Des Moines to Host State Conventions and Rallies
Plans by both parties target Des Moines for the supreme judge nominating conventions with large demonstrations. Republicans eye national figures for opening night as Democrats seek Vice President Kern as a feature. Delegates face fair week concerns, hotel capacity, and possible tent use. Gopher bounty and tuberculosis scout efforts highlighted in Iowa.
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Des Moines
John W. Kern
Franke
Republican Committee
Sherman
Cummins
Iowa
Washington
B. J. Will
Good Road Deterioration Through Hidden Ditches and Hills
In a two-illustration study, D Ward of Orange City notes how hedges and ditches skew the road’s true center, making the middle ditch a growing gully. He warns the hill remains unstable despite grader use, with water drainage favoring side ditches and exposing poor road conditions.
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D. “Ward
King
Orange
Harvesting Wheat by Self Binders and Shock Methods
A Farmers' Voice correspondent explains practical wheat harvesting with self binders, noting six horses per team and a strong six bundle shock. Proper shocking uses a north south line, sides east west, and a capped roof to shed water and withstand NW storms. Thresh promptly after curing. market soon instead of bulking for higher price.
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Farmers’ Voice
Perfect GateLatch Described In Farm and Home
A detailed Farm and Home style note explains a perfect gate latch. An 18 inch board is nailed to the post, a narrower piece rounded to catch the gate nose is attached, and end pieces are bolted to secure the gate. When pushed closed the gate slides under a piece and drops to lock. lifting a piece allows the gate to swing either way.
Hinges From Old Chain For Small Doors
Two links from an antique chain used in driving grain machinery can be repurposed as hinges for small or medium doors or gates suggested by PrairieFarmer. Place open face-side down and secure each link to door and jamb with four wire nipples driven in the corners. for very heavy doors three hinges may be used.
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PrairieFarmer
Use the Stone Boat for Smoothing Ground
A historical note explains anyone with a small piece of ground and no roller can fashion a stone boat. Fasten a chain to the rise at the front and rear corners, load stone, and pull to smooth the surface efficiently.
Peruna Cited By Appleton Woman For Relief
Read What She Says: ISS DELLA, STROEBH, 710 Richmond St., Appleton, Wis., writes: For several years I was in a run down condition and I could not sleep or enjoy meals. Heavy dark circles under the eyes alarmed friends. Advised to try Peruna, she improved with the first bottle and, after six bottles, felt completely cured. She praises Peruna as a medicine for women in a run down condition.
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Stroebh
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
Peruna Restores Mrs. Boyer’s Health in Evanston
Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer of 1421 Sherman Ave Evanston Illinois reports she became run down refused food and sleep and lost flesh and spirit Peruna did wonders for her and she thanks Peruna for new life and strength.
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J. F. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston, Ill
Peruna
Just Suppose Watermelon Patch Father July Quote
A humorous quip travels through a Georgia paper with Brother Dickey vowing heaven as one endless watermelon patch. Brother wi lama replies with playful encouragement, capturing a lighthearted moment from a June or July era Atlanta Constitution snippet.
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Brother Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
Important to Mothers Castoria Safety Note
Examine carefully every bottle of Castoria a safe and sure remedy for infants and children and see that it bears the signature of all the time use for over 30 years. The kind you have always bought.
Trade Offer Serenade Pact Turns Dental Visit Comic
A patient offers to trade a music act for payment during a dental visit. The patient proposes a month of nightly serenades by a small band in exchange for services. The dentist weighs the offer with tentative interest while maintaining professional boundaries.
Weather Compared To 1876 In Banter Wide Run
The exchange features Miss Passay and Miss Knox remarking on spring weather, recalling 1876. Passay asks if Knox remembers, noting the humor as insults pass lightly between them. The Philadelphia Press quote underlines a wry tone about memory and weather.
Childhood's Happy Days in the Mountain Hunt
A brief humorous note laments rapid mountain deer decline and the missed chance for hunting. The speaker jokes about a hoped future shot while acknowledging dwindling game and a nostalgic tone about childhood hunting days.
Coffee blamed for illness and Postum cure tale
An old testimonial claims daily coffee caused pale health and sickness, describing a five year decline to bed and recovery after replacing coffee with Postum. The letter from a Polm Co. reader in Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes Postum as life giving.
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