Birds as allies in war on insects and crops
A Washington Star piece notes birds aid human efforts against insect pests, feasting on gypsy moths, boll weevils, army worms and more. It cites a field study showing birds ingesting hundreds of pests, with species like the kildeer and blackbird recorded containing thousands of insects in stomachs, highlighting their value despite crop damage.
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Estherville lays out sewer and water improvements plan
The City Council of Estherville Iowa has prepared a plat and schedule of proposed assessments for a six inch sanitary sewer and a four inch water main along East Walnut Street from North Ninth Street to the west line of Lot Six, Block Two, Ridley's Second Addition. The notice invites written objections within twenty days after publication and states a February 9 1933 hearing at 2:00 PM to consider objections and finalize assessments. Date of first publication January 17, 1933. City Clerk R O Clark.
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Coleman Hospital Availability Maintained Under Dr Clark
The Coleman hospital will be temporarily continued on the same basis as before with Dr Clark in charge.
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Red Cross Aided Over Three Million Families Last Winter
The American Red Cross supported more than 3,000,000 families nationwide through relief for unemployment disaster and misfortune. In 143 counties the organization aided 90,000 families with groceries clothing and flour sourced from government wheat. The wheat and cotton distribution helps 15 million people March through June 1932. The Red Cross plans ongoing winter relief and clothing while continuing public health nursing and ex-service support. The Junior Red Cross with nearly 7,000,000 students aided relief efforts through sewing and canning activities. The organization will cover almost $500,000 in costs from its treasury and urges local membership during the Armistice Day to Thanksgiving roll call.
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Rawleigh Manhunt Offers Routes Near Algona and Hartley
Men are sought to cover Rawleigh routes serving 800 customers in and around Algona Emmetsburg Rolfe and Hartley. Earn starting $25 weekly with rapid increases. Apply now Rawleigh Co Dept 1A 119 V Freeport Ill Thu 3 W 1.
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Five Day Week Origins Traced to Ancient Empires
Dr. L J Gelb discusses a 2200 B C Assyrian-Hittite trade correspondence found on clay tablets. The tablets reveal high interest rates from Assyrians to Hittite merchants, with six month terms and harsh enforcement, including slavery for nonpayment. The tablets also show protective clauses for borrowers and a stark debt dispute note. Wee Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodyard and Glen returned Sunday from Nemaha, Minn.
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