Independence Day in India Seen Through Rev De Bruin Letter
Rev De Bruin a Ranipet missionary writes from India dated August 21 about India’s independence and partition. He notes peaceful transfer with few casualties, warns of ongoing riots in Calcutta Lahore and Simla, and reflects on colonial ties and mission work opportunities amid new national division. He cites Calcutta damage costs and cites external factors like U S maize crop and sterling-dollar fluctuations.
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India
Rev
de Bruin
A. de Bruin
Ranipet
N. A
George Ver Steer
Pella
Towa
U.S
Chronicle
Pakistan
England
Madras Mail
Melapalayan Hospital
Muthuswamy
Tinnevelly
Calcutta
Lahore
Wapore
Simla
West Bengal
Punjab
Bengal
Government House
Gov't House
U. S
Jones
Seeders Improve Alfalfa and Bromegrass Planting Depths
Agricultural notes urge uniform seed depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch for alfalfa and bromegrass. A packer seeder, with dual roller gangs and separate seed boxes, firms and covers soil to promote germination. Rotary reel aids uniform brome seed drops, enabling lower seeding rates and better winter hardiness.
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Lowa
How Much Should a Girl Tell Her Parents
A debate on teen confidences and parental privacy stresses mutual trust over prying. The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station urges respect, self reliance, and early training of judgment to foster honesty without breaking trust in dating and letters.
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Giirl
Iowa
University of Iowa
Four Broderson brothers weigh 910 pounds together
In Harlan, four brothers aged 67 to 76 posed for a photo, totaling 910 pounds. The group averages just over 225 pounds each, highlighting their sturdy statures as longtime community residents.
Soil Testing Tips for Accurate Farm Samples
A Town State College agronomist outlines careful methods for soil sampling to reflect field variation. Collect separate samples for different soil areas, mix ten sub-samples per 10 acre plot, and prepare a labeled composite sample. Record field specifics on a Soil Sample Information Sheet for accurate interpretation and timely recommendations.
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L. G. Monthey
Town State College Extension Agronomist
Yes
Monthey
Soil Testing Laboratory
Town State College
Far From Home Homestead Party Encounters Isolated Couple
An outing party returning from northern Minnesota and southern Canada lakes encounters a woman near a crude log cabin. She and her husband are two years into a homestead proving up, with a modest herd of goats visible in the claim. Her husband is two days away to town for supplies. neighbors are distant and no other white residents live nearby.
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Minnesota
Canada Lakes
V.K.P
Northwood
Clarence Van Essen Buys More Co op Material for Home Expansion
Clarence Van Essen purchased additional cooperative material to enlarge his residence, indicating ongoing home improvement efforts and continued support from the cooperative.
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Gertrude de Penning
Clarence van Essen
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Kattur
Potter
A. T. Ver Meer & Son
New Holland Theatre
Tyrone Power
Gene Tierney
KWAI
Nee
Phil Ingoline
Phillips
Phillips 66
Grootveld Oil CO
PHONE
Ried
Legion Hall
Joterass
John Lasschuit
Zokoro
Gerber’s
Betty Crocker
Ygur
Farmers Union
Pella, Iowa
Co-op
Jacob van Wyngarden
Oil Association
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