Efficiency Tests On 600 Farms Reveal Plow And Binder Gains
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin summarizes a study of 600 central Illinois farms. It compares horse drawn and tractor plows, corn binders, hay loaders, and other implements, detailing daily field work, yields in minutes per load, and the impact of equipment on labor efficiency. It notes that 2 row cultivators nearly double ground coverage versus 11 row, and that portable elevators, hay loaders, and hay forks cut time substantially.
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Office of Farm Management
United States Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Mlinois
Ttes Department of Agrite
Washington, D. C
Rain Hindered Farm Work Across Iowa The Crop Bulletin
The weekly weather and crop bulletin reports heavy rains delayed field work across much of Iowa. Only about 30 percent of corn is planted statewide, with some rot in seed beds and little corn emerging. Sunshine was 35 percent of normal, rainfall two inches, frost on the 12th and 14th caused no major damage. Washington county notes slow progress with 3.02 inches total rain and last week’s delays, few kernels planted, and a light frost on the 14th.
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Charles D. Reed
Pocahontas
Decorah
Iowa
Stockport
Washington County
Washington
Public Price Strike Reported Across Nation
May 26 Washington public opinion reports a price strike against high costs with a downward trend in many cities. Economists note delayed purchases of summer goods and large merchant stocks. Senator Kenyon says widespread consumer hesitation could hasten price declines as more people stop paying excessive prices.
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Washington
Ded. C
Kenyon
Assembly Opens at Philadelphia Presbyterians Meet at Academy of Music
The general assembly of the Presbyterian church convenes in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music, continuing through May 28. The New Era magazine outlines major topics including union efforts, woman’s role, and industry links as the church marks its fiftieth anniversary in a city central to democracy and Presbyterian heritage.
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General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
New Era Magazine
Organic Union
Federal Union
New Era Movement
Interchurch World Movement
New School of Presbyterians
Fiftieth Anniversery
United States
America
General Assembly
Pittsburgn
United Assembly
Old First Church
Gravel project forms $300000 corporation near Niles
The Little Cedar river gravel pit near Niles becomes a $300,000 corporation with E. R. Ernsberger as president M. W. Bilis as vice president W. B. Johnson as secretary and G. C. Blunt as treasurer Machinery has arrived and work starts June 1 The plant can produce 100 tons per hour operating twenty hours daily about 2000 tons or fifty cars daily A large portion of output is already sold The Charlies City Western railroad bought many new cars and the sidetrack is complete
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Charles City
Little Cedar River
Niles
E. R. Ernsberger
M. W. Bilis
W.B. Johnson
G. C. Blunt
Charlies City Western Railroad
Four bishops elected as Methodist conference closes
Des Moines May 20. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church elected four bishops F T Keeney central New York H W L Smith Detroit C L Meade Denver and R F E Jones the negro bishop. Keeney and Smith won on the eighth ballot Meade on the ninth. Final adjournment set for May 27 at 12 30 p m after votes and merger debates on church papers and Advocate consolidation.
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H. L. Smith
C. L. Meade
Keeney
Smith
Marvin Campbell
South Bend
the Central
Kansas City
Orgat
Chicago
E. PD. Kolhistedt
E.S. Tipple
General Conference Commission On Entertainment
Des Moines
J. K. Hingeley
William F. Conner
Pittsburgh
G. Downey
Ainsworth High School Graduation Friday
The thirty first annual commencement program at Ainsworth High School features Earl Davis invocation by Rev. A W McBlain Quartet performs Fairest Evening by Arline Spessard Angie Ross Dorothy Sands Alice Pearson Salutatory Alls Well read by Helen Snelson Dayle Frame delivers Life's Medium of Expression Prof John Hubert Scott Address Music by Florence Baird Class Poem by Doris Hulick Valedictory To the Future by William Marsh Diploma presentations by I K Real Class song and benediction by Rev D M Davis Admission 25 and 35 cents.
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Ainsworth School
IGE Pede
Nce
Earl Davis
A. W. McBlain
Arline Spessard
Angie Ross
Dorothy Sands
Alice Pearson
Helen Snelson
John Hubert Scott
Florence Baird
Doris Hulick
William Marsh
I. K
D. M. Davis
Desperate dope fiend assaults doctor in Sioux City office
In Waterloo Iowa Dr G J Mack veteran physician was throttled in his Syndicate building office by a morphine seeking addict. The man F L Malone 38 of Horse Cave Kentucky overpowered the doctor took a morphine shot then fled. Police arrested him half an hour later. Dr Mack is son in law of Rev Edward P Kimball who will be 101 July 26, 1920.
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Waterloo
G. J. Mack
Syndicate
F. L. Malone
Horse Cage
Malone
Mack
Edward P. Kimball
Just What He Needed
Mrs Volta Bankson of Chillicothe Missouri reports Chamberlains Tablets relieved indigestion toned her liver and ended headaches she says they did her a world of good Lemmon's Drug Store ad promotes the remedy with testimonial tone.
Beauty Beyond Skin Deep Ad Promo for Health
An old saying links beauty to health, arguing biliousness or constipation hides beauty. Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised to correct these disorders, then proper diet and exercise can help any young woman with regular features become beautiful. Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Lemmon's Drug Store
New Meter Tests Load on Motor Trucks in Akron
A new meter device tested in Akron measures the load placed on motor trucks. It is applied to the truck and the weight of the load is registered and recorded automatically.
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Akron
Mexican Leader Escapes Near Vera Cruz After Long Ride
A report states that the Mexican leader has escaped near Vera Cruz following an extended ride. The details outline the escape path and current status of pursuit, citing official dispatches and unnamed observers.
Carranza Appeals to Officials After Rebellion Losses
Venustiano Carranza, deposed Mexican president, seeks refuge aboard the gunboat Progreso as Vera Cruz falls to rebels. He, with son-in-law Gen Candido Aguilar, journeys through Puebla mountains to reach safety, and issues a manifesto promising to protect salaries for officials who remain at their posts.
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el Paso
Tex
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Progreso
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Puebla
Candido Aguilar
Congress to Quit June Fourth in Sine Die Debate
Congress may adjourn sine die on June 4 with the long recess option under discussion. The date aligns with the Chicago Republican convention in two weeks. Support grows for immediate adjournment, potentially delaying any return until December.
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Washington
Chicago
Congress
President Wilson and Printing Power Struggle
The article reports on a clash over a congressional act to control government publications, led by Senator Smoot. It notes the veto and claims the president feels targeted and unstable, while critics say the move would curb information and waste paper. Des Moines Capital commentary questions the president’s health and frame of mind.
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Wilson
Congress
Seniate Committee On Printing
Smoot
Joint Committee
Heda
Des Moines
It Isn’t Always a Compliment for the Baby to Look Like Its Parents
A brief humorous note reflects on how remarks about a baby’s resemblance to its parents can be well meant yet sometimes insensitive. The line suggests caution in complimenting infants on their looks and emphasizes awareness of origins.
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Northwestern
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Ainsworth High School
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