Iowa News Highlights From State Events And Institutions
Iowa sends twelve cadets to Salvation Army officers training in Chicago. Farmers from Monwood, Marion, and Mahaska attend ox roast in Bussey. Des Moines hosts Sunday school parade plans. Iowa Farmers Union opens seventh annual convention with 750 delegates. Two thousand girls begin physical education at Iowa State Teachers College this fall. Delaware county appoints its first county veterinarian, Dr. J Kerr. Acting Gov Hammill pushes cheaper credit at the interstate fair in Sioux City. Grinnell College reports fifty pounds of honey found during repairs. Iowa sends a large delegation to the National Red Cross convention in Washington opening Sept 24. Interstate Poultry show to feature 6000 birds in December. Des Moines hosts lectures in conjunction with educational losses program. A woman from Iowa directs home economics studies for many nationalities near the Bosphorus. Mason City ladies raise funds wearing khaki trousers. 1923 town paving to show progress. 800 miles grading, 400 graveling, 100 paving under contract. Laurel area confirms tall corn case. big potato yields reported Cedar County. 29 Iowa exhibitors at 1928 state fair win prizes. open-end displays sent east to major expositions. Open Air School in Des Moines aids city children. state penitentiary operations to cover most costs via manufacturing earnings.
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Achors
Chidago
Monwood
Marion
Mahaska
Bussey
Lever
Underwood
Polk
Des
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Des Moines
Nummer
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Delaware
J. Kerr
Man
John Hammill
Sioux City
Iowa
Herrick Chapel
Grinnell College
Towa
Washington, D. GC
Iowa Fruit Growers Association
Interstate Poultry Association
Bosphorus
Constantinople
Near East
Eda Lord Murphy
Business and Professional Women's Club
Mason City
Clear Lake
State Highway Commission
Laurel
Cedar County
Ohio
State Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
State Penitentiary
Dored
Cocklebur Poison Threat to Stock Herds
United States Department of Agriculture warns cocklebur poisoning endangers cattle sheep and especially young stock in the Mississippi Valley and Great Plains. Toxicity varies with plant age dose is about one and a half pounds of green plant per 100 pounds body weight. Symptoms appear within 24 hours include nausea vomiting weak pulse and low temperature. Prevention centers on keeping stock away from young plants. eradication is possible but seeds may reestablish next year. No specific antidote. milk can aid recovery and some fats or oils may substitute for milk in treatment.
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United’ Stater
Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Misalsalpp
Great Plaina
Bureau of Animal Industry
Planta
Peach Tree Borers Threat to Orchard Health
The article explains peach tree borers attack trees years after planting, with early fall as a good inspection period. It describes signs such as wax exudate and white larvae, and recommends cutting out pests, digging trenches, and using carbon bisulphide gas to kill them, noting careful handling to avoid root contact.
Campaign for Pure Bred Sires Gains Members in July
A USDA campaign recognizes 172 new adherents using only pure bred sires for all classes of animals. Joint effort by states and the department boosts total participants to 11,705 by late July. Lithographed signs bearing the pledge will be issued to owners enrolling in Better Sire Better Stock, each sign numbered to ID owners in the nationwide movement.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Milk Cooling Standard Cited for Immediate Chilling
Instruction emphasizes cooling milk immediately after milking to the temperature of cold drinking water. It calls for thorough agitation to equalize temperature throughout the milk mass and maintenance of the cold state by water change or other methods.
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Chang
Practical Silo Filling Tips From Field Practice
Practical guidance on filling silos with corn (allage) covers timing maturity, moisture, packing, and staffing. It recommends using two workers to operate a distributor or packers, keeping staves tight, adding water for dry corn, cutting forage to half to three quarters inch pieces, and running the blower to remove air each morning. Estimated cost ranges from one to two dollars per ton, with a fair average around $1.25.
