Refrigerated Trucks Tap Iowa Hog Market
Iowa hog sales gain a new outlet as refrigerated trucks haul live hogs to Pacific coast packers. Extension engineers cite reduced shrink and higher yields with water spray cooling, while Heinz Wenger notes steady westward routes. The convertible trailer design and six ventilator doors enable efficient cooling for about 155 hogs per trip.
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Iowa
Dale Hull
Extension
Iowa State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Maryland
Hull
Elder Wenger
Boone County
Wenger
West Coast
Sioux City
Omaha
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Montana
Minnesota
South Dakota
Spokane
Chicago
California
Hu 11
Extension Agricultural Engineer Office
Ask
Agricultural Marketing Service Research
Art Huyser Showcases Steam Engine At County Fair
Cerro Gordo County fair-goers watched Art Huyser of Sully operate a 10 hp Nickelson-Shepherd steam engine and a hand fed Case grain separator for Neal Miller of Alden and Loren Elliott of Grinnell. He has long wrenched steam engines around Sully and demonstrated them at Cedar Rapids Black Hawk contest and Colo centennial. Also noted is the 1918 swearing in of Private Opha M. Johnson as first woman in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve.
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Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
Art Huyser
Sully
Neal Miller
Alden
Loren Eliott
Grinnell
Art
Cedar Rapids
Colo
Iowa
Civil Service Exams Open for Multiple Federal Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces openings for Bacteriologist Serologist Biochemist in Veterans Administration hospitals and Prison Industrial Supervisor in Department of Justice facilities nationwide. Salary ranges vary by position from about 4980 to 10130 dollars yearly with different qualifications and supervisor requirements. Applications and details are available via Announcement Nos 163 B and 9 14 1 58 at many post offices or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
Department of Justice
United States
Federal Reformatory For Women
Alderson
W. Va
Washington
D. C
Hopper Years Terrifying Insects Drive Iowa Migrants
In 1873 grasshoppers swarmed northwest Iowa near Primghar, darkening skies. For six years they ravaged prairies and crops, forcing many residents to sell farms and relocate.
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Iowa
Primghar
Bumper Peach Crop Spurs Economical Fresh Fruit Prices
The peach harvest is the largest in 11 years, flooding markets with cheap fruit. Consumers should pick firm ripe bruiseless peaches, as future prices may drop in late August. Peaches supply 20 percent vitamin A and 10 percent vitamin C per medium fruit, with canning and freezing guidance included.
Governor Loveless Speaks in Prairie City at Old Settlers
Prairie City held its Old Settlers celebration with large attendance for afternoon and evening events. The program featured a Prairie City band concert, the Junior Talent Show, acts by Mitchellville training school girls, and races. Governor Herschel Loveless spoke at the evening program, followed by a street dance.
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Governor Loveless
Prairie City
Cattle Intoxication Warned By Green Corn Access
Late summer pastures dry as cattle reach for lush green corn stalks and ears causing a harmless toxin reaction. Officials say no poisonous substances found. animals appear depressed and stop chewing as rumen slows. Prevention is to keep cattle away from green corn and ensure ample feed.
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Warna
American Veterinary Medical Association
ASC Office Advises Corn Moisture Check
Marion County ASC Chairman Merrill L. Robuck urges all producers with sealed corn for fall delivery to check moisture as levels run high. He notes weed clipping around cribs to improve airflow may help. The piece also states most money transactions are by check and 53 million checking accounts exist in insured banks.
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Merrill L. Robuck
Marion County
ASC
U. S
Local Citizens Attend surgeries and visits in Des Moines area
Surgery for Mrs. D. C. Wilson at Des Moines General Hospital described as progressing well. Mrs. Gladys Graham and Mrs. Nell Wilson planned a California trip. West Covina visitors Mr. Joe Thorson Vern Susan and Donna arrived for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ostlin. Arvin Roos and family returned from Strassberg North Carolina after two weeks with Mrs. Roos' mother. Dennis Groe's family plans Estes Park move and Groe to edit Estes Park Trail. R. V. Johnston attended funeral of cousin John Boatright in Des Moines, burial in Prairie City. Dorothy Cline and Bryan returned to Bakersfield after visiting Messemakers. Lester Dunn of Ontario visiting Phearman and family. Floyd Cline and relatives visiting Cora Pender and Don Cline. Weekend guests at Chase Miller home included Floyd Fornes and Gregory from California, Mrs. FH New York City, and Mrs. Amund Fosnes Mills from Iowa.
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D. C. Wilson
Des Moines General Hospital
Gladys Graham
Nell Wilson
California
Joe Thorson
Vern
Susan
Donna
West Covina
Calif
Andrew Ostlin
Arvin Roos
Strassberg
N. C
John Boatright
Des Moines
Prairie City
Dorothy Cline
Bryan
Bakersfield
John Messemaker
Lester Dunn
Ontario
C. H. Phear
Horses Draw Attention At Schaller Show
Old horses attracted notice at the Schaller horse show with riders John M Harris Al Carlson Charles Sears and John L Kotz guiding 40 year old 30 year old 20 year old and 10 year old mounts respectively.
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Schaller
John M. Harris
al Carlson
Charles Sears
John L. Kotz
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Pella
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Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Hopper
Y Pohlmann
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Wbath
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Nettie de Goyer
Old Settlers
Prairie City Band
Mitchellville Training School
Herschel Loveless
Prairie City ’ Ministerial Assn
Wm. van de Kieft
Chr
American Legion Auxiliary
Gwendolyn Vander Schel
Wilma Bowen
Betty Lou Roberts
Irma McFadden
Nettie de Gooyer
Helen Hayes
Winona Graham
Nancy In’t 'Veld
Ira Mae van ‘Baale
Mabel Frazer
Gertrude Scott
Louise Wagner
Henrietta Henken
Nugterens
Pete Nugteren
Byron Center
Mich
First Reformed Church
John Moul
Dorothy
Martin van Essen
Herman van’ Zee
Roy Buitenwerf
Oakwood
Marilyn Aalbers
Redlands
Central College
Wayne Stravers
Sheboygan
Wis
Hallie Kingdon
Altoona
Lake Geneva
Wix
Margaret McFadden
Sally Kay
Studio OF the Dance
Pella Hotel
Gerri
van den Bers Electric & Paint Co
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Ree
Greene County
Neers
Portland Cement Association
Hubbett
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