Drake and Nebraska clash in blizzard crowds at Drake Stadium
Des Moines reports 4000 fans paid 2.50 to watch Drake defeat Nebraska as a fierce blizzard roared. Three bands, flags, and yell leaders energized an exciting game amid harsh weather. Next, Ames visits Drake on November 21 in a storied intrastate rivalry. Also covered are Red Cross health outreach, Rev Isaiah Tery’s Polk County legacy, new county marriage policy, large ice plant operations, corn and apple crop notes, and a massive Des Moines river powered generating plant with twin turbines and massive water needs.
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Des Moines
Drake University
Nebraska
Drake Stadium
Ames
Drake
Isaiah M. Tery
Polk County
Cory
John
Towa
Hook huskers credit and Iowa wild goose counts
A long Iowa clipping notes the hook method of corn husking replacing pegs, praising speed gains and labor savings. It also records a stone axe found in Union county, a Dubuque revenue license incident, geese attracted by town lights in Centerville and Seymour, deadly live-wire accidents in Buchanan and Johnson counties, a 70th wedding anniversary in Tama county, and details on Adams ranch near Odebolt with 7000 acres, 3700 acres in corn and 15 corn picking machines plus 65 workers, 75 to 100 year-round.
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Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Nebraska
Iowa
Centerville
Appanoose County
Seymour
Buchanan County
Electric Company
Johnson County
Iowa City
L. N. Burt
Garwin
Tama County
Burt
Plymouth
Vermont
Coolidge
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Adams Ranch
Odebolt
Sac County
Angle Addition
Sugar use in America and world comparison
An analysis from 1924 notes Americans consumed more sugar per person than other nations and discusses sugar origins, types, and its role as a cheap energy source. It warns excess sugar intake becomes fat and urges mindful consumption amid rising post prohibition use.
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England
France
Germany
Italy
India
North Africa
West Indies
South America
Western Newspaper Union
Hired Man Reflects on Farm Work and Progress
In a rustic voice a hired man praises helping women at home and farming tasks. He notes corn silos saving labor, long nights for light, and the boss valuing practical farming articles over theory. He questions busy minds tied to details while describing mule power, housing, a hospital, and electric lighting on the farm.
Spilt Milk Losses Billions Annually
A U S Department of Agriculture schedule quantifies nationwide wasted milk at 3.34 billion pounds yearly, costing 77.4 million dollars at 2.25 dollars per hundred. The report cites gains from higher yield per cow and urges better sanitation, feeding, and herd management to offset waste.
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Bagatelle
The Youth's Companion 1926 Adventure Offer
The piece promotes The Youth's Companion 1926 issues offering journeys to Maine woods Navaho lands Alaska and the South Seas via a magical carpet metaphor. Subscriptions are two dollars for 52 issues in 1926 plus remaining 1925 issues or two dollars fifty for McCall's Magazine. Also notes a Maple Hill Bazaar and Supper dates with times and prices.
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Persia
Maine Woods
Alaska
McCall’s Magazine
Youth’s Companion SN
Boston
Mass
W.r.maple Hill
Ames vs Drake football game tickets on sale
Des Moines hosts the Drake at Ames football game on November 21. Tickets go on sale Friday November 20 for No. 22 with return limit to No. 21, leaving Des Moines November 23. Price is 4.80 dollars, two thirds of the one way fare for round trip plus half fare for children. Details from the agent.
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Drake- Ames
Des Moines
Week End Fares on M and St L R R Trains
Tickets at one fare plus 26 cents good on all trains each Friday and Saturday. Final return limit to leave destination before midnight of following Monday. Rates apply between all points on the M and St L R R. One half fare for children aged 6 to 12. Minimum adult fare 50 cents. See agent for full particulars.
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Iowa Council of Red Cross
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Polk County District Court
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J. F. Lane
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Scott
Oliver H. Vance
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Ezra Meeker
Mr. Vance
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Mahaska
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Mitchell
Maple Hill Ladies Aid
Minneapolis & St. Louis
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