Fighting Disaster with Selfishness on the Farm Front
An editorial argues the corn borer emergency requires swift action not bounty payoffs. It criticizes farm politics for delaying measures and warns that subsidies would foster selfish motives and weaken national resolve. The piece urges education over payments to spur farmers to clean fields now.
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Middle West
Glen Griswold
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Griswold
Federal Treasury
East
Mr. Griswold
Peddler Graft Alert In Car ro ll Ham Sale
A warning about city peddlers selling farmed hams under labels of home curing. Buyers faced short weights from self used scales and brine cured seconds misrepresented as farm products. Authorities warn such sales prey on thrifty housewives with promises of bargains.
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Carroll
Value from corn lies in by products not price gains
Prof O R Sweeney of Iowa State College told Cedar Rapids about profitable by products from corn, cornstalks, and cobs. He cited paper, surfural, charcoal, acetone, and acids as substitutes already in use. He forecasts $5 to $10 extra per acre and a booming future for the midwest corn belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Sweeney
Department of Chemical Engineering
Iowa State College
Cedar Rapids
Sweeney
Middle West
Farseeing men prepare to use scientific discoveries
The article argues that ahead of time thinkers should plan to capitalize on new scientific findings as discoveries progress. It emphasizes proactive preparation and readiness to implement future breakthroughs.
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New Jersey
Firman A. Demaria
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Minor Musings by Wilbur E. Sutton
A 1926 byline reflects on youth arrogance and parental insight. The piece jokes that youth think they know it all and later realize otherwise, noting how possessions and social identity offer little joy when used to boast.
Mrs Hollwell Warns Illinois Club On Iowa Bank Fears
Mrs T P Hollowell wife of Fort Madison penitentiary warden spoke in Chicago urging political and economic recognition for Iowa farmers. She claimed bank closures showed farm prosperity as bank solvency but banks reopened after depositors reassured, indicating runs rather than insolvency. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes her omissions and urges better judgment.
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T. P. Hollowell
Fort Madison
Chicago
Illinois Republican Women’s Club
Iowa
Towa
Mud road ordeal shows need for year round highways
Marshalltown residents narrated a mudbound 11 mile stretch from Marshall County to Grinnell with cars stuck in four inch mud over frozen ground. Drivers faced $10 per mile costs and many abandoned vehicles as counties push for improved roads reaching Iowa City and other towns next summer.
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Marshalltown
Grinnell
Marshall County
State University
Johnson County
Iowa City
Iowa
Cedar County
Cedar
Jasper
Marshall
Polk
Clinton
Linn
Scott
Muscatine
Poweshiek
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Misleading Rumors Spark Caution In Omaha Teen
A 16 year old Lasca Arthur of Omaha conducts a social experiment on rumor spread by telling two friends she eloped with a University of Nebraska medical student named Fred. The tale grew beyond control, causing distress and prompting reflection on truth in circulating stories. The piece from Boone News-Republican notes lessons learned about spreading unverified claims.
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Omaha
Neb
Lasca Arthur
Lasca
Fred
University of Nebraska
Arthur
Boone News-Republican
Radio Rialto Presents Varied Night of Broadcasts Across States
Iowa listeners enjoy a diverse slate of radio programs from KOIL Council Bluffs to KFNF Shenandoah and KMA Shenandoah. The lineup features drama operas and minstrel shows from KOA Denver and KDKA East Pittsburgh plus dance music across WEAF family stations and others through midnight.
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Iowa Radio
KOIL
Council Bluffs
WSUL
Iowa City
KOA
Denver
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WEAF
New York
WJAR
WLIT
WCSH
WTAM
WDAF
WEEN
WCAE
WWJ
WSAI
KSD
WRC
New York Opera
KSO
Clarinda
Shenandoah
KMA
Farnham
WEEI
Boston
WMBC
Detroit
WRVA
Richmond
WHO
Des Moines
KGW
Portland
KPO
San Francisco
Radio Schedule Promises Variety From Grikin to WEAF
Program list for Tuesday December 7 outlines a morning weather forecast and quotations, home management with Aunt Jane, Chimes Concert, sport news, an educational lecture by the Old Hickory Smoked Products Corp, a Vikings musical program, Scotch baritone Erwin Swindell, another musical hour, Eveready Hour from WEAF, an Auction Bridge game, a lecture on the crucifixion of Jesus by Dr. B. J. Palmer, and late evening weather updates for Iowa and Illinois.
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Jane
Smoked Products Corp
Cincinnati
Ohio
Vikings
WEAF
Peter MacArthur
WOC
Erwin Swindell
Eveready
Jesus
B. J. Palmer
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Iowa
Illinois
West Liberty High School Declamatory Contest Sponsored
West Liberty Iowa December 6 pupils must take declamatory work as part of English course to select representatives for the interscholastic contest on February 25. Rehearsals start December 13 with class ballots and a second representative chosen by the teacher. Public competition will decide the school’s entrant.
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West Liberty
Noonday Calliaphone Concert and Home Folks' Hour
A 12:00 to 12:30 Noonday Calliaphone Concert is listed followed by the Home Folks' Hour from 8:00 to 9:00 p m. First Methodist Orchestra directed by Mrs A C Springborn will perform with solo vocal and instrumental numbers.
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P. m. First Methodist Orchestra
A. C. Springborn
Calliaphone
Beware the Couth or Cold That Hangs On
An old newspaper advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote plus soothing elements heal inflamed membranes while inhibiting germs and promises relief for bronchial conditions and respiratory diseases with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Adv
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle non calomel laxative formula derived from vegetables and olive oil. The tablets promise natural bowel and liver function with no griping and are sold in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes.
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Edwards
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