History of Iowa hogs and breeding shift to modern stock
A historical survey traces Iowa hog farming from wild razorbacks and early markets to 19th century reform. It notes hogs' impact on corn, the rise of Chester Whites and other breeds, and the shift to larger, better shaped stock aided by railroads and importation. By 1880 Iowa led hog production, with disease control improving stock longevity and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
de Soto
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Mississippi River
England
Henry Wallace
West
United States
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Chester
Poland
Chicago
Jewel s For His Crown: A Lacey Family Dilemma
Tim Lacey struggles with four children after their mother’s death. Barbara falls for Mont Segrue while dealing with Myra Brewer and Shiela’s heartbreak. Pat frets about work and love as he contemplates a risky future, with family tensions rising toward a cliffhanger ending.
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Lacey
Tim
Hank
Elaine
Shiela
Byron Edwards
Pat
Myra Brewer
Little Jane
Barbara
Montegrue
Bishop Oxnam Urges Brotherhood and Social Justice
The Methodist bishop G Bromley Oxnam urged Americans to build a society of brothers and warned the U S could face war if Europe moves toward conflict again. He pressed fair income distribution linking faith to action and urged unity over mere cooperation. Flood aftermath from Portsmouth shows devastation and resilience as residents recover and rebuild.
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G. Bromley Oxnam
Omaha
Board of Bishops
Methodist Church
St. Paul’s Church
Europe
Oxnam
United States
DePauw University
Dr. Oxnam
Jesus
A. W. Henke
Arthur A. Brooks
Portmouth Flood Aftermath: Familes Rebuild and Refugee Struggles
The Portsmouth flood leaves homes ruined with silt and slime. Families, many in Red Cross cover, struggle to dry and salvage belongings while workers clear debris and provide shelter. Marion Reed and Elva Campbell illustrate defiant resilience amid wrecked houses, boats, and lingering stench.
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Virginia Reed
Sanford Lincoln
Portsmouth Hill
Portsmouth
John Williams
Lincoln
Williams Place
Second
Union Strets
Gaylord
Williams Library
Williams
Red Cross
Marion Reed
Wheelersburg
Blankenship
Emil Sturgill
Reeds
Reed
Norfolk and Western Railway
Elva Campbell
Miss Campbell
Sleby
Finley Street
Bond
Washington
Ninth Street Park
Hurth Hotel
D. W. Zirkle
Zirkle
Bournemouth Named Richest Town in Great Britain
A London based survey shows Bournemouth as the richest town in Britain with 40 percent higher purchasing power than London. Oxford ranks second, Luton third, Coventry fourth, while London sits seventh in the list of population centers.
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London
Bournemouth
Great Britain
Oxford
Luton
Coventry
Precautions to Fight Cold Epidemics
A vintage health advisory lists eight steps to prevent colds, emphasizing sleep, fresh air, avoiding crowds, proper housing temperature, and nasal care. It promotes Mentholatum for nasal relief and chest vapors, advising medical help for fever, severe symptoms, or weakness.
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Eay
The
Mentholatum Company
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UNIT
Charles Foster
Northwestern Farmer
Muscatine
Keokuk
Cincinnati
Porkopolis
State Agricultural Society
Byron
Mont
Imogene Brewer
Benjy Woods
Imogene
Amanda Price
Amanda
Buddy Jones
Nettles
Mont Segrue
Roy
Memphis
Simmons’ Garage
Harve West
Myra
Tony’s
E Council
Killiak
LE Gant
Steecnes
Lastex
le Gants
Killian Company
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