Iowa Farmers Push Co op Shipments and Electric Farm Tools
Interesting items from Iowa report the West Liberty Farmers Shipping Association's seven week effort to cut middlemen by carload hog shipments, Sioux City firemen bonus plans, widespread adoption of electric farm machinery, a missing heircase in Iowa City, and the state college reserve officers training corps getting horses. The piece also notes policing against gamblers near Fort Madison, a state wide anti disease drive with 123000 educational pieces, and Farm Bureau leadership roles held by Iowans.
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West Liberty Farmers’ Shipping Association
Middleman
Sioux City Chamber of Commerce
Sioux City
Iowa
A. A. Rarick, Sr
Iowa City
Washinggton
Rarick
Des Moines
Northwest
Severn O'Dell
O'Dell
Lincoln
Neb
Military Department of
Iowa State College
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Military Department
Burlington
Fort Madison
State Board of Helth
American Farm Bureau Federation
James R. Howard
Clemens
Marshall County
J. W. Coverdale
Ames
Farm Bureau Movement
Things to Know About Your Car Battery Care
Practical guide on adjusting charging rates for storage batteries with seasonal changes. Advises using 10 to 15 amperes, avoiding high rates to prevent overheating and damage. Compares battery recovery to gradual healing after illness and stresses periodic voltage and gentivity tests before summer driving.
Removing caps from hubs use jack and long wrench
Motor Life notes hub caps resist removal by wrench alone and manual effort. If a cap remains tight, place a jack under the handle end and apply a few firm strokes to loosen the stubborn hub cap.
Little Auto Notes From Near and Far
Town has more than 862000 motor vehicles. The history of the motor truck traces the passenger automobile. Between 6000 and 7000 motor cycles are in use in the Netherlands. The British army employed 413 women motor drivers during the war. There are 299135 miles of improved highway in this country. More than 8600000 horses were displaced by snotbreougie last year. The largest motorcycle factory is at Springfield Massachusetts. Sales of automobiles in British Columbia totaled 6000 cars last year. Rubber tires on motor trailers are required in Michigan and Wisconsin. Motor truck trains moved between points 1000 miles distant during the war. As part of its collection of freaks, the first motor vehicle exhibited around the country was among the big attractions in a circus in 1896.
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Netherlands
Snotbreougie
Springfield
Mass
Brite Ish
Columbia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Wheel Will Absorb Shocks Invention by A W Althoff Tulsa OK
Scientific American describes an automobile wheel invention by A W Althoff of Tulsa Oklahoma. The floating hub wheel uses a channel in the inner rim to guide a floating edge with shock absorbing material. An extra compartment in the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
A. W. Althoff
Tulsa
Okla
Movable Substances and Traction Plates Feature Channel
A description notes over compression of a movable substance supply and eccentric movements of an inner floating portion reestablishing communication within a channel. It also mentions a trend of traction plates or blades with concrete material between them.
Automobile maintenance tips mixed with cautions
Advice on car care warns against using alcohol in the radiator and driving fast with worn tires. It notes never to use soap on the body except to remove old spots and stresses engine upkeep, including attention to the distributor head in the battery system.
Uncle Sam Honors Pilgrim Tercentenary Observances
The House approved a 400000 federal appropriation for Pilgrim tercentenary activities with a nine member United States Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission. Projects include improving the Pilgrim monument grounds at Provincetown and restoring Plymouth Rock and burial sites in Plymouth Mass. State and local funds and private groups contribute. Commissioners chosen by the President Senate and House will serve without pay and pick a chairman.
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Fr Astiington
House
Provincetown
Maass
Truro
Wellfleet
Eastham
Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission
Tlymouth Rock
Coles Hill
Burial Hill
Plymouth
Mass
Old Colony
Massachusetts
United States
Farmer Milk Price Gap Shows Farmers Get Half the Dollar
National milk price report reveals April pricing across 97 U S cities. Farmers earned 8 to 13 cents per quart in many regions, averaging 8 5 cents, while the housewife paid about 16 cents. Freight, distribution and middlemen costs account for about half the dollar. In Omaha the split is 57 1 percent to the company and 42 8 percent to the farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
New England
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlanic
East South Central Region
West South Central States
Mountain States
Pacific States
Savannah
Agricultural Department
Seattle
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Wis
Salt Lake City
Best
Omaha
Neb
Every Child in a Garden Army Grows in 1920 program
In 1919 the United States School Garden Army enrolled 2,500,000 children and aims to expand the program with garden work integrated into school and home projects. The plan includes company structures of 10 to 50 pupils led by captains and lieutenants, 1920 insignias ready for distribution, and free manuals for teachers from the Superintendent of Documents Washington. A certificate of honor will honor students achieving real success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildren
United States
Irmg
Lfe
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington
Oklahoma Speech Highlights Early Race for Homesteads
Representative Everette B. Howard recounts the 81 year old Indian Territory race for homesteads marking Oklahoma’s beginnings. He notes 1940 crop value at 47.758 million dollars, 1910 livestock value at 214.181 million, farms average income over 3 000 dollars, and total landowner receipts last year totaling 940.08 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette B. Howard
Oklahoma
Pains Nearly Doubled Me Up Wyandotte Woman Says
Mrs Mary Azenden of Wyandotte Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from years of monthly pains severe enough to stop her from working and caused illness after childbirth She stopped doctoring and used three bottles of the compound plus two of the Sanative Wash reporting she can now handle housework and keeps a bottle on hand for others. The testimonial urges others to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Mich
Jeng
Lydia
Mary Azenden
Orange St., Wyandotte, Ic
Potato supper and Night of Agony on church bulletin
Two Manchester notices read a potato supper for Saturday evening and a Sunday morning subject titled A Night of Agony, as transcribed from a Boston Tren document. Both items appear on a church bulletin board and reflect local community events and themes.
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Manchester
England
Boston
Tren
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Trouble Relief Ad
Drugstore reports show many suffering from kidney issues unknowingly. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is praised for healing influence and strong success records. An insurance physician notes many applicants are rejected due to unrecognized kidney trouble. Sample bottle offer included with ad request.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Ady
We have no room to complain Kansas City Star
Restricted. "How do you like your new flat?" "We have no room to complain" reported by the Kansas City Star in a concise quote reflecting a lifestyle remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansna
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P. J. Griffen
Dorchester
Lis
Elattas
Uncle Sam
U.S.S.G. Army
South Atlantic
South Central
Wii
Lydia E. Pinkham
Arlem G Sss
Holland
Carter
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