New World War Teaches US Geography Faster
An editorial in the Keola Eagle notes that the war is accelerating geographic knowledge as Americans learn to name European nations by listing those Stalin and Hitler have absorbed. It cites two schools of thought: future maps may show three or four old world nations with Germany, Italy and Japan likely survivors, while Russia risks being absorbed.
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Stalin
Hitler
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
Reed returns to Clarion after nephew's death
Ernest Reed resumes work in Clarion after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B Reed as he was called home by the death of his nephew Joe Miles Booth last Wednesday night.
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Ernest Reed
Clarion
B. Reed
Joe Miles Booth
Local guests visit relatives in Iowa and Sioux City
Robert H. Rice of Atlanta and his parents Mr. and Mrs C Rice of Muscatine are visiting Iowa relatives over the holiday. Claude Woods takes next week off at the Benteeo market. Des Moines visitors include Mr. and Mrs E M Benson and family visiting Mrs Breitenbach and other relatives. Chicago trip planned for Leonard Lueckey and Ray Minick. Kay Kaney of Des Moines stays with Dr A W Clow family.
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Robert H. Rice
Atlanta, Ga
C. ©. Rice
Muscatine
Rices
Milo Sorden
Mr. Rice
Iowa
Claude Woods
E. M. Benson
Alex Debord
Pegey
Marion Caldwell
Des Moines
H. C. Hotle
Kiehart
Audrey
Clarence Benson
Carol
John ©. Tilis
Wayland
Faye Fresh Waters
Sioux City
George Breitenbach
Fern Levnen
Mary Kay Morrison
Keota
Robert Barclay
Breitenbach
Glen Barclay
Kay Kaney
Dr. A
Pythian Sisters to Hold Picnic Supper
Pythian Sisters and their families plan a potluck picnic in Sunset Park Tuesday evening. Supper will be served at 6 30 p m with each family bringing a dish to pass sandwiches their own dishes and drinks.
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Sunset Park
Kerrs Return Home After Fourth Visit
Dr and Mrs C B Kerr returned yesterday morning to their Ames home after spending the Fourth with his parents Mr and Mrs W B Kerr in town.
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C. B. Kerr
Ames
W. B. Kerr
Prospector Loses Gold Pockets to Rival Thief
John Oldag arrived in Marysville California with gold nuggets valued from three fifty to eleven fifty in his pockets. He sold one nugget to buy rest and fell asleep beside the railway tracks. He awoke to find a rival prospector had emptied his pockets.
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John Oldag
Marysville
Calif
Entrance Light Adds Safety And Convenience At Home
A home owner will be repaid many times over by a front entrance light for safety and ease. Such a light eliminates groping in the dark for the door or keyhole and can serve as an attractive feature controllable from inside the house.
Dust-free Hanging Tip with Rubber Tacks
A housekeeping hint advises inserting two rubber-headed tacks into the wall or frame back to keep dust from collecting on walls or wallpaper when the picture is hung.
Iowa Farmers Urged to Use Creosote Barriers Against Chinch Bugs
State entomologist Dr. Caryl J. Drake warns Iowa corn belts to deploy creosote treated paper barriers at field start to block chinch bug migration. Barriers require 20–30 gallons creosote per 80 rods and must be renewed every 2–3 days during the 10–20 day migration window.
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Iowa
Caryl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Soft corn feeds yield higher Chicago prices for steers
C C Culbertson from Iowa State College reports steers fed Reid Yellow Dent a soft corn breed sold for 10.55 dollars, 0.20 above the two softer hybrid lots at 10.15. All cattle were appraised at Cat tle Feeders’ Day with little carcass quality difference noted and finish tied to small linseed oil meal effects.
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Chicago
C. C. Culbertson
Iowa State College
Culbertson
Apple thinning advised to improve size and market price
Iowa State College extension horticulturist A. W. Edgecombe warns farmers planning fall apple sales to thin heavily loaded trees. Thinning won’t raise bushels but will enhance fruit size and quality, potentially yielding a better market price. Only overly laden limbs should be thinned with careful stem removal.
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W. Edgecombe
Iowa State College Extension Horticulturist
Edgecombe
Bridgeecombe
Preventing Skinned Barley Kernels in Malting Stocks
Agronomists at Iowa State College advise careful threshing and combine operation to prevent skinned and broken barley kernels. Maintain proper cylinder end play, gentle cylinder speed, minimal concave use, correct wind and sieve adjustments, and keep equipment level. Ensure barley is dry at threshing or combining and adjust concave as moisture changes through the day.
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Towa State College
Damaged Cornfield Areas Suited For Quick Regrowth Crops
H. P. Hughes of Iowa State Extension says damaged cornfield areas should not be abandoned and can be restored with crops like soybeans Sudan grass buckwheat or millet. Soybeans can yield about three fourths of a ton per acre even if planted in July. Sudan grass suits horse hay and can be planted after early July. Buckwheat is seeded after early January as a fill-in crop. millet remains common though less valuable per acre.
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H. PD. Hughes
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Sudan Crase
Crawfordsville Notes from July Fourth Visits and Departures
Mary Manners reports in Crawfordsville on July 6 how residents spent the Fourth with relatives and friends. The piece mentions Doll Swartz visiting Winfield, Anna Strain returning from Norwood Ohio for summer break, Charles Ander son and Howard Anderson from Davenport visiting John Anderson, Dr. Kenneth Lemon visiting from Spokane before moving to Oska Ida to practice medicine, his wife visiting Council Bluffs relatives, and Henry Cheney's family being hosted by Ollie Anwyl while Lisle Anny attends Iowa City summer school and his wife stays in Mediapolis.
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Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Doll Swartz
Winfield
Anna Strain
Norwood
Ohio
C. M. Strain
Charles Anderson
Davenport
John Anderson
Howard Anderson
Kenneth Lemon
Spokane
Washington
Will Lemon
Oskaloosa
Council Bluffs
Joseph Cheney
Ivan
Weverly
Oclwein
Henry Cheney
Lisle Anny
Iowa City
Mediapolis
Ollie Anwyl
Chicago Markets Livestock Prices Report
Chicago July 6 hogs show demand limited by small supply, week closes strong with top prices 6.60 for 180 to 270 lb hogs. cattle fed steers and yearlings rise 25 to 50 cents with common killing steers under 9.00. sheep 1,000 head mostly spring lambs, prices down with native lambs around 10.50. cash grain mixed with corn 61.4 to 63.8, oats 33.0 to 34.5, soybeans 82 to 82.5.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U.rhogs
Grain futures drift after midyear trading lull
Chicago markets report mixed grain futures with Wheat July to Dec steady around 0.76 to 0.78, Corn July 61 cents with Sept and Dec steady near 58 to 59, Oats July around 1.31 with declines in Sept and Dec, Rye July 42 cents and Sept and Dec near 44 to 46 cents.
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Chicago
Produce Market Closures On Saturdays In July And August
In Propeocean Market class, the produce markets are closed on Saturdays during the months of July and August, affecting vendors and shoppers who rely on weekend sales.
Time Payments in Mexico Cut from Retail Sales
Time payment plans in Mexico were nearly abolished, halting purchases of refrigerators and radios as households faced tighter credit and manufacturers curtailed installment offers. Local traders report a sharp drop in consumer demand for household appliances amid the suspension of time-buy options.
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Mexico
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A.A.A
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Harry Miller
Lléthead
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George County
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Washington St
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Weat Main St
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Muck City
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Ee Pr
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J. O. Brown
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H. H. Reister
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Fred Reid
Erry Library
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East Main Street
Champlain
France
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