How Science Overcame the Potato Bug in Michigan
The Potato Magazine notes a tiny parasitic fly now nearly eradicating the potato bug in Michigan's upper peninsula. The fly deposits eggs on the striped beetle. hatching grubs bore into the pest, curbing its threat to potato crops. The article traces the bug’s spread from Colorado to Missouri then to Michigan, and praises natural enemies as a lasting solution.
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The
Potato Magazine
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Paris
Colorado
Missouri
Mississippi River
Detroit River
Lake Erie
Atlantic
United States
Philadelphia Ledger
Alberta's Claims to Fame Highlight Prairie Provinces
Alberta stands out with notes of wild buffalo herds roaming northwestern areas, an estimated 15 percent of the world’s coal supply, abundant migratory fowl, and a weather influence noted by the U S weather bureau. Disturbances reportedly originate near Medicine Hat and travel down the Rockies into neighboring regions.
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Prairie
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
America
Pittsburgh Dispatch
England Honors War Dogs Monument Proposal in London
England moves to memorialize war dogs with a Kensington Gardens monument. Four sculptured dogs would face the compass points, reflecting breeds that served in the great war. The plan has broad support and funding seems attainable, aligning with a prior War department tablet honoring horses and mules.
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England
Kensington Gardens
London
Lkely
War Department
Canary Uses Towel In Humorous Household Detail
A New York Sun anecdote recounts a Lady of the House teaching her canary to dry itself with bath towels. After baths the bird hops to the towel and rubs against it, avoiding a neck strain. The tale highlights domestic ingenuity and pet behavior.
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New York Sun
How Paper Mill Waste Is Used
A study of manufacturing advances shows waste from sulphite mills yielding alcohol and solid fuel. Recovery of alcohol, called nullbite spirit, is valuable for power and is being used in London omnibuses.
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Sendy Ne
Omnibuses
London
Death notices of Mrs Van Balle and Esther Roorda
Mrs James Van Balle died at her mother’s home in August 1921 aged 24, from tuberculosis. Survived by husband, child, mother and sister. Funeral at First Christian Reformed Church and Oakwood Cemetery. Esther Leona Roorda aged 7 years 3 months died at home near Pella. funeral at First Reformed Church conducted by M J Hoffman. interment Oakwood Cemetery.
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James van Balle
M. ‘Ten ‘Hagen
First Christian Reformed Church
Esther Leona
W. A. Roorda
Pella
First Reformed Church
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Oakwood Cemetery
Obituary Notes From Pella and Newton
Mrs Gerritt F Stegeman of East First Street died at 3 30 p m Sunday July 31 1921 age 35 years 8 months 22 days cause tuberculosis of the bowels Survived by husband and one brother and three sisters all of Pella Funeral services at First Reformed Church August 2 Interment Delia Siders died in Oska loosa July 23 1921 married Arthur Verne Siders March 1 1916 two more funeral notices from Newton First Reformed Church services July 27 and interment Forest Cemetery Thatta Oska loosa Herald notes the esteem in which she was held by friends and family
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Gerritt F. Stegeman
East First Street
Peter Schakel
N. Boland
Martin Vander Linden
H. J. Kool
Pella
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Delia Siders
Walter
Annd
Dingeman
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Arthur Verne Siders
Daniel Vernon
Dorothy Maxine
Bettie
First Reformed
Newton
Palace
Cheesman
Faust
Forest Cemetery
Thatta
Big Farm Show At Iowa State Fair Promises Big Exhibits
Local farmers will compete hard at the Iowa State Fair this year with larger individual farm exhibits than ever before. Des Moines sources report more than thirty county agricultural displays are also expected, highlighting a robust show of farming prowess.
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Des Moines
Famous bands to perform at Iowa State Fair lineup
Five famous concert bands and three major orchestras will perform at the Iowa State Fair from August 24 to September 2. Military bands include Morgan's Rainbow Division Band, Veterans of Iowa's 168th Infantry, Argonne Post American Legion Band, and King's Fort Dodge Military Band. Travin's Band will headline, with the National Fife and Drum Corps also providing Civil War era music. Sunday is designated music day with open air concerts in the afternoon and evening.
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Morgan
Rainbow Division
Veterans of Iowa
168Th Infantry
Argonne Post American Legion
King’s Ft. Dodge
Travin
Europe
America
Reduced fares announced for State Fair travel
Officials of the Western Passenger association announce reduced railroad rates for all travelers to the Town State Fair from August 24 to September 2. In line with the annual custom, railroads in Iowa will offer a special fare of one and a half for round trips. A number of local residents plan to take advantage of the reduction.
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Western Passenger Association Haave
Towa
Big programs at the Oskaloosa Chautauqua entertain
The Oskaloosa Chautauqua showcases high quality acts with talent costs totaling 3300 dollars. Highlights include Rondoliers and Gay Zenda Mac Laren performing in the August 10 and 11 sessions, the Zoellner Quartette, and Dr Roy L Smith presenting The High Cost of Low Living.
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U. S
Rondoliers
Zenda MacLaren
America
Zoellner Quartette
United States
Roy L. Smith
Chautauqua Week Shows Pop Concerts Lectures and Drama
A multi day schedule features Davies Light Opera Company in Oli vette and Chimes of Normandy, Dr Roy Smith in Up From The Crowd, Lincoln McConnell in The Guy That Delivers The Goods, De Marco Aistrup Entertainers with Mrs Stevens, Chicago Festival Quintette, Mallory Players, Garner Jubilee Company, Ralph Dunbar White Hussars, Herbert Leon Cope, Ruth Bryan Owen and more. Top acts include The Chicago Festival Quintette and Garner Jubilee Company with southern melodies and a White Hussars finale.
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Davies Light Opera Company
Olivette
Harry L. Davies
Roy Smith
Dr. Smith
Normandy
America
Lincoln McConnell
de Marco - Aistrup
Quam Stevens
Chicago Festival Quintette
Mallory Players
Round Table
Garner Jubilee Company
South
S. Parkes Cadman
Garner Jubilee
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Stegeman
Siders
Durham
E. Krusemann
W. First St
Southland
George Garner
Ralph Dunbar
White Hussar
al Sweet
Herbert Leon Cope
Cope
Whte
Hussars
Harold Hobbs
Dunbar
White Hussars
Ruth Bryan Owen
Egypt
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Ford
Stormburg
Star Auto CO
Ford Service
Miro
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