Murder in the River Bend The Rod Upshur Case
Detective Rod Upshur, vacationing at a country camp, investigates a drowning on the river tied to a Hallam Spencer feud. He exposes the murder plot as Punk Hallam and Herm Hallam resist arrest, while Jed Thomas uses force to derail the plan.
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Tin
Rod Upshur
Round Pond
Rod
Henry Graves
Jed Thomas
Ing
Upshur
Hallams
Spencers
Herm
Punk Hallam
Pat Spencer
Hisself
Pat
Hallam
Punk
Jed
Thomas
Ats
Spence
Ano
WNU Features
One Story Farm Home Gains Popularity for Rural and City
The one story with basement laundry storage and heating plant grows in popularity as a farm home. It suits ranch life with easy housekeeping and modern conveniences, including a narrow kitchen linking to dining areas, breezeway garage separation, and a cold storage room with outlets for a freezing locker.
Families mirror the mother’s pace and mood
The article notes that the mother’s temperament sets the tone for the family. When she is irritable or hurried, others become agitated. when she is calm and serene, the household reflects that steadiness.
Automatic Harvester Moves Farm Toward Full Mechanization
An automatic field forage harvester shows how quickly farm work can modernize. The unit can swap from hay pickup to corn harvesting in minutes, replacing windrow hay with chopping and blowing into a wagon, or cutting corn for silage with the corn attachment.
Opening bass season draws crowds at Lake McBride
Anglers flocked to Lake McBride in Johnson County despite storms and rain, filling boats after 5:00 a.m. The report notes early limits of bluegill and bass, with catches including a 3 pound 18 inch bass and other notable strings. Gear ranged from minnow lures to floating flyrod pepper bugs, while a black streamer lure produced larger fish.
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Lake Aebride
Johnson County
Bluegill
Macbride
Cotton Swimming Suits Demand Gentle Care
Cotton swim suits require careful washing after each use to remove sand and sunscreen. Use warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly, and dry promptly to prevent mildew. Proper care extends life for several seasons, aligning with conservation and savings messages.
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Sam
Alaska as 49th state could shift U S balance
National Geographic notes Alaska's potential statehood would outsize Texas California and Montana, making it the largest state by far. The piece mentions Rio de Janeiro’s name origin and December history of early skiing clubs with Nordic roots in New Hampshire.
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Alaska
Uncle Sam
National Geographic Society
Lone Star State
California
Montana
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Sao Sebastiao Do
Peanut Hull Adhesive Substitutes Cork in Closures
Coarsely ground peanut hulls are treated with an adhesive to produce an acceptable substitute for cork in bottle closures, insulation, floor covering, and related applications.
How to Make Applesauce With Cinnamon and Sugar
Quarter and core apples then boil until soft. Press through a food mill, leaving some pulp and peel for color. For each quart add 12 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 teaspoon cinnamon, boil 3 minutes, then can in hot jars for 10 minutes.
Soil Conservation Districts Cover Vast Farm Areas by 1948
By July 1, 1948 there were 2033 soil conservation districts across 48 states Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They comprised 1 114 003 200 acres and included about three fourths of all farms and two thirds of farmland in the country. Scale insects rank as major pests on fruit trees and evergreen shrubs and can be controlled with an oil emulsion. For evergreens such as camellias a Volck emulsion is recommended.
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Tlowa
States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Lice and Mange Top Pests On Hogs
University of Louisiana extension division warns lice and mange are common swine pests. If allowed to feed, hogs suffer stunted growth and disease risk. controlling insects boosts pasture and feed value and increases farming earnings.
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University of Louisiana Agriculture Extension Division
Turn Non Legume Crops Under Green For Best Winter Cover
The department of agriculture advises turning non legume crops such as rye under while green to prevent soil fertility leaching. Experts note older plants have tougher cellulose to break down and require nitrogen for rotting, depleting soil nitrogen for the following crop and leaving the soil temporarily worse off.
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Department of Agriculture
Soap Solutions Fight Mosquito Breeding in Still Water
New Jersey Mosquito Extermination Association reports soap solutions of 0.1 to 0.25 percent used on pools and still water. Surface tension reduction drowns pupae and prevents egg-laying, halting breeding of summer mosquitoes.
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New Jersey
New York Pheasants Count Risen by 26000 in 1948
New York state reports a pheasant population rise of more than 26 000 during 1948 thanks to 4 H Club members who reared and released the birds.
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New York State
4-H Club
Vitamin C in Cabbage Highlights Nutritional Value
A cabbage provides a rich vitamin C content along with iron and calcium, making it a beneficial source for daily nutrient intake.
Community and Livestock Sale Dates Listed
Weekly livestock sales announced for Whittaker sale barn on Fridays and Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction on Wednesdays. Iowa Sales Barn in Kalona holds sales Thursdays, Ollie Livestock Exchange sells Tuesdays at 1 00 pm, Keota Junction Sale barn hosts Friday sales at 12 50 pm. Ainsworth hosts a June closing out sale of household goods starting at 1 30 with George Alexander involved.
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Ainsworth
Iowa
Norge
Davenport
Whittaker Sale
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa Sales Barn
Kalona
Oilley Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Sele
Keota Junction
George Alexander
Lair
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New Hampshire
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van Lines
Washington Transfer
North Avenue
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Scale
George Alexander Brown & Bruty
Auet
Kay Whitehead
For
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
the Evening Journal
New York
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
E. Wash
Journal
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Tula Mtl
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey Bidg
Theo. B. Bailey
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Morrison Bidg
W. Livingston
Robert Pay
Abstret Dept
W. Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Yenney Co
Paul W. Shearer
Dr. McCreedy
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lenmmon
Eves
Glassea
East Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
F. G. Lindsay
D. C
Solowa Ave
DR. Karl
Frederick
Madison
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