Labor-Saving Machines and Shifting Jobs Across Sectors
The article argues labor saving machines raise unemployment in one area while creating work in others. It notes tractors and power farm machinery boost jobs in plants and mills, plus maintenance and repairs nationwide. It suggests redirecting trained youths from military service to skilled trades and highlights new farming techniques and hybrids as innovations shaping future yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Avery
United States
Auby
Leftoy Kenney
More New Methods of Farming Show Advances in Corn Yield
A historical piece outlines evolving farming methods from self-scouring plows to tractors. It highlights Lester Pfister of Illinois demonstrating 135 bushels of corn per acre by a single kernel planted in rows 28 inches apart, without row cultivation. Carlton Stoddard notes the innovation improves germination and plant health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Pfister
Dlibois
Carlton Stoddard
Tom
A Famous Farm Boy Becomes Baseball Sensation Bobby Feller
A farm boy from near Tah Metur rises from chores to become a famed pitcher, Bobby Feller. The piece highlights his humble roots, training by his father, backstop support, and the potential of a long, lucrative career with the Cleveland Indians. It lauds his clean living and inspirational example for young players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewa
Hubert Peller
Hamator
Tah Metur
Bobby’ Feller
Cleveland Indians
Ucratio Alger, Jr
Roher
Bob
White
Gams
Hscheer
Harrington views new national adventure and FBI growth
Congressman Vincent Harrington voices concern that postwar policy may launch an unprecedented national adventure. He notes public tension over the lend lease era and warns of potential changes to American life and children's future amid fears of war’s repercussions. J Edgar Hoover and the FBI are praised as efficient, with plans for 700 more special agents to bolster defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Washington
United States
Edgar ‘Yuoyet
G. Man
Br. Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Enger
Conllge
Dedince
New England
Stoel
aArmay
Connery
Mascachusetts
Willkie
al. Willkie
Whabington
Dncoln
Robert E. Lee
Lee Siond Win
Rubber industry seeks self sufficiency in new plantation
The Rubber Business Now describes plans to reduce dependence on Far East rubber by developing plantation rubber in Ford ownership projects. Government funding and Ford experiments near Central Ambton aim to establish rubber trees within nine years, investing up to 23 million dollars. The article notes tapping needs, equipment, and skilled tapping to harvest latex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Central
Ambton
Ford and Santa’ Aeris
Motor
Brazil
Ice Steel
Dearborn
Pension plans and Civil Service reform debated in Washington
The piece discusses a proposed thirty dollar monthly pension for all over sixty, the President’s recommendation and possible congressional adoption, and the Civil Service system as an alternative to the spoil-prone civil service. It critiques bureaucratic inefficiencies and notes related political commentary and anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canlinménn
Ohage Prissi
Congress
Arbur T. Touesdu
Gener
Yoriie
Washington
Queen Liliuokalani’s Fall and Hawaii’s Path to Statehood
Fragments recount Queen Liliuokalani’s 1891 death of King Kalakaua’s sister, her dethronement, and the 1894 republic founding led by Sanford Dole. It notes her exile to a royal estate, later life spent on music, and the enduring fame of the song Aloha Oe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueon — Tilowikal
Andy
Lastall
Ufs
Hawaii
Liliookalaui
Thought Gems and Character in Daily Life
A collection of quotes on character from thinkers like Tite J. Stewart Elbert Hubbard and Mary Baker Eddy explores character as the fruit of attitude and effort. A County district court clerk muses on old Indian hemp coins, exchanging them for lawful pennies in a curious local anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
al Plonder
Page County
In the Days of Long Ago Chronicle
