Iowa State News Highlights Grain, Dairy, and Public Works
Federal Judge J M Killita sentenced Doe Cook to fourteen years for frauds. RG Clark named head of the dairy department for the Iowa State Fair. Mary Ginn runs a 40 acre Indianola farm earning over 10000 dollars yearly. Des Moines plans a 16 million electrical plant with 175000 horsepower. Governor Kendell donates his Albia estate to the Albia Women’s Club. Farm Week dates set for late January as ISU promotes farm business methods. The state engages in a major prohi bition conference and Iowa cattle programs target better livestock education. The Iowa labor bureau notes sustained job gains and better economic outlook.
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Mary Ginn
Indianola
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Mississippi
Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Missssisippi
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Littleport
W.C. Peick
Albia
N. EB
Kendell
Dea ‘Moines Bank
Otth
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Iowa City
Iowa Bankers Association
Towa State College
Iowa State College
Des Moines
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Washington, D. C
Washington Broadway Limited
Town State College
Waeka
J. H Bardaley
Laws
Labor de Anant
Bureau of Law
Gommissioner
Memorial honors Galbraith at Cincinnati site
A bronze tablet memorial overlooking a Cincinnati home honors Broderick W. Galbraith, late American Legion head killed in line of duty. National Commander John K Quinn dedicated the tomb, praising Galbraith as the Spirit of the American Legion, with seven foreign representatives attending. Michael Astonson unveiled the monument, a blinded former sergeant major who served under Galbraith.
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Atty
Cincinnati
Broderick W.galbraith
American Legion
Vetern
Galbraith
Indianapolis
Chicago
Milton
J. Foreman
Veterans’ Organization
John Kt. Quinn
Quinn
Legion
Amerei
Flanders
Amatcatium
Plang
Dedarda
America
Frederick W. Galbraith
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
France
Siam
Greece
Brazil
Michael Astonson
Legion addressed community life through veteran service in Indiana
Arthur Ball, department commander of the American Legion in Indiana, told Legionnaires in South Bend that members should join to serve citizens and help comrades rather than seek financial gain. He heads Indiana Legion for a year and will stress developing community life via Legion posts.
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American Legion
Arthur Ball
Indiana
Ball
Legionnaires
South Bend
Legion
Hoosier
Legion Posts
Williams urges Legion aid for disabled veterans in Worcester
Boston Transcript editor James T. Williams told Worcester veterans that the Legion’s greatest task is aiding disabled men, especially those with tuberculosis. He urged keeping the organization free of politics and warned that both major parties try to influence the Legion. He called for continued relief work and criticized attempts to control the Legion.
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Legion
James T. Williams
Boston Transcript
Worcester
Maas
Mr. Willams
Hog Cholera Declares Itself A Widespread Threat
Reports from USDA indicate hog cholera is more prevalent than in any year since 1914. Delayed immunization, high feed costs, and uncertain diagnosis contributed to large susceptible herds. Continuous virus presence demands prompt serum preventive action to avoid heavy winter losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Varios
Hreedera
Bureau
Grade herd owners favor registered sires for better production
Owners of grade dairy herds grow dissatisfied with ordinary service bulls. They seek dams with strong records and prefer sires from proven lines. This strategic shift promises higher future herd production and long term cost return, as farms increasingly back pedigreed, registered sires.
Roofing Proposed for State Highways in Iowa
A bill in Iowa proposed roofing the state highways to shield them from sun rain and snow. The sponsor argued roofing would reduce road damage and upkeep costs, but insufficient support caused the measure to die.
