Corn Crop Forecast Doubted by Iowa Farmers
Iowa farmers echo Prof. B G Holden of Ames warning of a threatened corn failure due to poor seed and corn maggot. Reports say much replants and cold weather hurt corn, while other grains and a strong wheat crop are expected. farmers urge better seed quality and careful planting for the remainder of the season.
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B. G. Holden
Ames
Roporta
Iowa
Chicago
P.G. Holden
Department ,of Agronomy
Hol‘den
Bettendorf Steel Car Works President Dies of Poisoning
W. P. Bettendorf, president and manager of the Bettendorf Steel Car Works in Davenport, Iowa, died after pneumonia poisoning following a short illness. He was renowned as a leading figure in hydraulic machinery, and his thirty acre plant near Davenport was rapidly expanding. Dr. Bevat of Chicago was brought in for consultation.
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Bettendorf
Davenport
Iowa
W. P. Bettendorf
Bettendorf Steel Car Works
Dr. Bevat
Chicago
Wilt Moberly
R. Moberly
Kellogg
Atlantic
American Concrete Company of
Belle Plaine
Train hits deaf man in Elgin Iowa tragedy
John Scheldegger, deaf, was fatally injured while awaiting a freight at a railroad crossing near his Elgin home. An approaching engine whistled and rang bells, but he did not hear. A pilot bar struck his hip, throwing him into a ditch. his hip was crushed, his head split, and internal injuries were fatal.
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John Scheldegger
Elgin
Iowa
Scheidegger
Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Insolvent
Iowa interurban line Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway faced insolvency with liabilities of 3 million dollars. Petition filed in Des Moines federal court seeking a receiver. Homer Loring of Old Colony Trust Boston and Parley Sheldon of Ames Iowa named receivers.
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Fort Dodge
Dex Molnen
Southern
Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Railway Company
Des Moines
Boone
Ames
Iowa
Federal Court
Homer Loring
Fear grows as Bellevue couple missing since January
Mothers of Marion Ehrhardt and Alvina Frerichs, both of Bellevue, are prostrated by the long disappearance since January 16. Authorities fear they tried to cross the river into Illinois and may have fallen. Parents long for news of their safety and hope for reconciliation despite opposition to the marriage.
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Bellevue
Long Walt
Marion Ehrhardt
Alvina Frerichs
Illinois
Death Prevents Graduation for Miss Ruth Kennon
Miss Ruth Kennon of the Corn ing graduating class died at her parents home shortly after the baccalaureate sermon was delivered. She had been unable to attend school recently yet kept pace with her class and expected to receive her diploma at the commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kennon
Corning
Forty second annual convention and local events reported
The forty second annual Harrison County Sunday school workers convention closed with good attendance. News notes include deaths of Richard T. Reage and Rev. Dr. J. B. Little, a deputy revenue collector appointment for Thomas J. Considine, a Davenport population count, a postmaster handover at Grundy Center, and various local incidents from Waterloo to Belle Plaine.
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Harrison County
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Richard T. Reage
Monony County
Turin
Thomas J. Considine
Dubuque
Internal Revenue
J.B. Little
First Presbyterian Church of
Davenport
Shenandoah
Indianapolis
Guinea Fowl Farming and Egg Economics
A discussion on guinea fowl varieties their market values in Europe and the United States breeding practices hen cock ratios and hatchability. It notes the white variety assails as more domesticated and prolific and outlines care feeding and nesting tips. Also covered is a mock practical view of farm poultry profitability citing egg prices in Ohio and the need for yearly data to assess true profitability.
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Europe
Lepsig
H. O
Ohio
Wooster
Indian Runner Ducks and Lice Control Noted
An article extols the profits of Indian Runner Ducks with minimal care including warm sheds and ground feed. It also describes a French brine method to kill body lice by soaking hens and pullets, then drying in sun to complete treatment.
Care of Incubators and Poultry Hints From Farmers' Journal
Advice on first time incubator use stresses careful study of directions to ensure hatching success. Notes warn against polluted yard water, April as a hatch month, and best practices for chick warmth, rat control, and selecting top eggs for market. It also advises against keeping deformed chicks and recommends surrendering weak ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Home Journal
Appearances Deceitful and a Miss T Joke Incident
A Halifax office story recounts a young stenographer who tricks her male colleagues with a joke. After lunch the men attempt playful teasing, but Miss T responds guilelessly, asking for the mate to a well known Noah’s Ark joke, revealing wit and a sharp social moment.
