Farm efficiency edge cited in DeGraff comparison
Dr. Herbert DeGraff of Cornell argues American farming using modern techniques shows a clear edge over Russia in productivity and industrial strength. He cites prewar figures, argues U S output exceeds Soviet results by about 60 percent, and links farm efficiency to national power and living standards.
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Herbert DeGraff
Cornell University
Steelways Magazine
DeGraff
Russia
America
United States
DeGraft
Dr. DeGrait
Easy to Brighten Day Those in Mountains Longer Day
The text defines a good neighbor as one entitled to kindness and to render kindness in return. It notes mountain dwellers enjoy longer days than valley residents and frames everyday happiness around neighborly duties.
Opening of Congress celebrated in a Shell Rock letter
Mrs. W. G. Vanderburg recalls attending the opening of Congress with Congressman Hoeven aiding seat access and President Truman addressing a joint session. The piece notes cabinet members diplomats and Supreme Court entries, the president’s attire and rationing talk, plus local reactions and holiday ads and notices from Boyden and area groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Vanderburg
Shell Rock
Boyden Reporter
Congress
House of Representatives
Chas. B. Hoeven
Joe Martin
Lowe
House
Senate
Vandenberg
Martin
U.S
T.S.S.R
Supreme Court
Marshall
Snyder
Worrestal
Defense
Iowa
Hickenlooper
Hoeven
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U.s.sr
H. DaGraff
Steelways
Dethmers
General Electric
Golden Home
Hanks
Sioux County Tuberculosis Association
E'nar Holboell
Boyden
Boyden Women’s Club
H. Verripe
P. Schreuder
F Stutzman
J. Rensink
Tr‘opic
Ray Smit
W. Dickevers
J. F. Schortinghills
Betha
Sheldor
Everett van Envelenhoven
J. F. Schortinghuis
Sioux Center
Margareth Reisma
Boyden Hardware
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Co-Op
Cating
Fase
Farmers Co-op
W. Diekevers
Mar
Vander Maren & Gueoters
Bogden, Towa
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