Iowa Families Change Idea and Interests
Readers are urged to assess changing Iowa family life including larger numbers of young children, a shrinking teenage cohort, and an aging population. The piece cites expert Byena Mockmore on shifting demographics, family stress, and the impact on education, marriage, and employment, plus notes on farming, social science, and economic trends.
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Towa State College
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New Plastic Package Saves Shipped Plant
Nursey stock ordered by mail this spring arrives wrapped in brown kraft paper laminated with plastic. The wrapping allows moisture loss yet retains most moisture, with cellophane sacks using the same material for some plants.
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Payier
Research Costs Rise for Applied Science Past Decades
The article notes a fiftyfold increase in people engaged in applied research since 1920 and that annual spending on applied research now exceeds all prior to World War I. It warns of forthcoming challenges facing research funding and priorities based on an address from Chemical and Engineering News.
Untitled note on selective service system and research
A brief reflection stresses the importance of research as lifeblood of progress and calls for wise use of the selective service system to aid alleviate a serious problem. It urges concerted effort from enterprise and government to solve the issue.
New Finish Makes Fiberglass Whiter and Stronger
June Brown of Iowa State College Extension Home Furnishings reports a new finish improves whiteness strength and stain resistance for fiberglass. The coating has been used on marquisette curtains and is being tested for broader fabric applications this spring.
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June Brown
Iowa State College Stension
Fiberglass Curtains Claim True White Finish and Strength
The article notes a first true white finish for fiberglass marquisette and says the fabric resists soiling, remains strong, and does not rot or moisture. Fiberglass yarns keep properties of glass, stay clean with washings, and can be hand washed then hung to dry in minutes without ironing. Care tips include avoiding constant flapping and rubbing during washing. It mentions American Cancer Society grants now operating in Iowa and 37 other states and the District of Columbia.
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