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Hera
Mr. X
Noah
The
Ark
Ostrich Feathers and House Fire Snippet
A brief exchange notes sympathy for Mrs. Jones after her house burned down. Mrs. Hawkins remarks on the loss, while Mrs. Jones says the disaster has a bright side since she and John no longer need to discharge their cook. The ostrich feather supply is said to come mainly from Africa.
Fashionable eighteenth century yet delicate headdress care
In eighteenth century England the fashionable woman's headdress required long stays untouched to maintain its shape. Social expectations and material fragility drove careful handling, frequent restylings, and careful storage between events.
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England
Bad Weather Hurts Corn In The Belt
Unseasonable cold and wet conditions across the corn belt raise concerns among Nebraska farmers as seed corn prices rise and germination falters. Replanting has occurred in bands, with some regions seeing seed corn sell at eight to eight dollars a bushel amid fears of a poor start. Despite forecasts for a bumper crop if mild, continued cold could disrupt yields for both corn and oats.
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Corn Belt
Nebraska
Lange
Mlinofa
Tenons of Bird Might and Winds in Navigation
An article from the June Century describes Prof Herbest Huebner’s discovery that migratory birds follow storm currents when crossing oceans. German redbreast tests suggest birds start by wind felt in the nares, with French tests showing nostrils matter. a birds flight of 300 miles home with free nostrils, vs delay when nostrils sealed. The work aims to guide aerohaut instrument design for reading air currents during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbest Huebner
Avas
Global unions report surge in organizing across continents
The British trade union congress opens in Sheffield on September 12. Bakers International Union pledges a six day week. A F of I union label section claims 600000 members. Toronto women organize a labor union while Sioux Falls and several South Dakota towns host numerous unions. Belgium wages trail England. Steam engineers form fifteen new unions in the US and Canada. Fasentim glassworkers propose a hotel for flexible labor. Australia’s Labor party wins elections and gains a parliamentary majority. Australian workers shearers set to publish a daily. Ft Worth labor temple to house six thousand members. Germany settles Building Trades Council lockout with a three year settlement and Berlin arbitration accepted. Toronto forms a labor party. Melbourne or Toronto municipal aims rise. International President Berry of the Pressmen Levy one day pay assessment May 22 to May 28 to fund tuberculosis patients home and aged members.
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British Trade Union Congress
Sheffield
Bakers’ International Union
New Orleans
A. F
Toronto
Canada
Sioux Falls
S. C
Aberdeen
Lead
Huron
Deadwood
Belgium
England
United States
Fasentim
Building ‘Trades Council
Germany
Berlin
George L. Berry
Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
Chicago Weekly Trade Review Notes Easier Business Tone
The Chicago Weekly Review of Chicago Trade reports weaker bank payments yet easier business, with reduced speculative pressure on securities and grain. It cites sustained industrial production, rising factory output, growing steamship earnings, and extended travel, while noting conservative buying awaiting agricultural prospects. Bank clearings total 244,847,565, down 2.9 percent from last year. Chicago district failures rise to fourteen with six liabilities over 6,000.
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Ghicago
Weekly Review of
Chicago Trade
Dun & Co. Bays
Chicago
Trade Outlook Reports Mixed Across Regions
NEW YORK trade notes describe irregular advices with quietness as a feature. The northern half shows cool weather dampening retail expansion while reorder activity and jobber operations shrink. Northwest and Pacific coast report the strongest conditions. U S failures end June 2 total 100, Canada weekly failures 18, with prior weeks varying.
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New York
Northwest
Pacific Coast
United States
Canada
National Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
A compiled regional snapshot shows Chicago cattle $4.00 to $8.75 with hogs $7.00 to $9.45 and sheep around $3.00 to $5.25. Wheat No 2 ranges $1.00 to $1.13, corn No 2 59c to 77c, oats 36c to 41c, rye 76c to 81c, with various city figures from Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York Buffalo and Toledo.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
New York
Toledo
NAM Manufacturers Back Canal Plan At NYC Session
The National Association of Manufacturers met in New York City and resolved to seek government consideration of a plan to participate in building a deep water canal through Canada to aid transport of grain and produce from the lake regions.
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National Association of Manufacturers
New York City
Canada
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