Dickinson Urges Voters to Oust Incumbent in Ten Years’ War
The letter by L. J. Dickinson labels the current congressman a nonentity after ten years in office and calls for replacing him with a candidate who will defend district interests. It attacks the incumbent on votes against war measures, labor, immigration, and patronage practices, urging neighbors to vote for change and invite others to do the same.
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J. Dickinson
Congress
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J.P. Dolliver
TY Boys
McLemore
Boston Transcript
Chicago Tribune
Des Moines Daily Capital
Lafayette Young
State Council of Defense
Amprican
Kafeer Bill
Hinds
Congressonal Committee
Rmer
Hoover urges wide use of potatoes to curb surplus
Food Administrator Deems reports Hoover telegram calling for rapid action to move surplus potatoes to markets at reasonable prices. He urges county administrators to organize wholesale and retail cooperation regionally to shift the crop to consumers within 90 days, stressing potatoes as a substitute for wheat flour and meat.
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Deema
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Deems
Food Administration
Deemss
Corn and Wheat: War-Time Food Policy and Population Needs
The article argues for relying on cornmeal to fight famine, noting U.S. corn output of about 3.191 billion bushels and wheat at 655.8 million, with corn dominating production yet wheat appearing scarce in daily tables. It praises mills and cooks in the United States and contrasts Europe’s handling of grain.
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England
France
Europe
United States
Comparison of meat-producing animals per 100 acres
The federal food administration notes that the United States lags behind other countries in using land for meat production. It presents figures showing how many meat-producing animals exist per 100 acres on American farms versus abroad, indicating underutilization of land resources.
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United States
Federal Food Administration
Viking cream separator advertised as scientifically built and easy to use
The ad promotes the Viking cream separator as the most scientifically constructed, mentioning it is the easiest to run and by far the simplest to clean. It emphasizes its superior design for efficient milking and maintenance.
Grow sorghum to aid sugar shortage in Iowa plan
Iowa proposes growing sorghum for syrup to ease sugar demand. A county agent survey can locate mills and seed sources. Plant in May, two pounds per acre, spacing per corn rows, weed control and hand weeding advised. price 25 to 60 cents per pound.
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Iowa
Hoover
State Agricultural College
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Great Britain
Italy
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Canada
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Australia
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Holt Implement Co
Rolfe, Iowa
Jikin
Ream
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Brandywine
Swinmin
Riley
Francis
Ted
Hoosier Kitchen
Hoosier Company
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