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Iowa
Immense Loss of Swine From Cholera Last Year
United States Department of Agriculture reports about 4 percent of hogs on farms died from hog cholera in the 12 months ending June 30. Largest losses occurred in Iowa Nebraska Indiana Missouri Tennessee Ohio Georgia Minnesota and South Dakota with over 100,000 head per state.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Iows
Nebraska
Indiana
Missouri
Timois
Ohio
Georgia
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wintering of Pullets Reatizes Great Care
A poultryman should grade pullets into four classes good medium poor and culls. Cull and poor birds go to meat. Five month olds under three pounds loose feathered weak are poor or cull. Grade and house good and medium by size and maturity to prevent molt and improve feeding. Treat with lice killer and clean pens. Repair leaks, dry floors, seven inches of straw.Pullet housing should avoid drafts while keeping fronts open. Limit outdoor access until spring. Match space to roost and floor area. Use curtains in freezing weather. Provide twelve pounds of scratch feed per hundred birds daily, preferably cracked corn and wheat. If lights are used, ensure scratch feed sounds. Mash available at all times. Do not exceed fifty percent normal production for a few months.
Pure Bred Live Stock Gains in Kentucky Progress
Kentucky advances in pure bred livestock as scrub sires recede. Waylord Rhoads notes 18 percent dairy bulls and 20 percent beef bulls now pure bred, with rapid replacement. Kentucky ranks third nationally in Better Sires Better Stock, and 1,508 farmers have signed agreements to use pure bred sires exclusively for all live stock.
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Kentucky
Ladg
Waylord Rhoads
Kentucky Extension ‘Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Best
East Kentucky
Autotal
High Roosts Cause Sore Feet in Fowls
Observation notes that high roosts above two feet cause foot injuries in large fowl breeds. Hens climb to high roosts and jump down, bruising feet on hard floors. Removing the roost height cures most injuries. else hens risk permanent lameness. Treat injuries with witch hazel and confine hens to a lower roost.
Clean Up Grade Cows Before Pure Bred Buy
A University of Illinois dairy extension advises dairymen to eliminate grade cows before investing in pure breds. It warns that cleaning up the herd now reduces tuberculosis losses and eases future acquisition of high quality cattle.
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Rhode
Dairy Extension
University of Illinois
Large Cows Are Better Producers of Butterfat
A Missouri study tested Jerseys from 26 to 1125 pounds to compare fat yield. Cows averaging 625 pounds produced 840 pounds of fat, while those at 1125 pounds yielded 471 pounds. After reaching about 1000 pounds, extra weight scarcely increased fat output.
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Missouri
Grasping Disposition Mentioned in Two Newspapers
A cryptic snatch from the Boston Transcript notes Madge Jack received a penalty for holding while Muriel Jone is described in affectionate terms. The Bella Plain Herald quotes Thig about a perfect world where men spend freely on advice.
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Madge
Jack
Muriel Jone
Boston Transcript
Bella Plain Herald
Slogans for Health and Beauty In One Scene
An old Boston Transcript ad mocks patent remedies and beauty routines. It parodies brand claims like Wells and Brandreth Pilla and Cuticura products promise cleansing, purification, and skin improvement. A humorous exchange notes readers and advertisers while touting ointment and soap benefits.
Dandelion Butter Color Ad Sparks 60 Years of Use
A harmless vegetable butter color called Dandelion has been sold by drug and general stores for 35 cents for six decades. The ad notes its wide use and features a moral jab about conscience. A humorous exchange about guilt ends with the line Soon er or later the chronic kicker gets his foot In It.
They Met The Janitor How Did Yer Come Tea Love Yer Job
An ex office boy recalls a pair of events tied by fate as his grandmother and a coworker share a surprising day. The piece frames workplace ties and personal losses in a reflective small town mood.
Allcock'n Plaster Adv Promises Quick Relief
An ad extols Allcock'n Plaster as a simple safe remedy for aches and pains from cold or overexertion. The piece urges prompt use, claiming news value in timely relief and practical usefulness.
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Cihalmatl
Indiana Legion Department
Boston
Esonsmical
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General Adotors Corporation
Lopatior
F. B. Bil
Michigan
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Bohnhead
Johnny
Smith Brothers
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