Truthful briefing on postwar policy and meat concerns
The piece argues the administration must reveal the full explosive world situation and Russia's motives, questions the Marshall Plan, and predicts rising Western meat shortages. It cites a poll in the Eighth district showing opposition to price controls and mixed views on universal military training, while noting President Truman’s stance on renomination amid patronage control.
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Congress
Russia
Hitler
State Department
Europe
Asia
China
Eighth
Washington
Highth District
Truman
Gum Removal Tip From Ice Rub
A simple method to lift chewing gum from rugs or clothing is to rub the spot with ice until the gum hardens into a ball. Then scrape away the hardened mass with a dull knife for cleanup.
Get Chicks Soon Phillips Advises Poultrymen
R E Phillips head of Iowa State College poultry urges Iowa poultrymen to start chick brooding now. He warns against selling this year's layer flock or delaying chick orders and stresses proper brooding, home sourcing, and early feeding for strong future laying flocks.
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R. E. Phillips
Iowa State College Poultry Department
Iowa Poultrymen
Phillips
Clothing Specialists Reveal Tricks of Trade in Sewing
Clothing experts share time saving tips for housewives including essential sewing gear. They advise organizing a sewing area with machine iron ironing board table space and small parts box. Oiling the machine keeps it in good condition and a press iron is essential for wrinkled patterns.
Sailor Survived Whale Attack Surfaces After 24 Hours
In 1881 British seaman Bartley disappeared when a whaling vessel was attacked by a sperm whale. The whale was captured and opened, revealing Bartley alive but severely shocked after more than a day inside the creature. He recovered later and carried long lasting scars, with details vouched by French scientist De Parville in 1914.
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Jonah
Bartley
de Parville
Journal Des Debats
Wool in the World grows with medieval trade shifts
The text traces wool production from 11th to 18th century Crusades influencing movement, fashion, and weaving. It notes Italian, Flemish textile growth, wide cloth demand across Europe, and shortages forcing imports while landowners expand flocks in Spain and the British Isles.
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Italy
Flanders
Europe
England
Russia
Spain
British Isles
New Cutting Device Patented by Manning in 1831
William Manning of New Jersey received a patent in 1831 for a mowing machine cutting device. The invention represented a key advancement in the development of modern mowers.
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William Manning
New Jersey
Chairmen Named to Lead 1948 Cancer Society Drive in Iowa
H B Hook of Mason City announced 99 chairmen to direct the April 1948 fund raising campaign across 99 Iowa counties. Mrs Edna Armbrecht of Cherokee is Cherokee county chairwoman. She said the society aims to prevent cancer deaths through education and early doctor visits and to expand research involving 155 scientists in 70 universities and centers in 24 states plus D C England and Sweden.
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Iowa
American Cancer Society
H. B. Hook
Mason City
Edna Armbrecht
Cherokee
Cherokee County
District of Columbia
England
Sweden
Margie Remains at Party as Sister Notices Sticky Hands
Little Margie leaves a birthday party under the care of her elder sister who holds her hand while crossing the street. The sister comments on the stickiness, and Margie explains the culprit is a trio of pastries including chiffon pie a cream puff and a chocolate éclair in her muff.
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Margie
Modern Child Teacher and Willie Exchange
A brief quip notes a teacher asking where boys who lie go when grown, and Willie replies they go to golf courses, capturing a cheeky street exchange from a historical page.
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Willie
Eight year student repeats naughty word incident
An eight year old at a progressive school reports to a parent that Ronald said a very naughty word to a teacher today. The teacher notes such language is not encouraged and offers to reveal all bad words only in due time.
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Ronald
Good Enough He Am I Good Enough to Dearest
A playful exchange on self worth and affection between two speakers. the line implies a tentative romance where one asks if they are adequate, the response denies doubt yet confirms devotion, highlighting romantic insecurity.
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Dearest
Nitrogen Boosts 1947 Oat Yields in Iowa Tests
Iowa State College agronomists report nitrogen as the key fertilizer for oats in 1947 tests, with 95 percent of fields showing yield gains. Average increases reached bushels per acre at 65 pounds ammonium nitrate per acre, while phosphorus added 4 to 6 bushels in 50 percent of fields. Best gains occur with both elements, though excessive nitrate harms legume seedings. Potash yields were limited. not recommended unless soil tests show extreme need.
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Nats
Iowa State College
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Cancer Society
the Sentinel
Sioux City
Frostair
Frostair Duplex
Guarantee Oil Company
Aurelia
Conoco
Continental Ol Company
Guarantee Oil Co
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