Jardine visit sparks Iowa farmers debate over federal aid
A July 15, 1925 issue reports Secretary of Agriculture Jardine's Washington to Iowa tour aimed at reassuring farmers that federal action will defend transportation and industry interests. The piece criticizes political maneuvering and the push for party support to back administration policies, noting farmers must seek their own relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jardine
Kanwee
Payee
Washington
Almer
Inwa
Cool- Shee
Mimi
A Question for Scientists in Evolution Debate
The article argues evolution is a scientific hypothesis with some eminent supporters and critics. It notes that the Tennessee trial may not fully reveal all points for and against, and that few admitted scientists will speak openly.
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Tennessee
Indications of party fights over Senate nominees spread
The article notes admin ion forces opposing Wisconsin and North Dakota nominees and targeting B. Cummins in Iowa, aiming to bolster eastern directed policies while central western states are urged to support the effort. The Ozark mountains are renamed Hero Millis after Missouri state board actions, with peaks reduced to about 2,000 feet, and locals resist airline advertising impacts.
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Orth Dakota
Adminion
U. S. Sen
Ozark
Ozark Mountains
Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Senator Underwood Anounces Retirement Sparks Press Reaction
A note on Senator Underwood's retirement announcement shows broad press response. Many outlets offer complimentary mentions while some reflect on his political career and future plans.
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Underwood
Our
St Paul Woman Arrested After Shoot at Husband
A St Paul woman fired at her husband but missed. Police arrested her on charges related to the incident as officers pursued charges and processed the case.
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St. Paul
Race for U S Senate in Brookhart shadow heats up
The piece weighs Cummins aging tenure against Kendall’s vigor and vote-getter record. Kendall has not announced but may gain Brookhart support if he runs. The upcoming primary era promises a notably interesting turn in the state race.
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Eval Ware
Eer Sabe
Egatert
A. Bo Cumming
Mr. Cummins Fe
Ted bin
Kendall
Brookhart
Women and work in industry reveal broad participation
Women are not only in homes churches and schools but are active in many trades. They supply 70 percent of women wear making 20 percent of printing workers 10 percent in metal shops and 5 percent in leather. Banks and rail offices have fewer since the war. When real work is needed women step up.
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Bnt
Railroad petition aims to link valleys cutting New York Chicago distance
The Interstate Commerce Commission is asked to approve a plan to build 283 miles of railroad in Pennsylvania linking several independent lines. It would shorten the New York to Chicago route by about 100 miles and reflect broader questions about rail needs in 1924.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
American Railway Age
Spencer Hotel Tangney venture touted as town booster
A Spencer News-Herald report from 1925 highlights Hotel Tangney as a successful, modern fire proof hotel with strong service and occupancy. It notes stock sales of 76000 dollars, Mr Tangney’s financing, and stockholder satisfaction. An annual meeting confirms further retirement of first series stock and continued director elections for preferred and common holders.
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F. B. McTigue
Community Club
Emmetsbore
Laws
Mr McTigue
News-Herald
Humelsburg
Spencer
E.G. Tangney
Tangney
Mr. Tangney
Emmetsburg
White
Spencer Commercial Club
Spencer News-Herald
J. A. McCord
C. P. Bucker
E. ©. Tangney
FH. J. Tangney
Mary Tangney
Spirit Lake Woman Dies from Poisoning
Mrs. C. B. Swift of Harlan died at Spirit Lake after ingesting what appeared to be salts. Chemical analysis from Omaha confirmed poisoning. Coroner Dr. George Grimm said the coroner's jury verdict was delayed until the analysis was completed. Mrs Swift died July 3.
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Spirit Lake
C. B. Swift
Harlan
George Grimm
Omaha
Walter Johnson Strengthens His Arm With Milk Rinse
Walter Johnson, famed American pitcher, is said to use milk rinses to fortify his arm. The method is described as boosting strength and endurance for top performance. A domestic note mentions distributing the practice as a general tonic among athletes.
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Walter Johnson
O. M. Wood
Iowa Falls
Laurens
M. M. Mendell
How to Clean and Polish Ham After Smoking
Instructions describe removing mold from ham by washing with water and a splash of vinegar, then polishing with lard or olive oil for a fresh appearance. Ham with excess salt benefits from cold water wash, brief hot water rinse, to dissolve grease and remove surface fat.
Wind powered farm electricity examined by Iowa station
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station workers review windmill use on farms noting June output of 100 kilowatt hours from a 10 foot turbine at Ames and Garner projects averaging 25 kilowatt hours per farm monthly. Data suggest wind variability affects storage battery charging and economic viability for farms.
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Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ales
Garner
Ames
Ames City
Fred
Renton
Secretary Jardine speaks on farm policy at Ames visit
Senator Breakenridge and Representative Saugders travelled by car to Ames to hear W N Jardine secretary of agriculture. He argued legislation cannot solve farmers problems and urged balancing prices with market needs, better farm organization, and freight rate reform. He praised cooperative marketing and noted upcoming Iowa events including the Ladies Exposition at the State Fair and a dog show.
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Breakenridge
Aed
Saugders
Ames
W. N. Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Noj
Women of Iowa
Des Moines
Seale Fair
American Kennel Cta Ie
Dee Moines
Fair Management and
Keane Club
RECALES PIONEER DAYS Fort Dodge early days and oil news
Peter Reilly recalls moving to Fort Dodge seventy years ago at age twelve. Fort Dodge housed about 300 people, and the Illinois Central depot location marked a neighboring Irish colony. High water allowed a small vessel to reach McCoy crossing, a detail in the Des Moines river swamp land case shaping early county history. Fort Dodge supplied provisions for two decades. Losses from heat hit area farms and animals. hogs, sows, and a horse died or were harmed. California oil activity near Paso Robles and Long Beach drew interest as landowners pursue dividends and oil wealth, with local figures cited benefiting from oil investments and wealth.
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Peter Reilly
Fort Dodge
Illinois Central
Emmetsburg
Des Moines River
Kossuth
Glen Jenkinson
Alvin Anderson
Geo. W. Patterson
Patterson
Gibbons 90 Dies After Car Crashes North Of Manson
Dewey Gibbons of Rolfe, aged 90, died in Fort Dodge from injuries when his car struck a brides side three miles north of Manson on Tuesday. He was taken to Fort Dodge but died of skull fracture and broken collarbone.
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Dewey Gibbons
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Manson
Gibbons
Good Land Prices at Carroll Auction Boost Confidence
Carroll, Iowa the Breda sale of 180 acres in Carroll County boosts land values. J H Schulte owned the land sold in three tracts to buyers including John Bots who paid 310 per acre for 120 acres Muth Ruten who bought 4 acres at 200 per acre and Schulte who purchased 20 acres at 235 per acre.
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Carroll
Jowa
Carroll County
Breda
J.H. Schulte
John Bots
Muth Ruten
Mr. Schulte
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