Danger in Rapidly Rising Land Prices
Washington warns farmers about wild land price rises in Iowa and Corn Belt regions. USDA investigators caution speculators and advise cautious selling and buying, require substantial cash down payments, and stress risk of a land boom collapse if normal conditions return.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Farm Management
Department
July wool consumption tops yearly figures at 63 million pounds
July wool consumption reaches 63,000,000 pounds grease equivalent, surpassing June records and signaling continued postwar adjustment by mills. The Bureau of Markets notes total wool used in July, with grease at 45,218,807 pounds, scoured 7,485,328, and fulled 2,274,463, showing 15 percent over June and 21 percent over May.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Badger Workers to Speak at Health Crusade Event
Des Moines Iowa September 15 an outdoor Modern Health Crusade session will highlight the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis in Des Moines on September 22 28 and 24 A class from the Des Moines school children will attend and discuss the crusade s impact to the community
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wisconsin delegates shine at tuberculosis conference
At the Adler Theater a large tuberculosis conference gathers delegates from multiple states, led by Dr. Hoyt E. B. Dearnold as chair. The Wisconsin program features Edith Foster, Aimee Zillmer, and R. J. Williams with sessions on nutrition, nursing, and children’s crusade, plus demonstrations in ear agnostosis and occupational therapy.
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United States
Wisconsin
Red Cross Home Service
Hoyt EB. Dearnold
Wisconsin Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Edith Foster
State Association
Aimee Zillmer
R. J. Williams
Wales
Iowa Trudeau Society
Gumps Break Financial Records at Adler Theater
The Gumps with Sidney Smith characters wow Marshfield audiences last Friday. Standing room only and record patronage marked the Adler theater show, praised for class costumes scenery and top talent. Manager Adler earns congratulations for booking this popular attraction.
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Min
Adler Show House
Adler
New Oil Substitute Starts in Sweden
A factory is being established in Sweden to extract oil from schist, adding another substitute to the market. Abundant alum schist deposits in the district yield benzine and crude oils, pointing to potential large-scale production and supply developments.
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Sweden
Howe's Travel Festival at Adler Theater Tomorrow
Lyman H Howes Travel Festival on the silver jubilee tour comes to the Adler Theater Thursday Sept 18 featuring motion picture novelties and trick pictures from the Howe Laboratories. Highlights include a tour of Bethlehem steel plants a hand car ride down the Andes and scenes from Camp Wohola Magnolia Gardens and glimpses of stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.
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Lyman H. Howe
Adler
Howe Laboratories
Max. Howe
Big Laboratories
Tarpoon
Flavia
Bethlehem
Andes Mountains
Peru
Camp Wohola
Maine Wilds
Canadian Rockies
Magnolia Gardens
South Carolina
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Fickford
What We Will Pay Why Do Shoes Sell High
The piece argues that high prices reflect consumer demand and individual choices. If Americans refused to pay more than fair prices, 20 dollar shoes would vanish from shelves, and prices would adjust within a month. Consumers must act with common sense and restraint to curb rising costs across goods.
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United States
Milwaukee
LESS POTATOES HERE FORECAST FOR WISCONSIN CROP
Wisconsin potato experts estimate a crop drop of about 8 million bushels from 1918 due to July droughts late blight and leaf hoppers. September 1 condition at 64 percent vs 72 August 1 and the 10 year average of 77 percent. Projected yield 25,178,009 bushels, down from 26,010,060 in August forecast and well below 1918 production of 33,040,000.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Production Woes and Stock Shortages Highlight 1930s Debate
Production waits persist while railroad employment rises by 140 000 under government control and coal output sits at 286 000 tons daily, below prewar levels. Lumber use in 1938 is projected 11 percent under 1917, shelves are bare despite high merchandise consumption, and Vanderlip calls the U.S. the darling of the gods as calls grow for a united push to restore democracy.
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America
United States
Vanderlip
Silo filling and farm transfers in Bakerville news
Local items report Miss Antonia Binder of Milwaukee at home while Miss C. H. Gleichsner goes to Chicago for a three week vacation. John Martin buys Mervin Aton’s farm. Will Michels buys Frank Michel’s. Over 400 training courses are listed for army readiness, including business, engineering, mechanics, and English, with options to resume education after service.
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Mervin Aton
Will Michels
Frank Michel
Louis Sicklinger
Louis Jn
Ambrose
Clifford
Pred
Marathon
John Sicklinger
Frank Goldbach
Hewitt
Louis Kasberger Jr
MILL CREEK HAY AND STRAW THRESHING NOTABLES
Haselberger family baled hay for John Juackey and straw for C Gallatin during the forepart of this week. Bohman and Schroeder Brox with threshing outfits threshing for several farmers in the area over the past week. Several local youths attend Sunday instruction for Catholic confirmation on Oct 9. Katherine Wanke visited sister Mrs Frank Seidel at Fenwood. Mrs Gebhard returned from Milwaukee visit. Mr and Mrs D Killie visited Shas Seidl home at Hewitt Sunday.
Napoleon's Faith in Diamond Necklace Story
Napoleon Bonaparte believed a diamond would bring fortune and status. He reportedly wore a jeweled sword hilt and planned powerful marital ties with Josephine, aiming to secure prestige and wealth through this gem.
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Napoleon
Josephine
Wisconsin soldiers may study at home under Nye bill
Free home study option offered by the University of Wisconsin Extension division for Wisconsin soldiers unable to quit work to attend school. The Nye bill passed at a special legislative session enables education for soldiers, with army nurses in the state included in the privilege.
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University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Nye
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