Purebred Dairy Sires Benefit Iowa Farmers
Iowa state study shows 347 purebred sires and 28 scrubs across tested associations, equating one purebred per fourteen cows. Searles notes higher butterfat yields and monthly cream checks proving value. Advocates urge careful sire selection and cooperative bull rings to spread access to strong progenitors.
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Prof. Searles
Iowa
Searles
Mr. Scarlet
Dubuque
Jefferson
Scott
Kossuth
Dallas
Hardin
Clayton
Polk
Delaware
Bremer
Fayette
Winnebago
Story County
Washington Iowa paving contract bid notice 1922
City bids for street and guttering improvements on Main and adjacent streets in Washington Iowa. Plans plans and specs on file with City Clerk. bids due June 20 1922. bonds and certified checks required. contract let to lowest responsible bidder with performance and maintenance bonds.
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Washington
Iowa
West Main Street
North Marion Avenue
North Fourth Avenue
East Seventh Street
W. Main
Marion
4Th Ave
7Th St
J. Kellogg
City of Washington
Dairying Revival Gains Popularity in Iowa
Interest in dairy farming rises in Iowa as dairy cow testing and improved stock attract farmer attention. County agents, the state college extension service, and the dairy testing program promote better cows and greater production with guidance from Prof. Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Ataltien
Tate
Agpeieatturee
Frrision Service
Iowa State Colleré
Record Attendance Forecast for National Encampment
Des Moines reports Pilcher national commander of the Ga A RR predicts a record turnout for the national encampment September 24 to 28. George E B Hamilton of the Convention Bureau notes growing interest as Rufus Chase, past Iowa commander, estimates 100000 visitors including auxiliaries. About 25000 Civil War veterans are expected to attend.
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Des Moines
Pilcher
Ga. A. RR
George EB. Hamilton
Des Moines Convention Bureau
Hamilton
Rufus Chase
Department of Iowa
Chase
First Gas Lighting in Pall Mall Sparks Satirical Cartoons
On January 28, 1807 Pall Mall became the first street lit by gas, sparking cartoons showing people choked by fumes and jokes about the new flame. Sir Walter Scott and Sir Humphry Davy debated lighting London with gas, joking about smoke and even the moon.
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Pall Mall
Walter Scott
London
Nwdwan
Humphry Davy
Iceberg Sweets Draw Iceberg Metaphor In Boston Transcript
A correspondent notes a drug store window ad promising to "Take home an iceberg" near the Transcript office. He jokes that married men late from work would be taking one iceberg to another, illustrating a playful ice analogy in city gossip.
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Transcript
Wen de So
Boston Transcript
Patriotism in Prison Lesson Teaches Selfless Loyalty
Robt. W. Thompson frames a June 11 Sunday school lesson on patriotism through Jeremiah’s stand against oppression. The article highlights sacrifice, courage, and moral steadfastness, detailing Jeremiah’s imprisonment, Ebbed Melech’s rescue, and the four figures to study: the weak king, cruel princes, loyal prophet, and the thoughtful eunuch.
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Robt. W. Thompson
Jeremiah
Heaven
Babylon
Pilate
Notice of Will Proof in Washington County Iowa 1922
Notice of Proof of Will in district court Washington County Iowa March Term 1922 for E R Jenkins deceased. Instrument purporting to be last will filed opened read and fixed for hearing proof on June 20 1922. Dated May 24 1922. Clerk J K Glasgow May 26 June 29
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Washington County
E. R. Jenkins
J. K. Glasgow
Trouble Seekers Bridge the Improbable
A succinct aphorism notes two kinds of risk takers: those who cross bridges before they reach them and those who build bridges where water is unlikely. The quip contrasts anticipation with overreach.
Farmer Gains Twenty Pounds and Feels Fine
David A. Kinkaid of Clinton Iowa reports a dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac. He describes prior weakness including shortness of breath kidney pain and weight loss then says his appetite is restored and he can work full days with improved nerves and resolved catarrh and cough. The ad touts Tanlac as a great medicine sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarlac
David A. Kinkaid
Clinton
This Man Intends to Keep It in the House
In 1913 a reader reports four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy restored health after stomach trouble and weight loss. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose proves money refunded. Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon’s
Advt
Nellie Moore Family Leaves Cone Visit
Mrs Nellie Moore and her daughter Mrs Warren Abbott with two children of Cone return home after visiting at the home of Mrs Flora Smeltzer last evening.
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Nellie Moore
Warren Abbott
Cone
Flora Smeltzer
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H. R. Searles
Iowa State
College
State College of Agriculture
Ames
Lineal Ft. Co. Yde
Extra Lineal
Ft. oFrb & Gutter
Foley
By Robt. W. Thompson
Simply Delicious
Kelloggs
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Farmer
Tanlac
moGu Gru
Gista
Grenadines
C. M. & F. Clothing CO
Good Clothes Store
Madras
Clark & Enslin
West Side
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