Army Worm Invasion Threatens Tex. Crops This Summer
The army worm has damaged crops around Dallas and Fort Worth Texas with strong efforts to stop its spread. Entomologists urge farmers east of the Rockies to stay alert through next autumn. Causes, life cycle, and control methods include ditching, flooding post holes, petroleum, light cultivation, and widespread spraying with arsenic compounds.
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Army
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tex
United States Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountains
Army Worm Losses Hit Eastern States Crop Losses
En tomologists of the U S Department of Agriculture estimate that millions of dollars of grain and forage crops have vanished in the past thirty years to army worms. The pest prefers grasses and millet, with wheat corn oats and rye most affected. Alfalfa and clover have also suffered in parts of the country.
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U. S
Department of Agriculture
Local News From Oskaloosa Area Tells of War Trophies and Community Events
Local notes report a Bell Clothing window display of war trophies from Frank Den Adel and plans for his return. Various visits, farm purchases by Dan and Paul Sels of Pella, and local business and social happenings across Oskaloosa and Des Moines areas are listed, including student achievements, construction, and a July 4th community sing directed by Prof. Sadler. The piece notes homes opening, travel, and the repeal of daylight saving time with petitions in Iowa.
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The
Bell Clothing House
Frank den Adel
Frank
Webster and
Lincoln
G. F. Sadler
Letter on a medicine and its local usefulness
A Missouri reader writes from Savannah on October 12, 1916 praising Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. They report past cures for flux and another attack, saying they recommended the remedy to many people and that it is for sale by all dealers.
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Vannah, Mo
Chamberlain
The Power and Purpose of Music in Body Mind and Spirit
A broad advocacy piece on music's effects from physical vigor to moral influence. It argues rhythm shapes movement and health, melody evokes emotion, and harmony shapes overall mood. It notes music calms, uplifts, and inspires, urging music in hospitals and institutions to aid convalescents and cultural growth.
Property Description near Monroe Iowa on White Pole Road
One half mile south of Monroe on the White Pole Road a level road to town. The property measures 147 acres and 23.01 square poles. John Bench of Monroe Iowa reiterates ownership and location.
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Monroe
White Pole
John Bench
Iowa
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Worma Jurea
Paris
J. M. Cox
Des Moines
Joe VandeKieft
Anna Huyser
Oskaloosa
Dena VanZee
Deb Moines
Pella
Dan
Paul Sels
Paul
Mary Bruins
Iowa Patriotic League
Dora VanVark
Henry Rovaart
Prairie City
Sam Sigman
George Welch
Ed Liter
Monument Shop
Viola Vande Kamp
S. B. Baron
M. J. Thomassen
J. P. Vankee
Martin deWit
Fairmount
Sullivan
Elva Brown
Minneapolis
Kate Hammel
Bert Baron
W. Vande Kamp
Jack Williams
G. B. Clark
Kansas City
Bertha
Clara Piette
Leighton
J. R. Hart
Ottumwa
Gustavus
Hattle Egan
Burlington
J. J. Bousquet
Berkley
Calif
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Knoxville
M. VanderLinden
Sioux City
P. H. Spoolstra
Marie van Maren
Neal VanLissel
Colfax
Fairfield
Arthur Kaldenburg
Herman Veenstra
John Steinkamp
East Third Street
John Carroll
Bride
Robert Carroll
Will VanGorkom
Eddyville
G. van Loon
Georgia Chalfont
Valentine
Gerrit Verrips
Sid
Poland
Louis Bruinsma
L. Bruinsma
Franklin St
Vander Linden
Singer Sewing Machine Co’s. Store
Franklin Street
O. A. Nellis
Hemstitcher
Sarah van Zee
Spreek
Kuyper
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