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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
2
A historical look at haymaking shows how farm machinery toppled manual labor. Descriptions trace from scythes to mowers and balers, highlighting New Holland Stackliner automatic bale wagon cutting haying time and labor by a single farmer, replacing a three man crew.
The nation runs 4H programs as Cooperative Extension figures place animal science clothing foods plant science among top 10 projects. Youths show strong interest in health fitness and safety with many overlapping areas such as conservation and community service. Over 300 600 participants reflect focus on personal development and practical skills through 101 project categories across all 50 states.
Modern health fads echo 75 year old miracle claims warning that vitamins are unnecessary without physician oversight. A sound diet, reliable information, and caution against quackery protect shoppers. Bonded fabrics now carry guarantees or licensed trademarks to ensure wear and grain alignment, with refunds or replacements if defects occur. Consumers should seek care and follow instructions, returning unsatisfactory merchandise.
Gary M. Peterson reports on the Fall Harvest Day at the Quad State Minimal Tillage plots. At George Hoffman Jr. farm near Ida Grove on Oct 23 visitors compare chisel and surface planters, soil preparation methods, and reduced tillage effects on corn seedbeds and erosion risk.
U S Air Force Captain Charles W. Brown of Walker has earned seven Air Medals at England AFB Louisiana, bringing his total to eight. A Tachtical Air Command pilot, he is cited for meritorious aerial missions in Southeast Asia under hazardous conditions. Brown, a 1959 ROTC graduate from Iowa State University with a BA, is married to Janice Hagen of Des Moines.
A humorous tale recalls a mother discovering her teenage daughter using braces to crack walnuts, after paying a thousand dollars for orthodontic work. The story lampoons overinflated costs and parental concern over dental investments.
A tactless figure stuns attendees with blunt remarks that mirror common opinions, drawing reactions from the crowd as he voices what others only think. His candid honesty stands out amid decorum, highlighting the tension between honesty and tact in public discourse.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York is recognized as the oldest engineering school in the United States. The milestone underscores its long history in engineering education and research dating to the 19th century.
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