Inland waterway development urged to curb floods and boost pi
A 1931 style editorial urges rapid Inland Waterway development along the Mississippi and tributaries to raise farm prosperity and reduce flood risk. A Chicago waterways conference June 2–4 will discuss river problems with officials including Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. officials expect freight-rate cuts and river improvements to aid the Middle West without harming railroads. In unrelated sports notes, Mt. Pleasant Hawk-Eyes defeat Burlington Westerns to win the state title, with 37 home runs by the Hawks and 5 by the losers.
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America Japan pact hailed as warless policy success
In diplomatic circles, Washington's stance toward Hankow preserved peace with China while Japan backs the policy, seeking future talks with any legitimate Chinese government. The piece notes no current Chinese responsible government exists, and stresses willingness to aid China in rebuilding as the policy continues, aiming for stable treaties.
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Clergymen's Sons Featured In Noted Quotes And Rebuttals
The clipping cites Roger Babson attributing a claim to Bishop Hughes that nine signers of the Declaration were ministers. It notes three preacher’s sons and seven preacher’s daughters in the White House, plus the idea that Democrats never elected a presidential candidate who wasn’t a minister’s son. It mentions clergy sons’ prominent contributions to science and includes a skeptical wrap from California and Ohio papers.
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Plans For National Forests To Solve Lumber Shortage
The essay argues for a federally supported forest expansion, proposing a shared funding model between state and national governments to grow trees on underutilized lands. It contends reforestation would provide a steady lumber supply, protect land, and stabilize the rural real estate market, despite initial costs.
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Farmers May Score Selves for Efficiency
A new farm efficiency score card from Iowa State College extension services measures farm management efficiency across 23 counties. The card compares income from farming, crop yields, livestock returns, and labor to assess how well farmers use inputs, with best performers showing profits, high yields, and strong labor efficiency while others vary widely in returns.
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Town State College
J. C. Galloway
Iowa State College
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Coolidge Spending Plans Delayed By Mrs Coolidge Decision
In a brief exchange the Philadelphia Record notes uncertainty over where Mr Coolidge will allocate funds as Mrs Coolidge weighs her decision. The Inquirer adds a playful nod about a public announcement forthcoming upon her choice while contrasting a Chinese view of celestial leadership.
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Mills County Treasurer F W Kemp Semi Annual Report
Mills County Iowa treasury report by treasurer F W Kemp shows balances and receipts totaling 44 087 78 dollars with disbursements totaling 2 023 97 dollars for the period indicated. The document records cash on hand accounts and minor ledger entries within the county fiscal operations.
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