Horse and Motor in U S Army Modernization
New York reports on rapid motorization of cavalry and support arms. The War department tests show motorized horses and vehicles doubling mobility, with plans for Portee artillery trucks and jungle trials in Panama next spring. The American Remount association expands horse supply, noting more horses per soldier today than during the Civil War, with combined assets nearing eight million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dobbin
United States Army
War Department
Stam
Medern
American Remount Association
Indiana Beekeeping Report Highlights High Production Yet Local Use Outpaces Output
Indiana remains a top honey producer but residents consume about twice the amount produced by apiaries. C. O. Yost notes the state’s beekeeping meets demand through local markets, while the army reports advances in motorized transport and horse breeding. The state association discusses industry problems and marketing, including the dominance of local retailers and the scale of production reaching tens of thousands of pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
C. O. Yost
Department of Conservation
Indiana State Beekeepers 'Association
Hair of Black Mice Whitens Under X-Ray
Pittsburgh scientist Dr Hunee of the University of Pittsburgh reports X-ray exposure changes in mice and potatoes. Dark haired mice blacken then fade to white after extended rays, due to pigment organ destruction. Pure black line mice require longer exposure for whitening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh, Poo—ber. Mater
Th. Hunee
University of Pittsburgh
Huckefelier Institute
Doctor Hance
Nnder Lianee
Too Much Pep Rome Suspending Pupil Sparks Fascist Stir
In Rome the fascisti boast of their pep and protest a high school pupil’s suspension for running between classrooms rather than walking. Authorities defended the discipline policy while critics call it overzealous petty punishment and a clash of youth behavior with rigid rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Carnegie Grants Total Of 2 Million During Year
New York. Grants totaling 2,000,000 for the advancement of education were made by the Carnegie Corporation of New York during the fiscal year ended September 30. President Frederick P. Keppel announced in his annual report. In addition to this amount, 400,000 was paid during the season on grants voted in previous years. The corporation supports dissemination of knowledge. it published some 20 books and more than 60 magazine articles in the last four years from its appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
United States
U.S. Washington
Congress
Mellon
Treasury Department
Treasury
New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Frederick P. Keppel
Genesl
Keppel
Carnegie Corporation
Pyarthea
Oor Indiing
Aod
Funding 554000 In 1926 For Library School Maintenance
A note indicates a 554000 allocation in 1926 designated chiefly for the upkeep of library schools. The source details how the funds were intended to support library education and institutional upkeep.
Loses His Spouse and Weds in 34 Minutes
Chicago story reports James Condinella, theatrical producer, divorcing Kath ering Confinella in court within minutes. Beatrice Wilson of Evanston testified for the divorce and then married Condinella at 12 34 in the marriage court with Leo Weisskopf acting as best man and witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James ¥.Condinella
Kathering Confinella
Sullivan
Beatrice Wilson
Evanston
Miss Wilson
Condinella
Leo Weisskopf
Mao
Iowa News Notes From Des Moines to Elliott and beyond
Iowa reports: Rockwell City chamber of commerce buys land for air field while a Des Moines hatchery plans, and 50000 bass to be stocked in streams near Des Moines. Maude Royden to speak at Iowa City Feb 23. Hazen West injured when a limb struck him. stitches needed. A gold nugget found near Kidora. Haydn county folklore noted. A gasoline barrel explosion burns William Edden, fire damages corn crib and shed. State highway costs in 1927 total 21940916.30 with primary roads getting 16341641.76. Old Christmas card mystery reaches Clayside. County road lettering plan moves forward. Local cinema features aging Shenan-Gooh residents. Dunlap installation marks Viola Taylor as youngest worthy matron. Fire destroys Elliott farm home. $4000 insured. Sidney votes for municipal light plant. Missouri Valley hosts midwinter fair and poultry show. prizes pledged. Banks optimistic for 1928. First State Bank of Holstein closes with $450000 deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Department of Commerce
J. M. Sop
Izaak Walton League
Maude Royden
University of Lowe
Chicago
Philadelphia
Doston
Iowa City
Hazen West
Elliott
J. F. Trapp
Kidora
Haydin
William Edden
Wiota
Hammill
New York City
Frank Greason
Clayside
Grace Geiger
Schenectady
Midwest
Boeck
Munch
William Warmouth
Denison
Sioux City
State Highway Commission
Manning
Manilla
Henry “Tomewood
Shenan- Gooh
W. H
Billy) Harper
Evening Sentinel
Pathe
KFNE
Homewood
U. S
Dunlap
Viola Taylor
Russell Shields
Eliott
Sidney
Boxer Valley
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Frank Warner
Iowa Bankers’ Association
First State Bank of Holstein
State Banking Department
Iowa corn breeding yields promise high future harvests
Ames Iowa State College lead corn breeding trials show early crosses outperform Reid's Yellow Dent with average yields around 1025 bushels per acre in top crosses and 111.2 bushels per acre for best single line, as program aims to fix superior inbred strains over seven to eight years under USDA and Iowa Station supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames—lona
Iowa State College
Reid
Reié
Ames
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station
M. T. Jenkins
United States Partment of Agriculture
Castoria Advertises Gentle Relief for Babies
An old time advertisement touts Castoria as a harmless remedy for infant ailments. It claims Castoria soothes colic fever and unsettled sleep without harsh effects, praised for being partly vegetable and pleasant tasting. It emphasizes physicians’ approval of genuine Fletcher's Castoria and contrasts with other preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Dbesidez
Pieteher
Fragmentary note on wartime women’s work and time use
Fragmentary OCR hints at wartime roles for women and time use during the era. It references women’s labor and social shifts without clear dates or names, suggesting a brief wartime social note from a historical page.
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U.S. Army
Tesas
California
Michigan
Yost
Maryland
Geraldine Parry
Alma Esses
Margaret Meigs
Elizabeth Brunner
Hazel B. Kreicer
Carnegie
Hig
Greenfield
Lawa
Claude Martin
Adair County
Aimee
Lee J. Daniels
Adair
Rockford
Daniels
Audbon
Rock Island
R. M. Morgan
Dr. Bacon
Logan
Fairfield
Julius Nor- Geen
the Legion
Boschee
G -G. Green, Inc
Woodbury
Centerville
Sergi
Antliaoy Higher
Aizenlanis
SAD Vase & Exchange Co
Jackson St
Bolles & Hogers
THE
Barber Trade
Ain ‘Gen
Gry
Barber College
Ft Gin
Philips Ave
Peirce & Gamiet Live Stock Commission Co
Sioux City, Lova
Davenport
Fierce St
Northwest
Tilden Produce Co
ST. Paul, Minn
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