Farm Prices and Crops Show Decline Across 1937 April
The April 15 1937 index shows farm prices at 94 of the 1909 14 average. Grains including corn barley and flax fell more than meat, with wheat oats and rye also down from March. Cottonseed stayed at 18.00 per cwt while meat animals excluding beef cattle fell 10 to 70 cents per hundredweight. Prices of animals and animal products declined less than grains, and the year over year gap widened.
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United States
Standard Oil ad campaign expands in Midwest states in 1988
Effective Advertising of Indiana reports growth in newspaper reach for its spring and summer 1988 campaign. Weasley Nunn says Tharmonville Republican and other papers total 14,000,000 circulation, up from 12,000,000, with 23,000 dealers offering Standard products across 14 Midwest states. Ads feature clean rest rooms, Iso-Vis motor oil with endurance themes, and driving imagery to promote gasoline and motor oil.
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Motown
Rally Day Program at Livonia Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Livonia church held Rally Day on Sabbath June 18 at 11 am after Sabbath school. Attendance was good with visitors from nearby churches. A noon country trip with lunch to Finn McHenry’s yard featured songs and a Bible questionnaire led by Dick McHenry and a Oak Park Academy graduate. Families from multiple towns joined and returned home pleased.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church of
Livonia
Finn McHenry
Serre
Shady Yard
Firn McHenry
Oak Park Academy of
Nevada
Mel Inler Mo
Avery
Lincoln
Nebr
Cane
John Wensob
St. Louis
Sam Mineaver
Kansas City
Ener
Las
Queen Ty
Ray Allen
Mendo Mar
Zera Senders
Idren
James Minear
Hangh
Unionville
J. P. Il
Witch Trial Acquittal Noted in Mass Witchcraft Record
Narrative fragment recalls Goody Cole case amid Massachusetts witchcraft era. Acquitted on grounds unclear as officials push to verify accusations. Public interest lingers in historical record.
King Tut Tomb Unperturbed for Over Fifteen Centuries
The tomb of Young King Tutankhamun remains largely undisturbed while about 800 royal tombs have been opened, marking a unique preservation of its elaborate vessels and utensils across centuries.
New Miracle Lamp Promises Germ Killing Light
Westinghouse research unveils a sternlamp that emits violet rays with strong germ killing effects. The lamp aids surgical safety and blood preparation for transfusions and may speed aging of fresh meats in processing plants. A lab test allegedly drys mold from a spoiled duck in 44 hours.
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Westinghouse
Harney Hentachler
Earth’s age debated by Vienna scientist and archbishop
Miss Edith Kroupa of the University of Vienna studied a small sample of monazite from Canada to estimate Earth’s age. Her radioactivity based results align with modern estimates that Earth is between one and two billion years old, contrasting with Archbishop Ussher’s earlier creation date.
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Edith Kroupa
University of Vienna
Canada
Miss Kroupa
Archbishop Ussher
B.C
Wheat Above Average In Putnam County June Report
The June first report shows winter wheat condition in Putnam county at 81 percent of normal, above the five year June average of 72 percent. Pasture condition in Putnam county runs at 60 percent of normal per agr statistician Ifred C. Brittain of the USDA with Loyal Shelton visiting relatives in DeSoto.
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Putnam County
Ifred C. Brittain
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
USDA
Washington's early New York presidency and fatigue tale
A fragmented reminiscence traces George Washington's move from Mount Vernon to New York for his inauguration. It recalls travel hardships by horse and carriage, the first Congress, and New York’s role as early presidential residence with broad, vivid local color.
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Washington
Texas
York
New York
Broadway
Canioue Trinity Church
Ene Ks
Toate
Wall Street
Financial Center of the World
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
State Department
G Wngton
Franklin Square
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Iowa
Elizabeth Point
New Jersey
Trees Worth Knowing For Missouri Farmers And Communities
A Missouri Conservation News column extols trees as vital to farming and daily life. It cites black walnut, oaks, hickory, red cedar, and ash as superior species, promoting better soil, water, fire protection, and long lasting timber. The piece also notes a local billiards referee, Joe Ferguson, as a colorful aside.
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Sens Boe
Kien
Theehat
Mincoeeres
Missouri
John Doe
Missouri Conservation News
Townsfolk visit parental homes Sunday evening
A report notes visits to parental homes in Centar ville and Livonia. Marian Bolar and Pearl Speak are mentioned, with families Birney Lucas and spouses also contacting Pearl Speak's residence.
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Centarville
Iowa
Pearl
Livonia
Harward
Marian Bolar
Birney Lucas
Snakebite incident linked to provoked reptile
Lewis estimated the victim was bitten after taunting the snake with hits and stones. Police noted the habit of teasing wildlife in the area.
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Lewis
Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Notice
The Stitch and Chatter Club 2 invites members to a meeting with Mrs Bling Adkins on July 6. The note mentions a prior trip and a closed event led by Hpnathur the Lord's.
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Hpnathur
Bling “Adkins
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