Tragedy at West Bend Leaves Two Children Dead
A double tragedy at the Noah Aawker farm home near West Bend Iowa claimed the lives of Helen 15 and Richard 22 in a Sunday afternoon fire that destroyed the six room house. Neighbor Daniel 9 escaped. Paul ? and other siblings survived as Earl aided others. Richard died at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge after suffering severe burns. The cause of the explosion remains a mystery.
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Alcona
Noah Aawker
West Bend
Helen
Richard
Uate
Alice
Mr. Anliker
Raymond
Hagel
Rachel
Leeann
Christian Apostolic Church
Daniel
Paul
Earl
Remy
Aml
Righard
Ottosen
Albert Stone
Richard Ly
Wear Bend
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Schutter
Anliker
Family mourns as Karl family members die in service and fire
The report notes deaths of Richard and Helen Anliker during WWII service and a later fatal fire injury. Richard born December 6 1924 near West Bend joined the Navy April 8 1944 trained at Farragut and Fort Kearns aboard USS Burleigh earning the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and American Campaign Medal. Helen born November 29 193? near West Bend attended West Bend public school. Also details on family survivors, uncles and cousins, and fire injuries to Paul and Fark with non serious burns.
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Helen
West Ben
Richard
West Bend
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Fort Keree
Florida
Burleigh
Enjoyed trip to Florida by vegetable growers party
W A Hendricksen led a group from Iowa Minnesota and Indiana on a January 5 trip from Mason City to Florida to study irrigation drainage fertilization packing and pre cooling of pod beans celery cabbage endive onions and potatoes. The delegation planned lawn grown certified seed potatoes sales in Glade Homestead Hastings Florida and Decatur Alabama with a banquet noted by Hendricksen.
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Florida
Estherville Daily News
W. A. Hendricksen
Mull+ Van
Iowa
Minnesota
Indiana
Mason City
Iverglades
Fragile OCR Teases Florida Tour of Food and Flora
A garbled report describes a 1909 Southern tour visiting Daytona Beach Lake Weir St Augustine and nearby citrus regions. It mentions marine exhibits and ostrich farms, with references to Tugene Wt ehandt and a student scandal as part of a broader travelogue about agricultural products and local commerce.
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Daytona Beach
Lake Wedes
St. Augustine
AL Peentuay
van Foast
Milson
State Legislature Notes and Personal History Reflections
A period piece recounts a legislative session with notes on speaker Gus Kuester from Cass County and the writer’s open-minded aims for future laws. It also shares John Proost of Rock Rapids reconnecting with his older brother in Cincinnati after years apart, both natives of Holland who came to the country long ago.
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House
Senate
Gus Kuester
Stouse
Cass County
John Proost
Rock Rapids
Hague
Holland
John' Nother
Mr. Proost
Tragic House Fire Claims Life Of 3 Year Old Andrew Hansen
A blaze at a Deui ron area home killed three year old Andrew Hansen after his four year old sister, carrying their infant brother, could not return to rescue him. The mother had momentarily stepped across the room to greet a neighbor when the fire started.
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Andrew Hansen
Deuiron
Andrew
Pile and Backing In Purchasing Rug Advice
To judge rug quality inspect both pile and back. Higher pile wears better but density matters. short dense piles wear longer. Examine the back for firmness. a sleazy or thin back indicates lower quality. Axminster weave advice notes four ridges per inch equals fair quality, seven or more suggests longer wear and better value.
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Pdes
Axminster
Good Paint Proves Least Expensive in Long Run
Extension economists advise considering annual costs over total price when buying paint. The best paint is the most economical, balancing cost and longevity, as cheap paint requires more frequent reapplication. Paint protects materials and improves appearance, with labels listing pigments and binders.
Pasteurization Methods Highlight Health Claim
A 1908 Chicago law begins compulsory pasteurization of milk. Pasteurization, heat treated to 142 F for 30 minutes or 160 F for 15 seconds, aims to destroy harmful bacteria without harming flavor. The Public Health Service notes broad health support and pervasive adoption in cities.
