Iowa Guard Transitions and Wine Sales Rise Postwar
The state discusses guard restructuring as National Guard units form in cities, increasing Iowa’s full strength to about 12,090. It notes 38.5 percent of guard members joined the armed forces, with 1,434 enlisted and 192 officers remaining. Wine sales at state stores totaled 256,000 cases in the year ended June 30, 1944, up from 95,000 in 1942, partly due to lower prices and wartime shortages. Also highlights GI Bill loan repayment by veterans, with 8,983 borrowers totaling $37,120,253 and $17,448,748 guaranteed, and no defaults so far.
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National
Charles H. Grant
Iowa
National Guard
State Guard
G. I
Walter L. Robinson
Iowa Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration
Iowa Loan Office
Housing Law Changes in Iowa Could Speed Building
Prof Frank Kerkes of Iowa State College told inspectors and officials from 11 Iowa cities, convened by the Iowa Housing Committee, that the 1947 legislature should revise housing laws. Proposals include raising room height from 8 feet 3 inches and clarifying fire resisting materials. The piece also notes plans for an Iowa Cook Book by the Iowa Development Commission and mentions campaign activity by Blue and Miles.
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Towa
Frank . Kerkes
Towa State College
Health’ Department
Iowa
Iowa Housing Committee
Iowa Development Commission
Crocker ‘Building
Broken Strap Mended How Straps Are Spliced Together
Instructions describe repairing a broken strap by cutting ends as shown, inserting through pre cut holes, joining the ends, and optionally riveting for added strength.
Storage of Soybeans and Ventilation Effects
Storage studies show no improvement from tubes ducts perforated sidewalls or roof ventilators. An electrically operated farm achieved satisfactory drying in good weather reducing moisture from 14–15 percent to 10.5–11 percent. About 0.05 kilowatt hours were used per percent moisture reduction per bushel. A gasoline motor also gave results.
Milk Industry Freight Network Expands Across State
A description notes a large milk industry network employing about 100,000 trucks to haul milk and milk products. The piece highlights the role of soap, paint, and other goods in supply chains and mentions broader national trade reflections.
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Bete GA Kg
Win Ramp
Control Methods for Corn Borers Using DDT
DDT has controlled 8 to 90 percent of European corn borers. Both spray and dust forms in 6 to 11 percent solutions are effective. Apply when egg masses appear under leaves.
Fast steamship route cuts Peru to Amazon trip time
A historic note describes the long Peru to Iquitos journey by land and river, then contrasts a rapid route from Lima to Iquitos via ship to London and back to the South American coast, claiming a four hour travel time. The text uses inconsistent figures and roughages, but highlights dramatic shortcuts in travel time between Lima and Iquitos.
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Lima
Peru
Iquitot
Amazon
London
South America
Lim
Iquites
Quick Dry Trick for Rubberized Foundations
A short home care note explains drying underclothing by rolling in a bath towel, placing on a second dry towel, and stuffing with crumpled tie to raise the top, improving air circulation for faster drying.
Gull Invasion Clears Grasshoppers In Minutes
Farmers report fields previously infested with grasshoppers became devoid of the insects in minutes after a mass invasion by migrating gulls. The birds swoop on the prey while continually on the wing, leaving few grasshoppers escaped.
Canned Applesauce and Egg Coating Notes
A fragmented note notes that canned applesauce could be tinted green and lightly peppermint flavored for lamb stew in winter. It mentions that washing eggs removes the natural protective covering, increasing absorption tendencies, reflecting food prep caveats from a historical publication.
Storm Bash Storm Sash Cuts Heating Load and Fuel Use
Tests show installing storm sash on all windows reduces heating load by about 20 percent and prolongs equipment life during high intensity firing. Fuel savings vary with climate and glass area but indicate noticeable economic benefits for homeowners.
WEAMMabaya AiRiealle delivers inexpensive effective results
A compact device claim cites a basic yet efficient result getter marketed as affordable and practical. Details remain sparse but emphasize low cost and functional performance for everyday tasks.
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Weammabaya AiRiealle
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