Manure Loader Plans Offered by Iowa Extension Service
The manure loader is a popular labor saving machine on Iowa farms. Construction plans may be obtained from the Iowa Agricultural Extension Service in Ames Iowa. Bonds offered include a $100 bond for $75 available at banks post offices or theaters with purchase required by July 1. Guaranteed by the U S Government.
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Bosuth
Titonka
Kossuth
Canada
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Ames
V. S
Warmth Aids Daily Tasks In Household Routines
A fragment notes how warmth speeds up common chores. Room temperature ingredients mix better, drying beans soak faster in hot water, and rice cooks more evenly. Hot water improves mashed potatoes, ironing prep, oiling leather, and wax or paint work smoother when not cold.
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Fabrica
Waxed Soles and Heels Extend Life of Hose
An old European method revived by USDA researchers suggests rubbing paraffin or candle wax on heels and toes of stockings to prevent holes. Tests on wear machines show hosiery lasting four times longer than untreated. Wax leaves a thin film that resists laundering and does not alter appearance for cotton, wool, or rayon hose.
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USDA
Lane
Nylon window screen wins patent after interference suit
The patent office priority battle ended with Harry W. Thomas and William Dubilier obtaining patents for a nylon window screen that could replace metal wire screens after the war. The material heals itself when touched, with crimped threads forming troughs that rearrange after damage, allowing the screen to recover its original appearance. The government currently uses about 50 million yards of the self healing screen material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Harry W. Thomas
Wiliam Dubilier
Chinese Speech Relies on Tone Over Vocabulary Size
The Chinese language uses a small core vocabulary and depends on pitch variation to convey meaning. In Peking dialect about 400 vocables exist, while English has thousands. The tonal system makes speech sound sing song, with words like shih changing meaning by tone.
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Peking
Farm Machinery Shifts Labor From Fields to Industry
Historical view shows three quarters of national manpower once on farms fed the nation and provided labor for munitions. Today machinery lets roughly one fourth of farm workers support the nation’s food supply while half the workforce shifts to industry. From 1820 to 1980 farm employment drops from about 88 percent to 21 percent for those 10 years old and over.
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United States
American Legion Service to Veterans Highlighted
The American Legion began with World War I veterans united by country love and a pledge to serve beyond uniforms. It pursues a broad program of veteran and family assistance, with a long history of constructive, unselfish activities spanning 25 years and beyond.
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American Legion
Legion
Rehabilitation and Veterans Care Service by The American Legion
The American Legion emphasizes disability care for veterans and dependents. National and local rehabilitation committees coordinate with Congress and the Veterans Administration. Iowa’s Des Moines Veterans Hospital provides free hospitalization for all veterans. Legion departments and posts push for legislation, assist in claims, and help veterans obtain employment.
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American Legion
National Rehabilitation Committee
Congress
Veterans Administration
Legion
Iowa
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Veterans’ Facility
Iowa Department
Wesley News Social Roundup Highlights Local Hosts and Departures
Mrs. Tom McMahon hosted bridge guests including Mrs. Thos McMahon Jr of Wyoming Iowa and Mrs H H Raney among others. Francis Becker 2-c returned to Norfolk Virginia after a five day leave at the Becker home. 4 H club’s furnishings play featured antiques. Sgt. Robert Genung left for Washington DC after furlough. his wife Shirley Hanson will join later. Harold Skow left for Wheaton College. Families traveled to Urbana and rural visits continue. Maurice Daley funeral attracted many from the area. John Richard Capesius left for service. A postnuptial shower honored Mrs Howard Finemark at the Congregational church parlors.
