Preventing diphtheria through toxin-antitoxin and vaccination
A historical piece discusses disease prevention limits, noting germ causes and successful diphtheria controls. It highlights toxin-antitoxin, antitoxin treatment within two days, and school-entry vaccination as paths to near elimination, urging universal adoption to stamp out diphtheria. The text cites 1924 Western Newspaper Union material and related public health debates.
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Kieh
Pub- Secachool
Edward
Moosetrenc
Selina
Order of Mouse
Dor
John Nichols
Seasonal guidance on oranges and winter confections
The article extols oranges as prized in winter for color and health, noting fruit salts and acids aid digestion. It describes orange juice as comparable to milk in food units, suggests garnishes and confections like candled orange cups, sherbet, fondant, Turkish delight, and candied fruit. It also gives steps for preparing an orange syrup and preserving flavors in winter desserts.
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Jules
Jules Mune
Iowa Lads Are World Champions Dairy Judges
Franklin county trio from Iowa won the United States contest against England in Reading. Raymond Monahan of Hampton led as top judge after a year at Iowa State College, with Lester Olson of Alexander and Harlan Leonard of near Iowa Falls as teammates. The trio, part of a dairy calf club, won the Iowa state and national titles to earn the world championship.
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America
Franklin County
Iowa
England
Reading
Raymond Monahan
Hampton
Iowa State College
Lester Olson
Alexander
Harlan Leonard
Iowa Falls
Olson
Leonard
Milwaukee
Wis
Towa
Earnest Cry for Help From Abe in Tonal Town
A 20 year ago local driver nicknamed Old Abe, popular with both races, is jailed after being caught with a stray cat believed to be stolen goods. His wife and children visit, Abe instructs her to hire a lawyer, and a final insult echoes from the stairwell as he insists on a good one. Copyright Central Press Association.
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Abe
Whatle Grand Jury
Blue Eugle
Cindy
Dora
How to Reduce Taxes in Town and County
Farmers and city property owners face high taxes with no simple fix by shifting valuation. The editorial urges reduced government spending and local austerity to lower tax burdens, praising town actions while calling for economy in townships, schools, districts, and counties. It notes hog cholera losses in Iowa and urges precautions, serum use, and sanitation to protect hog herds, with figures on historical mortality and national context.
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Sioux City Journal
State Executive Council
Journal
Cattle Congress in Waterloo and Poultry Culling Views
The article credits coach W. B. Hamilton of Franklin county for guiding a Waterloo victory over England. It reports Blue Valley Creamery Institute findings that 25 percent of Emmet county hens should be culled for nonproduction, based on pelvic bone checks and vent observations. It notes July August lay pauses signal poor layers and mentions Balkan travel notes with a writer’s travel tips.
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Waterloo
Franklin County
W. B. Hamilton
W.r.cull
Institute
Emmet
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Ford of Canada stock units misused by outsiders prompt alert
An article warns buyers about Ford of Canada stock units sold as bankers shares. It explains 100 units equal one share, with units priced at 7.50 to 10 each, making a fraudulent scheme seem legitimate. Readers are cautioned that such units misrepresent real stock value and should be avoided.
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Vid Motor Company of Canada, Ltd
Bankers
Ford of Canada
Ford of
Canada
Ford
New Iowa Road Law Governing Auto Driving
Iowa lawmakers enacted a rule effective July 4 requiring a driver who passes a moving vehicle to leave at least 30 feet of clearance before cutting back in. The measure targets reckless cutting in, promotes courtesy, and could be used as evidence in crashes to show insufficient clearance. It aims to curb dangerous swerve pressure and educate motorists on safe following distances.
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Iowa
Spirit Lake Hengey
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