Seek Tallest Corn in Nat s Contest at Ia State Fair
Des Moines report on the 1941 Iowa State Fair gives details of the national Tall Corn championship with Don Radda of Washington, Iowa, the 1940 winner, returning to defend his title as finals run Aug 22 29. It notes other farm events and a dirt track auto racing championship featuring Gus Schrader and the Offenhauser.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Don Radda
Washington
Radda
Wilson
Farm Bureau
Des Moines, Jr
Gus Schrader
Schrader
United States
Special Days at the Iowa State Fair Events
The Iowa State Fair schedules events from August 2 to August 27 with themed days. Children under 15 admitted free on Children's Day, and several veteran and defense related observances provide free or reduced admission. Musical features, auto races, farm leader talks, and observances mark the series of celebration days.
Carriers Sell Bonds In Rural Areas For Defense Savings
Rural mail carriers, numbering thirty two thousand, are serving as agents to sell Defense Savings Stamps in sparsely settled districts. Stamps range from ten cents to five dollars and come with albums for mounting. albums can be exchanged for Defense Savings Bonds. Post Office officials note prior carrier sales in 1917 and 1918 for War Savings Stamps.
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Defense
Treasury
Department
Post Office Department
Defense Savings
Post Office
Sleeping sickness alert for farmers in Pocahontas County
Reports of sleeping sickness in Pocahontas County prompt farmers to watch for drowsiness and uncoordinated movement in horses. Disease spreads by bloodsucking insects and vaccination should be given promptly, with immunity lasting about one year after vaccination.
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Pocahontas
Horse Vaccination Advances For Sleeping Sickness Immunity
The article notes 99 of 100 horses gain immunity from sleeping sickness with a new intra-dermal vaccination given in two treatments 7 to 10 days apart. Owners are advised to call a veterinarian if any symptoms appear.
Drunken Drivers Cause Most Crashes On Rural Highways
Chas. R. Jones of the American Business Men's Research foundation reports a May study of Iowa accidents shows drunken drivers caused nearly five times as many crashes on country highways as on city streets. Of 47 drunken driving accidents in the town, 38 occurred on rural roads and one death was recorded by police.
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Iowa
Chas. R. Jones
American Business Men’s Research Foundation
Jones
Dinner Bell Finds New Home at Lorenz Gate
The Denison couple Mr and Mrs Dan Lorenz now own the dinner bell once belonging to Crawford counties first doctor Dr McWilliams It has been repurposed and adorned with aluminum paint to decorate the gate at their residence.
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Dan Lorenz
Denison
McWilliams
Crawford County
Pullets urged to become layers for defense effort
Max Naylor Pocahontas county agent urges poultry producers to keep pullets for laying eggs to boost supplies for the army and Britain. He notes no current egg shortage but expects one if production lags, cites a government goal to raise egg output by 10 million cases in 15 months, and reports higher chick hatchings but fewer pullets kept on farms.
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IRS
Uncle Sam
Naylor
Pocahontas County
United States
Britain
United States Department of Agriculture
Gundersons Attend Reception After Honeymoon Trip
Dean Gunderson of Rolfe Iowa and Missy Gunderson of Pasadena California wed at a reception at the golf and country club. Attending were Roy Whaley and Jim Abbott among others from Chicago Ames and Waterloo. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Valley Idaho and Yellowstone before settling in Waterloo Iowa.
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Qatar
Whaley
Ney
Barlands
Adioli
Mane
Roy Whaley
Jim’ Abbott
Sherman
Cea
Thomas Dea
Guendedy
Ae Gunderson
Rolfe
Town
Missy
Gunderson
Pasadena
Ames
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Towa State College
Pi Kappa Alpha Frateri
John Deere
Waterloo
Iowa
Navy Life Offers Free Outfit and Broad Career Benefits
The Navy provides a complete uniform, strong civil life job prospects after service, and eager employers. It offers diverse sports programs from baseball to boxing, free moving pictures aboard ship, organized recreation, and appetizing well prepared, ample meals.
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Navy
Naval Academy of the
Annapolis
Pensacola
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Mickie
Dean Gundersop
Oan
United States Navy
The
Bve
U.S. Navy
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