Local News Briefs From Washington and Des Moines Trips
Local residents travel and visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Stanley Brock and daughter Joanna from Tacoma Washington. Mont Ward hires Robert Lowe. several des Moines area social visits and golf tournament notes plus a Cedar Rapids pastor visiting Washington. A wagon of small town events shows remodeling at Herman’s Ready-to-Wear and a two week vacation planned by Rev T F White in Washington state.
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Stanley Brock
Joanna
Tacoma
Wash
Forest Brook
Auto
F. L. Casey
Jane
Bill
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Fair Grounds
Hn Riges
Haskins
A. C. Gingerich
Wellman
Deafness Noted in Turtles Study
Scientists report turtles may be totally deaf and rely on vibrations received through their shells for sensory input. The finding highlights how limp shells help detect ground and water movement, aiding navigation and awareness of predators in their environment.
New Rat Poison Claim Promises High Kill Rate
An ad touts 200 rats killed using a 65 cent package of ANTURAT, Dr Hess formulation of antu. The sensational claim emphasizes effectiveness over rival poisons with safety and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Dr. Hess
Weather Outlook: Fair, Cool Tonight Then Warmer Tomorrow
The forecast calls for clear skies and cool temperatures tonight. Tomorrow is expected to be fair and warmer with light to moderate daytime conditions.
Federal highways and national areas governance noted
A compact statement explains that the federal government does not construct or maintain highways outside federal lands such as national forests and national preserves, distinguishing national highways from those in other nations.
Planet Colors Explained Mars Red Venus Greenish Tint
Mars appears red as its surface reflects red light, while Venus shows a greenish tint due to different light reflecting substances on its surface.
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Mars
Venus
Fourth of July reflections and visitors in the community
The column reflects on the end of the OPA, price fears, and American self reliance after the atomic bomb. It notes local rent unchanged, concerns about government jobs, and calls patriotism into question during the holiday season. It also mentions Lu Teeter and Mary Teeter visiting from St. Louis and Cedar Rapids plus Lloyd McCall sharing experiences from a Japanese prison camp.
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Mary Teeter
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Aurora
From War Prison Camps to Seattle and Home
The account covers prisoners who cooked in oil, received aid from the French Red Cross, and endured scarce rations. Mrs. Luciene McCall obtained a loan to grind peanuts for food, aiding her husband’s survival. Lloyd, with two Catholic priests assisting, sent letters from Le Havre as France suffered bombing. He heads to Seattle with plans to visit Missoula and his mother, while local obituaries note Dr. A. S. Smith and Edna Klein’s resignation as organist.
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Lloyd McCall
Luciene McCall
Red Cross
Lloyd
Seattle
Washington
France
le Havre
Missoula
Mont
Disease resistant crop expansion reduces inoculum impact
Scientists from the Department of Agriculture explain that increasing acreage of disease resistant crops lowers the amount of disease inoculum in the area. This reduces the destructive effect on any susceptible crops grown nearby, providing an added advantage beyond resistance.
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Department of Agriculture
Control methods for European corn borers with DDT
DDT controls 80 to 90 percent of European corn borers. Both 3 and 5 percent solutions in spray or dust form are effective. Apply when egg masses appear under leaves.
Mountain Climbing Seeks Slow Steady Steps and Rest
A mountain climbing guide emphasizes gradual pace with frequent rests as a key to success. It advocates long, steady climbs rather than bursts of effort, noting rest periods help maintain strength and safety on challenging terrain.
Organic matter addition via plowing under legumes and residues
The article notes that organic matter can be increased in soil by plowing under leguminous crops and residues from other crops. It emphasizes turning under plant material to boost soil organic content and fertility.
Name origins for Golden Gate Bay debated by explorers
Accounts credit Sir Francis Drake with naming San Francisco Bay’s channel as the Golden Gate after a stunning sunset, while Gen John C Fremont in his Memoirs asserts he originated the name. The discrepancy reflects competing historical narratives.
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Sir Francis Drake
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Gen
John C. Fremont
Hypnotic Theory Described as Magnetic Fluid Transfer
Early experimenters explained hypnotism via a mysterious magnetic fluid believed to flow from one person to another, implying a transmissible force behind the phenomenon.
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FOX
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Jack Haley
Anne Jeffreys
Robert Lowe
Montgomery Ward
D. L. Gray
Hedrick
Ernest Gray
Sharon
la Cross
Wis
A. C. Street
Pasadena
Calif
O. M. Cuddy
Street
Cuddy
Helen Breese
Wakonda Club
Phyllis Otto
Dorothy Kerby
Patty Berg
George Zaharias
Betty Jamison
Louise Suggs
Gerald Moothart
Dale Fuhr
Lake McBride
Herman
Ed @olton
Cotter
Louis Riener
East Jeffferson
Fred Wyse
Roger
E. L. Muliett
Wayland
Foster Bickel
Oskaloosa
Martha Bickel
J. B. Clyde
Rev. Clyde
Walter W. Wells
J. E. Wells
Wells
Camp Atterbury
Ind
T. F. White
Washington State
Bob Arthur
Roberta Jean
Noveltoon
Popular Science News
Reginald Gardiner
Richard Gaines
Stanley Prager
U. S
Louis Conn
Donald O’toole
Wendell Berge
Berge
Mike Jacobs
Rocking Chair
OPA
Methodist Church
Mary Hunter
Edna Klein
A. S. Smith
West Washington
Oakwood
Thurs
Hal Weise
Evoready
Eveready Plumbing & Heating Co
Hiland Palace
Metik
Ridge Riders
S. Iowa
Leet’s Market
United States
Lucky Etruke
L.S
H. McCormick
Spyright
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