Ainsworth writer surveys Southern agriculture in 1946 travel note
Dr. C. E. Bassler reports from the South detailing harvest delays in cotton due to rain and labor shifts, notes dairy pushbacks in Florida and Alabama, describes soil and forage challenges on white sand coasts, and contrasts southern farming with Iowa’s agriculture as he travels from New Orleans toward Mobile and Pensacola.
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Panama City
Florida
Gulf
Pensacola
Mobile
Alabama
Iowa
Gulf of Mexico
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Bermuda
C. E. Bassler
R Pronunciation Clues Mark East and South Accents
Linguists note Midwestern speakers from Ohio Indiana and nearby states tend to pronounce all Rs, while those from the East and South omit the sound. The elimination or addition of the R alters how listeners classify the speaker as Eastern or Southern.
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Ohio
Indiana
Midwestern
East
National rise of dental colleges surpasses past
The nation now has 39 dental schools all approved by the American Dental Association, a growth from the single dentist college opened 105 years ago in the United States.
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American Dental Association
U. S
Mrs. Felix Lantz Dies Near Riverside
Mrs. Felix Lantz a Columbus City resident since 1918 died at her daughter’s Riverside area home. Burial is set for Columbus City cemetery. She married Felix Lantz in Virginia January 26 1893 and had seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Surviving children include Ishon, Boyd, Stanley, Mrs George, Mrs Orris, and Mrs Grecian.
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Columbus Junction
Felix Lantz
Columbus City
Riley Grecian
Riverside
Richie Funeral
Allie Cuppett
Virginia
Louisa County
Lantz
Columbus City Methodist Church
I Son
Boyd
Brighton
Stanley
Hillsboro
Jey George
Middle Inlet
Wisc
William Orris
Crawfordsville
Grecian
Corduroy Upholstery For Durable Fur Furniture
Corduroy in lush coloring can be used to reupholster any fur nitire that receives hard usage. It wears for a long time and stands up under heavy wear.
Staking the Hired Man A Farm Journal note on worker ownership
The Farm Journal discusses a farmer named Dave Livingston and his hired man Wilbur Jackson who joined a profit sharing style arrangement. Jackson leased 40 acres, used Livingston equipment, and received 80 percent of standard wages while farming his own plot. Jackson earned 900 in cash wages in 1946 and harvested 1600 bushels of corn valued at about 1600 dollars, plus home and farm resources provided by Livingston.
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The
Farm Journal
W. Livingston
Dave Livingston
Livingston
Washington
Wilbur Jackson
Washington County
Iowa
Jackson
Richsoil
Commodore James K. Varda Named to Federal Reserve Board
Truman appoints James K. Varda Jr. of St. Louis as a member of the Federal Reserve Board for a 14 year term at 15000 dollars annually. The text also recalls farm life anecdotes about workers Wilbur and Livingston, detailing wages and machinery use in an Iowa farm setting.
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James K. Vardaman, Jr
St. Louis
Truman
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Livingston urges farmer startup savings to avoid debt
Livingston argues laws won't help a young man start farming unless he can accumulate savings to back his first crop. He notes small plots of Jana fields exist in many neighborhoods and suggests a feasible approach for new farmers.
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Livingston
Hot Dressing Changes Potluck Salads Preparation Notes
Hot dressing may replace cold styles for potato salad and cole slaw. Cooks should verify texture and flavor balance when serving warm versions. Adjust seasoning to avoid overpowering citrus and mayo notes.
Fat Substitute Peanut Butter Used In Muffins And Cookies
Peanut butter serves as a fat substitute in muffins sauces and cookies offering a rich taste and moist texture while reducing fat content for healthier baked goods.
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