An unhappy customer returns a clock to the clerk claiming it does not keep correct time. The clerk replies that it is a good timekeeper, joking that the clock reads nine o'clock though it strikes twelve.

Liddie

Fate is a Woman Mocking Men's Belief in Her Power

A concise literary note describes fate as a female figure who laughs at men who trust in her control, commenting on belief and apathy toward life’s outcomes.

Fate

Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative based on plant herbs and pepsin. It claims help for constipation biliousness headaches indigestion and sour stomach and targets children and elderly users. A free trial bottle offer is extended via Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Medical Liege Dr. Caldwell Monticello Illinois

Points of Difference Between Man and Crew

James Speyer, generous donor to the New York museum, spoke at the Manhattan club on summer vacations. He recounted a walking tour page in New England, where a tourist asked how far Croydon Four Corners was, learning the crow’s distance shortens under burden.

Jimmy James Speyer New York Museum Manhattan Club Speyer New England Croydon Four Corners

Smallest Working Model Railway Shown in London Exhibit

The Locomotive Engineers Journal notes a new world record model railway by J J Landridge of Wimbledon and District Model Railway Club. The scale is 2 mm to 1 ft, with an engine cab about half an inch tall and track gauge of 1 6 inch. The tiny set fits in a cigarette tin and is powered by a small electric motor.

Locomotive Engineers’ Journal London England J. J. Landridge Wimbledon and District Model Railway Club

Banquet Tale Tosses Philistines Question by Rogers Hornsby

In New York Rogers Hornsby told a baseball story at a banquet about a Sunday school teacher asking Willie who defeated the Philistines. Willie replied he did not follow any of the small league teams, in a dreamlike misdirection.

Rogers Hornsby New York Willie

Silverware for Brides Young couples drive early purchases

A Smart Set Magazine survey shows seven percent of silverware sold goes to couples under thirty, while jewelers place the first purchases before age twenty four, underscoring how brides and home building shape market fortunes.

Smart Set Magazine

Earthquake Rumor Spreads in Polish Town Name

A cryptic note suggests an earthquake destroyed the town of Piszikykisky in Poland and questions if the spelling changes after such an event. No verifiable details accompany the claim.

Piszikykisky Poland

Changing Times for Girls and Brides In Modern Schedule

A brief note cites shifts in youth milestones noting girls reach childhood earlier and marriage postponed, reflecting social trend changes in the period.

The Vital Question Mrs. Benham

Mrs Benham is disappointed in love and questions how long her husband has been married asking about his past and marital history.

Benham

Pretty Good One Howell-That’s a pretty bad cold you have

Powell remarks on Howell’s illness noting it is worse than expected and not up to the usual standard.

Howell Powell

Businesses settle for mediocrity over talent in hiring

Many firms abandon active talent searches and settle into routine operations. They prefer sustaining current productivity to pursuing fresh, disruptive skills. This mindset risks long term competitiveness and innovation.

Fine Brains Direct the World Not Average Ones

A concise reflection notes that exceptional intellect guides global progress while ordinary minds support progress through steady effort and practical work. It contrasts leadership of innovators with everyday contributions shaping outcomes.

Barberism and the meaning of barbariang

A father explains a child’s query about the word barbariang with a humorous pun. The exchange centers on language and a playful misunderstanding.

Fraternities Rise Across Americas Campuses in 1927

In 1927 there were 1 961 fraternity buildings in the United States. The 246 societies included men and women’s groups plus professional and local chapters with a total membership of 683 844 and 3 429 active chapters nationwide.

Americas College United States

St Vincent Dominates Global Arrowroot Trade

The island of St. Vincent in the West Indies remains the sole commercial producer of arrowroot starch, a valuable commodity in global markets. Local growers and export firms rely on established networks to supply factories and distributors worldwide.

Island of St. Vincent West Indies

Science Willing to Admit Its Shortcomings

A concise remark notes science often acknowledges its limits. It highlights ongoing humility in scientific progress and openness to revision as core strengths.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Tames Excess Stomach Acidity

Physicians recommend Phillips Milk of Magnesia to neutralize excess stomach acid quickly. One spoonful is described as instantly effective, dispelling gas and sourness, leaving the system sweet, and it is suitable for children and adults alike.

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