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Nealth
Louis Pasteur
Chicago
U. S
DV. S. Public Wealth Service
Global wheat production and consumption in temperate regions
The piece notes wide wheat growth across temperate regions with harvests year round. It states the United States accounts for about one seventh of world wheat, Russia leads, and major exporters include Canada Argentina and Australia. It highlights Europe’s large consumption and a 1946 first-half shortage near 200 million bushels.
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United States
Russia
India
China
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Ukraine
France
Italy
Germany
Europe
Rural Health Gap Despite Urban Gains
Over 50 years urban health improved due to full time public health work cutting typhoid diphtheria and other waterborne diseases. rural health lagged with farm families showing 3-4 defects per person and only 1 in 100 in prime condition. Farm boys faced draft rejects at 41 per 100 versus 25 per 100 overall.
Cholera Virus Tiny Dose Triggers High Contagion Fear
A millionth of a cubic centimeter of hog cholera virus can kill a hog and a single cubic centimeter holds about 15 drops of liquid. The virus's tiny size and rapid course explain why the disease is so highly contagious.
Pumpkin uses in the United States and beyond
The piece outlines pumpkin’s versatility as a vegetable. In the United States pies are common but in countries to the south it is used in soups and stews, combined with eggs in small cakes, or fried in deep fat.
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United States
Suds Nair Advises Thorough Hair Care Steps
Instructions emphasize using at least two sudsings and working the lather from scalp to ends. The guidance highlights thorough tinsing as equally vital for achieving shiny hair.
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Suds Nair
Cabbage Noted For Rich Nutritional Content
A nutrition note highlights raw cabbage as rich in vitamin C and B vitamins including thiamin riboflavin and niacin. It also lists minerals such as calcium iron and phosphorus as plentiful in cabbage.
Rewaxing a Spotted Wood Surface
A waxed surface with scratches or spots can be cleaned by washing first with turpentine, then re waxed. If the wood is dark, color the wax to match the shade.
Cornerstones Remembrance of Human Sacrifice Legend
Living Cornerstones describe a legend where human victims were once placed in building corners as offerings to the gods to guarantee structural stability. The tale frames ancient practices, linking ritual to architecture and community belief.
Cave-Man Custom Wedding Rite Recalled in Old Accounts
A primitive practice described as tying the groom’s capture of the bride to wedding customs is outlined, noting it originated in days of antiquity when a man called on friends to seize the bride as part of the ceremony.
Cole Slaw Origins Clarified in Cabbage Salad Note
A note explains that cole slaw derives from words meaning cabbage and salad, confirming that cole slaw is a cabbage salad term rather than cold slaw. The etymology clarifies the correct name and spelling.
New Dehorning Method Eases Dairy Cow Pain
Veterinary authorities report a new technique for dehorning dairy cows using a local anesthetic injected into horn nerves. The process allows horn removal with pain levels similar to a tooth extraction, reducing animal distress during the procedure.
Home Heating Safety and Maintenance Reminders
Watch Meating System urges homeowners to inspect heating setups for safety. Check brick flues for loose mortar and replace as needed. Remove rusty smoke pipes to prevent disaster. Fire systematically and avoid overtaxing furnaces to heat a cold house. Bank and check fires when leaving or retiring for safety.
Washing Scarves For Quick Clean And Drying
A compact guide notes fast scarf washing by using lukewarm water and brief soak. Roll in a towel to absorb moisture and speed drying. For delicate scarves used as hats or garments, air dry flat against a mirror or wall to avoid ironing.
Oriental City Cairo Egypt Rich in Moslem Heritage
Oriental City Cairo, capital of Egypt and largest city in Africa, sits on the Nile's right bank. Though modernized, it remains distinctly oriental with many mosques and minarets shaping its skyline. An important Moslem educational center, the city features numerous towers and minarets that define its profile.
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Cairo
Egypt
Africa
Name Change of Wyoming River to Shoshone River
The Stinking Water River, named by Indians and settlers for mineral spring odor, was officially renamed Shoshone River by Wyoming's state legislature in 1901. The change reflects historic local usage and formal legislative action.
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Wyoming
Oil Sewing Machine For Proper Lubrication
Instructional note explains oiling a sewing machine by applying lubricant to every joint and bearing where moving parts rub or rotate to ensure smooth operation and reduce wear.
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