Ruralist Tips Highlight Farm Practices and 1932 Yields
Seed corn tests and weed-free crop seeds are advised for higher yields. A 4 H Camp will be held in Washington on June 15 to 21. Iowa dairy and beef programs show gains with milk and baby beef profits, while lard tariffs and crop yields rise. Pigs need iron. ferrous sulphate used at Cornell. horse power resurges on the R B Adams ranch. beet sugar and soybeans respond to lime and inoculation.
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Washington, D. C
Cornell University
Iowa City Pledges Net Earnings for Municipal Hospital Debt
Iowa second class city with 5000 to 6000 population may borrow against net earnings of its wholly owned electric plant to fund a municipal hospital. Votes required. certificates payable from earnings. 15 year limit. public notice and immediate effect.
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General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Rolfe Arrow
Rolfe
Gilmore Enterprise
Gilmore City
N. G. Kraschel
Senate
Geo. E. Miller
House
Byron G. Allen
Clyde L. Herring
Wedding Gift Question From Victor and Harry
In a dialogue, Victor reveals his sister Mary is to wed a suitor. Harry questions the choice, and Victor confirms her affection, joking that almost anything would suffice as a wedding present.
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Harry
Victor
Mary
Barry
U S Monogram Sparked Talk Of Dollars
A patriotic citizen from Europe describes the thrill of seeing U S symbols with Senator Sorghum agreeing the letters resemble a dollar mark in form and sentiment.
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U. S
Europe
Senator Sorghum
Designing Alice Jean Weekend with Aunt Suggests Errand
A girl mentions to her aunt that she should take her pocketbook in case she passes a drug store and wants to buy something during a weekend spent together. The exchange hints at an ordinary shopping errand in a family moment.
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Alice Jean
Senator Sorghum Praises Patriotic Music Band Aid
In a light exchange he asks what music people prefer and asserts patriotic music helps, noting even a forgotten speech can still show heart if a band plays The Star Spangled Banner.
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Senator Sorghum
Vege Tarians Question Dog Diet
A father explains to his son that the Smiths are vegetarians and do not eat meat. The boy then asks what they feed their dog, prompting the clarification that vegetarian households still care for their pets.
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Bobby
Father
Papa
Not So Dumb Jacky Impresses with Sharp Wit
A town character nicknamed Not So Dumb Jacky is hailed for a quick repartee when asked about his role in life. He quips that his business is to mind his own business, showcasing his wry humor in a Toronto Globe note.
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Jacky
Toronto Globe
Jones and his indolent habit of driving over bumps
The Boston Transcript quotes a humorous exchange about a man named Jones who is described as indolent. The remark mocks his laziness by noting he habitually runs his car over a bump to ash his cigar.
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Boston Transcript
Daughter of Wall Street Broker Encounters Bear at Sea
A daughter on a fishing trip with her father spots a bear while the broker refuses to discuss business, insisting he cannot see the animal or talk shop. The scene blends family outing with a wildlife interruption at the dock or boat.
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Wall Street
Joan Hatfield
Windsor Castle
ST. Paul's Clock
Hatfield
Women In Charge World Question Sparks Quiet Debate
A historic captioned exchange contrasts a playful but pointed quip about women leading with a married man's calm assurance that such leadership will feel natural. The dialogue captures early 20th century tensions over gender roles.
Perfect Magnet Sparks Unstoppable Attraction
A playful exchange frames a magnetic allure as a flirtatious line-up. The dialogue hints at irresistible charm personified, suggesting a magnetic presence that draws attention and desire from those nearby.
Doctor's Wife Question on Nurse Fired for Exhausting Patients
In a terse exchange, the physician confirms he dismissed a nurse who wore out patients. The wife presses about the firing, framing it as a moral inquiry into care and accountability.
Oxides and Odds in Brief Readings From The Era
A collection of aphorisms and trivia notes covering advice on criticism praise driving gas consumption by state a Mexican charcoal fuel life blessings simple paths solar quotes and tiny farming in Egypt quadruplets rarity copper rings in Turkey and tin supply warnings with global outlooks.
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Idwa
U.S. A
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dairy Industry Department
Dairy Extension Service of
Towa
R. H. Porter
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Berlin
The
Aecord
Ames
I. E. Melhus
R. B. Adams
Odebolt
Adams
Smilin
Charlie Say
Curren Wit
Hunigh
Vermont
London
Anderson
Praman
Turkey
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