Revival Needed In Building Industry And Its Effects
The piece argues that reviving construction would cut unemployment and boost prosperity by revitalizing demand for materials and labor. It cites high material prices and union disputes as barriers, notes urban decay and weak private building, and suggests local painting and repairs could absorb workers and spur growth. It also touches on broader economic questions about war uncertainty and societal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor Unions
United State Department of Justice
Iowa
Native American Dishes Highlighted In Early American Cuisine
A fragment reflects on traditional dishes and preferences shaping early American food culture. It hints at native flavors influencing settlers and the evolving national palate.
What Is a Newspaper The Manson Journal Commentary
The Manson Journal discusses the role and duty of the newspaper noting many readers forget what a newspaper truly is. It argues a real newspaper is more than a money making venture and emphasizes its societal functions beyond profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson Journal
Community center aims to unite farms and town
The article argues the publication must engage local farms and residents to serve as a community hub. It notes the paper meets obligations, earns reader and advertiser support, and seeks ongoing financial success through local involvement.
National Air Show Heads to Sheldon Iowa Featuring Top Flyers
Nation's leading flyers plan a dramatic two day program at Sheldon Iowa August 20 21. Capt Art Davis Leonard Pergon Charles Abel Clem Whittenbeck and Charlie Zmuda will headline a roster of renowned stunt pilots at Shel don airport. The National Aeronautics magazine ranks the Sheldon show as the fourth largest in the United States.
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Iowa
Sheldon
Art Davis
Hast Lansing
Mich
Leonard R. Petergon
Benton Harbor
Charles F. Abel
Daytona
Beach
Fla
Clem Whittenbeck
Jopplin
Charlie Zmuda
National Aeronautics Magazine
United States
Small Grain to Be Long on Quality Short on Straw
Iowa crop outlook from C. S. Dorchester of the Farm Crops Department at Iowa State College notes oats likely to be short on straw but long on quality. He inspected fields statewide, citing thin stands and dry spring conditions. Wheat and barley show advantages from drilled seeding. overall quality expected to improve if weather cooperates.
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Iowa
C. S. Dorchester
Iowa State College
Dorchester
Eddyville
Lamont
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Sioux City
LeMars
Sac City
Kanawha
Waverly
Marion
Davenport
Burlington
West Liberty
Marshalltown
Marion County Tops 4-H Beef Heifer Enrollments in 1939
Carl Oldsen of the Iowa Beef Producers' Association reports 612 4-H pure bred beef heifer enrollments for 1939, down 241 from April preliminary. Angus leads with 199 entries, Herefords 160, Shorthorns 241. Marion county heads all breeds, with Jasper second overall and county-by-county rankings across breeds.
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Marion County
Carl Oldsen
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Oldsen
Oldson
Jasper County
Iowa County
Jasper
Warren County
Burleson Man Injured in Barn Machinery Accident
Burton Burleson a farmer near Maquoketa suffered injuries when a tractor he was working on fell 15 feet from the second floor of a basement barn. This marks his third serious machinery accident.
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Burton Burleson
Maquoketa
Burleson
Encephalomyelitis Reports Rise in Horses and Mules
Through this year two cases of encephalomyelitis in horses and mules have been reported to the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry but no scientific confirmation yet. Dr Barger, in charge, cites six vaccinated animal deaths and suggests insect carriers drive spread rather than direct horse transmission. Frost may curb new outbreaks by killing these insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Barger
K W. Stouder
Iowa State College Extension Service
Dry Spring Reduces Rust Threat on Small Grains
Iowa State College experts say the unusually dry early spring kept rust spores from developing, so wheat oats and barley show little rust this year. Smut, however, is severe in central Iowa, with seed-borne risk for next year if seed isn’t properly treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Melhus
Iowa State College
Iowa
Melhus
Methus
Chinch Bugs Threaten South Iowa Corn Crops
Entomologist Dr. Carl Drake notes serious chinch bug damage in south and southwest Iowa with barley and wheat also infested. State Secretary Mark Thornburg praises creosote barriers that have saved corn and reports oil in high demand across multiple counties. Wet conditions may extend bug presence into oats, risking future corn losses in affected areas.
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Iowa
Carl Drake
Marion County
Mark G. Thornburg
Thonburg
Thornburg
Guthrie
Page
Casp
Mills
Marion
Pottawattamie
Decatur
Fremont
Montgomery
Story County
Carl J. Drake
Drowned but revived after Wapsipinicon near Littleton
Arthur Pett of Waterloo fell into the Wapsipinicon while fishing near Littleton. His companions Dan Gorman and Harold Spooner pulled him out and gave artificial respiration. Pett revived after about ten minutes and recovered without lasting injury.
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Arthur Pett
Waterloo
Littleton
Dan Gorman
Harold Spooner
Pett
Nong
Pearly Gates
Growth of soil conservation crops under AAA effort
In 1987 the AAA aided farmers by applying about 5,000,000 tons of lime and fertilizer to their soils to promote soil conservation and crop growth.
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AAA
Wallace Favors Extension of Rural Electrification Mission
Secretary Henry A. Wallace urges transferring the Rural Electrification Administration to the Agriculture Department effective July 1. He credits REA for reviving farm electric service and promises continued loans for self liquidating rural projects to bring urban advantages to farm homes.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
REA
United States
Carmody
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Lake City
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Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Walace
Lester Iserman
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T. J. Raynes
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