Temperamental Mitchell in Army Row Sparks Debate
The New York World argues Col. Mitchell should be out of the army or at its head, calling him an impossible subordinate and noting public abuse of superiors weakens military discipline. It urges reform through channels or civilian agitation, emphasizes that public publicity by officers undermines unity and training.
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New York World
Col. Mitchell
Air Service
Raw
Hearst
Tule
Corn Seed Shortage Looms in Iowa After Poor Germination Tests
Iowa tests show only 54.48 percent germination in Black Hawk county samples and many seeds failing. J O Urban Black Hawk agent says field runs offer little hope for viable seed, with most fields under 25 percent germination and even high quality ears yielding 50 to 60 percent. FOG Churchill Iowa State College urges immediate statewide survey using 100 kernel samples from center of ears to assess seed corn status by January first and favor home grown seed over imports.
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Iowa
Black Hawk County
J. O. Uban
Churchill
Iowa State College
Aii Port
Cother Srates
Cleaning and Pressing Keep Garments Looking Sharp
Sewing buttons repairs and pressing revive clothes and extend wear. Clothing specialists note extra care and cleaning boosts life and style, with frequent pressing essential to restore fit and finish.
Cotton vs Woolen Blankets Compared By Washington Study
A study by Washington compares cotton and woolen blankets used in cold weather. Findings show woolen blankets retain warmth and fit better around the body, while cotton is cheaper and easier to launder but less effective in severe conditions. Miss Katherine Cranor notes woolen blankets offer greater warmth and long wear.
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Batherine Cranor
Ceotomlics
Aiv
Jowe State College
Washington
Strawberry beds mulching guidance for frozen ground
The guidance states strawberry beds should not be mulched until the ground has frozen. This advises avoiding mulch during periods when soil remains unfrozen to protect plant beds and prevent damage.
Iowa State Wins Big at 1925 International Livestock Show
At Chicago’s International Livestock Exposition, Iowa State College earned top honors with grand champion steers and hogs. Mah Jongg, a 1560 pound Aberdeen Angus steer, claimed grand champion fat steer, selling for 4 680 dollars, while a purebred Poland China barrow won fat hog honors. Iowa State totaled 71 ribbons across fat swine, sheep, and other breeds, plus junior and reserve prizes for various standings. Cloverleap Dean, a promising Angus junior steer, won his class and will return to compete next year.
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Iowa State College
Chicago
Iowa State
Mah Jongg
Iowa
Poland
China
H. M. Mencough
Grimes
Pen
Burrows
Poland China
Chester Whites
Hanmpshires
Duroe
Oxford Wether
Oxford Ram
Shropshire Weather
State College
Feeding Regimen For Laying Hens From Iowa State College
H A Bittenbender of the poultry department advises a split feeding approach for laying hens. Morning scratch should be half to one third of evening amounts, mash kept in self feeding hoppers, and hot water or buttermilk moistened mash fed mid morning to boost winter egg production. Green feed at noon with sprouts, cabbage, beets or silage. Mash essential for top production. Specific scratch ratios and mash compositions listed with tankage bone meal and liquids.
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H. A. Bittenbender
Poultry Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Seed corn germination tests spark farm bureau appeal
Farmers are urged to submit seed samples for germination tests after a freeze damaged many lots. Iowa Black Hawk county tests show an average 64.43 percent germination across 400 samples, none above 70 percent post freeze. Crop advisors offer the rag doll test and bulletins by mail from the Anamosa Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
Black Hawk County
Erib
Anamosi
Poultry Short Course Broadcast On ISU Radio WOL
Iowa State College hosts a tenLecture poultry production short course on WOL every Monday evening through January 11 1926. H A Bittenbender invites requests for mailed lecture copies and welcomes audience feedback. Lectures include When Old Hens Are Profitable Why Every Hen Doesn’t Hatch Operating the Foster Hen Hard Coal or Feathers Hot Weather and Summer Egg Production and The Poultry Panacea of Fresh Ground.
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Poultry Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
WOL
H. A. Bittenbender
Fastest Night Train To California In 3 Nights
On December 22 and January 5 and 19 a luxury all steel tourist sleeper runs Monticello Iowa to Los Angeles via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Rock Island Southern Pacific Golden State Route. Departs Monticello 6 55 p m arrives Los Angeles 2 15 p m three nights en route with dining car meals. Reservations through J C Thornton or C Gardner.
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Iowa
Los Angeles
California
Chicago
J. C. Thornton
C. M. & St. Paul Ry
C. Gardner
Rock Island Lines
Royal Union Life
Des Moines
Newspaper work requires full commitment, says Burlington editor
Carroll Herald reports John D. Aue of the Burlington Hawk-Eye argues no business is more demanding than running a newspaper. He contends success comes from giving full attention and time across professions, industry, and farming, not from excuses about specialty.
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Carroll Herald
John D. Aue
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Weave Dress Accessories On Cardboard Looms At Iowa State
Iowa State College home economics students are making woolen belts collars pockets and trimmings to brighten dark dresses on simple heavy cardboard looms. The loom holds warp threads and weaving is done with a bodkin or darning needle. Variant checker feet use color double threads and embroidery scraps create varied patterns in blue jade red white and black. Specialists note a revival of weaving and many bond woven rugs appear in modern homes.
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Iowa State College
When Football Is Romantic
Springfield Mass Republican reflects on aging players recalling college gridiron days. The piece notes dawns of nostalgia, the brutal realities, and the thrill of competition as veterans remember their youth and infer how today’s stars may feel after forty.
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Springfield
Mass
Anh Ould Grad
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