Seed corn testing urged to improve yields countywide
Washington Do Farm Bureau urges farmers to test seed corn for 1926. Reports show many seed samples fail ear tests, reducing yield and increasing costs. Bulletin bullets on rag doll tests and germinators are available. volunteers asked to report above average seed. Enrollments open for farm accounting schools across Washington County with sites January 25–29. Government explosive pyrotol orders offered to farmers at 2.30 per 100 lb, due by February 3. Women’s clothing schools led by Ruby Kassel set January 25–29 with required sewing materials and schedule details.
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Farm Bureau
Washington County
Washington
Farm Bureau Office
Wellman
Community Hall
Crawfordsville
Brighton
City Hall
Schoo
Iowa
Womens Clothing Project
Ruby B. Kassel
Grace Hill Center
Hse
Wellman Savings
Berlin induced to Sing at London club before fans
Sophie Tucker coaxed Irving and Ellin Berlin from seclusion for a farewell bash at a London private dance club. Berlin sang Remember on a table beside Mrs Berlin as Tucker staged the hour. The couple spoke of shy beginnings and shared how Tucker helped his early career.
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Berlin
London
Sophie Tucker
Irvine Berlin
Kid Cat Mub
Irving
Ellin Mackay
Miss Tucker
United States
Misa Tucker
Irving Berlin
Ellin
William Wiseman
Hard Boiled With Criminals Warns Warden Hollowell
Warden T P Hollowell of the Iowa State penitentiary warns that lenient courts and easy access to guns fuel crime in America He cites the Dows incident and urges reforms including collecting small arms sterilizing criminals and aligning law enforcement responsibilities He urges harsher treatment for criminal lawyers tied to stolen money and quicker court actions to deter crime
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Fort Madison
Ita
America
T. P. Hollowell
Iowa State Penitentiary
Associated Press
Hollowell
Dows
Warden Hollowell
Ireland
Appeals Weigh Life Or Death For Two Condemned Men
Two condemned slayers Ernest Reed and J S Sipes along with two life inmates await supreme court review in Des Moines. Reed escaped death with a stay and Sipes faces Feb 16 or death if upheld. Kneeskern the Winneshiek cattleman seeks relief in a February 16 appeal that may be delayed to May.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
Atte Supreme Court
Ernest Reed
Harrison County
J. S. Sipes
Clay County
Reed
Sipes
Harry Rees
Daniel Delting
Sipe
Neill Garrett
Detling
Supreme Court
B. F. Kneeskern
Winneshiek County
Kneeskern
Carl
Meta van Brocklin
Carrett
Twce
van Brocklin
Butchering and pruning demos draw crowds in county
Two well attended butchering demonstrations were held at Wallace Carson and J. N. Phillips homes led by Roy Snider with hogs and beef butchered. Farm bureau served chicken dinner and cheese samples from a previous dairy demo. Pruning demonstrations by H. B. Nichols set for Feb 3-4 with four sessions possible for orchard pruning help.
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Wallace Carson
J. N. Phillips
Roy Snider
Farm Bureau
H. EB. Nichols
Extension Horticulture
Farme Bureau
Ignorant Congo Natives Belief in Demons and Witchcraft
A Congo region belief in demons and witches drives killings believed to be numerous though exact figures are not known. The piece notes widespread superstition and lethal outcomes feared to be high.
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Congo
Red Heads Better Drivers Say Auto Instructor
An automobile instructor claims redheaded women are superior drivers at a glance. He says tall women are not as good and that many teachers are terrible. The remarks center on hair color and driving aptitude.
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Samuel Long
Automobile Instructe
There is No Harm Being Ahead of Age If Wealth Endures
A pithy quote from an exchange asserts that one can stay ahead of age with sufficient funds to cover living costs until age meets him. The remark emphasizes money as a cushion for time.
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San Antonio
Texas
Bobby Cruikshank
Chicago
Mehlhorn
MacDonald Smith
Cruikshank
Jack Burke
Houston
Ruik Shank
Burke
Harry Cooper
Dallas
Abe Eapinesa
San Francisco
Wm. Mehlhorn
Westmoreland Club
Walter Hagen
Robby
Dr Lloyd B Patrick Legal Battle Over Sentence in Iowa City
The freedom of Dr Lloyd B Patrick a noted Iowa City physician hangs in the balance as he seeks relief from a life term for a statutory offense involving a feeble minded girl. State representation is by Mr Garrett with defense by A F Maine Havner Flick and Powers Henry Negus and Ray Venter.
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Lloyd B. Patrick
Iowa City
Patrick
Garrett
Dr. Patrick
A. F. Maine
Havner
Flick and Powers
Henry Negus
Ray Venter
Verdi Area Social Roundup Includes Visits and News
Verdi residents report Sunday visits as Verdi and Havre connections are noted. Mr and Mrs Ralph Chorpening and Miss Grady visited Reube Chorpening home. Lewis Duke traveled to Davenport. Louise Richason and son visited Fred Garret home. Frank Shelangoski family hauled corn from Geo Duke sale. Willard Stone went to Washington on business. Rube Chorpening and wife visited Al Logan. Frank Shelangoski family acquires a new radio.
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al Logan
Frank Shelangoski
Mary Lasker Offered Madonna Role in Chicago Miracle
Mary Lasker daughter of Albert D. Lasker is offered the Madonna part in the Miracle opening in Chicago. The role has previously been played by Lady Diana Manners Rosamonde Pinchot and Eleanor Patterson. Producer Morris Gest made the offer as Miss Lasker and her mother travel to seek consent from Mr. Lasker.
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Mary Lasker
Yor
Albert D. Lasker
United States Shipping Board
Madonna
Chicago
Diana Manners
Rosamonde Pinchot
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Eleanor Patterson
Joseph Medill Patterson
Chicaro
Morris Gest
Miss Lasker
Mr. Lasker
Health Note on Food Allowances in Thrift Magazine
The note urges reducing tip and stick to food allowances recommended for others by professional budget makers. It reflects thrift guidance and standard budgeting advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrift Magazine
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Kalona
Emima Shrader
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Lee Randel
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Sigourney
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Ruth
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The
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Wwe
Sylvia Wilson
W. V. Durst
Ay T. Mankested
Chas
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Mra. T
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John Shields & Sons
Paris Medicine Company
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