Insect Damage Across United States Reported Large Losses
Illinois City notes summarize a Department of Agriculture statement by C. C. McDonnell detailing annual insect damages exceeding two billion dollars. The report links losses to crop destruction, plant diseases, and pests like potato beetle and Japanese beetle, with broader impacts on cattle, timber, and human disease transmission.
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United States
C. McDonnell
Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration
Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountain
California
South
Carnival Opens Doors for Journal Carriers in Muscatine
Journal carriers and their escorts visited the Dekreeko carnival grounds in South Muscatine Friday evening. The carnival, ongoing all week under the Fraternal Order of Eagles, provided rides and shows. Orphans were admitted free during a special matinee this afternoon.
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Carrier Bor
The
Muscatine Journal
South Muscatine
Order of Eagles
Pre-nuptial Party Honors Miss Eleanore Luse
West Liberty Iowa June 16 Mrs Wayne Nichols hosted a pre nuptial party for Miss Eleanore Luse whose wedding to Glenn A Myers of Pecos Texas is set for June 23 at the Christian church. The afternoon featured bridge at five tables with orchid and pink decor and gifts for the bride to be. High bridge score went to Mrs Rex Renz and Mrs Ivan Luse. The bride to be is a University of Iowa graduate and has taught and been a normal training teacher in the local high school.
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West Liberty
Wayne Nichols
Maxon Avenue
Eleanore Luse
Glenn A. Myers
Pecos
Tex
Christian Church
Rex
Renz
Washington
Ivan Luse
Luse
Iowa University
Blue Print Shows Road Progress in State During May
A May report from H H Zimmerman reveals highway work across Iowa counties. Muscatine County poured 5 818 3 feet on primary road No 32 near West Liberty by Central Engineering in nine days starting May 22. Wright Construction poured 18 472 8 feet in Cedar County and MacCartney Improvement poured 14 601 and 1 262 5 feet on two Cedar projects.
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Muscatine
Mary
H. H. Zimmerman
State Highway Commission
Central Engineering Company
West Liberty
Cedar, Scott
Wright Construction Company
Cedar County
MacCartney Improvement Company
Local Booster Urges Loyal Support for Community Merchants
A hometown booster asks residents to spend locally and trade with area merchants to strengthen the community economy. The appeal emphasizes loyalty to local businesses and sustaining town growth through everyday purchases.
Help Wanted Ads Noted by Journal Before 11:15 A M
Classified help wanted notices were phoned to the Journal before 11 15 a m and published the same day as part of the local employment listings.
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Help Wanted
Thats Service
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