Sweden Needs Tarm Machines
Ames May 19. Ulf Olsson a wealthy young farmer from Skane Sweden believes the biggest need in Swedish agriculture is better machinery. He visited Iowa State College and plans to visit Ilewand Farms Davenport and Chicago on his way home after a three and a half month U S sojourn. He toured agricultural engineering dairy and livestock facilities and noted Sweden uses hand milking despite milking machines on his farm. He observed crops including winter wheat sugar beets barley and clover and described labor practices and rotation. He discussed veterinary and diet lectures in Ames plus a psychology talk on dieting and vegetarianism.
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Ames
Advertiser
Ulf Olsson
Skane
Sweden
Iowa State College
Ilewand Farms
Davenport
Chicago
Madison
Saifl
Olsson
United States
New York
New Orleans
America
Ames Rotarians
Nevada Ruins Show High Pueblo Culture Emerges
Dr. M. R. Harrington reports Pueblo Grande de Nevada as a buried city along Muddy River in Moapa Valley supporting ancient Pueblo culture roots. Excavations suggest inhabitants learned permanent dwellings weaving pottery and agriculture, with ruins dated up to 2000 years old and average heights around five to five eight feet.
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Associated Press
St. Thomas, Nev
M. R. Harrington
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Pueblo Grande de Nevada
Muddy River
Moapa Valley
Dr. Harrington
Pueblo Grande
Mexico
Vegetarianism Originates In Childhood, Doctor Explains
London report says the psychological origin of vegetarianism often forms in childhood. The Associated Press notes experts explain dietary choices begin in early years and may influence lifelong habits.
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The
Associated Press
London
Return of Gold Money Both Ways in South Africa
In Johannesburg on May 19 natives celebrate the return to gold money for personal ornaments while the public prefers paper currency. Major mining firms have adopted gold ahead of South Africa’s official return on July 1 and over 600,000 sovereigns have been paid to workers. Workers favor paper due to heavy coins and ease of loss. natives convert gold to jewelry and stash excess, noting white ants eat the notes.
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Associated Press
Johannesburg
South Africa
Plaything of Lightning Juan Acosta Iznaga Awe Locals
Havana May 18 Juan Acosta Iznaga a farmer near Ciego de Avila in Camguey province survived a lightning strike that killed his horse and knocked him unconscious. He awoke at dawn to find himself alive as neighbors and farm workers watched in fear and confusion.
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Associated Press
Havana
Juan Acosta Iznaga
Ciego de Avila
Camguey
Juan
Japanese Man Takes Own Life Over Erroneous Age List
In Tokio on May 19 Kinsaku Tajima of Imarnkumura Saitama killed himself by harakiri after learning he was listed as 91 rather than 89 for a silver wedding commemoration. He left a note saying he could not accept the Imperial cut under the mistake and did not want to cause disgrace.
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Forsyth
Associated Press
Tokio
Kinsaku Tajima
Imarnkumura
Saitama
Min
Novices to Movies Find Doors Closed
Hollywood studio general manager declares "No newcomers need apply" to discourage new actors. He argues the industry must keep actors working to support a living, saying each new paycheck reduces opportunities for already established performers.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
America
Program To Sell 200 Government Vessels For Scrapping
Washington May 19 The sub committee on scrapping of the shipping board has tentatively agreed on a plan to scrap 200 vessels. The group led by Chairman OConnor and Commissioners Plummer and Benson proposes scrapping 150 of the 300 idle tankers and adding 50 vessels of another type. It will seek a fleet corporation recommendation on the additional 50 and delay final action until that report is received.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
O’connor
Plummer and Benson
Fleet Corporation
Rheumatism cure founder’s note on Allenrhu remedy
James H. Allen of Rochester New York says his self developed prescription dissolves uric acid deposits causing rheumatism and banishes all signs of the disease. He offers the remedy Allenrhy through Newcomb Matthews and druggists with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
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James H. Allen
Forbes St
Rochester
N. Y
Newcomb & , Matthews
Try This For NEURITIS
Neuritis may affect a single nerve or many nerves. Joint-Base offers quick relief by rubbing over affected parts for about one minute, absorbing into the skin. It eases stiffness, reduces swelling, and relieves pain. thousands of tubes sold daily at 60 cents. Ad.
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Ady
Ford ship scrapping plan eyed after board approval
The discussion centers on a plan to scrap certain vessels with bids to be invited once the board approves. Henry Ford is expected to be among those submitting tender offers for the scrapping work.
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Ation
Henry Ford
White Gloves Shine at London Traffic Crossings
London traffic policemen wearing long white sleeve gloves to make hand and arm signals more visible have been nicknamed white wings. An experiment placed the white wings at congested street crossings near the houses of Parliament and other busy areas to improve pedestrian and vehicle signaling.
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Associated Press
London
Congester
Houses of Parliament
Crowds Attract Attention As Police Use Wings To Move Traffic
Residents watched policemen wave their wings causing crowds to gather and require extra officers to keep traffic flowing. Notable local movements include Mr and Mrs G A Swanson leaving for Des Moines for business, Mrs A Strauss returning from Chicago, and several locals visiting Des Moines or Creston for business or events. Mrs Nichols and Mrs Porter attend the sixteenth biennial Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention, representing Bancroft History Assembly.
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G. A. Swanson
Des Moines
A. Strauss
Chicgo
Frank Johnson
Murray
Creston
Fred Weber
Kent
Everett Harshaw
Bridgewater
Margaret Louden
J. S. Nichels
Mary Porter
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nichols
Porter
Bancroft History Assembly
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Lincoln
C. FE. Komath
A.C. Eatinger
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Norris - Smith Cleaning CO
the Beauty Shop
Mae Haney
Agnew Bldg
Iowa Ollege
David Forsyth
Psycho-Neurological Society
McKinley Park
Brown Shoe Store
Iowa
Newcome & Matthews
the Safe Drug Store
Ward the Syndicate
U. C. T. Program
W. L. Osborn
Catherine Reddick
Margaret Reddick
Dr. John C. Parsons
Margaretta Dean
Harmony Hounds
Messrs. King, Conrad, Hudson, Smith
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Jean Brady
Hay Rube
Joe Dwyer
Tarantella
Betty Wallace
Ann Wallace
Wilbur Busby
Fox Sisters
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