Farm Bureau Day At State Fair Features Governor Preus
Governor J A O Preus of Minnesota will deliver the principal address at Farm Bureau Day on August 28 at the Town State Fair. Vera Busiek Schuttler of Farmington Mo speaks on farm women and children. Page County Farmers Band plays twice with talks by Farm Bureau workers and Gov Preus.
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J. AY Preus
Minnesota
Farm
Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau
Toval
Farm Bureau
Page County Farmers’ Band
Bis
Federation
Vera Busick Schuttler
Farmington
J. A. O. Preus
Cunningham
Barberry outlaw law targets rust carrier in Iowa
Iowa treats common barberry as an outlaw under Section 2426, making it a misdemeanor to receive ship or plant the harmful variety. The state entomologist gains power to inspect and eradicate suspected plants with penalties for noncompliance and cost recovery.
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Iowa
Veriest Club
Fly Dope That Does the Business for Dairy Cows
An early guide explains a homemade fly spray to reduce dairy cow annoyance and improve milking. The mixture uses coal tar dip, fish oil, whale oil, oil of tar, and laundry soap, diluted to thirty gallons with soft water. Two workers can spray forty cows in five minutes, at about one cent per cow per day, with twice daily applications.
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Agricultural Extension Department
Town State College
Women Entering Maritime Civil Service Examinations
An Los Angeles Express report urges women to apply for federal jobs once closed to them. Competitive exams will open for roles including junior engineer and deck officer with a 2000 dollar yearly stipend, plus laboratory and field aid in cotton breeding, pyro technic assistant, print physiology aide, computer, insurance claims examiner, and other posts. The veterans bureau seeks a male chauffeur.
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High Seas
United States Civil Service Commission
Federal
Los Angeles
Express
John Henry
Indian Service
Veterans’ Bureau
Tribute to Ole Bull Enlivens Nashville Hall
A historic visit of violinist Ole Bull to Nashville is recalled from the forties. A prominent actress laid her velvet mantle on the rough stage to honor him, prompting the violinist to bow and play as the audience watched. The anecdote reflects on modest surroundings and artistic dignity.
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Ole Bull
Nashville
Tenn
Philadelphia Ledger
Bad starts need not deter your progress
The piece argues that early setbacks are common among great leaders like Grant and Lloyd George. It urges readers to use discouragement as motivation, claiming adversity reveals but strengthens ability, and that overcoming obstacles builds character and power.
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Grant
West Point
America
Hlineis
Iis
Lloyd George
Kindness as the path to a pleasant life and work
A reflection on kindness guiding personal conduct and parenting. Harsh methods harm children and business harmony, while kindness and respect foster happiness and cooperation. The piece argues that kindness yields lasting success and lessened conflict.
Smile and Keep a Cheerful Face in Hard Times
A dated verse urges constant smiling to counter hardship. It promotes greeting others, remaining hopeful, and facing fate with a steady, positive demeanor. The message ties happiness to practical effort and perseverance in daily work and social encounters.
Path to happiness lies in honest selfhood and fair dealing
The piece argues that true contentment comes from a proper view of self and moral actions. Dr Burrell says a person's sins arise from inner thoughts and motives, not wealth or status, urging readers to avoid selfish or dishonest paths even when facing temptations.
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Dr. Burrell
Burrell
The Song of Birds Mirrors Courtship in Nature
The article explains that birds sing primarily as courtship and mating displays. It notes the nightingale’s prolonged singing through nest building and egg laying, then a return to vigor after chicks hatch, with singing tied to mating and offspring safety.
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Emiuke
Masterful Mind and Calm Under Pressure
A passage argues that quiet decisive thought overcomes panic in daily life. It contrasts composed thinkers with easily provoked people and urges self mastery through long practice to gain influence and control, boosting success, honor, and wealth.
Modern Life Brings Financial Stress and Simple Home Recipes
A column argues money pressure stems from unrealistic expectations. It also lists simple cooking and baking directions for cakes and cherry bread, and ends with a recipe and a prune endive salad dressing. The tone mimics a domestic guide mixing fiscal advice with kitchen instructions.
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Spokane
Wash
Miss Osborne
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Phin
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Chum
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