Paper collars and fashion shifts of the 19th century
The piece surveys iconic neckwear from the late 1800s to early 1900s, noting crude shirts with dickies and baglike tops giving way to paper and celluloid collars. It mentions Grand Lake Colorado as a distant reference point for travel to Rocky Mountain National Park and humorously contrasts economy and style in collar choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lake
Colo
Estes Park Village
Rocky Mountain National Park
The Celluloid Collar Debacle and Odorful Dreams
A journalist recalls the rise and fall of celluloid collars amid a paper collar craze. He details early optimism, lasting wear, and eventual failures including smells and yellowing, noting newsprint shortages and a challenge to plastic versions.
Cotton bag use to top half a million bales by 1950
The Bureau of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry reports cotton consumed for bags reached 820000 bales in 1948 due to wartime packaging and burlap shortages. By 1946 consumption fell to 440000 bales as burlap and paper supplies recovered. Despite competition, bags are projected to remain the largest cotton end use, exceeding 500000 bales by 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bureau of Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry
Cotton use in 24 markets rises 25 percent 1939 to 1946
The national cotton council reports 24 major markets saw cotton consumption up 25 percent from 2,439,570 bales in 1939 to 3,051,250 bales in 1946. Auto tires accounted for the largest gain, rising from 610,000 to 764,340 bales, with total auto uses up from 696,330 to 856,870 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cotton Council
Penicillin and Bacteriophage Potent Mix Slays Bacteria Faster
A study shows combining penicillin with a bacteriophage approach yields stronger bacterial killing than using either alone, suggesting synergistic effects. Researchers note the dual strategy may improve treatment efficiency and reduce resistance.
Hippopotamus Profile and Soybean Oil Uses
A hippo is nonhostile and mostly submerges, feeding on aquatic plants but sometimes crops. It ranks near the elephant as a large quadruped, while the rhinoceros is described as belligerent. The largest U S soybean oil use is in shortening and products like margarine and salad dressings, per A E Staley Mfg Co of Decatur Illinois, a major soybean processor.
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U. S
A. E. Staley Mfg., Co
Decatur, Ill
Hawks and Owls Aid Farmers in Rodent Control
Hawks and owls act as natural rodent control, preying mainly on rats and mice. These birds are allies to farmers, fulfilling a volunteer role in keeping pest populations down.
Safety council panel rejects lower tire pressure for traction
The National Safety Council committee on winter driving finds no advantage in reducing tire pressure to gain traction on slick roads. Any minor benefit is outweighed by higher risk of side skids and loss of control.
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National Safety Council
Community sale and livestock auctions listed across Iowa and Missouri
A period listing Friday Whittaker sale barn and weekly livestock auctions at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Kalona Sigourney Ollie Keota Knotek and Wayland area farms. October sales include Purebred Hampshire gilts and an Aberdeen Angus dispersion with details on times and locations across multiple counties.
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Whittaker Sale
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Juction
Iowa
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Oliie
Hi Dollar Sales Company
Sigourney
Keota Junction
Knotek Bros
Local Livestock Sales Scheduled Near Wellman and West Liberty
Auction notices list sales by J. F. Litwiller Orley Page and W. C. Anderson & Son. Dates range Oct 15 to Oct 19 with start times 1:00 or 12:30 p m. Locations include Wellman 7 miles west on the county line and 5 miles southwest of West Liberty. Named sales cover cattle farm machinery and Poland China pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Towa
Artificial cows and dairy herd insemination noted
Members of the artificial dairy herd insemination association own about 1,750,000 cows. The total number of cows owned by association members in 1940 was less than 25,000.
A Simplified Service for Personal Cash Loans
The notice promotes a quick loan service for all adults regardless of employment. It offers $50 to $300 cash on personal signature with a short interview and monthly payments tailored to fit the budget. No inquiries or delays. It claims to have helped many families already.
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New York
House Labor Subcommittee
Washington
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UEW
Communist Party
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Ly Frank Tripp
Berlin
L. E. Thompson
State Department
Russia
Moscow
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Phil
Poland
Chinas
J. EB. Kongable
A. L. Duncan
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Bacteria Slayers
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Tom Dewey
Gov
Dewey
Helena
Mont
United States of Europe
International Soundphoto
Hippo
Lorin Oxley
Rock Road
West Liberty
Nichols
S.E
Iowa City
N.W. Muscatine
Ting
F.F.A
Cholera Immune
Lorin E. Oxley & Sons
West Liberty, In
Bang’s Free
F. D. Smylie & Son
Columbus Junction, In
G. H. Shaw
Memphis
Journal
Hampshire
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L. C. Dunbar
Brighton
Grace Hill
F. A. Dunbar
Wayland
Missouri
I. W. Whitehead
P. M. Swartzendruber
North Edge
Tait’s Radio & Appliance
Washington Dairy
Phon
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Office
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Washington Concrete Co
St. and
Rock Island
McAllister Seed Farms
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