Christmas Tree Traditions and the Iowa Forests
An Iowa Conservationist piece traces the evolution of Christmas customs from pagan light rituals to Christian celebrations. It highlights the Christmas tree’s German origins, its spread across Europe and America, and the economic role of tree farming in the United States, including species, plantings, and soil conservation benefits.
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Christ
Rome
Light
Europe
United States
Canada
Iowa
Meaning of Train Whistles Code Explained by Railfans
Des Moines letter writer M J Lamb explains whistle codes used by railroads. He details long and short blasts for station approach, stopping, backing up, grade crossings, flagman signals, yard movements, and general alarms, noting their practical meanings for operators and onlookers.
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M. J. Lamb
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Santa Fe
Parents Should Understand Older Children's Problems
The piece, from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station, urges parents to grasp adolescent issues rather than assume carefree youth. It argues youths must solve problems through experience while adults can aid by reading to better understand needs hopes and growth ahead.
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Ull
Successful
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Iowa
Christmas Party Etiquette Sparks Egos at Smiths Scene
Ed and Mary remark on the Smiths annual Christmas gathering. A visiting Jim Something-or-other, courteous and mannerly, draws Ed’s envy as he opens doors and greets guests. A near accident at a road intersection haunts Ed as he blasts a reckless driver for failing to stop.
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Mary
Smiths
Jim
Sir Galahad
Ody
Grade A Milk Is More Profitable to Farmer
Iowa State College dairy extension experts analyze the economics of producing Grade A milk. A farmer with ten cows could boost daily income by about 2.50 dollars by switching to Grade A, totaling over 900 dollars annually after remodeling costs of up to about 1,000 dollars, yielding roughly 90 percent on the initial investment in the first year.
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Iowa State College Dairy Industry Extension
A. W. Rudnick
Stop Sign Crash Suspect Visited Smiths
A puzzled Mary recalls a driver who ran a stop sign as the suspect in a crash. The man named Jim, visiting the Smiths, is identified as the possible culprit amid holiday safety measures.
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Mary
Jim
Smiths
Faiths’ Bodies Sought in Mille Lacs Lake Tragedy
Search for Everett and Mrs Faith of Algona ends for winter. Capsized metal boat in Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota halted recovery until spring.
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Algona
Everett Faith
Lake Mille Lac
Minn
Tee
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