Iowa farmer soil study predicts long term conservation shift
A June field visit by city residents highlighted soil conservation as essential to Iowa’s flood resilience. Experts explained dense subsoil impedes drainage, tiling failures, and the need for deep rooted crops like alfalfa to restore air and water flow. Emphasis on organic matter and local contributors capped a practical afternoon.
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New Rock Island
Washington
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansan
Washington County
Nature
Mississippi
Yangtze River
China
Lowa
Siicett
Ames
Noting a new administration and shifting platforms
A compilation of clipped quotes references U S politics and social expectations. It mentions a successful candidate leaving behind bridges and platform changes Mason City Globe Gazette cites neighbors and a family cook stove. Kansas City Times reports Constance Bennett testimony about high child expenses with suggestions of lower cost models.
Travel Delays Highlight Strains on Rural Routes
A Friday talk recalls a traveler from Joy Oklahoma to Rock Island Illinois trapped by floods and stalled schedules. She endured four major operations and pressed on while juggling bus changes and rest, illustrating the toll of disrupted travel on restful plans and determin- ations.
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Joy
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Youthful Reflections and Farm News Mix With Mud
The column reflects on aging and youth while noting a rear seat radio aid for backseat listeners. Then a farmers report describes mud and hay harvest difficulties as rains create impassable mud holes for wagons. A plastic oxygen hood is described as light and transparent for patients not seriously ill.
Noodle memories stir from a community sale find
A reader recalls a noodle cutter found at a community sale and links it to Mrs. W a memory of her golden egg noodles. She made eggs abundant noodles dried on chairs and beds and later used in pot roast beef or stewed chicken, bragged about by neighbors.
Giese Named McCormick Medalist by Cultural Engineers
A. S. A. EB presided as the awards jury for the McCormick medal selection by the Cultural Engineers society. The official presentation occurred in Washington D C with Mark L. Nichols, president, in attendance. Giese, a Danville native and ISU graduate, is recognized as a great teacher with degrees in agricultural and architectural engineering.
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Giese
McCormick
Cevyen Immedisie
Pormali
Mark L. Nichols
Washington, D. C
Society
Danville
Iowa State College
Giese Wins Cyrus Hall McCormick Award in Agriculture
Ames Iowa June 28 Henry Giese professor of agricultural engineering at Iowa State College received the Cyrus Hall McCormick gold metal for exceptional and meritorious engineering achievement in agriculture at the American Society of Agriculture dinner in Philadelphia.
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Ames
Iowa
Henry Giese
Iowa State College
Cyrus Hall McCormick
Philadelphia
American Society of Agri
Washington Town Elder advertisement listing rates
The Evening Journal lists subscription prices for carriers in Washington and surrounding zones. Rates include weekly 20 cents, quarterly and annual options, with all subscriptions payable in advance.
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the Evening Journal
Washineton
Shannon & Co
R. F. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washeae
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Joe Palooka
Ham Fishe
Blondie
Chic Young
Dixie Dugan
Barbara
Dixie D
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Striebel
Dixie
Joe Knotek
Ray Guest
BABY
New Hampshire Reds
White Rocks
Austin Whites
White Leghorns
Rock
Red Cross
Reister Hatchery
George Transfer
Washington Dairy
Handy Square
Prof
W. K
Bill
Peatt
South Ave
Sam James Shoe Shop
Klein's
Cy Colocy
John Blick
Brown
Brown Finance Co
Court House
W. Main Brown Finance Co
Shield
Thomassen
SUPER
West Side Square
Limestone
Kaser's
West Chester
Willis Richards
Scott Furniture CO
Rayburn Land CO
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Washington, Ia
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C. E. Clark
Keota
Hitec
Reister Bros
Produce—Creamery
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Seewae
Washington Concrete Co
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