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Tom McMahon
Thos. McMahon Jr
Wyoming
Iowa
H. H. Raney
Wilfred Loebig
J. T. Meurer
Chas. Mullin
Dawson
Alfred Erdman Low
Mullin
Francis Becker
Norfolk
Virginia
Matt Beckers
Greg Studer
St. Benedict
Evelyn Wimmer
Adams
Minn
Irene Studer
Lee Day
Rockford
Til
Mike Goetz
Dey
Cpl. Day
Goetz
Prarie Pals
Lou Wingert
August Studer
Burt
Marcia Downs
Elaine Mullin
Reta Garman
Carroll Hidman
Theresa Ann Arndorfer
Wingert
Robert Genung
Washington,d. C
Corwith
Shirley Hanson
Harold Skow
Esther Skow
Wheaton
Wheaton College
Harold
A. M. Lease
Burrell
Urbana
Lease
Fred Burrell
A. J. Riggs
Kansas
Chas ‘Noble
Baby
Tony Seiler
Henry Sellers
Algona
Bob Garman
Leo Garman
Lawrence Gleiden
Maurice Daley
St. Benedict Catholc Church
Tom Forburger
Joe Krieps
Momence
August Forburger
Adele Smith
Leo Bleich
Kossuth Hospital
Chery
Jimmie
Julius Capesius
St. Joe
Capesius
John Richard
Howard Finemark
Congregational
Family gathering honors anniversary and discharge at local home
A family gathering at the Wilhelm home celebrated Mr and Mrs Joe Walker Bancroft 48th wedding anniversary and welcomed John Vank he who recently received honorable discharge from the army. Guests included Ralph Jarvin and baby from Wichita visiting Alf Studer and relatives. Other attendees honored Albert Kelch on his birthday with several local families present.
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Wilhelmt
Joe Walker
Bancroft
John Vanke
Ralph Jarvin
Baby
Wichita
Kansas
Alf Studer
Edward Eckerman
Harty
Town
Mary Otis
Viola Studer
George Vitzthum
Susan Pfiffner
Mason City
Trene Stud
Mildred Johnson
Kossuth Hospital
Algona
Johnson
Exchange State Bank
Jack Shermans
Ft. Dodge
Mia
Rita Ricke
Robert Dieckmann
Camp Hawzee
Texas
Fred Dieckmann
John
Local Residents Attend Visits and Meetings Across Town
Mrs Thos McMahon Sr returned to Wyoming after visiting her son Tom and family, accompanied by Patty and Mary Lou. Visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Dave Williams of Washington, Mr and Mrs Ben Schrauth, and Mr and Mrs Hugo Poppe with family. United Service Women held a meeting at Mrs Clara Hauptman’s home. American Legion Auxiliary set to meet July 5 with Mrs Viola Studer as hostess. Leo Reno and two children from Chicago arrived for an extended stay. Philip Goetz heads to Wisconsin for work. Mrs John Hildman and two children visited Sunday evening at Mrs Ross Lichter’s home. Robert Oppedahl went to Fort Snelling for pre-induction. Mrs Omima Studer visited Mason City. Mrs Charles Stuflick of Forest City staying with daughter Mrs G Ricke.
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Thos, McMahon Sr
Tom
Wyoming
Patty
Mary Lou
Dave Williams
Washington
Ben Schrauth
Britt
Mra
Hugo Poppe
Clarkaville
United Service Women
Clara Hauptman
American Legion Auxiliary
Viola Studer
Leo Reno
Chicago
Reno
Philip Goetz
Wiscons
John Hildman
Ross Lichterz
Robert Oppedall
Fort Snelling
Omima Studer
Mason City
Charles Stuflick
Forest City
G.ricke
Seed unused farm land as summer pasture option
The article urges sowing every unused acre with summer pasture. It notes rape as a suitable hog pasture throughout the summer and still capable of seeding, reflecting practical rural guidance.
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Mitonkh
Tows
Ational Editorial Association
Smith’s
Algona, Iowa
W. F. Hawstreet
M. D
Witonka
TORVA
Pierre Sartor
Sitonka
Towa
Dr. E. J. Gallup Chiropractor
Petersen Building
Titonka, Ia
M. F. Calhoun
H. I. Torgersen
Bamstreet
Robert E. Wagner
Kossuth County
L. A. Winkel
Hutchison
Ofice Phone
E. J. van Ness Law Offices
J. van Ness
Della Welter
New Horse
Quarton and Miller County Savings Bank Bldg
Algons
W. L. Tindall
D. O. Osteopathic
Woden
Wesley News
Lanesboro
Produce and Hatchery CO
Swan Furniture Funeral Home —Ambulance
Kenneth W. Swan
Titonka, Towa
Hoff’s Harness and Shoe Repair Shop
Harness
Electric Shop
Tyke Theatre
Lake Placid
Roy Rogers
Eugene Paulette
Gary Cooper
Merle Oberon
Walter Brennan
Patsy Kelly
Elyse Knox
Rich Vallire
Aly
Titonka Savings Bank
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