Iowa to offer 400 for 1941 champion baby contest
Four hundred dollars in cups medals and trophies will be awarded in Iowa’s 1941 baby health contest announced by Mrs S E Lincoln named superintendent. The event runs Aug 22 through Aug 29 at the state fair and is open to Iowa babies 12 to 36 months in four groups city town rural and a twins division with separate sweepstakes for boys and girls. Entries close Aug 6 with rules and entry blanks via the Iowa State Fair secretary in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
S. E. Lincoln
Tax Increase Indicated Des Moines Iowa 1942 Budgets
The Iowa Taxpayers Association releases forecasted budgets for 1942 with vast totals across counties cities and schools. County budgets show expenditures rising about 5 million with tax levies down by about 1.0 million. City budgets rise about 0.6 million with taxes up roughly 0.23 million. School budgets exceed 13.37 million up 0.75 million.
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Des Moines
Iowa Taxpayers Association Today
Iowa
Scientists hunt for identity of Chicago boy named Tommy
In Chicago authorities and researchers seek to identify a four year old boy known only as Tommy. The child was found abandoned or separated from his father a week ago after arriving in a truck from an unknown distance. Scientists have gathered limited information from conversations but cannot determine more about his origin.
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Chicago
Tommy
Storm Leaves Puzzle Behind and Threshing Roundup
A wind storm toppled a maple on the Whisler wood shed and roof, leaving a problem to remove the tree. The Living Lake threshing run finished with an ice cream supper at the Whisler home hosted by Fred Hermann and family. Oats yielded 40 to 60 bushels, and various local residents helped with baling and visiting. Betty Drake returned to Iowa City after a two week vacation with her parents.
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Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
P. F. Whisler
Fred Hermann
Mr. Hermann
Mr. Whisler
Whisler
del Walker
Homer Birney
James
Hermann
iMirs
Iowa City
Betty Drake
Harry Drake
Henry Te Bockhorst
R. J. Dawson
Mr. Miller
George Horn
H. P. Wilson
George
Edith Reed
Dawson
Keokuk
Spencer Reed
HASKINS Pastoral Candidate Shifts in Illinois Visit
Edwin Hurd of Aurora Illinois seeks pastorates at Haskins Presbyterian and Crawfordsville churches. He preached Sunday and plans services next Sunday at 9 30 and 10 30, inviting the community to attend.
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Clara Godlove
Haskins
Edwin Hurd
Aurora
Ill
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
Hurd
Washington
D. H. Peters
George Guy
Clarence Hesseltine
Robert
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Sue Thoma
Charles Blackburn
Detroit
Mich
Dale Latta
Dale
D. E. Edwards
Marjorie
Edwards
Mrs Morrow Reed Recovers From Appendicitis
Mrs. Morrow Reed visits West Liberty on a Sunday to see the sea while recovering from an appendicitis operation at a local hospital.
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West Liberty
Morrow Reed
Crust of Bread Provides More Vitamins Says UC Study
University of California experiments show the crust loses more vitamins than the loaf’s interior, indicating crust is healthful but not the best part for vitamins. The finding challenges the belief that the crust is the superior bread portion.
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University of California
Causes of Bad Breath in Dogs
Bad breath in dogs may stem from several causes. A deranged stomach and hyperacidity can produce this odor, treatable with anti acid tablets. Excess tartar, worms, decaying teeth, and ulcerous gums are also possible sources, with stool analysis used to detect worms.
Etching process defined as corrosive-etch engraving
The article defines etching as the process of engraving by incised lines produced through the use of a corrosive fluid. It emphasizes the chemical action and resulting line work created on metal or glass surfaces.
Local Social Roundup From Viola to Central Park Visitors
Ariz based Mr and Mrs John Erickson and Martha of Viola Ill with their parents Mr and Mrs A E Sands of Ainsworth visited Mr and Mrs G C Ebner Sunday afternoon. Keating Home hosted James Long and Richard from near Ollie as Sunday guests. Evening callers included Albert Wehr and Al Crone families en route from church in Central Park Washington. Ebner with hearing impairment shows off a new aid allowing clear hearing at distance. Mrs Ella Merchant of Coppock visits daughter Mrs E J Frey and relatives.
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Gy. Ebner
Ella Merchant of
Coppock
E. J. Frey
Flavorful pickle-spice boil for fish ham or tongue
A teaspoon of mixed pickle spices tied in a bag and added to the water in which fish, ham, or tongue is boiled will add a very pleasing flavor.
Cement Floor Surfaces Self Sanitizing Without Disinfectants
A cement floor-surfacing material has been developed that is self sanitizing without disinfectants. With only occasional washings, the cement inhibits mold growth on its surface and suppresses many bacteria.
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