Oat Varieties and Crop Yields Named in Winter Report
The report covers Vanguard oats selling in town, oat variety resistance, and tests showing inferior performance to established types. It notes sow teats influence on milk, pig feeding effects, cancer cankerworm protection for elm, and pullet laying age. It cites Mukden soybeans, yeast culture for oats, and Iowa disease losses. crown rust and leaf rust heavily reduced yields across oats, wheat, and barley with root rots and other diseases contributing significantly to losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanguard Oats
Iowa
Thompson & Waters Schedule Sale Dates
Thompson and Waters set sale dates with February listings for Gilbert Folsom of Postville on the 20th Otto Fischer of Postville on the 25th and George G Nickels of Wadena and West Union on the 27th at the local auction exchange held each Thursday.
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Gilbert Folsom
Postville
Otto Fischer
George G. Nickels
Wadena
West Union Auction Exchange
Egyptian Cookie Makers Shaped Ancient Traditions
Egyptians Were Cookie Makers since ancient times for religious rites. Countries follow unique traditions with favored cookies Germany Spritz Holland Selskab Denmark Smor Kringler. American women pioneered the greatest variety of cookie recipes, keeping the pantry jar full and inspiring new inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Holland
Nore Way
Denmark
Whale
Snake Tongue Harmless Belief About Vipers Debunked
A writer in Pearson's London Weekly says a snake's forked tongue is harmless and cannot hurt people. The tongue is not an hearing organ and is used for sensing vibrations. It can extend even when the mouth is closed. fangs deliver bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
London Weekly
Iowa Legislature Faces Tax Burden Battle Early Stage
The 48th Iowa General Assembly opens a clash between economy and spending. Lawmakers have introduced numerous measures to cut costs while another set seeks tax increases for city police, parks, sewers, health, pensions, libraries, and other public needs. Estimates show about 10 mills of potential tax rise across ten bills, with levy hikes ranging from one half to three mills.
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48Th
Iowa General Assembly
County General Fund
County Poor Fund
Library Fund
Measures Divide on Public Expense Reform and Cuts
The report outlines 14 measures that do not change tax rates but aim to raise public expense, covering pensions, salaries, inspections, and insurance for municipal services. Nine proposed economy and efficiency bills seek to reduce costs, including tax reforms and civil service changes. Two major future proposals promise large savings: divert beer barrel tax funds to cities and centralize control of 2,000 state vehicles under a dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of Agriculture, and Commerce Commission
Civil Service
Public Deposit Fund
Indians Seek Harlan Return and State Reorganization
Indian delegates from Tama and Poweshiek counties press the Iowa legislature over S. F. 98 to reorganize state offices including the historical department and libraries. They urge restoring former curator Edgar R. Harlan to protect tribal records, while other measures include a funeral expense bill and a monument for Chief Black Hawk. A proposed state board of free experts would advise on forestry and agriculture amid a flood of pending laws.
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Kim Poweshiek
Charley Davenport
Young Bear
Jonas Poweshiek
Iowa
S. F. 98
State Historical Department
Historical Department
Edgar R. Harlan
Harlan
Des Moines
State House
Wm. Larrabee
Gov. Larrabee
Federal Interior Department
Department
Tama Reservation
Jim Poweshiek
Black Hawk
Iowaville
Towa
Wisconsin
Carl O. Stalin
Fremont County
Why Legislate Genesis of Legislation Propositions
The piece outlines three core propositions behind legislation. It notes public belief that one third of people hold a view on the genesis of all laws. It discusses how these beliefs shape legislative intent and public policy discourse.
City smoke may slow plant growth and leaf function
City smoke may slow plant growth as soot coats leaves, hindering carbon dioxide absorption and sunlight exposure, potentially affecting photosynthesis and health of urban greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plante
Colonists and Indians Hold Annual Dog Exchange Mart
Colonists, seeking better dogs, began trading with Indians in an annual dog exchange. The dog mart was halted during the Revolution and revived only a few years ago.
Rebuild and Repair Now Office Sign Sheds Light
The snippet shows a brisk, tongue in cheek scene with actors and directors exchanging quips about stage life and publicity on a streetcar ad. It hints at a broader ad campaign offering long term installments for a new home and small rent like payments.
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Echo
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Ringgold County
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