Bogota's Andean charm and market life shine in Latin American heart
An observer notes Bogota as a city of two classes, Spanish elegance, and quiet streets. The market square bustles with root crops, grains, fruits, and rustic goods, and the ruana poncho symbolizes regional attire as trains depart with noted social flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdelena
Caribbean
Bes
Suma Pas
Magdalena
Mexico
Guatemala
Cout
Bogota
Central
South America
America
Latin America
Girardot
Turther- Toore
Iowa News and University Discoveries Highlight Rural Life
Iowa topics include new algae finds by Gerald W. Prescott at the University of Iowa, with 700 varieties identified and comparisons planned with Chicago Northwestern and Ohio State. Farm Week enrollments at Iowa State College exceed last year, while motorway and tourism efforts expand via Custer Battlefield Highway movie trucks touring 500 cities. Lake Manawa dredging looms as state aid debate grows, and plans for new coal gas plant at Clinton begin.
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Dubuque
Lars Bladive
Iowa
Gerald W. Scott
University of Iowa
America
Prescott
Presott
University of Chicago
Northwestern
Ohio State
Lows State College
H. A. Maylor
Hawarden
Sask
Canada
Clark Bauer
West Chester
Washington County
Custer Hattlefield Highway
W. D. Fisher
Custer Battlefield Highway Association
Louix City Company
Waterloo
Dutuatte
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Davenport
Rockford
Elgin
Moline
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Fisher
Custer Battlefield Highway
Pacific Coast
Nebraska-Iowa
Lake Manawa
Fletcher Howe
State Fish and Game Department
Des Mones
Manawa
Omaha
Carter Lake
State Department
Howe
Mosquito
Clinton
Interstate Power Company
Reuben Marks
Littig Construction Company
Parnell North
Iowa County
J. A. Carlson Construction Company of
Adair County
Adams County
Lenox
Taylor County
Iowa farmer urged profitable horse division at Farm and Home week
Charles A Thompson, horse buyer from Sioux City, told Iowa farmers during Farm and Home week that the horse division can be as profitable as other lines. He cautioned buyers to avoid weak traits such as dish faces, small heads, flat feet, and sidebones. He urged farmers to raise at least two good colts yearly, noting a steady market for sound horses.
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Ames
Iowa
Charles A.thompson
Sioux City
Thompson
Greenfield Farm Home Burned Near Greenfield
The W. Wolf farm house two miles northeast of Greenfield burned recently with an estimated loss of 4000 dollars. Discovered about 3 30 by neighbor BD J Hepler who raised the alarm. Mr and Mrs Arch Kuhos and family tried to contain the blaze which began around the chimney as dry roof and fumes spread rapidly. Neighbors helped save lower floor furnishings but upstairs bedding clothing and cellar food were a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Farm
Greenfield
W. Wolf
J. Hepler
Arch Kuhos
Ames-Gerald Pearson Wins at Iowa State Grain Show
Mitch elville resident Ames-Gerald Pearson won the grand championship ribbon for a peck of oats at the annual state grain show tied to Iowa State college farmer's week. Carl Holden of Williamsburg took reserve oats. Perry Livingood of Cas tana, Monona county won the sweepstakes for ten ears of sweet corn.
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Gats
Ames
Gerald HE. Pearson
Mitchelville
Polk County
Iowa State College
Iowa
Carl Holden
Williamsburg
Perry Livingood
Castana
Monona County
Gas Tax Revenue Reaches 7.61 Million for 1927
Des Moines reports the gaso line tax collected by state treasurer Ray E. Johnson totaled 7,612,105.65 dollars for 1927, over 2.5 million more than 1926. December receipts paid in January totaled 558,940.28 dollars, versus 385,022.84 a year earlier.
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Des Moines
Ray E. Johnson
Gray text from early telegraphs and agriculture items
Cable to son Wyat Ledgerwood from Greenfield station sent at 4 45 PM in Syria, cost 59 cents a word. his four word reply cost 2 38. Model cornstalk plant at Iowa State College not running smoothly enough to receive Omaha delegation per Professor Sweeney. St Joseph hears Henry Field Seed offers to move KFNF station and seed business. Noah crates 6 000 bushels of corn solo, plus 1 500 bushels more for neighbors, total 6 000 bushels husked and cribbed by hand on 18 acres rented June 9.
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Cables Son
Syria
Greenfield
Frank Ledgerwood
Sewler
Wyat
Ledgerwood
Belut University
Ames
Iowa, State College
Omaha
Glen Eastburn
Commerce
0. R. Sweeney
St. Joe
Henry Field
Shenandoah
St Joseph
A. M. Noan
R. L. Hale
Here
Noah
Dr Caldwell's Three Rules For Health And Constipation
Dr Caldwell urges near natural treatment for constipation with Syrup Pepsin a mild vegetable remedy not habit forming. He warns constipation drains strength and promotes age. Read about three health rules keep cool head warm feet and bowels open and request a free sample bottle.
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Caldwell
Caldwellays
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Secrets of Lake Nemi Galleys to be salvaged after 1910 years
The article notes that two galleys lie at the bottom of Lake Nemi, entombed for 1910 years in the Grove of Diana. Engineers say water levels can be lowered to allow salvage, with decks of gold and porphyry inlay reportedly intact and stories linking to the ancient emperors and dancers.
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Lake Nemi
Diana
Tiberius
Rome
Greece
Proved the doctor saved her life by dimes
A fragment quotes a doctor claiming to have saved her life with small donations while a speaker reflects on past impressions and the value of gratitude, noting a remembered favor and a stereotype about the subject.
Cars Surpass Other Sectors as World’s Top Trade
Statistics from the Chrysler division show there are more motor cars than telephones in use today. The automobile industry now leads the steel, clothing, and telephone sectors in size, becoming the world’s most important commercial activity aside from supplying food, clothing, and shelter.
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Chysler Statistical Division
The Soft Answer He May I Take You Out To Dinner
A light dialogue unfolds with flirty banter about a dinner invitation. He questions the idea while she seems amused, weighing social cues and potential outcomes. The exchange hints at courtship with playful uncertainty and mutual interest.
Cold Cash What did Johnson get for invent ing that new electric refrigerator
A fragmentary caption ponders the value of a breakthrough invention. The quote suggests a bold price or reward, implying the inventor Johnson secured a substantial sum for his electric refrigerator, reflecting late era enthusiasm for new technology.
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Johnson
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Ogota
Colombia
Isthmus
Peru
Place
Central America
Aphre Society
Owa
Quecertte
Haarlem
Kidmeys
Ruth Elder
Tampa
Ruth
Bayer
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