Pruning Apple Trees at Vineland Ontario Experiment
An Ontario horticultural station in Vineland studied pruning practices on apple trees. Results show lighter pruning yields faster bearing and early gains, while unpruned trees often lead. Moderate annual pruning to shape trees and remove hazards appears best for young orchards until bearing age, when pruning may become more severe.
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Vineland
Ont
Best Results From Milk Feeding for Ohio Flocks
A study of 981 poultry farms shows flocks fed milk yield better eggs due to milk protein and tonic fowl effects. Ohio poultry expert says access to skim milk from creameries at a few cents a gallon offers a profitable feeding option.
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Ohio
Ohblo
Causes of poults losses and post mortem notes
Losses of young poults attributed to several causes. A weak spark of Ifa may be involved. Perform post mortems on dying poults and inspect liver condition. Causes may include blackhead or general weakness from exposure dampness and digestive disorders.
Roughage for Calves Feed on Grass Encouraged
Growing calves on grass should be encouraged to eat whatever roughage they will clean up daily. It balances succulent feed and stimulates the habit of eating dry roughage.
Care of Veterans' Children Plan With Legion Support
The United States Children's Bureau will aid the American Legion in caring for dependent children of World War veterans. Miss Grace Abbott urges keeping children with surviving parents or relatives whenever feasible, favoring foster homes over institutional care as a last resort. She recommends reporting progress to state departments to ensure scholarships and stable home life, with capable Legion members handling the effort.
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Children's Bureau
United States Department of Labor
American Legion
Legion
Ailas Grace Abbott
Children’s Bureau
Mize Abbott
George A. Withers
National Committee On
Veterans’ Organization
Thia
Miga Abbott
Miss Abbott
Legion Posta
Blea Abbott
Withers
State Department
Free book on canaries advertisement notice
Free book on canaries explains the difference in canaries how to buy and how to care for a canary in health and well being. Write for your free copy today. Louis Seed Co St Louis MO advertisement.
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Canaries
Louis Seed CO
ST. Louis
Legion defeats bid for citizenship of conscientious objectors
Federal Judge John M Killits of Toledo Ohio denied citizenship to foreign born men who objected to bearing arms as a condition of naturalization The decision follows a prolonged nationwide campaign by American Legion officials who argued that birthplace should not determine citizenship based on conscience The Toledo ruling marks a first federal court setback in this ongoing dispute reflecting strong stance by the Legion on oath requirements and military service.
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United States
John M. Killits
Toledo
Ohio
American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Killits
Legion
Ohio Leads In Local Vulture Membership Across States
Ohio tops states with the most La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux units, the playground of the Legion, now totaling 45 locally. Iowa follows with 37, Pennsylvania 81, New York 28, and California’s Los Angeles County 316 leading large chapters. Polk Iowa Des Moines 214 and Linn Iowa Cedar Rapids 208 trail, while Cook County Chicago 204 ranks fourth. Membership stems from American Legion activities and remains elective.
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Ohio
la Societa Des 40 Hommes Et
Legion
Iowa
Itinds
Pennsylvania
New York
la Societe Islo
Los Angeles County
California
Polk County
Des Moines
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Cook County
Clinois
Chicago
la Societe
Organization of the American Legion
Why do you call an autospeeder scorcher
A wry quip notes an autospeeder with a hot pace that endangers pedestrians, bails, and provokes court scrutiny, drawing police attention and a verdict of burning shame.
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Scorcher
Best Medicine Promises in Kilmer Swamp Root Ad
A druggist touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The ad claims the product meets key therapeutic premises and offers sample bottles by mail. It urges sending ten cents and using the newspaper for purchase, noting bottles are sold at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Good Things to Eat. Tt wow old Aunt So and So
A fragment notes Aunt So and So visiting with joy and bringing eleven kinds of foods. contrasts with old bachelors who have given marriage serious thought.
Diamond Dyes. Many a man is compelled to keep his word
A brief item notes how Diamond Dyes influences integrity, with commentary suggesting that social pressure and colorant industry norms push men to honor commitments, reflecting local business and ethical expectations in a concise column style.
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