Narrow bridge brawl over head on collision sparks duel claim
Two motorists met on a bridge too narrow for passing and argued over backing up. One driver snapped that he never backs up for an idiot. The other retorted that he always does as he shifted into reverse.
Rehearse animals before fairtime for exhibitors
Prospective fair exhibitors should prepare themselves and their animals in advance. Emmett Stevermer of Iowa State University cautions that not everything can be taught in one or two days. At home, simulate fair conditions. swine require close confinement and driving, beef and dairy cattle need washing and brushing and should be led and tied, while sheep are shown in small pens and handled periodically to accustom them.
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Emmett Stevermer
Iowa State University
Fair Exhibit Transport and Feeding Tips From Iowa Notice
The document outlines best practices for transporting livestock to fairs. It covers loading safety, proper partitioning of species and sizes, bedding with wet sand, and feeding strategies to reduce stress and animal injury. It emphasizes using sensible feed amounts and clean straw if bedding is unavailable, noting swine require lighter bedding in hot weather and to feed lightly after arrival.
Preparing animals for the show ring at the fair
Guidance on resting and monitoring animals after travel to help them adjust, keep the exhibit area clean and obstacle free, give animals extra time to explore, and ensure readiness and punctuality for showing to improve impressions regardless of winning.
Vacations date back to Columbus era borrowing money
The note links early travel to incomes and finance, suggesting vacations began when explorers like Columbus used borrowed funds to fund trips. The fragment hints at a historical perspective on travel funding rather than a narrative event.
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