23 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
1
Le Mars Iowa publisher John Starzl to R F Starzl editors present subscription rates in advance or overseas. Rates list 2.00 per year in state, 2.50 for out of state, 3.25 for foreign countries. Old newspaper notice likely a masthead with pricing and mailing details.
Democratic spokesman rejects claims of party complicity as Republican attacks frame the tariff vote. Jowett Shouse notes several Republican senators backed increases while some Democrats supported items. he argues accountability rests with individuals, not the party. He cites Allen of Kansas and Smoot among those who opposed specific duties. The piece discusses Canada and UK trade balances amid concerns of a new Grundy tariff and warns against propaganda asserting Democratic footing.
The state of Iowa Plymouth County notices Rev W A Pape and heirs at law to Herman J Meis deceased. A written instrument purporting to be the will was filed June 19 1920 in the District Court and final proof with hearing is set for July 19 1930. All interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J A Sickler Clerk. Published June 23 and July 7 1930 in LeMars Gibbs Post.
The article reports that the Grundy tariff bill depresses American trade, with first quarter 1930 showing a $50,000,000 decline in exports and four months totals dropping $380,000,000 in exports and $30,000,000 in imports. Canada’s exports fall by over $62,000,000 and Argentina by $21,500,000, while Canada shifts to a free list under British preferential tariffs. The piece notes Britain could gain about $200,000,000 and mentions countervailing duties.
A newspaper feature recounts European and American researchers tackling corn borer damage in Canada and the United States. It highlights Dr Tage Ellinger, Danish born, who collaborates with the Pasteur Institute and scientists in Hungary, Jugoslavia and Roumania to develop biological control methods.
In Hungary and Yugoslavia researchers explore bacillus thuringiensis as a corn borer killer after field tests showing sprayed plants fared far better. Dr Bela Husz grows the bacteria. Dr Vale Vouk reports a Zagreb garden test. A chemist, Dr A Kotlan, pursues a gas method, while American groups study parasites at Hyeres, France for potential U.S. use.
The writer compares American and European corn borer research from Hyères and Pasteur Institute colleagues. He notes Americans are cautious and methodical while Europeans take risks. Large stalks often fare better than small under attack, but resistance breeding remains unsettled. He hints at future trials with parasitoids, Bt, and resistant varieties.
Letter from Mus Henton Rives in Fort Moyers Florida praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says prior weakness and nervous spells improved after using it before childbirth. Now she handles housework and works at a restaurant and feels much healthier.
The text notes Iowa farmers observing international efforts to stop the corn borer, suggesting that while local corn varieties may resist poorly, collaboration from multiple nations could help protect crops. The speaker doubts strong defense but urges not to miss any opportunity to combat the pest.
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