Hitchhiking Pests Threaten Beetle Free Areas
Federal inspectors intercepted thousands of Japanese beetles hitchhiking by air from beetle infested airports in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Newark. They checked over 7000 flights and sprayed DDT over planes while targeting nearby host plants to prevent spread in a bid to protect beetle free regions.
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United States
Bureau of Entomology and Plant
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Newark
Miss Letty Retires From Music Teaching
Miss Letty leaves her Millport piano and teaches life through memories as she moves to Sunset Home Haven for the Aged. Sam Warner helps her carry on, and a party at the Home greets her with Chopin in a room where her rosewood piano returns in a moment of reunion.
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Thetee Howard
Finis
Sam Warner
Letty
Etty
Miss Letty
Sam
Millport
Checking Equipment Will Pay Dividends in Farm Tractors
Periodic checks of tractors and farm gear prevent delays and injuries by catching wear and needed lubrication early. Proper adjustments save fuel, extend parts life, and boost production per machine while reducing costs per unit. Secure grease guns and extinguishers should be kept on the tractor to prevent accidents.
Sale Notices From United Presbyterian Home and Farms
April 17 sale of household goods at United Presbyterian Home begins 1 30 p m with MF W C Boyle. April 20 public auction of an 80 acre farm nine miles north and two and a half miles west of Washington on Wellman Washington rock road starts 2 00 p m executor W B Davis. April 20 purebred Hampshire fall boat and open gilt sale Swartzendruber sale pavilion Wellman Iowa night sale 7 20 p m Lorin E Oxley Sons West Liberty Iowa
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United Presbyterian Home
W. C. Boyle
Washington
Wellman-Washington Rock Road
W. BE. Davis
Hampshire
Swartzendruber
Wellman
Lorin E. Oxley & Sons
West Liberty
Towa
Citrus Production In U S Rises Steadily Says Agri Report
The Agriculture Department notes citrus output in the United States has about doubled each decade for forty years with forecasts of continued growth. California and Florida together supply over 90 percent of oranges, Florida and Texas produce about 90 percent of the grapefruit, and most commercial lemons are grown in California.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
California
Florida
Texas
Liquid glass seal combats car window leaks
A new liquid glass seal developed by the maker acts as a water repellent between the car window glass and rubber. It claims to prevent leaks and improve sealing performance.
Dodger Fan Suggests Naming Trolleys After Players
A Brooklyn Dodger devotee proposes naming the citys new trackless trolleys after current and former Dodger players to honor the team. The idea reflects strong fan attachment to Dem Bums amid ongoing trolley orders.
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Brooklyn Dodger
Rooter
Markets Show Mixed Slaughterhouse Prices In Chicago Sale
Chicago markets open with mixed livestock results. Hogs 11 000 head steady to weak for under 244 pounds and higher weights down 25 to 50 cents with tops at 22 50. Cattle and calves moderate activity with steers and heifers mostly steady. load top 130 grade steers at 24 50. fed steers and yearlings 27 50 to 30 50. beef cows 24 40 down. vealers 26 to 28. sheep light demand with wool lambs bid at 25 50 to 26 00 and uneven gains elsewhere.
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Produce Row
Chicago April 15. Poultry market data shows 19 trucks of hens weak and chickens steady. Leghorn hens 24, white rock springs 47, Plymouth Rock springs 47, colored springs 4h. Browns and whites mixed 21,880 cases. Market firm with extras 70-80 percent for A 46-4715 and 60-70 percent for A 45-4615. Standards 42-44 percent and current receipts 42, checks 39.
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White Rock Springs
Plymouth Rock Springs
Colored Springs
Milk for Older People Daily Pint to Fortify Bones
Recent studies suggest middle aged and elderly individuals should include at least a pint of milk daily to improve nutrition and strengthen bones, reducing fracture risk.
Grain table shows Chicago futures bids and closes
CHICAGO April 15 grain table lists May, July, Sept wheat corn and oats with open high low and close figures in various percent ranges. Highlights include Wheat May 251 263 250 252 percent and Corn May 214 230 233 221 percent with oats May 118 119 118 118 percent.
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Chicago
Charcoal Use in Gas Masks and Absorption Concepts
The article notes powdered coconut shell charcoal absorbs gas by surface adsorption rather than sinking in. It contrasts adsorption with absorption, using a sponge absorbing water as an example of absorption and charcoal absorbing poison gas via surface interaction.
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World Book Encyclopedia
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Gamble’s
ING
Scott Furniture Company
Joe Carter
Richland
Iowa
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Eod
Philip Kneen
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Evening Journal
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Keokuk County
C. Picken
South Ave
Washington, Iown
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SAA
Washington Oil Company
North Marion
Walt
Th. RK
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Howard Crozier
Cal
Phone
United Mattress Co
L. Hens Springs Stags
Washington County
Washington Concrete Company
Hampshire Boats
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Swedesburg
Wayland Phone
Nicola & Harmon
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Ainsworth
Dick's Furniture Store
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Inquire Journal
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Gamble
South
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Call
N0om
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Chester
North Ave. B
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Garland
Corner Square
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Osincup Walgreen Drug
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Osincup Drug Store
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Clarion
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West Chester
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Noth Ave
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Eclipde Lumber
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Lemley Way
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Eclipse Lumber Company
Charles Bartholow
Brighton
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Crawfordsville
H. P
Dee
Warner Deluxe Electric
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Dicks Furniture Store
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Wayland
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Iowa Ave
Dodger
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Smart Implement Company
ChicaGo Grain Table
Work Oxfords
S. E
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Washington Rock Road
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Iowa City
Tee
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