Butrick Creek Tragedy Drowns 17 Year Old at Langan
The swollen Butrick Creek claimed the life of Axel Rood’s 17 year old son while swimming near Langan. The incident comes amid a string of wartime notes including Iowa soldiers wounded and missing, draft figures, and local officials enforcing barberry removals.
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Butrick
Axel Rood
Langan
Otis Craig
Cedar Rapids
State Secret Service
Belmond
Wright County
Joe Sprenzel
Laula Ludtke
Chas. Haupt
Sprenzel
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
State University
Lowden
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Winterset
Hic W. Walterman
Kamrar
Anton Bernatz
Decorah
Ray Cramn
Ames
Thos. Guthrie
Camp Dodge
Cantonment
337Th Field Artillery
Logan
Chicago Limited
Beaver Creek
Appleton
Waterloo
Verne Marshall
Skunk River
W W Ramsell
Iowa City
Stephen Casey
Edward Mahon
Ottumwa
St. Paul
Judge Advocate
Washington
Ft. Leavenworth
Sheep on White House Lawn Becomes Delicate Garden Ornament
A small flock of sheep grazed the White House lawn turning wasted grass into meat and wool while keeping weeds down. The sight drew thousands of visitors and was praised for low expense and simple, unskilled labor.
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White House
Wilson
Sheep as Benefactors in a Golf Course Idea
A writer suggests replacing human groundskeepers with a flock of sheep to keep fairways neat and weed-free. The proposal argues sheep would trim grass as well as mowers, eradicate weeds, and produce meat and wool to aid the nation during an emergency.
Waste Into Meat Sheep Grazing Study in New England
The U S department of agriculture found no need to reduce dairy cows or other grazing stock on farms that raise sheep. Farms with sheep maintain similar livestock numbers and crop acreage as those without, implying sheep farming uses pasture that would otherwise go unused and can boost profit.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Animal Husbandry
Kansas Agricultural College
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
U. S
Ottawa
Fighting Animal Tuberculosis Program Details
In April 22,492 cattle were tested for tuberculosis as part of the U S Department of Agriculture's eradication program. The figure is 8,494 more than the previous month. The plan, in cooperation with state authorities and livestock owners, targets pure bred herds first, then confined areas, and finally swine.
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Bureau of, Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Government surveys cold storage space for butter and eggs
The bureau of markets of the U S department of agriculture is surveying available cold storage space for butter and eggs nationwide due to heavy wartime shipment demands.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Hog Rearing Benefits and Feeding Efficiency Noted
The text argues sheep wool provides profit while lambs add income. pigs resist worms poorly. one acre of good soybeans can feed 20 hogs for a month. Hogs grow fast, thrifty feeders, extracting more meat per feed unit. Self feeding succeeds since hogs consume seeds nourishing them best.
The Just Shall Live by Faith In Revelation
A preacher outlines faith as the sole medium of divine revelation. He contrasts senses with the soul sense, describes the process from faith to faith, and cites personal stories of doubt transformed by faith, including a prodigal son saved and a mother’s unwavering faith.
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God
Paul
Christ
Crittenden Rescue Home
Sam Jones
George Stewart
Mr. Jones
Temple
Tex
Tom
Wisconsin Indians Preserve Long History of Peace Medals
Wisconsin Indians retain peace medals from various governments dating back to the 18th century. Medals include brass issued during George I era, silver pieces with George III busts, an old Spanish medal, and American tokens. Among owners named are Ottawa and Menomonie families such as Shunien and Nacootee, with collectors like Arthur Gerth and A. T. Newman acquiring Jefferson and Polk era pieces.
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Wisconsin
Allen's Foot Base For Working Feet Ad
Farmers work harder and use their feet more, aided by Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder. It reduces friction from shoes freshens feet and prevents tired aching and blistered rests. Women widely use it and dealers sell it everywhere for 2s 50d.
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Allen
The Old Man's Call to Duty
J H Snowden a retired farmer and capitalist plans a return from California to Calgary to work the fields He says at fifty five he is past military service but will hire out to harvest crops He believes producing crops aids the war effort and many others will follow his example per the Nebraska State Journal
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Waterloo
F. C. Platt
Service League Court
Corp
Francis H. Webster
Pershing
Francis Webster
Fleur
Machine Gun Company
Iowa
Frank H. Webster
Central City
Des Moines College
Will Heard
Camp Dodge
Harry Lung
Des Moines
Secret Service
Althe
Lung
Chicago
H——L
Mae Weasmer
Bellevue
United States
Bollinger County
J. H. Snowden
Seattle
California
Calgary
Can
Tam
Nebraska State Journal
Cuticura Complexions Advertises Soap and Ointment
Cuticura promotes daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment to keep complexion clear scalp clean and hands soft. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Why a Ship Weighs Anchor in Harbor Tales
A father explains to his son why ships weigh anchor before starting out. He notes ships docked long gather binnacles that cling to the anchor, increasing weight, so the anchor must be weighed to start the voyage. The exchange emphasizes careful reading and practical nautical detail.
Conscription of Wealth Opinion in Monetary Times
The Monetary Times of Toronto argues against conscription or confiscation of wealth on this continent. It asserts that after the war the western world needs investment capital to fund revival and growth.
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Monetary Times
Toronto
Devotion and Knitting Motifs Mentioned
A brief line notes strong devotion to a woman with a companion who carries her knitting bug and supports her daily routines. The quirky phrasing hints at companionship and care without broader context or names.
Watch Your Stomachs In Hot Weather Farmers
Warm-season health plea urges field workers to guard digestion to prevent sunstroke and illness. Promotes EATONIC a stomach remedy by FH L. Kramer promising quick relief from indigestion heartburn and bloating with after-meal use and a money back guarantee.
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Eatonic
FH. L. Kramer
Ike
Addreas Ef
L. Kramnr
Pres
Hatonic Rommdy CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Cat Suppression Debated Over Crop Damage Across States
Crops suffer from indirect cat damage as legislators weigh cat suppression to curb birds that eat insects harming agriculture. The issue ties animal control to farming outcomes amid debates in multiple states.
Philadelphia Faces Garbage Collection Shortage
In a Philadelphia report a shortage of garbage collections is noted while a witty exchange about marriage prospects and a daughter's business education echoes the era's social humor. The item reflects urban service strain and local sentiment.
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Philadelphia
Atlanta to Build Negro Y M C A Building
A planned YMCA building in Atlanta with black community involvement will cost about $15,000. The article notes local reactions and remarks on social issues while detailing project funding and community impact.
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Atlanta
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Iowa State
Enterprise
Animal Husbandry Division
Department
Special Information Service
Hie
Andra
Castoria
Hobbs
Dobbs
C. J. Broughton
W. Adams Street
M V. Maclines
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Enoch Morgan
U.S. Marines
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