Iowa News Highlights From August Pastoral and Industrial Moves
A wide Iowa roundup notes losses cap at five million yearly from hay needs and a fifty fox shipment to North Carolina. Kellogg to run a Davenport cereal plant for 450 workers. Sisters of Mercy plan a fifty bed hospital at Oelwein funded by business men. Bus lines sought Manchester to Waterloo and Dubuque to Cedar Rapids. Clayton banks hold over 11 million in mid 1920s totals. The Brown Swiss cattle breeders meet in Waterloo during the Dairy Cattle congress Sept 22 28. Iowa farmers face horse shortages while soybeans rise in use for feed hay silage and replacement meals. Secretary Wallace predicts best farm income since 1920 with better corn and hog prices. Squirrels guarded by Iowa Electric to protect lines in Guthrie Center. Rock Island Pacific to acquire Keokuk & Des Moines assets with bond payoffs. Iowa crops not in danger as summer lingers and prices stabilize. Lake region promo invites visitors praising Iowa scenery and outdoor leisure. Iowa housewives report saving thousands of days and dollars from home econ extension work. Iowa butter trade mark to certify high quality butter from creameries scoring at least 93.
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Iowa
North Carolina
Elkader
Kellogg Company
Davenport
Sisters of Mercy
Oelwein
Mason City
E. F. Goss
Iowa State College
Agricultural Experiment Station
Henry C. Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa Electric Company
Guthrie Center
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Keokuk & Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Lowa
Hammill Nominated for Iowa Governor on First Ballot
At the Republican state convention in Des Moines on July 22 Lieut. Gov. John Hammill of Britt won the governorship nomination on the first ballot with 966.6 votes then 1,152.9 on the formal ballot, becoming unanimous after W. J. Burbank withdrew. Hammill pledged forward stepping constructive and economical administration aligned with Coolidge and Dawes.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Britt
Rules Committee
Hammill
C. A. Knutson
Mason City
W. J. Burbank
Anderson
Hamill
Stoddard
A. J. Bossier
Varina
Hotel Savery
Resolutions Committee
A. B. Cum
Lubrication Is Essential For Engine Care
An automotive educator explains why proper lubrication matters. He warns against inferior oil and explains how to renew base oil every thousand miles, use light oil to clean out grease, and avoid running the engine with light oil in the base. He stresses regular changes, careful handling, and proper pump strainers.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
MecClune and Thornburg Nominees at State Convention
J C MecClune of Oskaloosa won the first formal ballot for auditor of state and was unanimously nominated. Mark G Thornburg of Emmetsburg was unanimously named to succeed the late Raymond Cassady as secretary of agriculture after already receiving over a thousand votes on the first ballot. The convention, chaired by Harrison E Spangler, with Charles M Dutcher installed as permanent chairman, convened a few minutes after 2 PM.
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J. C. MecClune
Oskaloosa
Auditor of State
Mark G. Thornburg
Emmetsburg
MecClune
Raymond Cassady
Cassady
Thornburg
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Charles M. Dutcher
Iowa City
Republican platform outlines farm relief and education goals
The platform endorses MacNary Haugen style farm relief, stable prices, and labor equality while favoring lower rail rates and opposition to government rail ownership. It backs child labor amendment, good roads, and preserving public schools, with party officials Hammill Kimball Kendall Cummins speaking and Burnquist and McClure elected statewide GOP leaders.
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Republican Party
Lowa
Iowa
Hammill
Clem F. Kimball
Kendall
Cummins
Haynes
Anderson
Burt B. Burnquist
Fort Dodge
Martha McClure
Mount Pleasant
Republican State Central Committee
Leaky auto tubes ruin millions of tires
An era in tire economics stresses that tube quality largely drives tire life. Poorly inflated tubes, often blamed on casings, cause under inflation and mileage loss, while laminated multi ply tubes reduce air leakage and extend casing performance.
Truck Drivers Should Observe Much Caution
A warning urging truck drivers to exercise caution on highways. Emphasizes not overload or speed, avoid blocking grades, keep to the right, signal before stopping, allow others to pass, and stop at school crossings. Stresses avoiding distractions, not carrying passengers who impede driving, and valuing safety over timely arrival.
Arm Rest for Fatigued Driving and Drink Recipes
A compact piece describes a manual arm rest for sedans using two wood blocks attached to the door and window trim, removable bolts, and a continuous rest when the door closes. It also outlines cooling fruit drinks including pineapple mash and a strawberry cocktail with detailed preparation steps. End with Goethe quote urging living each day anew.
Spark Adjustment Test For Timing In Early Motors
A simple check helps diagnose timing issues when spark timing seems off. Detach the high-tension lead from the coil, ground a screwdriver near the coil and start the engine. A spark should jump to the screwdriver with the flywheel aligned just before upper dead center.
Filling Stations for Thirsty Motorists on Summer Roads
The article praises roadside springs as joy and practical water sources for summer travelers. It notes pollution risks when crowded, and shows sealing springs with concrete shields to prevent contamination, with overflow piped to a trough and the broader benefit of sanitary wells along highways.
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West Virginia
The Kitchen Cabinet Quote By Robert Smith
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union feature presents a reflective aphorism from Robert Smith. The brief item offers a concise moral on friendship, honesty, and resolving conflict before affection fades.
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Western Newspaper Union
Cherry Pie Ways and Cherry Delicacies
A light guide to cherry pie methods and treats including thickening tips and a funnel sealing trick. Also notes on spiced cherries and cherry olives prepared with vinegar and salt, plus a chocolate milk shake recipe with shaved ice and syrup.
Dr Carey Marshroot Prescription TT Remedy
An ad touts Marshroot Prescription TT by Dr Carey a 40 year physician. It urges readers with kidney problems to visit a local druggist and request Marshroot, available in liquid or tablet form for 75 cents, via Carey Medical Laboratories Elmira New York.
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Carey
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United Commercial Travelers
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L. B. Robbins
Popular Science Monthly
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Vere
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