Five New Swindles to Watch Out For in Consumer Scams
The August Reader’s Digest cites a Don Wharton survey of Better Business Bureaus detailing five schemes to avoid. Blank contracts, easy contests with fake prizes and credit checks, pricey deceptive correspondence courses, “Business Opportunity” vending schemes, and rising drug and cosmetic frauds like the royal jelly capsule threaten shoppers.
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Better Business Bureaus
Don Wharton
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Better Business Bureau
Large Increase Shown in 1958 Lamb Crop
The 1958 Iowa lamb crop is estimated at 1,028,000 head, the largest since 1943, with eight straight yearly gains. It marks a 14 percent rise from 1957’s 902,000 head and 45 percent above the 1947-56 ten year average of 707,000. Lambs saved per 100 ewes on farms January 1 stand at a record 116 head, while the national average is 97.
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Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Rhode Island Population Density Compared to U.S. Average
Rhode Island shows a density of 748 people per square mile, far above the national average of 52. This contrast highlights the state's compact urban makeup relative to overall U.S. settlement patterns.
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Rhode Island
U. S
Should You Be Called to Serve On a Jury
A juror must judge witness credibility by observing age, education, work, conduct, relationships, bias, memory strength, and opportunities to see or hear. The law assumes twelve people collectively bring more reliable common sense than a single witness in finding the truth.
Posture and Personality Link Highlighted by Professor Metheny
Correction of round shoulders or sway back may require more than stance change. Dr Eleanor Metheny from USC told UI graduate students that posture reflects personality and a kinesthetic sense guides movement. Educators can teach corrections but lasting change depends on the individual’s motivation.
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State University of Iowa
Eleanor Metheny
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Metheny
SUI
Dr. Metheny
New Industry for Small Iowa Towns
Iowa Development Commission reports that in the first half of 1958 small towns under 2,500 population led in new industries with 36 percent and accounted for 32.6 percent of new jobs. Towns 2,500 to 5,000 contributed 12 percent of industries and 12.7 percent of jobs, while 5,000 to 10,000 posted 12 percent of industries and 27 percent of jobs. Towns 10,000 to 25,000 supplied 12 percent of industries and 3.8 percent of jobs, and cities over 26,000 produced 28 percent of industries and 23.9 percent of jobs.
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Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Extra Care Needed In Food Handling During Summer
Summer foods require extra care says Sharon Falck Marion County extension home economist. Keep milk and dairy products cold and refrigerate cream filled pastries custards and dairy desserts that are not eaten immediately. Reheat leftovers promptly and serve cooked meats and dishes with milk or eggs soon after cooking or chilling. Refrigerate most cooked foods soon as steam disappears.
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Sharon Falck
Marion County Extension Home
Sharon Falek
Iowa Thespian Association forms in 1838 Dubuque
In 1838 the Iowa Thespian Association organized in Dubuque at the Shakespear Coffee House and Free Admission News Room near Main and Second Streets. Its first season featured William Dunlap's patriotic thriller The Glory of Co her Yeomanry.
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Iowa Thespian Association
Dubuque
Shakespear Coffee House
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Second Streets
William Dunlap
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New Wrist Watch Promises Bright Dial On Demand
A wrist watch features a wafer-thin battery and a miniature bulb to illuminate the dial at the press of a button. A carbon paper advances typing in red as well as black on the same sheet. A company offers plastic roller skates that fit over any shoe for quick movement around large offices.
Fingers Lost by Hay Rope Incident
Ray Matin of Riceville lost the tips of two fingers after his hand was caught in a hay rope pulley. The Iowa Development Commission has been formed to boost tourist travel in the state and promote Iowa’s recreational facilities.
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Ray Matin
Riceville
Iowa Development Commission
Iowa
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