Iowa Library Meeting Notes and Notable Readers
Iowa Library Commission announces May 10 Marion meeting for Middle East district librarians chaired by Helen Morse. The report lists discussion topics from funding to rural reading and library city council value. Grace Hebard and Dorothy Rhoads highlighted. University of Iowa and Des Moines forums noted. librarians and donors across several towns named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Robinson
Iowa Library Commission
Marion
Middle East
Helen Morse
Maquoketa
Brisbane Predicts Chicago World's Fair Drive With Auto Support
Arthur Brisbane writes about a spring opening for the Chicago World's Fair aided by automobiles. He notes vast parking in Chicago and suburbs, profitable concessions, advance hotel bookings, and easy access via the Lincoln Highway to Beacon City with free car storage for members. A Beacon City trip offer is advertised at $34.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Chicago
Beacon City
Monticello Express
San Diego Unhurt In Quake says Moore writes
Charles Moore a former San Diego photographer now in San Diego reports the March 10 and 12 California earthquakes caused no damage in San Diego. He notes two shocks the major one at 5 55 and a second at 11 p m with the last tremor lasting about three times as long as the first. Dishes rattled pictures swayed and light fixtures moved but residents remained unafraid and optimistic no heavier shocks would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Diego
Charles Moore
Mr. Moore
Definition. Judge: The good old days of market play
The passage notes a judge’s view on past market behavior as reckless. It mentions Princess Juliana of Holland receiving $80,000 yearly and holding a seat in the Dutch council of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliana of Holland
Council of State
Immense production and low prices noted in Iowa
A brief note highlights immense production and low prices with an Iowa accreditation and blood tested indication for quality or health verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pesky Pests Of Small Fruits
Iowa State College horticulture notes discuss control of leaf spot leaf roller and currant worm on strawberries raspberries gooseberries currants and blackberries. Recommendations include arsenate of lead sprays with timing and dilution guidance and references to Circular 105 for details. Also mentions a toothbrush mouthwash atomizer in Norway, a Jefferson Oklahoma mail carrier at 83 still working, and dairy cows needing a 1 to 6 week rest before freshening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Schilletter
Department of Horticulture
Iowa State College
Norway
R. A. Stone
Jefferson, Oklo
Ringworm Of Feet Needs Your Attention
Ringworm is a common school skin condition caused by Trichophyton interdigitale. Prevention includes foot baths with one percent sodium hypochlorite, frequent floor disinfection, wearing slippers, and avoiding shared gym clothes and towels. write to the State Department of Health in Des Moines Iowa for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Iowa
Pastry Tip on Rolling Pin Use
Instruction advises rolling the pin away from the baker and lifting it each time to improve crust quality. The guidance emphasizes motion away from the body and repeated lifting for better results.
Market tips on lambs and pasture management
Fat native lambs bring the highest price if ready by June 20 says C W McDonald of Iowa State College. Sorting by grade boosts premium value. Old bluegrass pastures can yield more feed with early spring discing reseeding and superphosphate. A congressional bill proposes a super cabinet to advise the president and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College
Nat Town State College
Lines for a Cottage Poem Tribute
Poem praising a cottage as a reservoir of memories and warmth. Eleanor Alletta Chaffee notes how a home holds scent, sacrifice, footsteps, chairs, books, and hidden nooks. The house shapes hearts, offering guidance and a welcoming path toward life’s end in the New York Sun tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Alletta Chaffee
The
New York Sun
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Iowa Book News For
People
Library News
Mildred Othmer Peterson
Towa
Grace Raymond Hebard
University of Iowa
Bozeman Trail
University of Wyoming
Dorothy Rhoads
Davenport
Lowell Houser
Ames
Chishen Itza
Yucatan
Motoriai
Damien
Dutton
Sidney L. Miller
Bureau of Business Research
Dale Yoder
College of Commerce
Edward B. Reuter
Clyde Hart
George R. Davies
Wayne Weishaar
New York
Des Moines Register
News of Libraries and Librarians
Grace Shellenberger
Fort Des Moines
Charles H. Brown
Carl C. Taylor
Raleigh
N. C
Wallace
Mason City
Colfax
Riceville
Marcus
Titonka
State Center
Dubuque
Elkader
Maple Hill
Greene
Lamont
Burlington
Carroll
Chariton
Belle Plaine
LeMars
Adel
Marie Simcoke
Aldrich
Bowers
Biggers
Grey
Norris
Richmond
Canon
Curwood
Harold Bell Wright
Moore
Rhode Island
Jersey Giants
Lux Chix
Hopkinton
Lux
Leghorn Land Farms
Russell E. Lux
Hopkinton, Iowa
Stan Stanley
His
Imperial Gardens
Worthington
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Congress
Hollywood
Helms’ Studio
Over Schoenhut Bakery
Sparton
RADIO
Monticello
Cooking
Opera House
Radio Shop
Shell
Anamosa
R. H. Balster
Super Shell
Henry Siler & Son
Wyoming
Sitell
Crattie
Lange Bros. and
Arend Balster
Scotch Grove
Schrader Shell
Center Junction
C. V. Evitts
Morley, Iowa
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