Bronze Cutworms Threaten Lawns Across Des Moines County
County E D warns bronze cutworms feed on lawns in Denison and statewide. Adults and larvae described by Dale Shires and Harold Gunderson of Iowa State University say larvae reach two inches, causing unsightly damage for about two more weeks. Control advised with Sevin powders or sprayable formulations at specified rates per 1000 square feet.
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Denison
Dale Shires
Bremer County
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State University
Cards of thanks from area residents
Sincere thanks to friends and relatives for cards visits gifts and flowers while in hospital or after returning home. Special mentions include Rev Koengeter Rev Selberg Rev Lindquist Rev Feistner and St John Lutheran Ladies Aid for comforting words and service. The Henry Meier family expresses gratitude.
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Allen Hospital
Waterloo
Koengeter
Ruloff Wedeking
Rev. Selberg
James Kuhrt
Allen Memorial Hospital
William Lohmann
Hattie Ormston
Lindquist
Feistner
St. John Lutheran
Henry Meier
Liddy says major details of meat law worked out
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture L B Liddy says key aspects of the federal meat inspection law are settled to the satisfaction of state and federal officials. Iowa inspectors after training will inspect meat for interstate and intrastate shipment with funding details still to be agreed. Iowa Veterinary Medical Association criticizes hog cholera eradication timing, urging continued efforts while cautioning against rushing indemnity phases.
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State Secretary of Agriculture
L. B. Liddy
Iowa
Liddy
Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
Morphine Named After Greek God of Dreams
Morphine derives its name from Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, reflecting its potent sedative and analgesic effects.
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Morphine
Morpheus
God of
Tripoli Leader Emerges From June 19 1968 News
A report from Tripoli highlights a regional leader's actions as of June 19 1968. The piece notes political developments, local governance steps, and the leader's stated aims for stability and growth.
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Tripoli
Towa
Local Social Notes From Janesville and Surrounding Towns
Sunday and weekday visits mark this social roundup. Families and neighbors gather across Janesville Nashua Waterloo Cresco Greene and surrounding towns with dinners calls and hospital updates including Ada McConkey and Jo Ann Banwell events.
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Carroll Baruth
Ray Kuethe
Debra Kuethe
Boone
Richard Reynold
Lucille Dilley
Earl O’connell
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Ada McConkey
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Nashua
Jo Ann Banwell
Geo. Banwell
Sonia
Banwell
Daryl Pals
Jesup
Chester Pals
Howard van Brocklin
Lester Weidemann
Hawkeye
Three U S supercities projected by 2000
By year 2000 nearly half of Americans are expected to live in three vast metro regions. The Boswash corridor binds Boston New York Washington areas. Chipitts links Chicago to Pittsburg and Sansan spans San Francisco to San Diego.
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U. S
America
Addresses for Tripoli Armed Forces Personnel Listed
The document provides latest addresses for personnel including Sp. Larry L. Kammeyer at Ft. Bragg North Carolina and Glen R. Ladage at San Diego California. It also notes Dr. Alexander Wood invented the hypodermic needle in 1852.
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Tripoli Armed Forces
Larry L. Kammeyer
Hq. Hq. Co
U.S.A
Alexander Wood
Virginia Farm Wife Expresses Opinion on a Farmer's Wife
The Iowa Farm Bureau article by Mrs. Nancy N. Johnson of Bedford County Virginia presents a farmer's wife as an enigma and offers insights into her role. It discusses social expectations and rural life from a farm wife perspective.
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Virginia
Iowa Farm Bureau
Nancy N. Johnson
Bedford County
Agricultural Exports Key to U S Economy and Jobs
Orville Freeman notes seven year period 1961 to 1967 saw agricultural exports total over 32 billion dollars in U S balance of payments. Farm products 22 percent of exports but over 50 percent of favorable balance and support nearly a million jobs across sectors. He warns protectionists risk shrinking exports and the need to accept imports for sales.
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U. S
Orville Freeman
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Farm Population in the United States Declines
A preliminary Bureau of Census report shows the farm population on April 1, 1967, at 10,817,000 or 5.5 percent of 197.4 million. Since 1960 the nation grew 1.4 percent annually while farm population fell 5.3 percent yearly, a total drop of 4.8 million in seven years.
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United States
Bureau of Census
Farm Wives Played Strong Supporting Roles in Rural Life
A portrait-rich passage highlights farm wives as secretaries, tractor drivers, veterinarians, chauffeurs, dressmakers, cooks, and avid readers. They are partners in farming, valuing clean kitchens, timely meals, new recipes, and shared farm planning with their husbands.
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Hasbrouck - Voetmann Lumber Co
Ambrose Auto
Ford Sales and Service
Dial
Tripoli, Iowa
Frederika Locker
Frederika
B&b
Robert Bergmann
Robert Fink
Hollywood
Wendall Kuethe
Richardson
Lowell Syyerson
Ruben Drape
Christ Meier
Tripoli Nursing Home
R. O. Wikner
F. D. Rewoldt
Erhardt Lahmann
Robert H. Kuhrt
Story & Clark Organ
Mgr
Lowrey Music Center
S.W
9Th St
Des Moines
Ames
Bolson’s
Frederika Feed Mill
Tripoli Hardware
Bergmann Hatchery
County
E. D
Helmuth Brase
Pinhook
Pavavanm NY
Ato
Inter-Office
Ortho
Sanerte
Home Orchard
Rose Food
Red River Mix
ACME
Cp de
Asho Armer
Conselor Board
Ms of
Stevens
Ray’s Clothiers
Les Lauck
Vinus
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