High man wins two free tickets to show
Mervin Huns berger of High wins two free tickets to a show and is asked to call the Echo office. Notice offers to buy old worn-out horses for fox feed by Walter Haigh of Manchester Iowa with a price noted as 3, 1-42¢.
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Winter prep tips for Iowa crops and livestock viability
The guide discusses halting pasturing for sorghum to avoid prussic acid and moldy head poisons, testing seeds to save costs, balancing hog diets with 12 to 18 percent protein, and using artificial lights to boost poultry egg production with longer feeding periods.
One Cow’s Milk For Child To College Age
Lillian Pride Sunbeam, a registered Holstein cow owned by Paul P. Stewart of Maynard, produced milk this past year enough to feed one child from birth until college. Sunbeam, called by her owner, milks twice daily since age two, yielding 14,357 pounds of milk and 557.6 pounds of butterfat.
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Lillian Pride
New Pursuit Ships Curtiss P-40 vs Hawk 75A
New Pursuit ships introduce the Curtiss P-40, a low wing single seater faster than the Hawk 75A. The P-40 is touted as superior in speed and combat capability based on European theater performance.
Santa And Others Offer Toy Buying Guidance For Children
A pre Christmas guide urges buying toys that fit the child rather than merely appealing at first glance. Emphasizes safety, durability, and active play with blocks, dolls, tool sets, and outdoor gear. Suggests considering existing toys, avoiding duplication, and focusing on imaginative, constructive learning through diverse playthings.
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Sammy
Sally
Toyland
Does cranberry type affect appearance and flavor when cooked
Size or variety has little to do with the appearance and flavor of cranberries after cooking. The best berries are firm, plump, and fresh with high luster. Very ripe fruits tend to weep after cutting, so make small batches and mold into single meal portions to minimize leftovers.
Fastest Flying Bird: Chimney Swift Tops Speed
The chimney swift is described as the fastest flying bird, capable of 70 to 200 miles per hour, nearly four times faster than ducks and falcons. The source notes its speed as the highest among birds, with other fast fliers like ducks and falcons trailing.
Canada Ranks Third in 1938 Gold Output
Canada ranked third among global gold producers in 1938 with an output of 4,715,420 fine ounces valued at 165,367,008 dollars.
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Canada
Sharpening a Needle With Sandpaper On Hand
If you cannot replace a blunt machine needle, stitch a few inches through fine sandpaper to sharpen the point. The method restores a sharp tip and improves stitching performance.
Fireside Pair for 8 in Victorian Mahogany Chairs
A compact seating idea features two small mahogany Victorian chairs flanking a friendly fire. Each chair is skirted and draped to create an intimate fireside group for eight conversational guests in a cozy living room setting.
Japanese Air Attacks On Sunday December 7
Associated Press photo shows Japanese airplanes attacking on Sunday December 7. The image captures aircraft in formation over a cityscape as anti-aircraft fire blooms in the background. The report notes a bold strike and ongoing Allied response efforts.
Farm notes on poisons tools and poultry output
Town Farm kernels warn baits like red squill or barium carbonate kill rats. Demand for high quality breeding stock grows. Winter machinery will last longer with rubber tires. Yeast feeds for hogs are not worth the cost. Evergreens risk snow damage. shake snow off early. Iowa farms expanding poultry output face sanitation housing and feeding challenges. Overhaul equipment in winter to avoid summer delays.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Twin Beds Originated by English Designer Thomas Sheaton
English furniture designer Thomas Sheaton originated the twin bed concept in the eighteenth century, shaping shared sleeping arrangements with a standardized, compact frame. The idea spread across Europe, influencing bedroom furniture trends for generations.
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Thomas Sheaton
Scavenger's Daughter Instrument of Tudor Torture Described
A Sixteenth century English torture device, the scavenger's daughter, used a wide iron hoop bound around the body with screws to squeeze blood from the nose ears and sometimes hands and feet.
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England
Lighter quips mix with ads in a rustic joke and sales note
A collection of humorous lines about caution dreams and romance sits beside a sales pitch for insulation and building supplies. The ad urges warmth in game rooms, invites inquiries for 12 inch boards or full house materials, and promotes Christmas Gift Tickets from Martin Senour Paints.
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