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A caller highlights a striking item in a window and urges others to view it and rally friends to cast their votes.
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
8
A caller highlights a striking item in a window and urges others to view it and rally friends to cast their votes.
Edward T. Franke, federal vocational education official, tours Iowa urging coordination with the state to boost agricultural production. He notes Iowa leads in corn yield but cites potential gains if education programs expand, comparing 1919 yields with Ohio and stressing manufacturing and commerce links.
The writer argues Iowa could raise crop yields through intensive farming and stronger vocational education. Citing state and national figures, he notes 80 cent corn and potential gains from 3 to 60 75 bushels per acre, urging state match funding to access federal Smith Hughes support totaling about 252,618 dollars.
Des Moines notes show last year's 600 babies in the state fair baby health contest. This year expected to exceed that tally with medals and trophies offered in classes by rural districts, under 10 000 population cities, and over 10 000, plus age divisions from 12 to 36 months. Iowa National Guardsmen, over 3 000 strong, will contest at Camp Dodge for the Governor Kendall marksmanship trophy, first year under the new rules. Yeomen representatives push to locate a state institution to boost local competition and chamber of commerce involvement.
Special night classes in bookkeeping accounting salesmanship and all commercial subjects. Typewriters furnished free to students. All students will be members of the A T C a state wide club under the direction of the American Institute of Des Moines. Satisfaction guaranteed. For information leave name at News Telegraph office or write A H Barritte vice president American Institute Youngerman Bldg Des Moines Ia Tp27
Mrs J B Berry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for their help during illness and for the beautiful flowers received.
Ragland motorists now risk fines if passengers misbehave during rides. The notice urges property owners to insure against rats and mice as Meyers Red Devil Poison Kernels are sold at jarug stores.
A curious 19th century idea proposes spectacles for horses to ease viewing ground ahead. The device supposedly makes irregular terrain appear flatter, helping the horse to place higher steps and navigate better.
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