Uncle Tom's Cabin Exhibit at Iowa Library Through June 24
A North Lobby display at the University of Iowa Main Library presents many editions and forms of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel in languages from English to Italian. The exhibit, donated by Lawrence C. Cheever, includes scrapbooks, lithographs, a ballet concept, and a sheet music piece, noting the book’s lasting cultural impact and historical context.
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Iowa City
Little Eva
Poeti E Cummings
Tom
National Era
Washington, D.C
Uncle Tom
Stowe
U of I
Library of Congress
Julia Bartling
Ellen Palmer
Giraffehide reins spark odd trivia from L M Boyd
A collection of curious notes from L M Boyd including giraffe leather used for long reins, animal quirks, and odd facts. It shares trivia on wildlife, weatherford mail, and a copyright line from 1977.
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L. M. Boyd
P. O
Weatherford
Farm product prices rise for sixth straight month
UPI reports the Agriculture Department records a 2 percent jump in farm product prices for the month ending May 15, the sixth consecutive gain. Beef, cattle, hogs, soybeans, potatoes and peaches led the advance while wheat corn and eggs eased.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Florida votes curb on homosexual rights
Florida lawmakers moved to ban gay marriages bar homosexual adoptions and bar men from trying on women’s clothing in unisex public facilities. Sen Curtis Peterson said the steps respond to gay militancy while a gay rights leader warned of a possible backlash amid Anita Bryant’s repeal campaign. Governor-elect Reubin Askew expected to sign though opponents called the bills unconstitutional.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Bob Kuntz
Anita Bryant
Dade
Miami
Kuntz
Reubin Askew
Peterson
Lakeland
U.S. beef imports rise in 1976 led by Canada purchases
The United States imported 1 283 million pounds of beef and veal in 1976, a 6 percent rise from 1975. It bought 983 844 head of cattle from all countries, up 153 percent from 1975, with Canada supplying 475 116 head, up from 192 050. U.S. cattle exports reached 25 270 000 in 1976, versus 21 289 000 the prior year.
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United States
U.S
Canada
Snap beans easy to grow and harvest in summer
Washington journal item notes snap beans are easy to grow with high yields for both veterans and novices. Two week interval plantings through mid July provide fresh beans all summer. Guidance covers varieties Bush Blue Lake Tendercrop Kinghorn Cherokee Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake with fertilization tips and best-picking timing. Shari Williams of Washington attended an honors banquet at Central Pella, achieving a 3.9 GPA and earning a scholarship for next year.
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Mary Beth Costello
Gary Kling
Costello
Kling
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Kentucky
The Celebrated Evangelist Howard O Jones
Dr Jones a Doctor of Divinity from Huntington College publishes the Hour of Freedom radio program heard weekly in America and Africa. He is a dynamic speaker devoted to evangelism and known for his spirited sermons.
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Dr. Jones
Huntington College
America
Africa
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L.M. Boyd
India
South America
Teruel
Spain
Skunk
California
Ist
Municipal
Washington Water Department
E. Washington Street
Florida
Washington Evening Journal
Wash
Cordoba
Rizeo Dealer
Cidar
Chrysler
Plymouth Volaré Premier
Sunbyeger
Volare Wagon
Washington, Iowa
Iam
Mid-Prairie Area
Crusade For Christ
Howard O. Jones
Crusade Chair
Larry Keesler
Walter Arties
Kim Wickes
Mid-Prairie
Wellman
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