Obscure notices recall Homer Dennis of Rock Valley dying in Cartage Missouri hospital. Mr and Mrs C Vae Zanten celebrate fortieth wedding anniversary. Stuch and Stogeoga Mulder united in marriage. A Gilby boy born to Mr and Mrs War De Vries. Lane Groe now home after operation at Uil hospital. Aire Nick Velgersdyk stoved abs to a fama sear Inwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Dennis
Rock Valley
C.vae Zanten
Oh Stuchanniversary
Eubrack
Refus
Stogeoga Amd
John Mulder
Gilby
War de Vries
Lane Groenowg
Teuil Hospital
Aire
Nick Velgersdyk
Abs
Local Posts and Club Events Highlight Minor City Notes
In Rome Los Angeles figures discuss political appointments including a postmaster nomination for Nock Valley. Mrs Win Vander Stouwe hosts a Priswilian club meeting. Wa- Tan-Ye Kehé holds a business gathering at Mrs Dixmy’s home with March 31 procedures and several names listed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Googe BP
Ae Rai Dent
Rome
Los Angeles
Daniel
Bloom
Nock Valley
Win
Vander Stouwe
Hn Priswilian Club
Wa- Tan-Ye
Dixmy
Fifteen Years Ago In Rack Valley News Flash
The item recalls Als John Albertson’s death at her son’s home and notes exceptionally mild weather with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Greiner Bros secured the Dodge agency in Rack Valley. Frank Carter and Oliyah Snipiz were linked to a 1920 murder of Wan E B Vandy Brake, a Rack Valley druggist, with dates and details murky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Albertson
Weathier
Legun
Greiner Bros
Dodge
Rack ‘Valley
Frank Carter
Oliahy Snipiz
Wan
Vandy Brake
Rack _ Valley
Grieder
Twenty Years Ago Market and Local Notices
Markets show hogs at four to eight dollars, dairy butter at fifty four cents, corn around forty eight cents, and barley near five fifty. Notices note deaths of former residents William Mulvey Marshall Smith and N A Fink in the past week. Marriage licenses issued to Will Wynla and Jennie Vugtevenn Edward Van Matoen and Hattie De Vries, Moendering and sleasia Kooima. Joby Post traded his eng po for a Disie Fiver. Mr and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromuery Buller
Cega
Mulvey
Manshail Smith
N. A. Fink
Will Wynla
Jennie Vugtevenn
Edward van Matoen
Hattie de Vries
Ir. Moendering Amd
Sleasia Kooima
Joby Postmas
Eng Po
Disie
Rock Valley Barn Boys Plan Evening Entertainment
The Rock Valley barn boys arranged a delictual evening’s entertainment to be held at Poppe’s hall featuring a concert, a Waskel social and dance. The group showed progress in talent and members anticipated the event with strong enthusiasm. Also mentions a marriage in Elgerton and various small monetary items and groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Poppe
Siia
Joln- Sas
Elgerton
Mim
Markdis
Sleers
Cory
Creaery
WEATY YEARS AGO AT THE BREEDERS' MEETING
Births of the week include baby girls to Mr and Mrs N Van Beek and Ar Mira, Phil Wyifes, and Missouri GixP presented in the opera house was awaited as an evening’s fun. Mrs A Jacksen’s daughter visited in Stony Falls. Markets show cattle prices with ranges from 5 to 6 dollars and sheep around 2 to 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joby Miller
Deéing
Lalfer Burbank
Hog World
Indvetats
Abs. N
van Beek Ant Ar
Mira
Phil Wyifels
Missouri
A. Jacksen
Stony Falls
Thirty-Five Years Ago in 1908 County News Recap
A fragmented item notes the mews stand and Conte Tobaces store for C. I. Beinsin and a court term in April 1910. County physicians in Grangs City are mentioned alongside Mrs John Kaskie buying a new Emer WsTory. Page continuation indicated.
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C. I. Beinsin
Sie
J.-P
Alstherwicking
Grangs City
John Kaskie
Emer
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Pfister
Dessel Ruorda
Walter
Vincent F. Harrington
Stalin
Fime
f-Mont Pension
Ciil
Engler
Bib Knudsen
Ind
Civil Service
Akiy
Julias Ballcreamper
Ludlow
Music Shop
Andy Woolfries Cousetor
Town State Callegs Wol
J. B. Stewart
Tamsey
Mac- Donald
Elpert Hubbard
Joel Hawes
Boardman
Soren
Tanyime
Lee
Standard Service
Brumhild
Farmers Elevator Company
Rock Valley, Inwa
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