Pruning Black Raspberries and Regional Commission News
Dormant pruning of black raspberries removes old canes and tidies laterals. First summer after planting yields 1-3 shoots with tips pinched at 12 to 15 inches. Second year pinching at 24 inches, third year to 36 inches. future height kept. Also regional note: two new commission members to be appointed May 1 and Gov. Herring backs Dr. E J Gottsch for支持 the state park project.
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Here
Arthur E. Rapp
Council Bluffs
J. F. Walter
McGregor
Iowa
Rapp
Iowa agencies gain extended powers for long term conservation program
The General Assembly extended the authority of the fish and game commission and expanded administrative powers of the conservation commission. The changes aim to advance the 25 year plan for southern Iowa, which has stalled due to funding shortages for months.
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General Assembly
Fish and Game Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Iowa
Lame Duck Congress Assessed At Close Of Session
As the session ends both parties trade barbs over remedial laws and spending. Critics say appropriation bills grew rough and inflation skyward while taxation and pay cuts draw cautious support. The record praises resistance to feared measures and notes future Congress may build on this debate.
March Weather Preview The Lion Might Roar Soon
The passage forecasts a transition from calm springlike March weather to notable and varied conditions by month’s end, suggesting the “lion” of March could arrive early with unsettled patterns and tempests.
Serpent as a Dominant Figure in Mythology and History
The article surveys serpents as powerful symbols across cultures in myth and history. It notes their speed on land and water, climbing ability, capacity to swallow large prey, long fasting, tough eyes, and hypnotic effect on small animals. It cites Egypt India Africa and biblical Israel as places where serpents hold divine or fearsome status. Mesopotamia is described as especially serpent-infested near the Euphrates.
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India
Africa
Mesopotamia
Euphrates
Old English Town Keeps December Welcome Tradition Alive
A Manchester Guardian columnist notes Colchester still marks the start of December with a midnight street procession on November 20. The town’s former town crier, now freelance, continues the ancient, unparalleled custom despite the office’s abolition.
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Manchester
England
Guardian
Colchester
Erior
March of Progress
Animals Eat Unusual Diets In Captivity
Reports from zoos describe fallow deer in London dying after consuming wage papers and bags while snakes exhibit occasional cannibalism. A hamadryad swallowed cobras and survived, and a python failed to swallow a blanket after attempting to do so.
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London Zooloical
Hair Count Differences Between Humans And Apes
Scientists note humans generally have more scalp hairs per square centimeter than some large apes. Data show 312 hairs for men versus 807 for thirteen ape specimens, with variation across races and individuals. Also mentions throat and vocal cord concerns affecting voice quality.
Taxation and borrowing share US public revenue over time
The piece notes that tax revenue dominates in peace time while loans fund deficits in war. It cites that during World War I about 75 percent came from borrowing and 25 percent from taxation. It adds that earlier periods, roughly 1830 to 1870, derived revenue from public land sales, a source now reduced to a small decimal.
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United States
Methodist Church Sees Notable Visitor and Upcoming Events
The Bedford Methodist Church reports good Sunday attendance and invites all to worship at 11 00 a m with no evening service. Ohio layman Mr Bancroft will speak at 7 30 pm and a 6 30 pm covered dish lunch invites all. A Clarinda Mid year Institute for youths starts Saturday at 8 30 am with no registration fee and Epworth League provides soup and coffee. A Father Son banquet is planned for March 15 with Ex Governor Dan Turner as speaker tickets 25c.
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Bancroft
Ohio
Bedford
Banoft
Methodist
Clarinda
Epworth League of
Dan Turner
OAK HILL Aide Meeting and Village Social Notes
OAK HILL activities report a Wednesday meeting at Myrtle Corbin’s home discussing The Life of Washington and Presidential Questions by Oma Kirby, with refreshments of sandwiches and cake. The Lawrence Kirby family held a farewell party at home, with neighbors in attendance and best wishes for their move near Bedford.
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Myrtle Corbin
Washington
Oma Kirby
Lawrence Kirby
Bedford
Hari Taylor
Clarence Meredith
Ralph McPherrin
Vernie Gold
Mark Young
Estle Parks
Nate Sexton
Joe Morgan
Roy Rainforth
Lester Corbin
Helen
Cory Akers
John West
Floyd Lewis
Fred Else
Guess
Floyd Kingery
Mt. Etna
Fred Cooney
Ivyville
C. M. Whipple
Sharpsburg
Gee, Beemer
Norman Dale
Lester
Birthday party and anniversaries noted in Des Moines area
Joy Corbin and Mary Lou drop in at Merolyne Shafar’s home to celebrate her 8th birthday with ice cream and cake. Family visits include Miss Clarabell Moore staying with Marjorie Goudie, and Mr and Mrs Merle Allen traveling to Des Moines with Mrs Maude Thompson. Harry Crowell’s 25th wedding anniversary celebrated with about 60 guests. A. Firkins honored as bedfast guest. silver gifts worth $10. Des Moines relatives visit Clarinda family. Corbin family travels to Maryville for business with brothers and in laws.
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Charlie
Des. Mai
Beulah Morgan A Ee
Downs
Clarinda
Lester ‘Corbin
Francis Else
Lester Hise
Guna
Maryville
J A Lucas Office Opens at Citizens State Savings Bank
J A Lucas announces office location over Citizens State Savings Bank with a focus on estate settlement services and related legal matters.
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Citizens State Savings Bank
Locke law practice advertises services in Bedford
James R. Locke offers general law practice in all state and federal courts at Farmers & Merchants Bank Building in Bedford Iowa. Special attention to estate settlements.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Bedford
Iowa
Berry's Hatchery Promotes Chicks and Supplies in Clarinda
Baby chicks and turkey poults advertised as best in America with advance ordering. Charcoal free with each sale and livability guaranteed. Catalog includes brooders starter peat litter feeders fountains choleraide and more at low prices. Complimentary silver gift with every $6 purchase. Phone 114 Clarinda Iowa.
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America
Berry
Clarinda
Lowa
Bermuda onion plants offer early orders for vegetables
G. L. Brookman advertises available onion, cabbage, tomato, cauliflower, and pepper plants. He notes existing orders total seven thousand plants and urges early placement.
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G. L. Brookman
Free Methodist Church Schedule and Welcome
The Free Methodist Church in Chas invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting and a class meeting on the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a m All ages welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Detroit News
Oak Hill
Jersey
W. F. Johnston
Flick
Lucas
B. J. Flick
J. A. Lucas
James R. Locke
Reid L. Hunt
Bermuda
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