Horseless Farm Demonstrates Machinery Farming Near Tobart
A farm near Tobart Indiana operates entirely by machinery with no horses. The project aims to show the practicability and economy of machine farming for crops like cotton corn potatoes peanuts and cotton. Estimates a cost of 6.41 per acre versus 12 with horses. Visitors from across the country will be invited to witness the demonstration. The piece argues future farmers must adopt labor-saving gear and sound management to survive.
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Biz
Tobart
Indi
Sa Far North
Dandelions May Be Destroyed With Simple Spray
Dr Lily Paminel head of the Iowa State College Botany Department says dandelions can be killed with a simple spray using about 2 pounds of iron sulfate per gallon of water. One spraying kills young plants, about 500 square feet per gallon, with minor grass browning if repeated on older plants.
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Lily Paminel
Iowa State College
Plummels
Banker McElhinney Fined 4900 and Two Charges Dropped
Wright County report notes B W McElhinney a Goldfield banker convicted of fraudulent banking paid a 4900 fine plus 472 15 court costs after being cited for payment delay. Two February grand jury indictments against him were dismissed. No further inquisition was needed as his lawyer completed the payment.
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Wright County
R. ¥. Goslin
B. W. McElhinney
Goldfield
Costa
McEihjnocy
Harry Mitchell
Chun
MacElhinney
Farmer status rising against industrial folly in public view
A social column notes agriculture being portrayed healthily in fables, while pamphleteers and the U S Chamber of Commerce push to deny farmers equal footing with industry. Yet some leaders see beyond self interest to national welfare as the truth spreads.
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Shin
United States Chamber’ of Commerce
1928 Auto License Plates Adopted in Iowa County Changes
New license plates for 1928 feature black numerals on white. Jasper and Lee counties join the 10,000 car class with letters P and R respectively. Humboldt remains 41, Kassady drops to 49, Wright to 26. Plates produced at Anamosa State Prison.
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Jasper
Leo
Lee
Humboldt County
Kassathy
Wright
Anamosa’reformatory
Pressing Questions on Truth Week and Newspaper Decorum
A debate over a Truth Week style issue prompts fear of publishing personal flaws and local reputations. A columnist worries a bride and groom taint public sentiment, while another laments the risk of sensational personal detail about townsfolk and merchants. The piece also notes a proposal by American Legion members to scatter soil from U.S. soldiers’ graves on French graves during September’s Paris convention.
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France
American Legion
Pan-American Center Founded by Paris Group
Paris forms a Pan-American center with Marshal Jolie as chair. The committee raises 81,250,000 to purchase a Second Empire residence renamed Casa de los Naviones Americains, aiming to host intellectual exchange between Latin America and France. A Latin-American colony in France, led by a circle of writers, opposes U S influence in the hemisphere.
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Paris
Marshal Jolie
Casa de Los Naviones Americains
France
The
Riviera
North America
Western Hemisphere
Yeast for concrete lightening mix reported from Sweden
A Swedish report describes adding yeast to concrete before it sets. The yeast treatment creates small holes in the cement sand and gravel mix, making the concrete lighter while preserving strength. The method mirrors bread leavening and promises lighter construction material.
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Sweden
Step Toward Opera Stardom Sparks Cigarette Suggestion
A note to a female reader hints that pursuing opera stardom begins with smoking a well known cigarette brand, based on recent advertisements. The line implies a controversial path tied to publicity rather than training.
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Neil Hanson
A. T. Nergig
J. J. Hanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred [Island
I. W. Anliker
Henry Crickeon
the Farmers Co-op. Co
Renwick
Lown
Minneapolis
T. B
Oakdale Dairy
W. IL Helmke
Prop
Mr. Farmer
Humboldt Rendering Works
Humboldt
Iowa
A. Horseless Farm
New York
Thoms Jefferson
Lindbergh
Lephone Company
Clarion Poultry
Clarion
Iill
Nissen’s Market & Restaurant
Johnny Gake
Quaker Oats Company
Towa
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