Post Office Notice From Clermont Iowa
Settered in the post office at Clermont Iowa as second class mail matter.
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Clermont
Yyette County
Iowa
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
3
The Secret of Promotion in the Workplace
A reflective piece argues workers see work as punishment and slavery. It notes that promotion favors those who show initiative beyond their regular duties and improve their position without pay, describing this as the root of “good luck.”
Boys in Connaught Dress as Girls Till Fourteen
In Connemara Ireland boys dress as girls until age fourteen as one reason mothers find it easier to make dresses than trousers. The practice reflects cultural norms influencing clothing and gender presentation in the community.
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Connemara
Ireland
Use Jud Tanking on Dumb Arguments
The saying argues that some men are so dull that it is easier to concede than argue. It reflects a blunt view of intellectual stubbornness and rhetorical fatigue in debates.
Murder rate claim crosses nations and timeframes
A claim states that a murder occurs in the United States every 44 minutes, tying national crime to a precise interval. The line cites ongoing violence and the scale of homicides, suggesting a statistic commonly used in crime reporting to illustrate public safety concerns.
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United States
Iowa Editor Praises Congress and Robert Mills Legacy
An Iowa country editor comments on Congress's composition of Democrats and Republicans while highlighting Robert Mills the architect of the Washington Monument and other capitol buildings. He notes Mills is buried in Congressional Cemetery, unmarked, and recalls Mills sketched the Monument in 1836. The piece also discusses bearded congressmen led by George H. Tinkham and debates over social security and Townsend plans for elderly pensions.
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Robert Mills
Washington
Geo. Washington
Mills
Treasury
Patent Office
Congressional
Washington Monument
America
Capitol
House of Representatives
George H. Tinkham
Boston
Congress
Europe
House
Townsend
McGroarty
California
Costs of AAA administration to consumers exceed 42 million
The News Digest reports that through March 1, 1935 the Agricultural Adjustment Administration spent 42 254 690 dollars on administration since its May 12 1933 organization. Disbursements to farmers in adjustment programs total 630 606 962 dollars while removal and conservation expenses total 214 651 202 dollars. The piece notes no comparable report for business and industry regulation costs.
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Washington “Bureau
AAA
News Digest
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Ancient rubbish yields dateable Chinese porcelain pieces
Fragments dating from the fourth to the eighth century were found when a rubbish heap in Peking, China was opened. The discovery highlights historical material unearthed in an urban midden.
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Peking
China
First cattle sale site marked in Chillicothe Ohio
The site of the first blooded cattle sale in the country, held over a century ago in Chillicothe Ohio, has been marked.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Zero Wan and the Fahrenheit Salt Mix Tale
A compact note explains how Gabriel Fahrenheit used a mixture of snow and salt to create a low temperature reference, shaping the zeroth point on his thermometer. This account highlights the method and its role in early temperature scale development.
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Gabriel Fahrenheit
Choice of Right Crops to Stop Soil Erosion
An Iowa article explains crop rotation tailored to soil conditions to prevent erosion. It argues against continuous corn and urges deep rooted legumes, hay, and non tilled crops to improve soil structure and fertility, reducing erosion significantly over time.
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Iowa
Treatment outlined to re establish Iowa pastures
Iowa State soils section reports that a mix of discing liming reseeding manure and a fertilizer on acid soil can lift bluegrass pasture yields from 1.14 to 2.61 tons per acre. Drought and close cropping heighten the need this year. If manure is scarce, commercial fertilizers, especially superphosphate, are advised with tests recommended. Phosphate cost ranges 2.50 to 3.00 dollars per acre.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Seed corn dusting improves stand at Iowa tests
The Iowa State College experiments show seed corn diseases are widespread in 1933 and 1934. Dust treatment prevents seedling blight and boosts yields, especially in cold or moist soils. Cost is about 3 cents per acre with an average Iowa yield gain of 4 bushels per acre for treated seed.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
On Watch for Gypsy Moth Barrier Zone Role
The federal government maintains a barrier zone along the western border of New England to stop the gypsy moth’s westward spread. The program monitors movement, deploys controls, and coordinates with state agencies to protect forests and crops from infestation.
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New England States
The Silver Dish of Cadiz Spain Shining Roofs
Cadiz earns the nickname The Silver Dish for its cascade of sloping roofs all brilliantly white against the sea and sky, creating a striking cityscape described in vivid local lore.
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Cadiz
Spain
Time for applying cluster bud spray here soon
Time for applying the Cluster Bud spray, usually just before apple trees bloom, will be here soon. Growers may omit this spray if last season’s breath eliminated apple scab, except in eastern counties where rainfall was higher and orchards should still receive the spray. Where used, a mix of lime sulfur and lead arsenate to cover 60 gallons of water is advised, with apples and several berries needing treatment as blooms begin.
Longtime Dairying Trend Slowing In Iowa
A shift toward more beef production appears in Towa where dairying and beef production are easily interchanged. From 1900 to present the longstanding tendency has been for dairy to slowly replace beef, but current indicators suggest a possible halt in Iowa dairy expansion or a decade of reduced production with curtailment for dairy manufacturers.
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Towa
Iowa
Hanson Named Deputy Recorder in Fayette County
Walter Hanson of Oelwein will serve as deputy recorder for Fayette County, named by Recorder L A Grimes. Mrs. Kenneth Carmichael plans retirement and will remain in the office until Sept 1, with Hanson arriving a month prior to learn duties. both are stenographers and typists, and Hanson may assist without extra pay when workload increases.
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Walter Hanson
Oelwein
L. A. Grimes
Fayette County
Kenneth Carmichael
Hanson
Rure
Anson
Argo-Gazette. A
Antique baptismal font found in hedge at Kimmeridge England
A baptismal font dating from the reign of King John was unearthed in a hedge near Kimmeridge and later installed in the village church. The discovery adds a historic artifact to the church and local heritage.
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Kimmeridge
England
John
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