Dairy Prospects in Iowa Boost State Dairy Industry
Iowa dairy workers celebrate progress toward leading the nation in milk butter and cheese. Cow testing doubled to 30 associations with 7814 cows tested in April and shows strong butterfat yields. The state fair will host cow test demonstrations and a food conservation drive. the Agricultural College plans extensive canning clubs and themed booths for cabbage fruits meats poultry and more.
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Iowa
State Dairy Association
College
Ames
Iowa College of Agriculture
Bishop
Agricultural College
Hats Off to the Iowa Hen
A 1916 portrait of Iowa poultry shows hens emancipating from maternal duties to egg production. The state produced about 115 million dozen eggs, with hens crowing roughly 1.38 billion times, anchoring Iowa’s wealth through household goods and local commerce.
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Iowa
Iowa's corn lead dwarfs Colorado claims in 12 county tally
The piece notes Iowa shows far larger corn output than Colorado citing five counties Plymouth Woodbury Pottawattamie Crawford Kassuth producing 34,554,000 bushels last year, surpassing Colorado and several western states combined. It reflects on land sale hopes in eastern Colorado and compares regional fortunes in corn growing.
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Colorado
Rockies
Iowa
Plymouth
Woodbury County
Pottawattamie
Crawford County
Kossuth
California
Wyoming
Arizona
Montana
North
Dakota
New England
State Fair Auto Show and the Future of Automobiles
An editorial reflection on the Iowa state fair's auto show expansion and planning gaps. It notes how auto interest grew from a minor novelty to a major fair feature, with space constraints prompting a proposal for a large auto pavilion and a plan to use the amphitheater area for exhibits and related machinery.
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Iowa
State Fair
Butes
Ihe
O. Niree
Ree Chinery
Write a cheerful letter to your soldier
Officers urge soldiers to receive morale boosting mail by avoiding gloom in care letters. They cite studies showing most letters carry trivial woes, promoting a new practice begun at Chickamauga to shield troops from home troubles. The aim is general cheer and steadier effort.
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Red Cross
Chickamauga
South
George
Johnny
Largest Gold Dredge Built for U S Flood Levees Project
A $500000 dredge, claimed to be the world’s largest, was built for a U S flood control contract on the Yuba River in California. It features twin 225 ft arms with 44 inch conveyors, 18 cubic foot digging buckets to 80 ft depth, a steel hull 165 by 68 feet, and 8000 square feet of gold saving tables.
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United States
Yuba River
Cal
Abong
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Ideals Worth Striving For in Industrial Sacrifice
L P Alford argues in Industrial Management that engineers and industrial managers are ready to sacrifice for the nation. He notes many face a period of thinking about supreme duty and that thousands must accept this principle to strengthen industry and the nation.
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L. P. Alford
French Lady Seeks Favor in Court. Court Not Won
A French lady of consequence sought the president of the court to influence a pending lawsuit. The magistrate did not receive her as she expected, leaving her chagrined as she passed into the antechamber.
Weight and Fans Shape Destroyer Crew Traditions
A naval officer recounts how a destroyer crew avoided transfer by shifting weight and securing five electric fans. The story notes that many sailors and officers were heavy, prompting the bureau to refuse extra weight, while the captain suggested swapping a heavy enlistee for a lighter man to gain air circulation aboard.
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PF. H. Roberts
Atlantic
Philippines
San Juan
Azores
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Indian Ocean
West Indies
Lst
Washington
Jean's Assignment in a City Search for Work
Jean Warren faces foreclosure on the family home as Jacob Haven demands mortgage payment. Jean pursues journalism in the city, aided by Guy Hastings, who helps ward off foreclosure while she contemplates marrying Haven to save the house.
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Jacob Haven
Mrs. Warren
Jean
Jenn
Katisha
Grace Baker
Guy Hastings
Guy
Bae
Miss Warren
Boston
Baker
Jean Warren
Hastings
Fear and its power over body and mind
A physician explains how fear of disease can cause real symptoms and illness, detailing a young woman misled by rumors about smallpox. The account illustrates how anxiety triggers pain, fever, and mental distress, and how reassurance can reverse the illness.
Shark fishing season in Aden centers on autumn to spring
Fishermen note peak shark catch from October to March with meat sold in Aden’s fish bazaar at low prices for poorer natives. Sharks feed a broad market including Arabs, Jews, and Somalis though some groups avoid non scaled fish. economic need drives consumption.
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Aden
Caution Against Rhubarb Leaves Eating Warned by Agriculture Dept
United States Department of Agriculture cautions housewives not to use rhubarb leaves for food due to poisonous substances. Several reports from setters note newspapers and magazines promoting the leaves as pantry greens, prompting the warning and concern.
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Addy
Teavestor Greens
Origin of the Sikhs Forges a Creed of Battle
The article recounts how the Sikh creed arose under Mongol oppression in Punjab. A provocative leader recruited by bloodied deception built a volunteer force to challenge Moslem rule. The narrative credits Sikhs with lifelong martial tradition and loyalty to the British empire.
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Punjab
Tribute of a Prisoner of War by a German Lieutenant
Lieutenant F. S. recalls a Silesian nun who tried to converse with him while he was a POW. He describes meals of thick soup, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut with sausage, and an eight o'clock coffee and milk, noting his deafness and limited absorption of the food.
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F. S
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