Army Sets Siestas to Cut Heat Stroke Casualties
The Army introduces a heat illness prevention plan with an hour of rest after lunch and rules to avoid heat casualties. Guidelines include lighter noon meals, ventilated clothing, water and salt intake, work-rest cycles, adjusted training schedules, and acclimation advice for new hot climates. A health committee led by Dr. E G Zimmerman aims to survey chronic illness needs in Iowa before January funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Tes
Dick Weston Captivates Vaudeville Audiences At Great Jones County Fair
Dick Weston the premiere ventriloquist of America delivers top comedy with a wooden sidekick that seems human. His ad lib skills and universal humor earn roaring approval, making him a strong vaudeville addition for the Thursday and Friday Great Jones County Fair program.
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Dick Weston
America
Jones County Fair
Iowans Hit 69 Percent of 1954 Savings Bond Quota
Iowa purchases of series EE and H United States savings bonds reached 10 617 364 during July with a seven month total of 96 344 883. County chairman John W McNamara Anamosa said Iowa led districts with strong July sales and noted Lucas O Brien and Tania counties exceeded 100 percent of their goals. He cited crop damage as a drag but predicted further bond investments ahead.
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United States Savings
Lucas
O'Brien
Tania
McNamara
Iowa
Iowa Receives 25000 Aid For Health Survey Plan
Iowa will obtain about 25000 from the U S government under Public Law 482 to survey chronic illness needs before January 1955. The Hill Burton amendment expands federal aid for hospital construction category facilities and rehabilitation centers. The Division of Hospital Services at the Iowa State Department of Health will administer the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Iowa
U. S
Division of Hospital Services
Towa State Department of
Express Says It All In One Loud Phrase
A bold headline proclaims awareness with a pointed tag line and brisk wording designed to grab attention across the page. The brief item cues readers to follow up for more details in later editions.
Fatal injury claims life of eight year old Ronald Meier
An eight year old boy Ronald Meier of Fredericksburg died in Sumner two weeks after a leg fracture surgery due to a blood clot. In another item LeRoy Rinehart of Knoxville and friends made a big catch, landing a 36 pound catfish in the Des Moines River near Percy on a home made pole.
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Ronald Meier
Fredericksburg
Sumner
LeRoy Rinehart
Knoxville
Des Moines
Percy
Four Year Old Celeste Johnson Faces Health Struggles
Celeste Johnson, a four year old from Glidden, has endured a tough period. She was hospitalized after inserting a grain of corn into each ear and then contracted mumps on both sides after returning home.
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Celeste Johnson
Glidden
No Change in Sheldon Farm as Belling Still Uses Blue Ribbon Plow
Andrew Belling on the Sheldon farm keeps using the same Blue Ribbon walking plow he first used sixty years ago on the same land. The device remains his trusted implement as decades pass.
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Andrew Belling
Sheldon
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Advocate Daily Siestas
Kipling
E. G. Zimmerer
Monticello, Iowa
Shover’s Livestock
F.H. Shover
Linn County Cooperative Breeding Assn
del Husmann
Monticello
del Mayberry
Wyoming
Anamosa
Morley
Jones
Hoag Duster Company
Monticello Implement Dealers
Jones County
Miller's
Freese
L. Vanourny
Monticello Implement & Truck Co
Monticello, Lowa
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